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Atlanta Hawks, The New Eastern Conference Spurs?

It goes by different terms: “The Spurs model”,“The Spurs philosophy”, etc. Some would have you believe it doesn’t exist; that the Spurs have no different philosophy as the 29 others organization…Read More

John Jenkins: A Diamond in the Rough

John Jenkins, AKA J-Lo, made a name for himself with Hawks fans around mid-March when he dropped four double digit scoring outputs in about two weeks of play. In case you’ve been under a rock for…Read More

Atlanta Hawks 2012-13 Season Review

As the Atlanta Hawks 2012-13 season came to a close, the emotions of the fanbase ran the full gamut. On one hand, the pure emotion of losing a brutal series (at home, no less) is never a pleasurable one.…Read More

Hawks vs Pacers: Game 3 Analysis and Player Grades to Atlanta’s Annihilation of Indiana

The Hawks used a smothering defensive effort to flatten the Pacers in Atlanta 90-69. The 69 points were the fewest Indiana has scored in the regular season or postseason since 2006. It was the perfect…Read More

Hawks vs Pacers: Game 2 Analysis & Grades

Despite the chippy nature of the game throughout, it was well executed and very entertaining playoff matchup. Al Horford even received a very rare technical foul call. If you look past the high-flying…Read More

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Hawks vs Pacers: Game 2 Preview & Keys to Victory

If the Atlanta Hawks are going to carve out a win in game two, it’s going to require them mixing…Read More

Brad’s Beat: Larry Drew Laments Lack of Physicality

We’ve all done it. We’ve all made fun of Larry Drew’s excessive references to “energy”…Read More

Hawks vs Pacers: Game 1 Analysis & Grades

The Hawks somewhat surprisingly went small to start with a lineup of Teague, Harris, Korver, Smith,…Read More

Hawks vs Pacers: Game 1 Preview & Keys to Victory

Game Preview The No. 6 Atlanta Hawks head to Indianapolis to play Game 1 of the Eastern Conference…Read More

6-on-6: Previewing Hawks vs Pacers

In honor of the Atlanta Hawks’ six straight playoff berth, and SDS expanding to a six-person staff,…Read More

Hawks vs 76ers: Player Grades & Analysis

Game Grades: Each player is given a grade on an A+ through F scale based upon their performance. Box…Read More

Hawks Have 4th Best WARP Among Contenders

We already knew the Atlanta Hawks are a good team. Now stats are finally proving their excellence. In…Read More

Analysis: Hawks Respectfully Bow Out to Spurs 99-97

The Hawks lost their 15th straight game in San Antonio against the Spurs with a 99-97 decision Friday…Read More

Hawks vs Knicks: Game Grades

Game Grades: Each player is given a grade on an A+ through F scale based upon their performance. Box…Read More

Analysis: Atlanta Hawks Squirt Past Injured Cleveland Cavaliers

Despite some noise being made at a different sporting event across town, the Atlanta Hawks had a match…Read More

Hawks vs Magic: Game Grades

Quick Analysis: After last nights game in Boston where I swear Josh got the starters benched, we see…Read More

Teague and Others Helping Korver Keep 3-Point Streak Alive

Kyle Korver has been remarkable this season and for the last 67 games, in particular. Why? He’s…Read More

Hawks vs Raptors: Game Grades

Quick Analysis: This was a fun game to watch as a Hawks fan because we got to see our team literally…Read More

Atlanta Hawks Expertly Distributing the Ball

Passing, passing, passing. That’s the word that comes most up when mentioning the strengths of…Read More

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…Read More