The newly acquired David West played well off San Antonio’s bench, adding two points and eight rebounds to go along with three assists in 18 minutes of action.
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“I thought Thabo was good, active and kind of the Thabo we’ve seen”, head coach Mike Budenholzer said following the game.
Sefolosha seems like a good bet to eventually move into Atlanta’s starting lineup once he is fully recovered. “I didn’t play heavy minutes”.
Kent Bazemore has started the first three preseason games for Atlanta.
“It’s great to be back”, Sefolosha said, via the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, after the Hawks defeated the Spurs, 100-86, in an exhibition game at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
“No, that’s the one thing I can’t have is thinking too much”, Sefolosha said.
Way up. After averaging just 19 assists through the first two preseason games, the Hawks got 24 on 32 made shots Wednesday. There is no doubt that Tavares is raw and will probably need time in the D-League this season, but his height makes him an intriguing prospect that could develop into an important piece for the Atlanta Hawks down the line. Jeff Teague and Dennis Schröder had 2 threes each, and the team hit 11 for the game.
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There are times in which it is frustrating to watch the 3rd-year player out of Michigan, as he is prone to making mental mistakes on the court. The Hawks travel to Dallas to face the Mavericks on Friday. “I think it’s going to take him a few time to work back into just being in shape, feeling comfortable and confident”.
