The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Thursday evening to face the Utah Jazz. With the NBA trade deadline behind them, the Hawks didn’t have most of the players that they traded for in this matchup, but they were able to have Jock Landale in the lineup after acquiring him yesterday. In fact, Landale made the start at center in his first game with the Hawks.

As for the Jazz, they made a big splash acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. at the deadline, but he was not active for this game.

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Landale made an impact early in the game, grabbing multiple offensive rebounds, knocking down a three-pointer, and getting blocks.

Dyson Daniels was able to knock down a three-pointer earlier in the game.

It was a back and forth game between both teams, and the Hawks were able to get stops when they needed on the defensive end to stay within striking distance.

Landale continued his defensive impact on the court with another block.

Going into the second quarer, the Hawks trailed 31-3o.

Asa Newell started the second quarter strong, and ended up dunking on his own teammate.

It wasn’t soon after that Newell got another dunk.

The Hawks trailed for most of the second quarter, but they continued to find ways to score. Jalen Johnson got an and-1 to cut their deficit.

Daniels did what he does best late in the first half and got an easy layup at the basket.

To end the first half, the Hawks went on a huge run led by Landale, as he knocked down a few three-pointers to cut the deficit. The Hawks ended up with the lead going into halftime, 61-60.

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Both teams traded baskets to start the second half, but it was the Jazz that was able to pull away with the lead for most of the third quarter. Landale continued his hot streak throughout the quarter, and his teammates set him up with easy shots.

Johnson got an open lane to the rim and threw it down.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker was quiet throughout most of the game, but was able to get this and-one to keep the Hawks afloat.

Going into the fourth quarter, the Hawks trailed 96-92.

Corey Kispert called his own shot to start the fourth quarter, knocking down a three-pointer from deep.

The Hawks traded buckets with the Jazz throughout the fourth, as stops were hard to come by during crucial moments. One that didn’t stop was the ball movement for the Hawks, and Newell benefitted with an easy layup.

Johnson continued to attack the rim.

Getting down to the stretch of the game, the Hawks were able to execute and get some shots to go down. With a chance to tie the game or take the lead, the Hawks gave up several offensive rebounds, but in the end they were able to get the stop.

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Landale came in clutch once again with a big three-pointer to give the Hawks a 117-116 lead.

The Hawks came back down on the other end and got a big stop, and the Jazz had to play the foul game from there. Alexander-Walker made both of the free throws to give the Hawks a three-point lead with 13.8 seconds left.

The Jazz came down after a timeout and knocked down a three-pointer to tie the game, courtesy of Ace Bailey. The Hawks didn’t call a timeout and decided to take the ball down the court, and Alexander-Walker was the player to deliver, knocking down a tough jumper with 1.3 seconds remaining.

The Jazz called another timeout and advanced the ball, but were not able to get a clean shot off in the end, leading the Hawks to victory.

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Johnson finished with 22 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists, Landale finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Alexander-Walker finished with 23 points.

The Hawks will be back in action on Saturday to face the Charlotte Hornets.