Atlanta Daily World

HAWKS WEEKLY CALENDAR

Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 vs. Houston Rockets (7:30 p.m.)
The Rockets visit Philips Arena for the Hawks' 2012-13 season opener ... The teams will play again, in Houston, on 12/31 to finish the season series ... The Rockets won the only meeting last year and have taken three straight against Atlanta overall, including the last two in Houston ... Atlanta's last win in the series was a 102-95 road decision on 1/25/10 and the last triumph at Philips Arena came on 11/20/09 (105-103) ... The Rockets leads the all-time series 71-69, with the Hawks holding a 49-21 edge in home games.

Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 at Oklahoma City Thunder (7 p.m.)
Atlanta visits Oklahoma City for the only time this year in the first-of-two contests with the Thunder ... The teams meet at Philips Arena on 12/19 to close out the season series ... Atlanta took the only game between the clubs last year, a 97-90 home decision, but have dropped two straight games in Oklahoma City ... The Hawks' last road win in the series came on 11/9/08 (89-85) ... Atlanta leads the all-time series 62-58 (23-35 on the road).

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 vs. Indiana Pacers (7:30 p.m.)
The Hawks host the Pacers in the first-of-four contests between the clubs this year ... Indiana returns to Philips Arena on 12/29 before hosting Atlanta on 2/5 and 3/25 to finish the season series ... The Hawks took two-of-three games against the Pacers last year, winning the last two outings ... Additionally, Atlanta owns a nine-game home winning streak against Indiana, with the Pacers' last win at Philips Arena coming on 12/22/06 (100-90) ... The Hawks lead the all-time series 90-75, including a 56-25 home mark.