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The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Atlanta Hawks 135–126 on November 20 at Frost Bank Center, with De'Aaron Fox and Keldon Johnson leading the hosts with 26 and 25 points respectively. Despite shooting 56.3 percent from the field and connecting on 20 three-pointers, Atlanta couldn't overcome San Antonio's balanced offensive attack. The Spurs shot 52.7 percent overall and made 17 threes while generating 34 assists on 135 points, posting a 129.6 offensive rating. Atlanta's Nickeil Alexander-Walker paced the visitors with 38 points and was supported by 26 from J. Johnson, but the Hawks committed 16 turnovers to San Antonio's 10, a critical differential that undermined their efficiency despite their superior field-goal percentage. San Antonio's second quarter proved decisive, outscoring Atlanta 46–26 in the frame to build separation. The Spurs' 122.7 defensive rating held firm down the stretch, allowing them to weather Atlanta's balanced scoring and secure a nine-point victory. The win positions San Antonio favorably in the Western Conference standings as both teams continue their regular-season push.
