NBA · Final

Hawks Edge Suns in Close Contest at Mortgage Matchup Center

Atlanta Hawks9-5

124

Phoenix Suns8-6

122

Sunday, November 16, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Mortgage Matchup Center

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Who won Atlanta Hawks vs Phoenix Suns?

Atlanta Hawks beat Phoenix Suns 124-122 at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 16, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup at the Mortgage Matchup Center, the Atlanta Hawks narrowly defeated the Phoenix Suns with a final score of 124-122. This victory allowed the Hawks to take a 2-0 lead in their season series against the Suns, having previously won their first encounter earlier in the year.

Both teams entered this game with impressive recent form. The Phoenix Suns boasted a record of 8-6 for the season, while the Atlanta Hawks held a slightly better record at 9-5. The Suns had won five consecutive games leading into this contest, showcasing a strong home performance with a record of 5-1 at home. Over their last ten games, the Suns had a record of 7-3, averaging 120.8 points scored and 109.9 points allowed, with their last five games yielding an average of 121.2 points scored and 103.0 points allowed.

On the other hand, the Hawks also displayed solid form, winning four straight games prior to this matchup. Their recent performance included a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, with an average of 119.3 points scored and 111.2 points allowed. The Hawks' away record stood at 5-2, indicating their ability to perform well outside of their home arena.

In terms of previous meetings, the two teams were evenly matched in their last two encounters, with each team winning one game. The most recent game prior to this one was held on January 15, 2025, where the Suns lost to the Hawks 117-122. This latest victory for Atlanta further emphasized their competitive edge in this season's series.

Injury concerns were present for both teams, with several players listed as day-to-day. For the Suns, CJ Huntley was dealing with a hamstring issue, while Mark Williams was struggling with a foot injury. The Hawks also faced challenges, as Mouhamed Gueye and Keshon Gilbert were both listed as day-to-day with foot and hip injuries, respectively. Additionally, RayJ Dennis was dealing with an Achilles issue, which could impact the Hawks' depth moving forward.

The betting market reflected a competitive atmosphere for this game, with the Suns given a home win probability of 19.2%, indicating that the Hawks were favored to win according to the odds. This context added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup, as both teams aimed to solidify their positions in the standings.

As the game unfolded, the conditions were conducive to an exciting night of basketball. Fans witnessed a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads and showcasing their offensive capabilities. The final moments were particularly tense, with critical free throws and layups determining the outcome. Jalen Johnson's free throws and Devin Booker's driving layup highlighted the clutch performances from both sides in the closing minutes.

Overall, this matchup not only showcased the skills and strategies of both teams but also set the stage for their future encounters. With the Hawks now leading the series, the Suns will look to regroup and address their injury concerns as they prepare for their next challenge.

Injury report

CJ HuntleyDay-To-DayHamstringPhoenix Suns
Mark WilliamsDay-To-DayFootPhoenix Suns
Mouhamed GueyeDay-To-DayFootAtlanta Hawks
Keshon GilbertDay-To-DayHipAtlanta Hawks
RayJ DennisDay-To-DayAchillesAtlanta Hawks

Leaders

PointsDillon Brooks34Phoenix Suns
AssistsDevin Booker7Phoenix Suns
ReboundsCollin Gillespie8Phoenix Suns
PointsOnyeka Okongwu27Atlanta Hawks
AssistsDyson Daniels12Atlanta Hawks
ReboundsJalen Johnson10Atlanta Hawks

Recent form

Phoenix Suns

Last 10: 7-3Streak W5120.8 scored · 109.9 allowed per game5-1 at home

W133-98vs Indiana PacersNov 14
W123-114at Dallas MavericksNov 13
W121-98vs New Orleans PelicansNov 11
W114-103at LA ClippersNov 9
W115-102vs LA ClippersNov 7
L107-118at Golden State WarriorsNov 5
W130-118vs San Antonio SpursNov 3
W118-96vs Utah JazzNov 1
L113-114vs Memphis GrizzliesOct 30
L134-138at Utah JazzOct 28

Atlanta Hawks

Last 10: 7-3Streak W4119.3 scored · 111.2 allowed per game5-2 away

W132-122at Utah JazzNov 14
W133-100at Sacramento KingsNov 13
W105-102at LA ClippersNov 11
W122-102vs Los Angeles LakersNov 9
L97-109vs Toronto RaptorsNov 8
W127-112vs Orlando MagicNov 5
L109-117at Cleveland CavaliersNov 2
W128-108at Indiana PacersOct 31
W117-112at Brooklyn NetsOct 29
L123-128at Chicago BullsOct 28

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Atlanta Hawks	Phoenix Suns
Field goals	45-85	47-97
Field goal %	53	48
Three-pointers	14-43	10-30
Three-point %	33	33
Free throws	20-24	18-19
Free throw %	83	95
Rebounds	34	47
Offensive rebounds	9	16
Defensive rebounds	25	31
Assists	35	23
Steals	11	9
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	17	17
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	2
Technical fouls, total	0	2
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	23	29
Fast-break points	19	5
Points in the paint	58	62
Fouls	19	24
Largest lead	13	22

How the scoring went

4th Quarter79-100Jordan Goodwin makes 27-foot three point jumper
4th Quarter81-100Jalen Johnson makes 13-foot jumper (Nickeil Alexander-Walker assists)
4th Quarter81-102Collin Gillespie makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter81-103Nick Richards makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter83-103Jalen Johnson makes driving layup (Zaccharie Risacher assists)
4th Quarter84-103Jalen Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter84-105Devin Booker makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter86-105Dyson Daniels makes 5-foot two point shot
4th Quarter86-107Jordan Goodwin makes two point shot
4th Quarter87-107Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-107Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter92-107Zaccharie Risacher makes 24-foot running pullup jump shot
4th Quarter94-107Zaccharie Risacher makes 1-foot dunk
4th Quarter95-107Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes technical free throw
4th Quarter98-107Onyeka Okongwu makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jalen Johnson assists)
4th Quarter101-107Vit Krejci makes 29-foot three point jumper (Nickeil Alexander-Walker assists)
4th Quarter103-107Dyson Daniels makes tip shot
4th Quarter105-107Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes driving layup (Dyson Daniels assists)
4th Quarter106-107Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter106-109Devin Booker makes 10-foot pullup jump shot (Collin Gillespie assists)
4th Quarter106-111Devin Booker makes 12-foot two point shot
4th Quarter106-112Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter109-112Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 23-foot three point jumper (Onyeka Okongwu assists)
4th Quarter110-112Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter110-114Dillon Brooks makes 12-foot two point shot
4th Quarter112-114Dyson Daniels makes driving layup
4th Quarter113-114Dyson Daniels makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter113-116Devin Booker makes driving layup
4th Quarter115-116Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 9-foot two point shot (Dyson Daniels assists)
4th Quarter117-116Onyeka Okongwu makes alley oop dunk shot (Dyson Daniels assists)
4th Quarter117-118Dillon Brooks makes driving layup (Collin Gillespie assists)
4th Quarter119-118Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes driving layup
4th Quarter120-118Jalen Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter121-118Jalen Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter121-120Devin Booker makes driving layup
4th Quarter122-120Onyeka Okongwu makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter123-120Onyeka Okongwu makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter123-121Devin Booker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter123-122Devin Booker makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter124-122Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 2