Early 3Q steal followed by a useful fast-break pass is a good omen. Via @KLChouinard on X

What happened: Atlanta forced a steal early in the third quarter and turned it into a fast-break pass. The team had nine steals but only two fast-break points to that point.

Why it matters: Transition scoring has paced Atlanta this season. Converting steals into points changes second-half math.

By the numbers: 9 steals, 2 fast-break points for Atlanta.

What to watch: Watch whether Atlanta sustains transition pressure through the third quarter.

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