“Atlanta Hawks” of Zaza Pachulia and “Brooklyn Nets” of Tornike Shengelia held preseason games of National Basketball Association. “Atlanta Hawks” defeated “New Orleans Hornets” 97:68 with the attendance of 8500 spectators. The captain of Georgian national team was not in lineup. He played for 17 minutes, earned 6 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist. Al Horford of Dominic Republic substituted Pachulia in the lineup. Horford earned 10 points and 11 rebounds. “Atlanta” will hold another game against “Pistons” Detroit on October 26.

As for Tornike Shengelia, the Georgian did not earn point this time. “Nets” played against “Boston Celtics” and lost 85:115. “Toko” could not score point in 10 minutes. He earned 2 assists and 1 steal. “Brooklyn” will hold another game against “Philadelphia 76ers” tomorrow morning.