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.