Walker scored 25 points and Johnson added 20, as the Hawks defeated the Mavericks 135-111.

October 17th - The Hawks defeated the Mavericks 135-111 . Walker contributed 25 points , 3 rebounds , and 5 assists, while Johnson added 20 points , 14 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Mavericks, Flagg had 26 points, 12 rebounds , and 4 assists, and Lissachet had 18 points , 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the first quarter, McCollum hit a three-pointer to give the Hawks the lead. Flagg scored with a dunk, and Irving also hit a three-pointer, narrowing the Mavericks' deficit to just one point. The Hawks relied on Walker's consecutive shots and free throws, and Wiggins also made his free throws. At the end of the first quarter, the Hawks led 39-34 . In the second quarter, Wiggins and Johnson contributed points, and Daniels completed a dunk, extending the Hawks' lead to over 20 points. The Mavericks tried to catch up with Flagg's fast-break dunk and Irving's three-pointer. At halftime, the Hawks led 73-54 by 19 points.

After switching sides, Flagler scored 5 straight points to try and help the Mavericks narrow the gap. Irving and Flagler continued to score with outside shooting, while Johnson and Wiggins responded with baskets of their own. Late in the third quarter, Dort and Flemings hit consecutive three-pointers, further widening the gap. At the end of the third quarter, the Hawks still led 102-78 . In the final quarter, Wiggins hit a three-pointer to start the quarter, further extending the Hawks' lead. The Mavericks then tried to close the gap with Risashe and others, but they were unable to regain a competitive advantage. Ultimately, the Hawks defeated the Mavericks 135-111 .

Hawks player statistics

Walker 25 points , 3 rebounds, 5 assists; Johnson 20 points , 14 rebounds , 3 assists; Wiggins 19 points , 7 rebounds, 2 assists; Landale 16 points , 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Flemings 10 points , 4 rebounds , 6 assists; Dort 8 points , 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Daniels 8 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists; McCollum 7 points , 2 rebounds , 4 assists; Newell 7 points

Mavericks player statistics

Flagg 26 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists; Lisacheh 18 points, 5 rebounds , 4 assists; Irving 18 points , 2 rebounds , 5 assists; Larrea 8 points , 1 rebound , 4 assists; Washington 8 points , 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Marshall 6 points , 1 rebound , 5 assists; Gafford 6 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Sasser 5 points , 1 rebound; Johnson 4 points , 7 rebounds , 2 assists

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