Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Reaction To Pacers Loss
Atlanta Hawks Headlines returns to tell the tale of yet another Hawks loss that should have been a win.
Following the Atlanta Hawks is an exercise in dealing with significant emotional swings. The highs can be exhilarating. The lows can be crushing. Okay, it’s not just the Hawks. It’s every Atlanta sports organization that has ever existed.
That reminds me. Welcome to the madness, Atlanta United FC! They began their foray into the Atlanta sports world with a 2-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls on Sunday. I’ll move on, this is a basketball blog.
The Atlanta Hawks have had a rough go of it lately. Back-to-back losses to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers bring their record to 2-4 since the All-Star break. That’s not how they expected to start the final stretch of their season. Nevertheless, they must press on.
Today’s installment of Atlanta Hawks Headlines brings mostly content regarding Atlanta’s upsetting loss to the Pacers. If there’s article from around the web that you liked that we forgot to include, feel free to link it in the comments.
Let’s dive in.
From Soaring Down South 3/6/17
Atlanta Hawks Lose Heartbreaker To Pacers
Tyler Sellers recaps Atlanta’s loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Hawks started well, but eventually coughed up their large lead. The Hawks had no answer for Paul George through the game’s first three quarters. The Hawks held a lead with under ten seconds remaining, Glenn Robinson III’s three-pointer gave the Pacers a two-point lead with just 0.6 seconds remaining. That would end up being the game-winning shot.
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Atlanta Hawks Game Preview: March 6th vs. Golden State Warriors
The time machine is back as we preview Atlanta’s Monday evening contest with the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are easily the best team in the NBA, boasting a combination of offensive and defensive efficiency that is unheard of. However, the Warriors are without leading scorer Kevin Durant at the moment due to a knee injury. Were the Hawks able to steal a game against the best team in the league?
Hawks Around The Web 3/6/17
Locked on Hawks podcast: Weekend recap, Jose Calderon and more
On Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland recaps the weekend of losses, discusses the Jose Calderon move, and more. He also discusses the warm reception Jeff Teague received this weekend and Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s possibly season ending injury.
Hawks stunned by last second loss to Pacers
At Peachtree Hoops, Kris Willis recaps Atlanta’s collapse against the Indiana Pacers. The Hawks held a six point lead with under two minutes remaining. Indiana staged a furious comeback that would erase the deficit.
Hawks vs. Pacers — Things of Note
At Hawks Hoop, Graham Chapple breaks down Atlanta’s loss to Indiana in great detail. Some things that stood out to Chapple include Atlanta’s poor play down the stretch, Jeff Teague’s return to Atlanta, Mike Budenholzer’s absence, and much more.
How the Hawks give up six-point lead in less than two minutes in loss
At The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Chris Vivlamore recaps how Atlanta blew their lead late in the loss to Indiana. The breakdown features quotes from Hawks assistant coach Darvin Ham.
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That’s all we have for your reading enjoyment today. Come back tomorrow for more Hawks chatter.