Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks are forging a defensive identity built on perimeter disruption and paint prevention instead of towering rim protectors. Quin Snyder has...

Aaron Wiggins is powering Atlanta's 2-1 start as their secret weapon, averaging 17 points in 27 minutes while shooting over 52% from three off the bench. His timely scoring has kept the Hawks competitive even in losses, earning early Sixth Man buzz.

Houston overcame a brutal overnight flight after Friday's game plus key absences of VanVleet, Adams, and Smart to beat Atlanta 121-114. Their "no excuses" mindset fueled a 20-point lead and seven double-digit scorers in the win.

Jalen Johnson posted a near triple-double of 26 points, nine rebounds and a career-high-tying 16 assists in Atlanta's 121-114 loss to Houston. The performance kept him averaging a triple-double through three games despite the team's first defeat.

Atlanta's 121-114 home loss revealed a team with resilience yet clear early-season holes in efficiency and consistency.

• Shooting woes: Went just...

• Jalen Johnson's all-around game: 26 points, career-high-tying 16 assists and nine rebounds in 38 minutes
• Late comeback effort: Atlanta sliced a...

• Hawks (2-0) dominated early with paint dominance and perimeter shooting, while Rockets (2-0) impressed behind VanVleet's return and Thompson's...

The Atlanta Hawks set a franchise record with a 47-point blowout, defeating the Hornets 128-81. Jalen Johnson delivered a complete performance with 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.

Atlanta's franchise-record blowout moved the Hawks to 2-0 with dominant defense and shooting, though it's still too soon for firm conclusions.

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The Atlanta Hawks (2-0) host the Houston Rockets (1-0) for their home opener Saturday at 8:30 p.m. EDT, with Atlanta coming off a 46-36 season and...

The Atlanta Hawks delivered an emphatic early-season statement, crushing the Hornets 128-81 for a franchise-record 47-point margin. Seven players scored in double figures behind balanced scoring and stifling defense that forced 25 turnovers.

Atlanta's 128-81 home opener win over Charlotte showcased elite defense through 25 forced turnovers and Dyson Daniels' seven steals, but one game offers no proof of a sustained trend.

Jalen Johnson nearly recorded a triple-double in Atlanta's 128-81 rout of Charlotte, posting 19 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, three steals...

Atlanta's 128-81 blowout reflected total team control from start to finish.

• Dyson Daniels sparked the defense with seven steals while adding 11...

The Hawks' versatility on both ends delivered a statement opening-night road win, even as Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu combined for 0-8 from deep....

Jock Landale's availability Friday strengthens Atlanta's center rotation as Okongwu's backup despite a broken nose.

• Rebounding edge: With Landale,...

The Atlanta Hawks matchup against the Houston Rockets is set for October 24, 2026 during the 2026-27 regular season. Fans can find viewing options through the League Pass schedule and national TV listings.

Dyson Daniels exposed the gap between Hawks fans' admiration and national-media skepticism with 20 points, dominant rim finishing, and four steals in...

Fresh off their season-opening win, the Atlanta Hawks (1-0) face the Hornets (1-0) at 7 p.m. EDT Friday in Charlotte as an early Eastern Conference test. Watch on Atlanta News First (WANF) and Peachtree Sports Network, with Atlanta favored by 2.5.

The Hawks aim to improve to 2-0 against the Hornets in a key divisional matchup after opening with a 132-125 win over Orlando.

• Confirmed inactives:...