The Atlanta Hawks opened their 2022-23 season at against the Houston Rockets. The preseason was a good showing for most the team, but now it’s time for the real thing for 82 games. The Hawks moved out to a 1-0 start with a 117-107 victory over the Rockets in the opener.
Dejounte Murray got the regular season started with his first bucket as an Atlanta Hawk, and the first points of the game.
First bucket of the season is DJ's first bucket in Atlanta pic.twitter.com/MpOVv9lNmM
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) October 19, 2022
It was a slow start for the Hawks, as the Rockets went on a 14-4 run we Jalen Green led the Rockets early with seven points.