The Atlanta Hawks have released their preseason schedule for the upcoming 2012-13 season. The first thing that jumps out at you is that the preseason is now back to normal and seven games long which is much different than the rushed lockout version of last season.
The Hawks open against the World Champion Heat on Sunday, October 7 and then hit the road for three straight. Atlanta will play three preseason games at Philips Arena and four on the road.
Here is a look at Atlanta's full preseason schedule for the 2012-13 season:
Sunday, Oct 7 Vs. Miami, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct 10 @ San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct 14 @ Memphis, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct 16 @ Indiana, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct 18 Vs. New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct 20 Vs. Dallas, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct 26 @ Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
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