The Dallas Mavericks season and subsequently the Jason Kidd era got off to a rocky start against the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks victory should not have been that surprising given their success last season and overall talent of their roster. The margin of that victory was. Put simply, no team with Luka Doncic should lose by 26 in a game they are trying to win.
The Toronto Raptors also began the season with a first game loss. The Raptors lost 98 - 83 to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Both teams will be looking to rebound.