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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: 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... »
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... »
Postgame Thoughts: Third Unit Gives Hawks Lift Despite Loss
A few thoughts after tonight’s 100-94 loss to the Pacers: - How about the energy the Hawks’ third unit brought tonight? The combination of Shelvin Mack, DeShawn Stevenson, John Jenkins, Ivan Johnson and Mike Scott helped turn a 22-point fourth quarter lead to just four. The first two units couldn’t find a rhythm tonight,... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Get Biggest Conference Road Win of Season
A few thoughts after tonight’s 105-93 win over the Nets: - It was clear the Hawks wanted to establish the paint tonight, playing through Al Horford from the get-go. The big man had a game-high 22 points on 11-21 shooting. The 21 shots is what I loved. Coach Drew had a plan to get... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Show Heart In Must-Win
A few thoughts after tonight’s 96-92 win over the Lakers: - We knew this would be a tough game without Jeff Teague, Josh Smith, DeShawn Stevenson and Zaza Pachulia, and it certainly was. The Lakers came from 14 down to take the lead in the second half, but this was truly a team win... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks’ Offense Stalls In Loss To Nets
A few thoughts after tonight’s 93-80 loss to the Nets: - The Hawks looked tired on the second night of a back-to-back after overtime yesterday. They shot only 42 percent, but that numbers was hovering in the 30′s for much of the night. - Kyle Korver needed more than 46 minutes last night to... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Happy to be Home
A few thoughts after tonight’s 107-96 win over the 76ers: - Boy did the Hawks need to get home. After three straight tough road losses, Atlanta bounced back in the comforts of Philips Arena nicely. They had a few advantages – the Sixers coming off a back-to-back and having injuries to Nick Young and... »