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Donovan Mitchell scored 27 to end a losing streak of two games for the Jazz
Donovan Mitchell scored 27 to help the Utah Jazz defeat the Atlanta Hawks 110-98.
Jazz players made it to double figures with five players ending their two-game losing streak.
It was the fifth consecutive defeat for the Hawks, who were playing in the middle four road games.
Champions, the Milwaukee Bucks returned to winning ways with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading a 118-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
As the Bucks won their second consecutive loss, the former MVP scored 31 points and grabbed 16 rebounds.
The Hawks are currently 4-8 after their loss in Salt Lake City.
They trailed 12 at half-time and were within three points by the end of the third quarter. To reduce the gap, they opened the game with an 11-2 run.
Trae Young and Kevin Huerter scored 55 points each for Atlanta. However, Utah - led defensive player of year Rudy Gobert -- held the Hawks down to just 18 points during the fourth quarter.
Paul George had 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in the Los Angeles Clippers' 117-109 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Clippers extended their winning streak of five games with Reggie Jackson scoring 23 points and Nicolas Batum adding 22 as they won the Nicolas Batum game.
Portland's two-game winning streak on the road is over.
