Sixers' Paint Struggles: Hawks Edge Out Victory in Atlanta

First Quarter

The Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena, where the Sixers fell short with a 117-120 loss. This result brings their record to 14-11, while the Hawks improved to 15-12. The game started with a high-scoring first quarter as the Dirty Birds took an early lead, scoring 39 points compared to the Sixers' 29. The Sixers struggled defensively, allowing Atlanta's offense to find rhythm early on.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Philadelphia tightened their defense and limited Atlanta to just 20 points. However, they only managed to score 26 themselves. Joel Embiid was pivotal in this period with his presence in the paint contributing significantly on both ends of the court. Despite his efforts and those of Quentin Grimes who added crucial assists and steals, they couldn't close down on Atlanta's lead.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw a resurgence from Philadelphia as they outscored Atlanta by one point (36-35). Tyrese Maxey led this charge with impressive shooting beyond the arc, contributing significantly to narrowing down the deficit. The Sixers capitalized on fast-break opportunities but still trailed behind due to missed chances inside.

Fourth Quarter

Heading into the final stretch of play, both teams scored evenly at 26 points each for this period. Andre Drummond showcased defensive prowess with multiple blocks that kept Philadelphia within striking distance until late in regulation time when turnovers proved costly for them.

Despite strong performances from key players like Paul George who scored consistently throughout all quarters alongside Jared McCain’s defensive contributions off-the-bench; it wasn't enough against an efficient Hawk’s side that maintained composure under pressure situations leading up towards full-time whistle blowing signaling their narrow victory over visiting opponents here tonight!

Philadelphia fans can look forward eagerly towards next matchup scheduled against New York Knicks happening December19th at Madison Square Garden starting promptly around7PM Eastern Standard Time available live via Amazon Prime Video or MSG Network broadcasts respectively!

Stay tuned for more updates including detailed post game analysis alongwith comprehensive breakdowns covering every aspect related specifically towards understanding how these recent results impact overall standings moving forward into future contests ahead! Share your thoughts about this exciting encounter using comments section below!