Let’s GO HAWKS!!
Preseason is upon us!!! Let’s Go Hawks!!#TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/bUr7PK5Uvt
— chicksintosports (@chicksintosport) October 1, 2018
The Atlanta Hawks matched-up against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night at McCamish Pavillion.
At the 1st , the Atlanta Hawks tied the score with the Pelicans 30-30.
It’s a good one.#TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/0Wu5MEuUDJ
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 2, 2018
In the 2nd, with 2:44 minutes left on the clock the Hawks trailed behind the Pelicans 47-49.
John Collins shot 2 pts at 2:09 bringing the score to 49-50, but struggling to hold off the Pelicans. At the end of 2nd quarter the Hawks trailed the Pelicans 51-57.
Break time.#TrueToAtlanta | #DoItBIG pic.twitter.com/d83u9eW5y7
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 2, 2018
By the end of the 3rd, the Hawks seize control of the game and coughed up a 88-71 lead .
Trae taking a driiiive ?? pic.twitter.com/MnL1qIi4me
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 2, 2018
In the end, the Hawks secured a 116-102 W, with new head coach Lloyd Pierce’s preseason coaching opener. DeAndre Bembry scored 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Followed by John Collins with 18 points .
Have yourself a night, @fearthefro95
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5️⃣0️⃣ FG%#TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/lwa5ap6xeu— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 2, 2018
With three days off, the Hawks will continue their preseason road trip on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum.
Let’s Go Hawks!