Photos: Hawks drop home opener to Millsap, Nuggets

Atlanta Hawks

Photos: Hawks drop home opener to Millsap, Nuggets

The Atlanta Hawks played the Denver Nuggets in Philips Arena on Friday night.

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) runs into Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17)during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Denver Nuggets forward and former Atlanta Hawks player Paul Millsap (4) during an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawk's Dennis Schroder (17) looks to pass while under pressure from Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) drives to the basket during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawk's Dennis Schroder (17) drives to the basket while being defend by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) goes in for a lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) drives to the basket while being defend by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) passes during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee (24) drives to the basket while being defended by Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Denver Nuggets forward and former Atlanta Hawk's player Paul Millsap (4) takes a shot during an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Denver Nuggets forward and former Atlanta Hawk's player Paul Millsap (4) looks to pass while being defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova signs autographs for fans before an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova takes a photo with fans before an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Fans gather inside the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

A bartender serves a guest at the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Workers talk at the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Fans gather inside the new bar located near the court before an NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) runs into Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) looks to pass while being defend by Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap (4) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) goes in for the lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks guard Marco Belinelli (3) looks to pass while being defend by Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) takes a shot while being defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) and Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) drives to the basket while under pressure from Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Muscala (31) and Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon (14) argues with a referee during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) goes in for the lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) takes a shot during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) passes to Atlanta Hawks guard Marco Belinelli (3) during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee (24) dunks the ball during an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) goes in for the lay up during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince (12) takes a shot during an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

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Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) runs into Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) during an NBA game at Philips Arena, Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, in Atlanta. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

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