Archive for March, 2012

It would be accurate to say the Hawks “stole” a win on Wednesday night, first hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime, then making up a six point deficit in 30 seconds to set up the 103-102 victory over the Cavs. The Hawks appeared to be dead in the water at least... »

Well, the good news is that Willie Green will be in uniform tonight against the Cavaliers, giving the Hawks another perimeter scoring option off the bench. Green was available to play on Monday against the Celtics, but Coach Drew opted to give him another couple days to get his back and hamstring closer to... »

Larry Drew will have his work cut out for him again today in Cleveland when he is trying to find the right combinations to put out on the court. The Hawks will have five players sidelined due to injury/illness, leaving just 10 healthy bodies to try and steal a road win against the Cavs.... »

After six road games in nine days any team would welcome the site of their home court (and their home beds). The good news for the Hawks is that their tough road stretches for this shortened season are behind them now. Atlanta has now played 25 road games (the most in the NBA), seven... »

As we prepare for the productivity of the entire nation to drop off this Thursday as the NCAA tournament kicks into full gear, we felt that it was a good time to remind fans that the best players in the world play in the NBA. One benefit of getting access to practice is that... »

MIAMI 89 – ATLANTA 86 BOX SCORE – AP RECAP – HIGHLIGHTS – POSTGAME w/ STACKHOUSE The Hawks had their three-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday night, falling by a final score of 89-86 to the division-leading Heat in Miami. One-possession games are always frustrating since there are plenty of decisions and missed opportunities... »

ATLANTA 101 – INDIANA 96 BOX SCORE – AP RECAP – PHOTOS – HIGHLIGHTS The Hawks battled there way to a tough 101-96 road win over the Pacers on Tuesday night behind 27 points and nine rebounds from Josh Smith. Atlanta raced out to a 16-point lead early in the second quarter before Indiana... »

Larry Drew just held his pregame meeting with the media and announced that Willie Green and Joe Johnson will both be out again tonight for the Hawks, while Tracy McGrady (knee) and Jerry Stackhouse (stomach virus) will be in uniform and available. The starting lineup will be the same as the last two games... »

Call me paranoid, but with all the injuries piling up for Atlanta I want Wally Blase (the Hawks trainer) to keep a close eye on Josh Smith’s back and shoulders. J-Smoove carried the team to a pair of weekend wins, despite not feeling 100% with head congestion. On Friday night the Hawks scrapped their... »

AP RECAP | BOX SCORE | PHOTOS | HIGHLIGHTS Through the first three quarters the Hawks’ bench had as many turnovers as it did points (seven) and the Hawks appeared to be headed toward another frustrating loss, trailing the Milwaukee Bucks 76-65. Larry Drew started the final period with Jannero Pargo, Jerry Stackhouse, Tracy... »