Atlanta Hawks Defeat Houston Rockets 117-107

Abstract

The Atlanta Hawks began the season with a bang for the second straight 12 months. The Hawks defeated the Houston Rockets 117-107 in entrance of an energized State Farm Area crowd.

Each fan needed to see the official debut of the Hawks All-Star backcourt, they usually weren’t disillusioned. Trae Younger and Dejounte Murray each notched double-doubles. 

Even higher, the 2 level guards elevated their teammates. John Collins led the Hawks with 24 factors and eight rebounds. De’Andre Hunter poured in an environment friendly 22 factors. Apart from Clint Capela, each starter scored 20+ factors.

Whereas Capela didn’t make a lot noise in tonight’s recreation, his backup did. Onyeka Okongwu tallied 13 factors and 9 rebounds in 21 minutes of motion. 

The Hawks did job of limiting turnovers however acquired dominated on the boards. That may certainly be a degree of emphasis for head coach Nate McMillan going ahead.

Each groups shot the ball poorly. Nevertheless, there was no scarcity of highlights. The younger Rockets workforce uncorked a number of spotlight dunks within the first half. Contemporary off a brand new contract, Kevin Porter Jr. led the way in which with 21 factors and 7 assists.

The Hawks are again in motion on Friday evening. High draft choose Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic make the journey up I-75 North to go to their Southeastern Division rival.

Stats

Hawks Leaders

John Collins – 24 PTS, 8 REB

Trae Younger – 23 PTS, 13 REB

De’Andre Hunter – 22 PTS, 3 REB

Rockets Leaders

Kevin Porter Jr. – 21 PTS, 7 REB

Jabari Smith Jr. – 17 PTS, 7 REB

Jalen Inexperienced – 16 PTS, 5 REB

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