PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Raptors in season opener

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PHOTOS: Hawks fall at home to Raptors in season opener

The Atlanta Hawks opened the 2025-26 NBA season in disappointing fashion, falling to the Toronto Raptors 138-118 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball against Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) goes to the basket for the shot during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) reacts during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) gets off a shot over Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (30) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (3) brings the ball upcourt during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives past Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (3) gets off a shot against Toronto Raptors forward/guard Scottie Barnes (4) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) goes to the basket for the shot during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) gets off a shot during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic reacts to no-call during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porziņģis (8) gets off a shot against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) reacts after scoring during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) drives against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dunks the ball during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) hangs on the basket after dunking the ball during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porziņģis (8) and other players confer during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) cheers up with teamates prior to the Atlanta Hawks home opener against Toronto Raptors at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Players are introduced prior to the Atlanta Hawks home opener against Toronto Raptors at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toronto Raptors forward/guard Scottie Barnes (4) gets a double coverage by Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) and Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porziņģis (8) during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) reacts during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) goes to the basket for the shot during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) goes up for the shot during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) goes in for a lay-up over Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (1) during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder shouts instrucitons during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) confers with teammates during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder confers with Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder instructs Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (17) and Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porziņģis (8) during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) fights for a loose ball with Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (30) during the first half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks the ball against Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the second half in the home opener at State Farm Arena, Thursday, October 22, 2025, in Atlanta. Toronto Raptors won 138-118 over Atlanta Hawks. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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