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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: 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 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: Hawks Run Out of Gas Against Knicks
A few thoughts coming up on the Hawks’ 95-82 loss to the Knicks Wednesday night at Philips Arena: – The final score may show that the Hawks lost by 13 points, but that does not reflect what a close game it actually was. With the game tied 72-72, the Hawks went cold, and the... »
Postgame Thoughts: Short-Handed Hawks Give Inspired Effort In Boston
A few thoughts after tonight’s 118-107 loss to the Celtics: - The Hawks played without Al Horford due to a stomach illness. They also didn’t have the services of Devin Harris yet again with the foot injury and are still without Zaza Pachulia, who is nursing a sore Achilles. Despite all of that, Atlanta... »
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 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 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 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... »