Photos: Hawks beat Mavs to open season

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Photos: Hawks beat Mavs to open season

AJC photos from the Hawks' season opener against the Dallas Mavs at State Farm Arena on October 21, 2021.

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) gets off a pass around Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein (33) during the first half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over the Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (top) leaves with guard Trae Young at the end of the fourth quarter in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over the Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans cheer during the first half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Hawks head coach Nate McMillan reacts as he watches during the first half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Singer and actor Brett Gray sings National Anthem prior to the home opener against Dallas Mavericks in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) speaks to fans prior to the home opener against Dallas Mavericks in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) blocks a shot by Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A fan cheers during the first half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Solomon Hill (18) drives against Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during the first half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Cam Reddish (22) goes to the basket for the shot during the first half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (22) celebrates after dunking the ball during the second half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) falls to the court after he was pushed by Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the second half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan shouts instructions during the second half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives against Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the second half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) throws a behind-the-back pass during the second half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks fans celebrate at the end of the fourth quarter in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (right) gets off a pass around Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) to Hawks center Clint Capela (15). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Hawks center Clint Capela (15) goes up for the shot during the second half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts during the second half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) reacts after scoring during the second half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) grabs a rebound away from Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (10) during the second half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young (11) appeals to a referee during the second half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Hawks dance team performs during the second half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) gets off a pass around Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein (33) during the first half of the home opener in a NBA basketball game at State Farm Arena on Thursday, October 21, 2021. The Atlanta Hawks won 113 - 87 over the Dallas Mavericks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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