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Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs preseason matchup

Overview

The Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs met in an NBA preseason matchup. Prior to the game, the Spurs were favored by oddsmakers, while attention was focused on the Hawks’ bench defense and the development of rookie Zuby Ejiofor.

The Hawks won the contest with a score of 123-116. Despite the loss, Spurs sophomore guard Dylan Harper recorded 16 points, four rebounds, and four assists in his first preseason start. Harper was moved into the starting lineup after De’Aaron Fox was a late scratch due to soreness. Head coach Mitch Johnson noted that the preseason would serve to allow for “continued experimentation with different lineup combinations.”

Entities

Atlanta Hawks · San Antonio Spurs · Victor Wembanyama · Zuby Ejiofor · Quin Snyder

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Dylan Harper leads San Antonio Spurs in preseason loss to Atlanta Hawks

    Dylan Harper scored a team-high 16 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 123-116 preseason loss to the Atlanta Hawks, highlighting a strong start for the sophomore guard.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Atlanta Hawks face San Antonio Spurs in NBA preseason matchup

    The Atlanta Hawks face the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA preseason game on October 8, 2026, with the Spurs entering as favorites.

Sources

cappertek.com · heavy.com · si.com · timesng.com