Paul Millsap helps Hawks beat Bucks 97-86

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap drives to the basket in front of Milwaukee Bucks guard Jared Dudley, right, during their game Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Milwaukee. Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap drives to the basket in front of Milwaukee Bucks guard Jared Dudley, right, during their game Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Milwaukee.

By Associated Press February 23, 2015 3 min read

MILWAUKEE – A late-night study session worked wonders for the Atlanta Hawks.

The best team in the Eastern Conference avoided its first three-game slide of the season by pulling away in the fourth quarter against another surprising NBA squad.

Paul Millsap had 23 points and 16 rebounds in Atlanta’s 97-86 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, two days after coach Mike Budenholzer had his team in the film room following a 25-point loss to Toronto.

“It helps to see what you’re doing wrong,” Millsap said. “Calling guys out letting them know it’s not going to be acceptable. Tonight, guys were playing well.”

Kyle Korver hit three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter after Atlanta squandered an early 16-point lead. Korver finished with 12 points.