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Blowout Win Boosts Morale, Energy
From the start of training camp the Hawks have appeared to have solid chemistry in the locker room and on the court. Unlike a lot of teams around the league, the Hawks nucleus remained intact from a season ago, providing a stable atmosphere to start a season that promises to provide a roller coaster... »
Hawks Cool Off Heat with ’3-Mac’
Atlanta 100 – Miami 92 AP Recap – Box Score – Photo Gallery - Highlights The Hawks handed the Heat their first loss of the 2011-12 season and improved their own record to 4-1 by posting a 100-92 win in Miami on Monday night. Tracy McGrady, now in his 15th season in the NBA,... »
Winning Ugly by 18
They say that winning ugly is a staple of good teams in the NBA. So what do they say when you win ugly… by 18 points? At times the Hawks got sloppy during Wednesday night’s home opener at the Highlight Factory, but don’t let that take away from the times that they looked like... »
The ‘BIG’ Lineup is Intriguing?
Larry Drew has repeatedly stated that it is still too early to say how rotations will work or how minutes will be divided up with this season’s roster. With the versatility of players like Tracy McGrady, Joe Johnson and Al Horford, he has plenty of possible combinations to consider. One of the more intriguing... »
Catching Up with the Fellas…
The Hawks season ended on May 12, and while the early part of the summer offers a great chance to rest and recover, many of the players haven’t strayed too far from the court. Here is a taste of what some of the guys have been up to in recent days and what they... »
Keep Your Eye On the Boards
The single most important stat category for the Hawks this postseason has to be rebounding. Atlanta is 5-0 when they outrebound their opponent or at least finish within one board of matching. The team is 1-4 when they are outrebounded by five or more. “We have to do things with energy,” said Al Horford... »
Game 1 Shootaround Report
The Hawks are ready. With the final shootaround behind them, the team is done with its on-court preparations for tonight’s Game 1 at the United Center in Chicago. As for the decisions about the line-up that have been a main topic of discussion the last few days, Coach Drew has chosen (at least at... »
The Numbers Don't Lie
Including the three playoff wins, the Hawks are now 9-1 this season when Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford both score 20 points. “When those two are playing like that is when we are at our best as a basketball team,” concluded Al Horford following the Game 4 win. So far this series it has... »
Heating Up Joe Cool
The Hawks’ key to a Game 3 victory may lie in the hands of their five-time all-star, Joe Johnson. Johnson was huge in Game 1, coming through with clutch baskets each time the Magic made a run in the second half. His biggest weapon was a mid-range floater that got him past the first... »
Game 2 Shootaround Update
First thing’s first, everyone is healthy. J-Smoove has been treating a sore elbow, but he feels strong and ready to go as the Hawks take on the Magic in Game 2 tonight at the Amway Center in Orlando. After a Game 1 where Orlando’s supporting cast was extremely limited, Smoove is expecting his defensive... »