Philadelphia 76ers Fall to Atlanta Hawks as Jared Butler Shines at Wells Fargo Center

The Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Atlanta Hawks at the Wells Fargo Center, resulting in a 124-110 defeat for the home team. This game marked another challenging night for the Sixers, who now hold a record of 24-57. Meanwhile, the victory improved the Hawks' standing to 39-42.

Key Performances

Jared Butler was a standout performer for Philadelphia, contributing significantly with 25 points and leading his team with seven assists. His shooting accuracy was notable, hitting half of his field goal attempts and an impressive 44 percent from beyond the arc. Despite his efforts, including two steals that showcased his defensive capabilities, it wasn't enough to secure a win.

Marcus Bagley also made substantial contributions with a double-double performance of 20 points and ten rebounds. His presence in both offensive and defensive plays was crucial as he also added five assists and two blocks to his stat line. Adem Bona provided solid support from inside the paint with three blocks and six rebounds while scoring efficiently at an impressive field goal percentage of 89 percent.

Hawks' Dominance

The visiting team displayed superior teamwork throughout all four quarters. The Hawks managed to maintain their lead by capitalizing on fast breaks where they scored effectively on nine out of fourteen attempts—resulting in twenty-six fast break points overall.

Their bench strength was evident as well; contributing fifty-four points which played a pivotal role in maintaining their lead over Philadelphia's bench contribution of twenty-five points only.

Atlanta's defense proved formidable too; they recorded nine steals during this encounter which helped them convert turnovers into seventeen valuable points off turnovers—a statistic that further widened their advantage over Philadelphia who could only manage thirteen such points despite having similar turnover numbers (15 each).

Looking Ahead

As fans look forward to future games hoping for better outcomes from their beloved Sixers squad; next up is another clash against these very same Atlanta Hawks scheduled on April 11th at Wells Fargo Center starting at approximately around evening time (7:00 PM EDT). Fans can catch all live action via NBC Sports Philadelphia or tune into FDSSE if located elsewhere outside local broadcasting areas!

Stay tuned & share your thoughts about how you think our boys will fare next time around!