Atlanta Hawks Edge San Antonio Spurs 123–116 in 2026–27 NBA Preseason Clash
In a closely contested 2026 preseason game, the Atlanta Hawks topped the San Antonio Spurs 123–116, highlighted by efficient scoring from Dylan Harper and Kingston Flemings.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
The Atlanta Hawks secured a 123–116 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on October 8, 2026, in the 2026–27 NBA preseason. While Spurs’ Dylan Harper led his team with 16 points, shooting 5-for-7 including 3-of-5 from three-point range, the Hawks matched that offensive output with Kingston Flemings, who contributed 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting and added 5 assists.
Harper also posted 4 rebounds and 4 assists without committing a turnover in 19 minutes, showing strong efficiency for San Antonio. On the opposing side, Flemings complemented his scoring with 3 steals and 3 defensive rebounds over 19 minutes, providing a different kind of impact for Atlanta. Additionally, Asa Newell contributed 16 points for the Hawks, capitalizing on free throws by making 5 of 6 attempts.
A contrasting detail lies in free throw effectiveness: Newell’s flawless 5-for-6 from the line bolstered Atlanta’s scoring, whereas Spurs’ Stephon Castle, who added 14 points, made 3 of 4 free throws and committed 2 turnovers. This difference in free throw execution and ball security may be noted amid the otherwise comparable scoring performances from key contributors on both teams.
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