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: The Hawks opted to rest Trae Young to manage a recovering right MCL sprain. In his absence, Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the team with 23 points, but Atlanta trailed by as many as 30 points during the lopsided contest. A Tale of Two Seasons

The Spurs' trajectory shifted dramatically this season. After finishing the 2024–25 season with a losing record, they reached the 20-win mark by mid-December—over a month faster than the previous year. The acquisition of De'Aaron Fox proved pivotal, helping the Spurs secure the #2 seed in the Western Conference. Wembanyama leads Spurs to a 126-98 win against Hawks NBA: Spurs - Hawks

: Victor Wembanyama dismantled Atlanta with 26 points and 12 rebounds in just 21 minutes of play. This performance marked his 100th consecutive game with at least one block, joining legends like Patrick Ewing and Dikembe Mutombo in the record books. : The Hawks opted to rest Trae Young