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Hawks First Week Recap: Positives and negatives

Last night, the Hawks were looking to end their back-to-back losses to the Houston Rockets and extend the offensive funk for the Miami Heat, who hadn’t won a game heading into the matchup. Rather than reclaiming a winning record however…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:35 PM
Hawks First Week Recap: Positives and negatives
Key Things to Know
  • Peachtree Hoops analyzed the Hawks' 2-3 start, detailing key positives and negatives across their opening week.
  • Transition scoring off turnovers and the emergence of rookie Kingston Flemings were highlighted as major team positives.
  • Interior defense and rebounding struggles contributed significantly to Atlanta's three-game losing skid.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Hawks concluded the first week of the season with a 2-3 record following three consecutive losses, including a defeat to the Miami Heat. Writer Joey Walraven reviewed the opening week, highlighting strong transition scoring fueled by Dyson Daniels' defense, the breakout play of rookie guard Kingston Flemings, and solid scoring from CJ McCollum, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Aaron Wiggins.

Conversely, the analysis notes serious struggles with interior defense, rebounding, and overall three-point efficiency. Key forward Jalen Johnson has experienced a slow start shooting, converting just 42.8% from the field and 15.8% from three-point range.

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