Newell, Flemings Help Hawks Top Spurs 123-116 in San Antonio

The Atlanta Hawks secured a 123-116 road victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 8, 2026, at Frost Bank Center, with efficient scoring from Asa Newell and an all-around contribution from Kingston Flemings. Atlanta’s featured performers offered a mix of shooting and playmaking in the seven-point win.

Newell delivered 16 points in just 14 minutes, shooting 5-for-8 from the field and 1-for-3 from beyond the arc. He also posted a plus-21 rating. Flemings scored 15 points on 6-for-8 shooting, including 2-for-4 from three, while adding three rebounds, five assists and three steals in 20 minutes.

CJ McCollum supplied another perimeter threat for Atlanta, knocking down four of his six three-point attempts. He finished with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in 19 minutes. Onyeka Okongwu contributed 13 points, four rebounds and five assists, connecting on two of five attempts from deep in 22 minutes.

Dylan Harper answered with an efficient outing for San Antonio, scoring 16 points on 5-for-7 shooting and making three of five three-pointers. He added four rebounds, four assists and a steal in 19 minutes. David Jones Garcia and Stephon Castle each scored 14 points and collected four rebounds, with Castle also recording three assists and a steal. Devin Vassell supplied 12 points, three rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block, but those contributions were not enough to give the Spurs the victory.