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Hawks Fall to Thunder: Defense Lacks in 117-100 Loss

10/26/2025

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Hawks Seek Defensive Improvement

The Atlanta Hawks lost 117-100 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, leaving three starters—Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks), Kristaps Porzingis (Atlanta Hawks), and Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks)—out.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 17 to lead the Hawks.
Onyeka Okongwu had 11 points and 12 rebounds.
The Hawks struggled defensively as the Thunder exploited second-chance points and turnovers.
Quin Snyder (Atlanta Hawks head coach) said the team must improve defense before a four-game road trip.

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Hawks Seek Defensive Improvement

The Atlanta Hawks lost 117-100 to the Oklahoma City Thunder, leaving three starters—Jalen Johnson (Atlanta Hawks), Kristaps Porzingis (Atlanta Hawks), and Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks)—out.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 17 to lead the Hawks.
Onyeka Okongwu had 11 points and 12 rebounds.
The Hawks struggled defensively as the Thunder exploited second-chance points and turnovers.
Quin Snyder (Atlanta Hawks head coach) said the team must improve defense before a four-game road trip.