National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Atlanta 107, L.A. Clippers 98
When: 10:30 PM ET, Monday, January 5, 2015
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Officials: #28 Zach Zarba, #59 Gary Zielinski, #63 Derek Richardson
Attendance: 19060

Hawks 107, Clippers 98: Paul Millsap had 23 points and eight rebounds as Atlanta pulled away from Los Angeles in the fourth quarter to win its seventh consecutive road game.

Jeff Teague finished with 20 points, nine assists and four steals and DeMarre Carroll contributed 17 points and eight rebounds for the Hawks, who shot 13-for-27 from 3-point range. Al Horford added 16 points and Pero Antic scored a season-high 13 off the bench for Atlanta.

Blake Griffin had 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists and DeAndre Jordan finished with 15 points and 16 rebounds for the Clippers, who matched their season high with 21 turnovers. J.J. Redick added 14 points, Matt Barnes totaled 12 and Chris Paul contributed 10 points and 10 assists before fouling out.

The Hawks initially gained separation with an 8-0 run that put them up 75-67 with 1:09 left in the third quarter and they maintained the eight-point edge heading into the fourth. Clippers reserve Jamal Crawford sank a 3-pointer on the opening possession to draw Los Angeles within five, but that’s as close as they’d come.

Griffin reentered the game with just under nine minutes remaining and the Hawks followed by taking their first double-digit lead. Atlanta then forced turnovers on back-to-back possessions, resulting in fast-break baskets on the other end to extend the lead to 15 and the Hawks weren't threatened again.

GAME NOTEBOOK: The last time Atlanta won seven straight on the road was in late 1993. … The Hawks have won eight straight against the Western Conference, their longest single-season winning streak against the West since early in the 1997-98 season. … Atlanta scored 23 points off turnovers and is averaging 25.8 in that department over the last five games.
Top Game Performances
 
Atlanta   L.A. Clippers
Paul Millsap 23 Scoring Blake Griffin 26
Jeff Teague 9 Assists Chris Paul 10
DeMarre Carroll 8 Rebounds DeAndre Jordan 16
Paul Millsap 6 Free Throws Made Blake Griffin 14
Jeff Teague 4 Steals J.J. Redick 2
Al Horford 1 Blocks DeAndre Jordan 3
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Atlanta 107 44.4 13-27 22-33 25 41 2 13 12
L.A. Clippers 98 44.6 7-25 25-33 23 45 5 5 21
Upcoming Games
  • L.A. Clippers will play their next game at home against L.A. Lakers. The Clippers have a W/L % of .565 after a win and .833 after a loss.
  • Atlanta will play their next game at home against Memphis. The Hawks have a W/L % of .769 after a win and .750 after a loss.