Hawks’ skid hits three as Lakers keep winning

By Bud L. Ellis

The recent trends continued Tuesday night at Philips Arena for the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers, and that wasn’t good news for Hawks’ fans.

The Lakers made it eight victories in a row, running out to a big lead and cruising to a 101-87 victory over Atlanta, the Hawks’ third consecutive defeat. ( Read More…)

Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 10:01 pm by bud

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Hawks improve to 3-3 on road trip

By Bud L. Ellis

A roster in evolution and a long road trip are coming together just fine for the Atlanta Hawks.

Atlanta even its record at 3-3 on a seven-game road trip on Sunday, downing Portland 90-83 as Jamal Crawford scored a team-high 23 points. ( Read More…)

Monday, February 28, 2011 at 9:33 pm by bud

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Hawks rally to slip past Clippers

By Bud L. Ellis

Down 16 points in the first half on Sunday, the Atlanta Hawks instead kicked things into high gear, kicking off the 2011 portion of their schedule with a come-from-behind victory.

Joe Johnson scored 29 points – 11 in the fourth quarter – and Josh Smith added 22 as the Hawks fought back for a 107-98 victory at the Los Angeles Clippers. ( Read More…)

Monday, January 3, 2011 at 9:14 pm by bud

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High-flying Hawks stay perfect with win over Pistons

By Bud L. Ellis

Granted, it’s just five games. But the Atlanta Hawks are more than pleased with the start to their 2010-11 season.

Atlanta improved to 5-0 and remained the only unbeaten team in the Eastern Conference Wednesday, riding a strong 18-4 run late in the contest to pull away from Detroit 94-85 at Philips Arena. ( Read More…)

Friday, November 5, 2010 at 4:40 am by bud

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Powell’s signing with Hawks a homecoming

By Bud L. Ellis

For the newest member of the Atlanta Hawks, signing with the team is a chance to earn more playing time. It’s an opportunity to take the lessons that come with two NBA championship rings and apply them in a new place.

And yes, for Josh Powell, it’s a homecoming.

A prep star with suburban Riverdale High School a decade ago, the 6-foot-9 Powell signed with the Hawks on Monday, a deal that first came to the surface of the rumor mill last week. ( Read More…)

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 8:35 pm by bud

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Hawks fill out coaching staff

By Bud L. Ellis

The Atlanta Hawks handed the keys to Larry Drew last month, naming the longtime assistant coach as Mike Woodson’s successor.

Now, Drew’s lieutenants have been determined. The Hawks have hired Lester Conner to join returners Bob Bender and Tyrone Hill on the bench. ( Read More…)

Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 9:33 pm by bud

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Hawks should cruise past Shaq

By Bud L. Ellis

He turns 39 years old in March. He’s not exactly the swiftest player in the world. He’s been known to slow teams down in the clubhouse with injuries and drama.

So if you are the Atlanta Hawks, why exactly are you interested in Shaquille O’Neal? ( Read More…)

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 8:02 pm by bud

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Hawks poised to ship Childress to Phoenix

By Bud L. Ellis

Six years ago, the Atlanta Hawks drafted Josh Childress with the sixth overall pick, tabbing the Stanford swingman as a cornerstone of the massive rebuilding process the franchise was undergoing at the time.

Fast forward to Monday, when it appeared Childress – who hasn’t played a minute for the Hawks the past two seasons – will be heading west. ( Read More…)

Monday, July 12, 2010 at 9:10 pm by bud

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