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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: 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 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: 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: 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 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: Hawks Continue Comebacks vs. Bucks
A few thoughts after today’s 104-99 win over the Bucks: - There’s something about the fourth quarter in the Bradley Center that the Hawks really like. After coming from 10 down in the final period to win 103-102 on Feb. 23 in Milwaukee, the Hawks came from five down late today to win. They... »
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... »