The Hawks are moving forward in Philly

The second part of the season has started and, for Hawksit starts in the best way. Indeed, worn Jalen Johnson (32 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals) i CJ McCollum (23 points), take over Sixersonly to revive after three consecutive defeats.

Stripped of Joel Embiid, but led Tyrese McKay (28 points) et VJ Edgecombe (20 points, 9 rebounds), Philadelphia admits the third defeat in a row. Quite logical, when we know thatAtlanta led most of the time, taking control late in the first half. Without separating enough to afford a quieter second period and “money time”.

In a match marred by fouls and (too) many passes at the free throw line, the Hawks were able to exploit the Sixers’ internal weakness to punish and press as quickly as possible in this sector, facing defenders unable to contain them properly.

However, there were some shooting losses on the Atlanta side, such as Jaylen Johnson, but this was offset by good efficiency in the fast game, Quin Snyder’s men looked to push the tempo to the maximum to annoy the players of Philly, who are still on a break in the streaks.

A game that restores the confidence of the entire team, while the Hawks will look to maintain their place in the Top 10 and maybe get closer to the Top 6 – where the Sixers are … – in the second part of the season.

TO BE REMEMBERED

– Star Jaylen Johnson, brighter than the rest. A few days after his first All-Star game, Jaylen Johnson defeated Tyrese Maxey, his teammate with whom he triumphed last week, and VJ Edgecombe, the Rising Stars’ MVP on Friday. Not necessarily settling for shooting (9/22, including 0/5 on 3-pointers), “JJ” made up for it by drawing fouls and shooting (14/16) while contributing rebounding, passing and defense. Full match, as usual this season, to lead Atlanta and above all further strengthen its candidacy for the MIP title in 2026.

– Joel Embiid is coming back soon ? It’s now three losses in three games for the Sixers, as Joel Embiid was forced out with a shin injury. Therefore, they are inevitably hoping for a quick return of the 2023 MVP in Pennsylvania, and Nick Nourse stated before the match that his player will be back on the floor in training, which starts this Friday.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = point difference when the player is on the court; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.