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02/19 21:06 CST Johnson and McCollum power Hawks past the 76ers 117-117 as
Atlanta snaps 3-game skid
Johnson and McCollum power Hawks past the 76ers 117-117 as Atlanta snaps 3-game
skid
PHILADELPHIA (AP) --- Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds and CJ
McCollum added 23 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers
117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break.
Dyson Daniels finished with 15 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 14, and
Zaccharie Risacher and Jock Landale each had 10 as the Hawks snapped a
three-game losing streak with their third win over Philadelphia this season.
Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and Rising Stars MVP VJ Edgecombe added 20 for
the Sixers, who were without center Joel Embiid, who missed the game due to
soreness in his right shin.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 17 points and Quentin Grimes scored 10 of his 14 points
in the first half for Philly. Andre Drummond contributed 10 points and 14
rebounds as the Sixers lost their third in a row and for the fourth time in
five games.
The Hawks built an 11 point lead with approximately six minutes remaining
before the Sixers charged back and closed within 108-104 with less than three
minutes left. Atlanta closed the game with a 9-3 run that included five points
by Johnson, who shot 14 for 16 from the line.
The 76ers said Embiid experienced soreness in his shin while participating in a
right knee injury management program over the break. After consulting with
doctors, Embiid has received daily treatment, while progressing through
on-court work and strength and conditioning.
Coach Nick Nurse said before the game against the Hawks that the plan is to get
Embiid on the court on Friday and "see how he looks from there." Nurse said he
"don't anticipate it being a long time."
Embiid is averaging 26.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 31 games this
season.
Up next
Hawks: Host Miami Heat on Friday.
76ers: At New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.
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