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The Season and the Future of Ivan Johnson
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 Ivan Johnson. The season: Ivan Johnson built upon a solid rookie campaign in 2011-2012 with another fine outing this season off the bench.... »
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. -... »
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: 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 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... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Can’t Get Untracked Against Sixers
A few thoughts coming up on the Hawks’ 101-90 loss to the Sixers Friday night at Philips Arena: – Every season there will be games like this. The shots aren’t falling, the opponents are scoring at will, and every loose ball seems to wind up in someone else’s hands. It happens to every team,... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks TCOB Against Cavs
A few thoughts coming up on the Hawks’ workmanlike 102-94 victory over the Cavaliers at Philips Arena: – This wasn’t the prettiest game. There were stumbles, bumbles, missed shots, airballed FTs, scrapes; it was ugly. But it also was never really that close despite the score, and the Hawks held the Cavs at arms... »
Postgame Thoughts: Ivan Shines In Win Over Magic
A few thoughts coming up on the Hawks’ 97-88 win over the Magic Saturday night at Philips Arena: – Chalk one up for perseverance. A night after the Hawks’ bench players scored 60 points in the loss in Boston, Ivan Johnson came off the bench to match his career high with 21 points. Oh,... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Clinch Playoff Spot For Sixth Straight Season
A few thoughts after tonight’s 107-88 win over the Raptors: - The Hawks are going to the playoffs for the sixth straight season. As of right now, they’re in sole possession of the longest current streak in the Eastern Conference, though Boston will tie them with six once they officially clinch. Congratulations are in order... »