Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Only Bad News
Welcome to Atlanta Hawks Headlines. This morning’s batch of articles focus on Atlanta’s loss to the Washington Wizards.
The Atlanta Hawks are going through a bit of a rough patch. I think that’s fair to say. Wednesday was supposed to be the day they turned things around. It wasn’t actually supposed to be that day, the Washington Wizards are too good at basketball, but the optimist that lives inside my soul hoped it would be that day.
Instead the Hawks lost yet another game. It was their fifth loss in as many games. The news just keeps getting better (sarcasm font engage!). Paul Millsap, Atlanta’s best player and all-around great basketball player, missed the game due to left knee soreness. It was his third straight missed game.
Thursday it was reported that Millsap will miss his fourth consecutive game when Atlanta takes on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Things are not looking up in the ATL. That’s okay. At the end of every storm there’s always a beautiful rainbow.
Let’s take a look at today’s links.
From Soaring Down South 3/23/17
Atlanta Hawks: Losing Streak Grows To Five Games
The Atlanta Hawks started well enough against the Washington Wizards. They held a 46-40 lead at half-time and did a great job of slowing down John Wall early in the game. The good times wouldn’t last. Wall scored 22 points in the second half to lead Washington to victory. Turnovers and poor outside shooting eventually did the Hawks in.
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Atlanta Hawks: Paul Millsap Out Friday Against Bucks
As I mentioned above, the Hawks will be without Paul Millsap Friday when the Milwaukee Bucks roll into town. It will be Millsap’s fourth straight missed game, which does not bode well for the Hawks. During the 2016-17 season, the Hawks are 0-6 when Millsap doesn’t play. Is a sixth loss in a row inevitable?
Hawks Around The Web 3/23/17
Hawks @ Wizards — Things of Note
At Hawks Hoop, Graham Chapple provides a thorough analysis of Atlanta’s loss to the Wizards. Chapple takes a peak at the Eastern Conference standings, points out the struggles from Atlanta’s bench, looks at Dennis Schroder‘s turnover issues, and delves into much more from the loss.
How the Hawks failed in a four-minute stretch to lose again
Chris Vivlamore’s recap in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution highlights a four minute stretch in the fourth quarter where the Hawks failed to score a field goal. The Wizards used a 24-8 run to take control of the game and build a 12-point lead. The Hawks would eventually trim the deficit to three points late, but it wouldn’t be enough.
Atlanta Hawks staying positive in midst of five-game skid
AJ Neuharth-Keusch of USA Today reports on Atlanta’s positive outlook in the middle of their five-game losing streak. Mike Budenholzer and his players continue to make positive statements despite their poor play on the court.
Locked on Hawks podcast: Wizards recap and more
On Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland recaps the loss to the Wizards. Rowland comments on the great start to the game, Tim Hardaway Jr.’s scoring, Dennis Schroder’s issues, and much more.
NBA Mock Draft: Duke’s Harry Giles slips into first round, Lakers grab Lonzo Ball
Howard Megdal of CBS Sports releases his latest mock draft. Megdal projects that the Hawks will take Justin Patton of Creighton with the 19th overall pick. This is the second straight day a mock draft has predicted that the Hawks will draft a center.
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That’s all we have for you today. Check back tomorrow for, hopefully, some good news.