Flemings shines in overtime loss as Hawks lose 102-101 in Summer League debut

Key Points:

• The Atlanta Hawks opened their Summer League season with a narrow 102-101 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz, led by No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson, who scored 28 points and made a strong impression despite eight turnovers.
• Hawks rookies Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor, Henri Veesaar, and last year's first-round pick Asa Newell all made their Summer League debuts, with Flemings contributing 14 points, nine assists, and four steals, and Newell adding 15 points and five rebounds.
• The game featured high turnover rates and fluctuating leads, with Atlanta mounting a late comeback in regulation but ultimately falling short after a controversial call in overtime and a late Utah free throw.
• Utah dominated the paint in the first half, shooting 17-for-21 inside, while Atlanta relied on three-point shooting to stay competitive, hitting five threes in the second quarter.
• Atlanta will look to bounce back in their next Summer League game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday at 7PM EST.