The Atlanta Hawks were back in action Wednesday for their first of 7 tune-ups before the regular season opener. They knocked off the Cavaliers 98-96 in Cincinnati. Here are 5 players who impressed in the win:
1) Jeff Teague
Teague set the tone early by being aggressive and looking for his shot. He found a rhythm: 7-9 shooting and 17 points in 21 minutes.
2) Edy Tavares
Tavares made his NBA debut in the third quarter and was very impressive. The 7'3" center made his presence felt around the rim to the tune of 5-5 shooting and 11 points overall.