Full Breakdown
Hawks’ Summer-League Blowout Over Spurs Highlights Bench Depth and Rookie Impact
7/10/2026, 10:15:35 PM
Game Overview
On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, the Atlanta Hawks opened their Las Vegas NBA Summer League schedule at the Thomas & Mack Center by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 93-66. Atlanta built a 27-15 lead by the end of the first quarter and never relinquished the advantage, with seven players finishing in double figures. The victory marked the Hawks’ third win in the 2026 Summer League.
Bench Contributions
Atlanta’s bench outscored the Spurs early, posting 23 points before halftime and finishing with 47 bench points. Four reserve players recorded double-digit scoring, each posting a positive plus-minus, a factor the Hawks’ analysts cited as pivotal to maintaining momentum while starters rested.
Defensive Performance
The Hawks limited San Antonio to 33.8 % shooting overall and a mere 11.8 % (4-for-34) from three-point range. Forced turnovers and low shooting percentages kept the Spurs off the scoreboard throughout the contest.
Rookie Highlights
Second-year forward Asa Newell led all scorers with 15 points and added five rebounds. Second-round pick Henri Veesaar contributed 14 points on 62 % shooting and grabbed six rebounds. Rookie Kingston Flemings recorded five points and a game-high eight assists, while Zuby Ejiofor added 12 points and four rebounds. The Hawks’ 2026 draft class also includes No. 8 overall pick Kingston Flemings, No. 23 pick Zuby Ejiofor, and No. 52 pick Henri Veesaar.
Takeaways
The dominant win underscored Atlanta’s depth, with bench production and defensive intensity complementing strong rookie outings. The performance suggests the Hawks have a cohesive unit capable of translating Summer League chemistry into the regular season.
Verbatim Quotes
- “No. 8 pick Kingston Flemings had five points and a game-high eight assists as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 93-66 in their Las Vegas summer league opener Thursday at the Thomas & Mack Center.” — ESPN recap
- “The Hawks seized control from the start, building a 27-15 lead by the end of the first quarter, and never trailed, with seven players scoring in double figures.” — ESPN recap
- “The Hawks’ defense stifled San Antonio throughout the contest, holding the Spurs to just 33.8 % shooting overall and a dismal 11.8 % (4-for-34) from beyond the arc.” — ESPN recap
- “Atlanta had things going off the bench while the Hawks’ starters were playing well throughout, the bench is really what separated things for Atlanta early, as they ended the first half with 23 bench points.” — Sports Illustrated
- “The Atlanta Hawks selected Houston PG Kingston Flemings with the 8th overall pick, St. John’s C Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overall pick, and North Carolina C Henri Veesaar with the 52nd overall pick.” — AJC.
