Trae Young had 24 points (14 in the paint) and a season-high 17 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks went on a 21-6 run in the third quarter to beat the San Antonio Spurs 125-106.
The Spurs led 64-63 when Young’s driving layup put the Hawks ahead for good with 9:54 left in the third quarter. John Collins scored 6 points as they pulled away to an 84-70 lead with 3:02 left in the quarter, and they led by as many as 23 in the fourth quarter.
De'Andre Hunter had 24 points (12 in the first quarter) and 3 steals, and Dejounte Murray added 18 points.
For the Spurs, Keldon Johnson scored 25 points on 9 for 14 shooting, and Jeremy Sochan added 18 points and 9 rebounds.
The Spurs forced 10 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Hawks’ starters outscored the Spurs 55-37 in 19 minutes together.