The Atlanta Hawks took to the floor on Friday night at State Farm Arena, welcoming the yearly visit of the San Antonio Spurs. However, the Hawks could not find success as they did last season, falling 125-114.
That final scoreline flatters the Hawks, who trailed by as many as 42 points in the second half but a 42-15 fourth quarter got the score line back to something somewhat respectable by the final buzzer but in reality it was not close for a very, very long period of this game.
The Spurs got off to a good start and a 36 point first quarter but it was the second quarter that proved pivotal, as the Spurs outscored the Hawks 42-19, running out to 77 first half points and a 29 point lead at halftime.