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Can the Atlanta Hawks Turn the Tide Against the Philadelphia 76ers?

In a closely contested match at State Farm Arena, the Atlanta Hawks faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers, concluding with scores of 89-104. The Hawks now stand with an updated record reflecting this outcome, while the 76ers improved their standing as well. Despite a spirited effort, Atlanta couldn't bridge the gap in points to secure a win.


ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 14:  Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a preseason game on October 14, 2024 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Game Highlights


The game was marked by intense moments and notable performances from both teams. The Philadelphia 76ers demonstrated strong offensive strategies, leading for over 35 minutes and achieving a significant lead of up to 18 points at one point during the game. Their bench contributed impressively with 55 points, showcasing depth in their lineup. On defense, they managed to block six shots and steal the ball ten times from Atlanta.


On the other side of the court, despite trailing behind in scoring efficiency and possession control throughout most of the match, several players from Atlanta Hawks made noteworthy contributions. Zaccharie Risacher led his team in scoring with 14 points alongside eight rebounds and an assist. Clint Capela also stood out by securing nine rebounds and adding ten points to his team's tally.


ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 14:  Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a preseason game on October 14, 2024 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Player Performances


Trae Young facilitated playmaking for Atlanta with nine assists while also contributing ten points himself but struggled with turnovers which impacted his overall efficiency on court. Vit Krejci showed promising accuracy by shooting at a perfect rate from both inside and beyond arc but had limited time on court which capped his total contribution to eight points.


The defensive efforts were led by Dyson Daniels who not only scored seven points but also added two blocks showing his versatility on both ends of floor for Hawks.


ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 14:  Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a preseason game on October 14, 2024 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking ahead, fans can catch Atlanta Hawks as they travel to face Miami Heat at Kaseya Center in Miami on October 16th at 7:30 PM EDT. This upcoming game will be broadcasted live on BSSUN as well as BSSE-ATL networks for those following from home or elsewhere.

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