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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: 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 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... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Can’t Keep Up With Running Nuggets
A few thoughts after tonight’s 104-88 loss to the Nuggets: - This was a recipe set up for disaster from the get-go. The Hawks were coming off a road game against one of the hottest teams in basketball in Los Angeles, had to fly into Denver in the middle of the night, turn around... »
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 the Hero to Start Road Trip
A few thoughts after tonight’s 103-102 win over the Bucks: - Al Horford came up big down the stretch, getting easy baskets twice in the final minute, including the game winner on the same play the Hawks ran to tie the game in an eventual overtime win over Detroit. - The Hawks’ starters did... »
Postgame Thoughts: Smith Huge In Win Over Mavs
A few thoughts after tonight’s 105-101 win over the Mavericks: - The Hawks have made a habit of getting off to slow starts on the road, so it was good to see them come out firing tonight, scoring 31 points in the opening frame. - Kyle Korver made a three-pointer in his 44th straight... »
Postgame Thoughts: Hawks Fall in Final Home Game of First Half
A few thoughts after tonight’s 111-100 loss to the Hornets: - Jeff Teague continues to step up the scoring in the absence of Lou Williams. His 21 points night marks the third straight game with 20 or more, improving on a career-best 14.1 points per game coming into the night. He made a career-high... »
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... »