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The Season and the Future of Al Horford
We’re taking a look back at the season that was for each member of the Atlanta Hawks, as well as a sneak peek into what the future might hold. Today it’s Al Horford. The season: Al Horford had by far the best season of his six-year NBA career, averaging a double-double with 17.4 PPG and... »
Pacers at Hawks – Game 6 Preview
Well Hawks fans, here we are. Game 6 with the Hawks facing elimination and needing one more Indiana loss at Philips Arena to save their season. The Hawks have played well in the two games at home in this series so far, but this game will have a different feel. Will the Pacers be... »
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: Hawks Step Up D In Must-Win Game 3
A few thoughts after tonight’s 90-69 win over the Pacers: - The story of this series has been Atlanta’s inability to stop Indiana. What a difference home-court advantage makes in changing that. The Hawks held the Pacers to 27 percent shooting, thanks in large part to finally keeping the Pacers out of the lane.... »
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 Play It Safe With Starters As Playoffs Loom
A few thoughts after tonight’s 113-96 loss to the Raptors: - I’ll open by saying it was cool to see the Hawks pay respects to those impacted by yesterday’s tragedy in Boston. There was a moment of silence before the game, and ‘Sweet Caroline,’ a Boston sports tradition, played at halftime. Nice job by... »
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... »