nba Game Recap
Brooklyn Falls 120-116 to Hawks - Recap
Atlanta got 30 points and 12 assists from Trae Young en route to a 120-116 victory over Brooklyn on Wednesday at State Farm Arena.
Atlanta did not, however, defeat the Nets against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 224.0.
Onyeka Okongwu had 28 points for Atlanta and Dyson Daniels chipped in with 15 points. Trae Young had 12 assists for the Hawks, while Jalen Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Brooklyn got 36 points from Cam Thomas in a losing cause and another 16 points from Jalen Wilson. Ben Simmons contributed 8 assists for the Nets, while Dorian Finney-Smith had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 55-51 at the break.
Atlanta won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-43.
Atlanta looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hornets. The Nets will aim to get back on the winning track at Orlando.