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The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Sacramento Kings 123–113 on March 28 at State Farm Arena, with N. Alexander-Walker and J. Johnson leading the charge with 27 and 26 points respectively. Atlanta's offense hummed at a 124.6 rating, fueled by 16 three-pointers and a 50.6 field-goal percentage, while the Hawks' defense held Sacramento to 115.6 points per 100 possessions. The Kings, led by D. DeRozan's 22 points and M. Raynaud's 18, shot 48.4 percent from the field but managed only 12 threes and committed 15 turnovers to Atlanta's 13. A decisive second quarter—Atlanta outscored Sacramento 39–24—proved decisive, as the Hawks' 34 assists and 10 steals demonstrated superior ball movement and perimeter pressure. The final score fell short of the 234.5 Vegas total, landing at 236 combined points. Atlanta's balanced scoring attack and defensive intensity position the Hawks favorably in the playoff race, while Sacramento's shooting efficiency and turnover issues underscore their need for improved execution down the stretch.
