The Hawks were able to handle Brooklyn Wednesday 101-87. A close game heading into the final quarter, Atlanta outscored the Nets 29-17 in the fourth to improve to 5-1.
After losing their opening contest, the Hawks have gone on a five game win streak. Their biggest question heading into the season was how they'd replace Demarre Carroll, who fled to Toronto in free agancy. They filled his position with Kent Bazemore, who has been successful early on in the season. He finished the night with eight points, three boards, three assists, three steals, and two threes in 27 minutes.
Brooklyn's lone bright spot Wednesday evening was Brook Lopez. Lopez put up 27 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and one block in 36 minutes. The 0-5 Nets will look for their first win Friday against the also winless Lakers.
Al Horford continued his hot start to the season by stuffing the stat sheet with 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and one triple in 30 minutes of action. He was also an impressive 8-10 from the field. Dennis Schroder and Jeff Teague each chipped in with 20 and 16 points respectively. Atlanta will look to continue their win streak Friday in New Orleans.
