Atlanta Hawks defeat Dallas Mavericks in preseason finale

The Atlanta Hawks concluded their preseason with a 135-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 25 points, while Cooper Flagg paced the Mavericks with 26 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.

The Hawks' offense showed significant cohesion during the matchup, recording 36 assists on 40 made baskets and shooting 41% from three-point range. Despite a strong second-half effort from Dallas to cut the deficit, Atlanta maintained control throughout the game.

Following the preseason, analysts noted the Hawks' increased roster depth and offensive flow under coach Quin Snyder. The team is now preparing for their regular season opener against the Orlando Magic next Wednesday.