December 1st - The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 142-134 in double overtime. Hawks star Johnson scored 41 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Walker contributed 34 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the 76ers, Maxi had 44 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory.

At the start of the game, the 76ers relied on more efficient transition offense to take a 29-25 lead at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter remained close, with neither side able to widen the gap, and the 76ers maintained a slight advantage at halftime, 58-57 .

After switching sides, the 76ers extended their lead to 9 points with a series of baskets. Grimes was on fire in this quarter, scoring 11 points. At the end of the third quarter, the 76ers maintained their lead at 89-83 . In the fourth quarter, the Hawks suddenly surged ahead, taking the lead, but the 76ers relied on Maxi's crucial 12 points to pull back. The two teams traded baskets, eventually tying the game at 115-115 , sending it into overtime.

In the first overtime, both teams displayed excellent offensive performances, but the score remained tied at 126-126 . In the second overtime, the 76ers scored first, but the Hawks quickly responded and launched crucial offensive plays, establishing a lead thanks to Johnson's consistent performance. Ultimately, the Hawks secured a 142-134 victory.

Hawks player statistics

Johnson had 41 points, 14 rebounds , and 7 assists; Walker had 34 points , 8 rebounds , and 7 assists; Daniels had 17 points , 9 rebounds , and 8 assists; Gay had 13 points and 4 rebounds; Lissace had 12 points and 2 rebounds; Okongwu had 10 points , 13 rebounds, and 6 assists; Wallace had 8 points , 1 rebound , and 2 assists .

76ers player statistics

Maxi had 44 points , 7 rebounds, and 9 assists; Grimes had 28 points , 10 rebounds , and 4 assists; Embiid had 18 points , 4 rebounds , and 2 assists; George had 16 points , 7 rebounds , and 4 assists; Barlow had 10 points , 6 rebounds , and 3 assists; Edgecombe had 7 points , 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; McCain had 5 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; and Bona had 4 points and 3 rebounds.