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Postgame thoughts: Hawks can’t stop Pacers home streak
A few thoughts after tonight’s 114-103 loss to the Pacers: - After scoring 104 points in New York in their last road game, the Hawks put up 103 tonight. Scoring triple digits against two good defensive teams on the road is an encouraging sign, even if both resulted in losses. - The Hawks have... »
Postgame thoughts: Hawks complete season sweep of ‘Cats
A few thoughts after tonight’s 104-92 win over the Bobcats: - The Hawks were without four members of the active roster (Al Horford, Zaza Pachulia, Anthony Morrow and Devin Harris) due to injury. Harris was the only one of the four who traveled with the team, and although he practiced yesterday and was supposed... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks vs. Spurs
A few thoughts coming up on the Hawks’ 98-93 loss to the Spurs Saturday night at Philips Arena: – It was appropriate that the Spurs would be the Hawks’ opponent on the day they found out that Lou Williams would miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. GM Danny Ferry came... »
Lou Williams Out For Season With Torn ACL
Bad news for the Hawks came Saturday afternoon, after an MRI revealed Lou Williams had torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Friday night’s game against the Nets in Brooklyn. While a torn ACL is no longer the kind of career-threatening injury it once was, it still requires pretty extensive recovery time... »
Postgame thoughts: Injuries doom Hawks in loss
A few thoughts after tonight’s 94-89 loss to the Nets: - The question of the year has been “Who is out tonight?” After learning Al Horford was out with a hamstring/calf injury, the Hawks lost Lou Williams to a knee sprain in the first half. Morrow and Stevenson, who have been nagged by injuries... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Complete Comeback to Top Jazz
A few thoughts on the Hawks’ much-needed 103-95 come-from-behind win over the Jazz Friday night at Philips Arena: – For nearly 3 quarters Friday night, the Hawks recent woes seemed certain to continue. The defense could do nothing to stop Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson, and the offense couldn’t get untracked. Then with 1:35... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Lose To Cavs
by Jaryd Wilson A few thoughts after Wednesday night’s 99-83 loss to the Cavaliers: – Great to see Devin Harris back on the floor tonight. The Hawks have had very few games with 14 available bodies this season, so hopefully this is a sign that the injury bug is finally moving on. – Larry... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Nipped in Minnesota
A few thoughts coming up on the Hawks’ 108-103 loss to the Timberwolves in Minnesota: – The Hawks showed a lot of grit rallying time and again against the Timberwolves in this game, but like in the loss in Detroit, they’ve got to find a way to avoid getting into big holes early. Still... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Fall to Celtics
A few thoughts coming up on the Hawks’ 89-81 loss to the Celtics Saturday night at Philips Arena: – A tale of two halves. The Hawks shot the ball well, played terrific defense, and cruised to a 15-point lead at the end of the first half. In the second half, the Celtics turned the... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Blast Pacers
A few thoughts coming up after the Hawks’ fourth-straight win, a 109-100 effort over the Pacers at Philips Arena: – The Hawks were short several players tonight, including normal starters Josh Smith and Devin Harris. Did. Not. Matter. Atlanta showed its depth against the Pacers, putting six players in double figures in the win,... »