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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: 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: Hawks Can’t Stop Inside-Outside Game of Portland
A few thoughts after tonight’s 104-93 loss to the Blazers: - Al Horford continues to have big game after big game. He didn’t shoot the ball well tonight put pulled down 17 rebounds and walked away with 15 points. If a few more make-able shots fall for him, we may be looking at a different score.... »
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: Heat Simply on Another Level
A few thoughts after tonight’s 98-81 loss to the Heat: - Kyle Korver was able to extend his three-point streak in the first quarter for the second straight game. How long do we think this thing will go Hawks fans? He’s at 56 right now. - Once again, the Hawks turned the ball over... »
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... »
Postgame Thoughts: Never-Say-Die Hawks Rally Again
A few thoughts after tonight’s 99-98 loss to the Lakers: - The Hawks looked dead in the water about midway through the third quarter after the Lakers took a 65-49 lead. But we know these Hawks, and we know they don’t lay down. Led by Devin Harris and Kyle Korver off the bench, the... »
Postgame Thoughts: Turnovers, Cold Shooting Doom Hawks in Streak-Buster
A few thoughts after tonight’s 92-87 loss to the Suns: - It’s a strange game isn’t it? With tonight’s loss, the Hawks now have as many losses to the bottom four teams in the West as they do to the top five in that conference. If anyone isn’t scratching their heads, please let me... »
Postgame Thoughts: Horford’s Tear Continues With Career Night
A few thoughts after tonight’s 102-91 win over the Jazz: - Al Horford continues to be the hottest big man in the NBA. His career-high 34-point night bumps his average to 25.4 points per game over his last seven games, six of which have been Hawks wins. He’s also shooting 68 percent from the... »