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Atlanta Hawks Blow Out Portland Trail Blazers To Start Season 2-0
Atlanta Hawks start the season 2-0
The Atlanta Hawks started the season with a bang, blowing out the Portland Trail Blazers 136-101 in their home opener on Saturday night. Trae Young led the way for the Hawks with 35 points and 11 assists, while John Collins added 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Hawks shot 53.8% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range, while the Trail Blazers shot just 39.8% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range.
Portland Trail Blazers struggle in the second half
The Trail Blazers were competitive in the first half, trailing by only seven points at halftime. However, the Hawks pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Trail Blazers 39-20. The Hawks continued to extend their lead in the fourth quarter, and the Trail Blazers were never able to recover.
