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NBA·ANALYSIS·July 9, 2026 06:50 PM ET

Hawks attempt eight 3-pointers without a 2-point shot early in first quarter

Atlanta leaned exclusively on perimeter shots early.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 91 min read
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Four minutes in 1Q and the Hawks have attempted 8 threes and 0 twos. Via @KLChouinard on X

What happened: The Atlanta Hawks opened their game by attempting eight 3-pointers in the first four minutes of the first quarter. The offense did not record a single 2-point attempt during that opening stretch.

Why it matters: The extreme perimeter volume demonstrates a specific offensive philosophy being evaluated during summer league play. Despite the initial barrage, Atlanta shot just 8-for-36 from beyond the arc for the entire game in a 93-66 victory.

What to watch: The coaching staff will review the shot selection and offensive balance as the offseason schedule progresses.

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