Hawks open preseason with victory

Atlanta Hawks

Hawks open preseason with victory

The Hawks beat the Hornets in their preseason opener Wednesday night.

Coach Mike Woodson talks with new Hawk Jamal Crawford during the exhibition opener at Philips Arena Wednesday night.

Hawks guard Jeff Teague (right) collides with New Orleans Hornets # 55 Earl Barron as he drives to the basket.

Hawks guard # 6 Mario West drives to the basket past New Orleans Hornets guard # 6 Bobby Brown.

Hawks forward # 50 Othello Hunter battles New Orleans Hornets forward # 9 Darius Songaila for a loose ball.

Hawks forward # 5 Josh Smith battles New Orleans Hornets forward #30 David West for a rebound during 1st period action.

Hawks forward # 5 Josh Smith goes over New Orleans Hornets forward # 30 David West for a rebound

Hawks head coach Mike Woodson has plenty of new talent to assess as he watches his new players take on the New Orleans Hornets.

Hawks guard # 2 Joe Johnson soars to the basket for 2 points.

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Coach Mike Woodson talks with new Hawk Jamal Crawford during the exhibition opener at Philips Arena Wednesday night.

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