Atlanta Hawks: 5 Observations From Hawks-Spurs

Oct 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) reacts after missing a three-point basket in the third quarter of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 100-86. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Hawks racked up another win last night. That makes them 3-0 as they near the halfway point of their preseason schedule. Four games remain and the Opening Night date on October 27th with the Detroit Pistons is getting closer everyday.

Last night they defeated the San Antonio Spurs 100-86 in a match-up that pitted Mike Budenholzer against his mentor Gregg Popovich. The Hawks pulled away late in the second half as both teams featured lineups that were heavy with reserve players.

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It’s tough to take meaning away from preseason games, but there are always little niblets of information you can take from these contests. Whether it’s a player adding a new facet to their game, or a player losing a significant amount of weight and adding some athleticism, even the games that don’t count in the standings are worth watching.

Here are five observations from Atlanta’s win over the Spurs.

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