US EditionStrong Start Fades as Nets Drop Fifth in a Row, 117-112, to Hawks
The Hawks maintained control and overcame a late Nets comeback attempt with strong performances from Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu, winning despite Trae Young's early injury.
- Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 117-112 at Barclays Center despite All-Star Trae Young exiting with a right-knee injury in the first quarter.
- Tightening on defense, Atlanta outscored Brooklyn 34-15 the rest of the period after Onyeka Okongwu made a 3-pointer to push the margin to 43-29 with 9:48 left in the first half.
- Michael Porter Jr. scored 32 points, pouring in 25 in the third quarter on 10-of-13 shooting and sparking a 13-6 run that cut Atlanta Hawks’ lead to six.
- The Nets fell to 0-5 after the loss and will have a few days to regroup before facing the Philadelphia 76ers Sunday.
- We just have a lot of stuff to clean up, Nic Claxton said after his 18 points, 11 rebounds and one block performance, urging fixes over the next three days for defensive breakdowns.
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Strong start fades as Nets drop fifth in a row, 117-112, to Hawks
NEW YORK — The Nets fell to 0-5 after a 117-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday at Barclays Center. Once again, an encouraging start faded quickly as defensive breakdowns and poor execution kept Brooklyn from securing its first win…
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Atlanta 117, Brooklyn 112
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Hawks overcome Trae Young injury to beat winless Nets
Jalen Johnson highlighted a 23-point showing with a dunk from near the foul line in the fourth quarter as the Atlanta Hawks overcame an injury to Trae Young along with an early 12-point deficit to hang on for a 117-112…
Strong start fades as Nets drop fifth straight, 117-112 to Hawks
The Nets fell to 0-5 after a 117-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday at Barclays Center. Once again, an encouraging start faded quickly as defensive breakdowns and poor execution kept Brooklyn from securing its first win of the season. “I think we had a way better second half,” head coach Jordi Fernández said. “You see, 53 points allowed in the second half. I think you give yourself a chance, and we were very close to a tip in or lay in and …
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