Photos: Hawks lose first home exhibition game

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Photos: Hawks lose first home exhibition game

Atlanta Hawks second exhibition game on 2021-22 season against the Cleveland Cavaliers Oct. 6, 2021, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

Hawks guard Trae Young (left) congratulates Kevin Huerter (3) from the bench during the second half Wednesday night. Young did not play due to an injury and the Hawks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 96-99. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward John Collins (20) and his teammates react after Collins dunked the ball. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward John Collins (20) dunks the ball. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward John Collins (20) is introduced to the crowd before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Wednesday, October 6, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

A young Atlanta Hawks and Trae Young fan wears an array of ice trays with his Hawks jersey. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young did not play due to an injury. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (left) and forward John Collins high-five each other. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) dribbles against the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Skylar Mays (4) is fouled on his way to the basket. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Cam Reddish (22) looks to dribble against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) makes a shot. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (3) makes a three-pointer shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks head coach Nate McMillan during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at State Farm Arena in Atlant. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward John Collins (20) makes a two-pointer. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (3) reacts as he is introduced before the start of the game. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) dribbles the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Kevin Huerter (3) dribbles past Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4). (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young (right) congratulates his teammates during a timeout during the second half. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Cam Reddish (22) reacts after sinking a three-pointer. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Sharife Cooper (2) reacts after sinking a three-pointer. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks forward Cam Reddish (22) makes his way to the locker room after a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks fans take a photo with Harry the Hawk mascot during the second half.(Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Hawks guard Trae Young signs autographs for fans after the game. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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Credit: Alyssa Pointer

Hawks guard Trae Young (left) congratulates Kevin Huerter (3) from the bench during the second half Wednesday night. Young did not play due to an injury and the Hawks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 96-99. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

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