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PHOTOS: Hawks and Bucks in action on MLK Day

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson dunks during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (right) attempts a 3-point shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Pete Nance during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu grabs a defensive rebound during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (center) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (right) and Bobby Portis Jr. during the first half in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Corey Kispert (right) drives against Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (center) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (right) controls the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson goes ups for a dunk during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (center) controls the ball against Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (left center) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (right) drives against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (center) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (center) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (right) during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (left) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (right) attempts a 3-point shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Corey Kispert (center) passes out of the defense of Milwaukee Bucks players during the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (foreground) attempts a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (left) drives against Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner during the first half of the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson dunks during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks in the annual MLK Game at State Farm Arena on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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