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Dyson Daniels fell one steal shy of his career best, recording seven thefts in the Atlanta Hawks' 128-81 demolition of the Charlotte Hornets on Friday.
Daniels added 11 points, nine rebounds and four assists before sitting most of the final period. Jalen Johnson and Aaron Wiggins each scored 19 points to lead the Hawks, who improved to 2-0. Daniels has earned the billing "Great Barrier Thief."
Jock Landale contributed eight points, six rebounds and four assists while wearing a protective mask after suffering a nasal fracture in the season opener at Orlando. The center is on a one-year deal. Atlanta will host the Houston Rockets for its home opener next.
Naz Reid scored 17 points to pace Charlotte, which fell after opening its season with a victory at Brooklyn.
In an earlier game moved up four hours to avoid conflict with the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series opener, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Bucks 132-125. Tyler Herro, acquired in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, led Milwaukee with 34 points. Norman Powell scored 25 for Chicago, while rookie Caleb Wilson added 21. Josh Giddey finished with nine assists, six points and four rebounds.
Source: ESPN - Fri Oct 23, 10:14 PM ET
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