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.