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Keys to the Atlanta Hawks Getting a Win in Game Three
April 27th, 2013 at 2:23 AM
The Atlanta Hawks are down 0-2 in the first round of the playoffs to the Indiana Pacers.  In the first two games Indiana has been able to impose their will on Atlanta, Paul George has looked like a top-tier NBA player and Atlanta's head coach Larry Drew is still searching...

Atlanta Hawks Fans Worried After Game One Against the Indiana Pacers
April 23rd, 2013 at 3:31 AM
After watching the Atlanta Hawks fall to the Indiana Pacers to the tune of 90-107, fans appear to be very pessimistic about their chances in this series.  The Hawks started out well jumping out to a six point lead from the tip, but after that fans proceeded to watch Paul...

Did the Atlana Hawks Meet Expectations This Season?
April 21st, 2013 at 1:39 AM
The Atlanta Hawks have gone through a lot this season beginning with the hire of new GM Danny Ferry during the offseason.  From Joe Johnson and Marvin Lewis being traded away and while many fans thought that getting rid of these two would help Atlanta down the road, many believed that...

The Atlanta Hawks Fall to the Boston Celtics
March 30th, 2013 at 7:09 PM
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Boston Celtics by a score of  118-107.  Like always, it was a hard fought game, and the Hawks never gave up, even when Coach Larry Drew inserted the guys off the bench,  The Celtics took control of the game in the first half, and...

Atlanta Hawks: Quotes from After They Fell to the Indiana Pacers
March 26th, 2013 at 11:56 PM
After the Atlanta Hawks fell to the Indiana Pacers, Coach Larry Drew told the media that he thought the game came apart in the third quarter.  "We allowed their pressure to speed us us up and we allowed some calls to completely take us out of what our focus should...

Quotes and Notes After the Atlanta Hawks Lose to the Dallas Mavericks
March 19th, 2013 at 2:05 AM
Coach Larry Drew on the team's intensity:  "Dallas brought playoff intensity and we did not and at this stage of the season, there can be no excuses for that." Coach Drew went on to say, "We had a chance to make a significant statement after last nights game (against Brooklyn), but...

The Atlanta Hawks Drop Two Games but Need to Get Back on Track
March 10th, 2013 at 2:05 PM
The Atlanta Hawks have lost back to back games, first to the Boston Celtics in overtime and then a blowout loss the Brooklyn Nets.  It appears that the the tough road trip has taken a toll on the Hawks, but Atlanta does not want to use that as an excuse. ...

Atlanta Hawks Finish Road Trip 3-3
March 6th, 2013 at 2:55 AM
After the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Sacramento Kings at Philips Arena by a score of 122-108 a few games ago, they hit the road on a six game trip where they hoped to pick up some major victories.  The hike started out great as the Hawks put down the Milwaukee...

Quotes After the Atlanta Hawks Win Over the Dallas Mavericks
February 12th, 2013 at 10:20 PM
***PHOTO1*** Josh Smith on the win:  "It was really big.  We've always struggled in the past in this building and we did a great job of controlling momentum pretty much the whole game.  They made their runs but we answered back with some runs of our own and it's a big...

Atlanta Hawks News, Notes and Injury Updates
January 29th, 2013 at 11:39 PM
***PHOTO1*** Coach Larry Drew has discussed allowing rookie Mike Scott to see some time at the small forward spot to get more minutes.  He said that he would use him when the match up is right, but does not want to put too much on his plate too soon.  When asked...

What’s Wrong with the Atlanta Hawks
January 15th, 2013 at 10:44 PM
***PHOTO1*** The Atlanta Hawks have lost six of their last eight games and many of those losses have come against some bad teams.  Atlanta recently lost to the Washington Wizards by ten points (93-83) as John Wall returned from an injury, they also lost to the Chicago Bulls who held...

The Atlanta Hawks Enter the Holidays with a Win Over the Chicago Bulls
December 24th, 2012 at 4:47 PM
***PHOTO1*** Was it the energy, the embarrassment, the shake up of the starting lineup or the combination of all the above?  The Hawks looked nothing like the team that was dominated by the Philadelphia 76ers as they go into the holidays on a victory.  The Bulls were coming off of an...

Atlanta Hawks Fall to Philadelphia 76ers to Lose Three of Last Four
December 22nd, 2012 at 2:43 AM
***PHOTO1*** The Atlanta Hawks lost a game their latest contest to the Philadelphia 76ers to the score of 99-80.  The loss is the third in four games for Atlanta and it also snaps the 76ers five game losing streak.  Atlanta did not look like the team that we have grown...

A Preview to Atlanta Hawks Vs Denver Nuggets
December 5th, 2012 at 12:04 AM
***PHOTO1*** The Atlanta Hawks are set to host the Denver Nuggets, who have a 4-8 record on the road, on a nationally televised game on ESPN.  The Nuggets are coming off of a 113-110 victory over the Toronto Raptors, while Atlanta lost a tough one at home (113-111) to the Cleveland...

Atlanta Hawks: Inside Look at the Team
November 26th, 2012 at 4:38 PM
***PHOTO1*** Atlanta Hawks fans are somewhat interested in the trouble that All Star Al Horford is going through at the free throw line.  Over the past three games Al is shooting 1-12 from the charity stripe, only attempting two free throws in the last two games.  In the past five games...

The Atlanta Hawks Face the Detroit Pistons in Their Final Preseason Game
October 26th, 2012 at 1:50 AM
 ***PHOTO1*** The Atlanta Hawks are getting ready to begin regular season play and there are still a few some things that need to be examined.  First, it will be interesting to see how Coach Larry Drew has narrowed down his rotation and add to that fans would also like to...

Atlanta Hawks Win in Exhibition Against Miami Heat
October 7th, 2012 at 11:17 PM
The 2012-13 season is ready to get started as teams around the NBA are starting exhibition play and up first for the Atlanta Hawks were the NBA champs, the Miami Heat.  For Atlanta, its a first run against a real opponent while trying to get used to a bunch of...

Hawks101: Final Grades for Atlanta Hawks Leadership
May 19th, 2012 at 1:58 PM
So we have all accepted that the season is over for the Atlanta Hawks.  We have gotten over being angry about how it all went down (kinda!) and now it is time to review the season that was.  Over the next few days we plan to issue grades to Atlanta Hawks players, Coach Larry Drew and GM Rick Sund.  From there, we will look forward to project...

The Atlanta Hawks Decide to Keep Coach Larry Drew
May 18th, 2012 at 2:48 PM
It is being reported by atlantahawks.com that the Atlanta Hawks are choosing to exercise the option to retain coach Larry Drew's services for the 2012-13 season.  In 2010 Larry Drew singed a two year contract with the Hawks with the option for a third.   Management seems to be pleased with the efforts of Coach Drew, in his two seasons as Hawks head man Atlanta has a record...

Fans and Players Both Disappointed in the Outcome of the Atlanta Hawks Season End
May 15th, 2012 at 11:45 PM
Josh Smith said it best (quote reported by Michael Cunningham of AJC.com), "I felt like we had the best opportunity to be able to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals, this year more so than other years. That's always disappointing but we've got to take this into the offseason,...