Photos: Hawks honor Mutombo, fall to Mavericks at State Farm Arena

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Photos: Hawks honor Mutombo, fall to Mavericks at State Farm Arena

Atlanta falls short on the night it recognized legendary player and humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo, who died in September.

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) comes out during player introductions wearing a shirt to honor Dikembe Mutombo during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) slam dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) passes the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles around Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is found attempting a layup during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) plays defense against Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) attempts to block a three-point attempt by Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) drives the lane while guarded by Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) during the second half of an NBA basketball game between on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) plays defense against Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, left, plays defense against Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) catches a pass during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) shoots a jump shot from the field during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, left, looks for an open teammate to pass to while guarded by Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) attempts a jump shot while guarded by Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) passes the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) drives the lane during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, left, plays defense against Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) attempts to block a jump shot by Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) attempts to block a jump shot by Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) plays defense on Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) goes up for a layup during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, center, goes up for layup during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) goes up for a layup as Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) attempts to block it during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) dribbles the ball while guarded by Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) comes out during player introductions wearing a shirt to honor Dikembe Mutombo during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

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