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Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Erupts for 31 points in win
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Alexander-Walker finished Wednesday's 132-125 win over the Magic with 31 points (8-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 10-13 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block across 30 minutes.
Alexander-Walker torched the nets from downtown in Atlanta's regular-season opener, leading all players in triples en route to a team-high scoring total. He also got to the charity stripe frequently and paced the Hawks in free throws made. The 28-year-old swingman is coming off a career year in his first season with Atlanta and should remain one of the team's top offensive options alongside Jalen Johnson.
Landale recorded 16 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, five assists and a block across 21 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Landale delivered an exceptionally efficient offensive performance, missing just one field-goal attempt but also thriving as a playmaker from the post. Landale's combination of perimeter shooting and passing, as well as solid rebounding ability, could give Atlanta valuable versatility in its frontcourt rotation, although his fantasy appeal will depend on his workload. He's slated to open the season as the backup center behind Onyeka Okongwu.
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Hawks' Aaron Wiggins: Solid display off bench Friday
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Wiggins delivered 19 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Wiggins provided a significant offensive boost off Atlanta's bench, finishing as the team's third-leading scorer while connecting on four three-pointers. The forward also collected seven rebounds, the second-highest total on the team behind Jalen Johnson's 14, and posted an impressive plus-33 rating in just 22 minutes. Wiggins' scoring versatility and rebounding ability could make him a useful fantasy contributor if he earns consistent playing time.
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Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker: Leads Hawks in scoring in preseason finale
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Alexander-Walker recorded 25 points (7-12 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 5-9 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 27 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Alexander-Walker delivered an impressive perimeter shooting performance to lead Atlanta in scoring in this preseason finale. The veteran should be a key contributor in Atlanta's backcourt in the regular season due to his ability to knock down threes, create for others and play sound perimeter defense. All these traits should make him an intriguing fantasy option, especially since he's a lock to start in Atlanta's backcourt in the regular-season opener against the Magic on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Johnson tallied 20 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block over 25 minutes in Friday's 135-111 preseason win over the Mavericks.
This was Johnson's second double-double of the preseason, and he appears primed for another big year as the main man in Atlanta. The 24-year-old forward earned his first All-Star selection last season with averages of 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.7 triples and 1.2 steals per game on 49/35/79 shooting splits.
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Hawks' Jock Landale: Reverting to bench role
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Landale won't start Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
With most of Atlanta's regulars resting, Landale started and totaled 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks across 21 minutes in Monday's 113-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City. The Hawks are back to full strength Friday, sending Landale to a reserve role.
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Hawks' Asa Newell: Shifts to bench
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Newell won't start Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
With most of Atlanta's regulars resting, Newell drew a spot start against the Thunder on Monday. However, the Hawks are at full strength Friday, so the second-year forward will come off the bench.
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Hawks' Corey Kispert: Back to bench
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Kispert won't start Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
With most of Atlanta's regulars resting, Kispert started and finished with six points (2-11 FG, 2-9 3Pt), two assists, two blocks and one rebound in 26 minutes during Monday's 113-110 preseason win over the Thunder. The Hawks are back to full strength Friday, sending Kispert to a reserve role.
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Hawks' Kingston Flemings: Not starting Friday
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Flemings won't start Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
With most of Atlanta's regulars resting, Flemings started and had seven points (3-11 FG, 1-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 113-110 preseason win over Oklahoma City. However, the Hawks are back to full strength for the final exhibition, so the rookie will slide to a reserve role.
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Hawks' Keshon Gilbert: Cleared to play Friday
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Gilbert (knee) is available for Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Gilbert has the green light after missing time with a knee injury, but with all of Atlanta's regulars available for the final exhibition, it's unclear how many minutes he will play. Gilbert is on a two-way contract with Atlanta after appearing in one regular-season game for the Hawks last season.
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Hawks' Aaron Wiggins: Back in action Friday
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Wiggins (rest) is available for Friday's preseason game against Dallas, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Wiggins didn't play in Monday's meeting with the Thunder but is available for the final exhibition before the Hawks face Orlando on Opening Night.
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Hawks' Luguentz Dort: Available Friday
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Dort (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Dort and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday against the Thunder but will return to action for the final exhibition. It'd be surprising if the veteran played major minutes Friday.
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Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu: Suiting up Friday
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Okongwu (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Okongwu and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday against the Thunder but will return to action for the final exhibition. It's unclear how many minutes Okongwu will play Friday, but he should be full go for the regular-season opener.
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Hawks' Dyson Daniels: Cleared to play Friday
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Daniels (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Daniels and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday against the Thunder but will return to action for the final exhibition. It's unclear how many minutes Daniels will play Friday, but he should be full go for the regular-season opener.
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Hawks' Jalen Johnson: Will play Friday
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Johnson (rest) will play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Johnson and most of Atlanta's regulars rested Monday against the Thunder but will return to action for the final exhibition. It's unclear how many minutes the star forward will play Friday, but he should be full go for the regular-season opener.
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