Dyson's Epic Performance Stuns, Aussie Club Makes a Statement — NBA Wrap
Dyson Daniels made a significant impact in a high-stakes match against another Australian player. The Atlanta Hawks secured a 132-116 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, with Daniels contributing 22 points, 9 assists, and impressive shooting accuracy.
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Daniels' performance included his first 3-pointer since December 15, a significant improvement in a season where his shooting from beyond the arc has been underwhelming, with just 11% success rate.
One of the game's highlights was Daniels' thunderous post slam over Micah Potter in the first quarter.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 26 points, while second-year Aussie Johnny Furphy contributed six points, five rebounds, and two steals, finishing with a team-high +15 plus/minus in 18 minutes.
C.J. McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker also shone for the Hawks, with McCollum scoring 23 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and three steals, and Alexander-Walker adding 21 points.
The Hawks' 23-25 record improved with their ninth home victory in 22 games, including a three-game winning streak. This solid performance secured their play-in spot, now three games ahead of the East's No. 11 seed, the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Charlotte Hornets, led by Brandon Miller's 30 points and eight rebounds, dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93. The Hornets' win streak extended to three games, while the 76ers' record slipped to 24-21.
Charlotte's recent success includes victories over Oklahoma City, the Lakers, Denver, Orlando, and now Philadelphia. Miller's outstanding performance included 9-of-12 shots from the floor, 6-of-9 from three-point range, and 6-of-6 from the free throw line.
The Hawks had seven other double-figure scorers, but none surpassed 13 points. Josh Green contributed 12 points, including 5-of-5 free throws, four assists, a three, and a steal, with a +21 plus/minus in 21 minutes off the bench.
Kelly Oubre Jr. led the Sixers with 17 points, while Tyrese Maxey, the third-highest scorer in the NBA with 29.9 points per game, struggled with only six points on 3-of-12 shooting.
ALL RESULTS:
Pacers 116, Hawks 132
76ers 93, Hornets 130
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