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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 122–99 on March 14 at State Farm Arena, dominating a lopsided matchup that fell well short of the 228.5-point Vegas total. C. McCollum led Atlanta with 30 points while J. Johnson added 23, propelling the Hawks to a 49.5 percent shooting night punctuated by 14 three-pointers and 47 rebounds. Milwaukee's R. Rollins (22 points) and K. Porter Jr. (18 points) could not spark a struggling offense that shot 48.7 percent and committed 20 turnovers—a critical differential against Atlanta's 13. The Hawks' third-quarter explosion proved decisive, outscoring the Bucks 35–26 in that frame to seize control. Atlanta's defensive rating of 100.1 suffocated Milwaukee's 100.1 offensive rating, while the Hawks' 120.9 offensive efficiency showcased balanced execution with 29 assists. The Bucks' fourth-quarter collapse (21 points) underscored their inability to mount a comeback. This loss drops Milwaukee further in the playoff race as Atlanta solidifies its position in the Eastern Conference standings.
