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Hawks can’t keep up with Rockets in home opener, lose 121-114

The Atlanta Hawks dropped their home opener on Saturday, falling 121-114 to a visiting Houston Rockets squad that entered the contest with an unblemished 2-0 record. Despite a strong individual performance from Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who provided consistent perimeter shooting and playmaking, the Hawks struggled to overcome a double-digit deficit established by the Rockets before halftime.

The Rockets maintained control throughout the second half, effectively neutralizing Atlanta's efforts to close the gap despite the absence of Fred VanVleet from their lineup.

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