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My name is Wesley Morton and I am currently a third year student at Georgia Tech. My tenets: Per game stats over totals. Per 36 minute stats over per game stats. Rates and efficiencies over per 36 minute stats. Please follow me on Twitter at @WesFromTheATL. Thanks for reading and I hope you continue to visit Soaring Down South!

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Post-Game Analysis: Hawks Rally Late But Fall to Pacers in Pivotal Matchup

The Indiana Pacers were without George Hill, Lance Stephenson, David West and remained without Danny Granger for tonight’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks have been known to give away…Read More

Josh Smith and Al Horford Are Among the Top Post Duos in the NBA

Now that Joe Johnson and his 15-18 shots a game no longer call Philips Arena home, the proverbial torch has been passed to a prolific duo to lead the Atlanta Hawks organization to possibly new heights,…Read More

Analysis: Hawks Put Defensive Concerns To Rest With 98-90 Win Over Bucks

The game started out sloppy and scrappy, as might be imagined between these two teams fighting for playoff positioning. Devin Harris started out with 10 first quarter points and no other Hawk had more…Read More

The Sprint Ultimate Fan Experience With Al Horford

On Wednesday, Al Horford and Sprint put on a Unique Fan Experience as part of an expansion to their 4G LTE network. It was a series of events where Al Horford met with fans in the area through a set of…Read More

Atlanta Hawks Unique Fan Experience with Al Horford

A quick note to the readers of Soaring Down South: Today, I will be meeting with Al Horford for a Unique Fan Experience. Al Horford and Sprint are offering fans several unique one-on-one experiences in…Read More

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Analysis: Atlanta Hawks Forget How to Defend Against Dallas Mavericks

The Atlanta Hawks came into tonight against the lottery-bound Dallas Mavericks having won their last…Read More

Recap: Hawks Cut Down Nets 105-93

The Hawks salvaged a season split with the Brooklyn Nets and won handily 105-93. For the second time…Read More

The Atlanta Hawks Have Used The Most Different Starting Lineups In the NBA

The only constant in Larry Drew’s nightly lineups is change. The Hawks have started 24 different…Read More

Analysis: Atlanta Hawks get revenge on Phoenix Suns

The Hawks erased the demons of a loss to the Phoenix Suns two weeks ago, a thoroughly sloppy effort,…Read More

State Of The Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks fans have witnessed a veritable roller coaster last 12 months. After bowing out to the…Read More

Al Horford Surpasses 5,000 Points

Despite taking a loss in Los Angeles on Sunday, some good came out of the trip to Staples Center. With…Read More

Hawks vs Jazz: Post-Game Analysis

The Hawks came into EnergySolutions Arena having won three straight games this season and two straight…Read More

Hawks vs Jazz: Game Preview

The Atlanta Hawks will link up with the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City for what looks to be a close matchup.…Read More

Jeff Teague, Devin Harris Leading the Atlanta Hawks to High Assist Marks

After Joe Johnson was whisked off to Brooklyn for scraps and Devin Harris was brought back in place…Read More

Hawks vs Pistons: Post-Game Analysis

With Zaza Pachulia was sidelined with a tight Achilles tendon, Larry Drew deployed a more conventional…Read More

Hawks Vs Bucks: Post-Game Analysis

The Atlanta Hawks pulled out a 103-102 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks after falling behind by 7 points…Read More

NBA Trade Deadline: What If Josh Smith Was Traded?

Despite the many swirling rumors surrounding Josh Smith, he will remain an Atlanta Hawk for the rest…Read More

NBA Trade Deadline: The Hawks Pick Up Jeremy Tyler from the Golden State Warriors

Though there was no major move at the trade deadline involving Josh Smith, the Atlanta Hawks did make…Read More

NBA Trade Rumors: Josh Smith To The Brooklyn Nets or New York Knicks?

Both of the New York area NBA teams are clearly not satisfied with just being in the mix in the Eastern…Read More

NBA Trade Rumors: Could Josh Smith End Up on the Utah Jazz?

Like the Atlanta Hawks, the Utah Jazz have a power forward with an expiring contract looking to get…Read More