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Daniels leads balanced attack with 25 points as surging Hawks beat short-handed 76ers 132-123

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (14) during the first half Monday, March 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (14) during the first half Monday, March 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Posted Monday, March 10, 2025 10:57 pm

By CHARLES ODUM, Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Dyson Daniels scored 25 points, and the surging Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 132-123 on Monday night.

Atlanta shot 54.1% from the field and had six players score in double figures. Zaccharie Risacher had 22 points, including 20 in the first half, and Terance Mann added a season-high 19.

The Hawks (31-34) have won three straight and four of five overall.

Quentin Grimes scored 35 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, for the 76ers (22-42), who have lost four of five. Ricky Council IV matched his career high with 19 points.

Risacher's follow-up, two-handed jam helped the Hawks close the first half strong for a 66-57 lead at the break.

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