Photos: Hawks open 2024-25 NBA season with win over Nets

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Photos: Hawks open 2024-25 NBA season with win over Nets

Brooklyn provided the opposition for Atlanta on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) celebrate their win as they off of the court against the Brooklyn Nets at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) walks off of the court after their 120-116 win against the Brooklyn Nets at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) reacts after a basket with Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) during the second half of their 120-116 win against the Brooklyn Nets at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) greets a Brooklyn Nets’ player as the Hawks’ celebrate after their 120-116 win at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives against Brooklyn forward Noah Clowney (21) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a dunk against Brooklyn forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) blocks a shot attempt by Brooklyn forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) attempts a shot against Brooklyn forward Noah Clowney (21) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) goes up for a dunk against Brooklyn forward Noah Clowney (21) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) drives against Brooklyn forward Ziaire Williams (1) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) goes up for a dunk against Brooklyn forward Noah Clowney (21) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) attempts a shot against Brooklyn forward Noah Clowney (21) during the first half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu attempts a shot during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks mascot Harry the Hawk carries a flag before the Hawks’ season opener against the Brooklyn Nets at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) attempts a shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 120-116. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) attempts a shot against Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 120-116. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) attempts a shot against Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) during the second half at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 120-116. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) dunks during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. The Hawks won 120-116. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) celebrate their win as they off of the court against the Brooklyn Nets at State Farm Arena, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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