The Oklahoma City Thunder were in firm control in their 117-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. It was a wire-to-wire victory that saw them lead by as many as 24 points. This played out similarly to most of their games last season when they set the NBA record for largest point differential.

The Oklahoma City Thunder finally get to breathe after four quarters of play, beating the Atlanta Hawks in regulation, 117-100, at State Farm Arena.

Atlanta (1-1) earned a 111-107 road win over Orlando on Friday. The Hawks have plenty of Oklahoma connections such as Norman native Trae Young and former Thunder forward Vit Krejci. More: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fuels epic Thunder win vs Pacers in 2OT with career-high 55 points

Trae Young was a fan of the Atlanta Hawks' selection of Asa Newell in the NBA draft, and the All-Star has been particularly impressed with his disposition and mindset.

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The Atlanta Hawks have bolstered their roster to build on what they’ve shown in recent NBA seasons, led by Trae Young, the franchise’s centerpiece. Trade rumors have swirled for months, but the organization reportedly has already made a decision.

Jamahl Mosley discusses the challenge of defending Trae Young after the Orlando Magic’s 111-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.