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10/4/2010
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10/7/2010
7:00 PM
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10/11/2010
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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
Tags: Atlanta Hawks news, Atlanta Hawks schedule, Atlanta Hawks tickets, Bob Bender, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Larry Drew, Lester Conner, Miami Heat, Mike Woodson, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Tyrone Hill, Washington Huskies
By Bud L. Ellis
A monumental moment on the defensive end for Josh Smith sparked the Atlanta Hawks in a return to defensive night at Philips Arena.
Smith became the youngest player in NBA history to block 900 shots, and Atlanta rebounded from a shaky defensive effort in the season opener to beat Washington 100-89 on Friday, improving to 2-0 on the season.
Sure, the Hawks are unbeaten, but there was some worry after the Pacers ran through the Atlanta D for 65 first-half points in Wednesday’s season opener. Consider the message delivered, though: Atlanta held Indy to 15 points in the fourth quarter, then bounced back from an early 10-point deficit to take care of the Wizards.
J’Smooth led the Hawks with 20 points in 29 minutes, along with eight rebounds. Joe Johnson scored 17, Jamal Crawford infused the Atlanta offense with 16 points off the bench, and Al Horford and Marvin Williams chipped in 10 points each. Crawford’s effort led the Hawks’ bolstered bench, which gave Atlanta 27 points.
The Hawks needed these two wins at home, and they got them. Now, it’s time to hit the road. Atlanta plays at the defending champion Lakers on Sunday, opening a four-game road swing that includes meetings at Portland on Tuesday, at Sacramento on Wednesday, and at Charlotte on Friday.
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Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 6:54 pm by bud
Tags: Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, Indiana Pacers, Jamal Crawford, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Los Angeles Lakers, Marvin Williams, National Basketball Association, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards
By Bud L. Ellis
Defensively, it wasn’t what the new-look Atlanta Hawks wanted to see on opening night.
Indiana hung 65 points on the Hawks in the first two quarters of Wednesday’s season opener at Philips Arena. But the bolstered Atlanta offense still had the lead at intermission, and buoyed by five starters in double figures and a strong defensive showing in the fourth quarter, the Hawks opened this season of promise with a 120-109 victory.
As tough as it was for the Hawks to slow the Pacers in the opening two quarters, Atlanta found their defensive footing in the final 12 minutes. Indiana shot just 33 percent and scored only 15 points in the final quarter.
That would be enough to give Atlanta the separation it needed, especially considering the strong offensive output from a team that returns all five starters and added four key pieces to the bench. Joe Johnson overcame a sluggish start to lead Atlanta with 25 points. Al Horford played strong in the middle, scoring 24 and pulling down 16 rebounds. Josh Smith added 18 points with eight assists.
Marvin Williams scored 14 points and Mike Bibby added 10, rounding out a stellar effort by the Atlanta starting five. Off the bench, Mo Evans chipped in 12 points. First-round draft pick Jeff Teague scored five and added four assists for Atlanta, which shot 52 percent from the field.
Atlanta tries for a 2-0 start Friday against Washington at Philips Arena, then opens a four-game road trip.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 9:13 pm by bud
Tags: Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Jeff Teague, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams, Mike Bibby, Mo Evans, National Basketball Association, Washington Wizards
By Bud L. Ellis
Granted, it was the final game of what’s been a stellar preseason for the Atlanta Hawks.
But this was not the way to end it, especially to one of the teams the Hawks are chasing in the Eastern Conference.
Ripped apart inside and out, sluggish in every facet of the game, the Hawks sustained a 123-86 drubbing at Orlando Friday night, closing out the preseason at 5-2.
Buried under the onslaught of the Magic shooting 61 percent from the floor, the Hawks surprisingly lacked any punch or fire as a 37-16 first quarter buried Atlanta, in a game against their major Southeast Division rival. The Hawks missed on 50 of their 80 shots from the floor, and were dominated on the glass 46-32 (13 pulled down by Orlando’s Dwight Howard).
Jamal Crawford led the Hawks with 14 points. Joe Johnson and Randolph Morris scored 11 each, and Josh Smith added 10. First-round draft pick Jeff Teague suffered through a miserable night, going 0-for-15 from the field in scoring just four points.
Atlanta trailed by as many as 40 in the second half. The Hawks open the regular season at Philips Arena on Wednesday against the Pacers.
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Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 6:18 pm by bud
Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Dwight Howard, Indiana Pacers, Jamal Crawford, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, National Basketball Association, Orlando Magic, Philips Arena, Randolph Morris
By Bud L. Ellis
Running out to an 11-point lead after one quarter, the Atlanta Hawks continued their strong preseason showing Thursday night with a 92-87 exhibition victory over Miami in Jacksonville.
Opening the first of a two-game, two-day road trip through the Sunshine State, the Hawks shot 57 percent from the floor and never really were threatened by the Heat, the team the Hawks bounced in a sizzling seven-game series in the opening round of the NBA playoffs last spring.
Joe Johnson led five Hawks in double figures with 14 points. Johnson also finished with a team-best eight assists. Jamal Crawford and Al Horford each scored 12, and Mo Evans and Marvin Williams scored 10 points apiece. Horford led the Hawks with 10 rebounds.
Atlanta takes on Orlando Friday night in the preseason finale, then begins preparation for Wednesday’s season opener against Indiana at Philips Arena.
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Friday, October 23, 2009 at 10:01 pm by bud
Tags: Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Jamal Crawford, Joe Johnson, Marvin Williams, Miami Heat, Mo Evans, National Basketball Association, Orlando Magic, Philips Arena
By Bud L. Ellis
Riding the strength of a 71-point first half, the Atlanta Hawks improved to 3-1 in preseason NBA action Wednesday night, downing Memphis 111-96 in Memphis.
Maurice Evans returned to the lineup and shined bright for Atlanta, scoring a team-high 27 points on 8-of-10 shooting. Evans, a key cog off the bench for the Hawks last season, hit three 3-pointers and drained 8-of-9 from the free-throw line in 26 minutes.
Al Horford added 14 points and five rebounds for the Hawks. First-round draft pick Jeff Teague continued his impressive preseason with 13 points and four assists.
The Hawks shot 52 percent from the floor and used strong defense to build a 20-point halftime lead. Memphis pulled within 89-77 after three quarters, but the Hawks had too much down the stretch.
Atlanta plays host to Washington on Monday at Philips Arena, then closes out the preseason with a two-game Florida road swing. The Hawks play the Heat next Thursday in Jacksonville, then take on Orlando next Friday in advance of the Oct. 28 season opener at home against Indiana.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 5:32 am by bud
Tags: Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Jeff Teague, Maurice Evans, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, National Basketball Association, Orlando Magic, Philips Arena, Washington Wizards
By Bud L. Ellis
If you’re ready for some NBA action in Atlanta Wednesday evening, bring some school supplies with you.
The Atlanta Hawks open the NBA preseason at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Philips Arena, playing host to New Orleans.
Fans are being asked to bring school supplies(at least $10 worth) to the game, to benefit Clarkdale Elementary School. The Cobb County school drew nationwide attention during the flooding that hit parts of Metro Atlanta two weeks ago, the floodwaters covering all but the very top of the school.
Students have been displaced, separated into two other elementary schools. It’s possible Clarkdale will have to be torn down and totally rebuilt.
Fans who bring at least $10 in school supplies will receive two vouchers, good for tickets for either the Oct. 28 or Oct. 30 games (Atlanta plays host to Indiana on Oct. 28, and Washington on Oct. 30).
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 8:56 pm by bud
Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Hornets, Philips Arena, Washington Wizards
