Lowly 76ers beat Hawks, 101-90

ATLANTA — The Philadelphia 76ers kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 101-90 pummeling of the Atlanta Hawks Friday night at Philips Arena.

Evan Turner led the Sixers with 24 points — 10 in the third quarter — and had 11 rebounds for his 13th double-double this season. Spencer Hawes had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and Thaddeus Young scored 14 points to go with 13 rebounds.

Al Horford, who spent every time out exhorting his teammates to make a push, led the Hawks with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Josh Smith scored 19 points and Jeff Teague had 12 points and nine assists.

Kyle Korver