The Atlanta Hawks began their 2024-25 campaign with a home victory against the Brooklyn Nets, 120-116 at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night.
Trae Young led the Hawks with 30 points and 12 assists, while Onyeka Okongwu scored a career-high 28 points. For the Nets, the excitable Cam Thomas scored 36 points.
As it unfolded...a heated encounter
The Hawks looked as though they were powering up to start the season as they took a 13-4 lead on the Nets within the opening minutes, but in terms of a lead that would be as good as it got until the fourth quarter.