Postgame Thoughts
Series Recap: Pacers Overwhelm Valiant Hawks With Size
At the end of the day, Indiana was simply too big. The obvious mismatch in size was a problem the Atlanta Hawks knew they’d have to deal with going into their first-round series with the Indiana Pacers. Looking back, it was exactly that which lost them the series. The Pacers dominated the paint from... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks’ Season Ends In Six-Game Series
A few thoughts after tonight’s 81-73 loss to the Pacers: - First of all, congratulations to the Indiana Pacers on a hard-fought and well-deserved series win. We knew this would be a tough series, and the Pacers certainly made it that. They were the better team, and they deserve to be moving on. -... »
Postgame Thoughts: Pacers Hold Serve, Push Hawks To Brink
A few thoughts after tonight’s 106-83 loss to the Pacers: - Obviously the Hawks wanted to take this game since Game 7′s on the road are almost impossible to win, but the Pacers did their job in protecting home court. This is the only first-round series in which a home team hasn’t lost, so... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Put Pressure Back On Pacers
A few thoughts after tonight’s 102-91 win over the Pacers: - Obviously home court means everything in this series. The Pacers took care of their end by winning games 1 and 2, and now the Hawks have protected their house. The pressure is back on the Pacers as the series shifts to Indiana for... »
Postgame Thoughts: Game 2 Follow Similar Path
A few thoughts coming up on the Hawks’ 113-98 loss to the Pacers in Game 2 of their first-round Playoff series: – First and foremost, let’s remember the old playoff adage: A series isn’t a series until someone wins a game on the other team’s court. It’s a cliche, but it’s true. Neither of... »
Postgame Thoughts: Mistakes Hurt Hawks In Game 1
A few thoughts coming up on the Hawks 107-90 loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of their First-Round Eastern Conference Playoff Series: – Zaza Pachulia manned the Hawks’ twitter feed during the game, and one thing he kept saying was that the team was giving away points due to mistakes, but that they... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Settle In For Tilt With Pacers
A few thoughts after tonight’s 98-92 loss to the Knicks: - It’s official – The Hawks are headed to Indiana for a first-round showdown with the Pacers. Atlanta’s loss gave the Chicago Bulls the five seed before their win over the Wizards was official. Game one will be Sunday. - Obviously Larry Drew’s goal... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Rally Against Bucks…Again
A few thoughts after tonight’s 109-104 win over the Bucks: - There’s something about the Bucks that must make the Hawks think they’re never out of a game. Atlanta rallied from 10 down in the final minutes to beat the Bucks 103-102 in game one, overcame an eight-point deficit to win game two, clawed... »
Postgame Thoughts: Rookies Shine Again In Win
A few thoughts after tonight’s 124-101 win over the 76ers: - How about our rookies? One game after combining for 45, John Jenkins and Mike Scott combine for 38 more on a combined 14-23 shooting off the bench. Jenkins backed up a career-high 23 with 21, and Scott netted 17 to go with eight... »
Postgame Thoughts: Rookies Impress Despite Loss to Spurs
A few thoughts coming up on the Hawks’ close 99-97 loss to the Spurs in San Antonio: – With the team nursing several injuries and playing without starters Al Horford, Josh Smith, and Kyle Korver, you might think that would spell doom for the Hawks, especially going into San Antonio where they’ve lost 14... »