CJ McCollum scored 23 points, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-107.
The Hawks took control with a 25-12 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 14.
The 76ers got within 89-86 on Trendon Watford’s 2 free throws with 10:20 to play, but McCollum answered with a 3-pointer, and the 76ers got no closer than 92-88.
During clutch time, the Hawks outscored the 76ers 4-2.
Jalen Johnson had 32 points (18 in the paint), 10 rebounds and 3 steals.
For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points but shot 8 for 23, and VJ Edgecombe added 20 points (11 in the first quarter) and 9 rebounds. Andre Drummond had 10 points and 14 rebounds.
The Hawks shot 42.7% from the field to the 76ers’ 38.4% and outscored them 22-9 off turnovers. The 76ers did not make a field goal in the last 3:49.