'Very smart' Hawks head to London to face Nets

Atlanta Hawks' Paul Millsap (4) grabs a pass in front of Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph (50) in the first half of Sunday's game in Memphis, Tenn. - photo by Danny Johnston

0114Hawks — Atlanta Hawks' Paul Millsap (4) grabs a pass in front of Memphis Grizzlies' Zach Randolph (50) in the first half of Sunday's game in Memphis, Tenn. - photo by Danny Johnston

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks' first regular-season game in London provides first-year coach Mike Budenholzer the opportunity for a midseason review of his team. Budenholzer, the former longtime Spurs top assistant under Gregg Popovich, said Monday the Hawks have proved to be quick learners in the first half of the season. "I think it's gone well," Budenholzer said.

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