Photos: Hawks lock arms for anthem, win opener

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Photos: Hawks lock arms for anthem, win opener

The Atlanta Hawks opened the season by beating the Mavs in Dallas on Wednesday night.

The Atlanta Hawks lock arms during the national anthem before an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 18: The Atlanta Hawks lock arms during the national anthem at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, right, yells at referee Ken Mauer (41) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr., right, is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney (5) dribbles against Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris (34) and forward Dwight Powell during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) of Germany shoots against Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives against Dallas Mavericks guard Yogi Ferrell (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) of Germany reacts to a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 18: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks takes a shot against Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) of Germany shoots against Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) of Germany during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 18: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Atlanta Hawks takes a shot against Harrison Barnes #40 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 18: Marco Belinelli #3 of the Atlanta Hawks takes a shot against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney (5) looks to pass against Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 18: Dennis Smith Jr. #1 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against Dewayne Dedmon #14 of the Atlanta Hawks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 18: Marco Belinelli #3 of the Atlanta Hawks takes a shot against the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 18: J.J. Barea #5 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against Malcolm Delaney #5 of the Atlanta Hawks in the firs half at American Airlines Center on October 18, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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The Atlanta Hawks lock arms during the national anthem before an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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