The Atlanta Hawks secured a narrow victory over the Sacramento Kings, overcoming a challenging game that saw them missing Jalen Johnson. Despite the Kings being without key players like DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis, Keon Ellis delivered a career-high performance with 33 points.

De'Andre Hunter shone for Atlanta, scoring 24 points, while Trae Young dished out a remarkable 19 assists. The game was defined by strong defensive efforts, particularly from Dyson Daniels, who made a crucial block against De'Aaron Fox in the final moments, sealing the win for the Hawks.