The Hawks faced a lineup with five NBA rookies in the starting lineup. And while nothing in the NBA is guaranteed, with this being the first half of a back-to-back it would behoove the team to take care of business early.
This ball movement from the Hawks was a good sign early.
All 5 guys touch it
Hawks Basketball pic.twitter.com/BWi4nKnFso— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 27, 2024Vit Krejci also provided this silky individual effort in the paint.
Vit's game is butter pic.twitter.com/F9Nmi935s2
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 27, 2024Neither team was particularly sharp in the first few minutes, however, with a couple of blooper worthy turnovers thrown in for good measure.