Waiting in the wings: What’s next for the Atlanta Hawks
In the blink of an eye the season was over. A three-point lead lost, along with a series. A blown call, a missed free throw, a stupid jump shot. It ended. Just like that. It was, in one way or another,…Read More
2012 NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics Escape with 83-80 Win to Clinch Series Over Atlanta Hawks
Game Recap: The Boston Celtics slipped past the Atlanta Hawks 83-80 on Thursday to clinch the first round series match-up. Kevin Garnett led Boston with a team-high 28 points and 14 rebounds while teammates…Read More
2012 NBA Playoffs: Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Game 6 Preview & All You Need to Know
Who?: Atlanta Hawks (5th in East) vs Boston Celtics (4th in East) What?: NBA Playoffs First Round, Game 6 Where?: TD Garden (Boston, MA) When?: Thursday, May 10 – 8:00 p.m. (ET) How?: Atlanta…Read More
2012 NBA Playoffs: Al Horford Motors the Hawks Past the Celtics in Game 5
Game Recap: Wow. What a game! Both teams certainly battled to the very end. So many important plays and players but what immediately sticks out is the presence of Al Horford. He set picks and…Read More
2012 NBA Playoffs: Atlanta Hawks Vs Boston Celtics Game 5 Preview & All You Need To Know
Who?: Atlanta Hawks (5th in East) vs Boston Celtics (4th in East) What?: 2012 NBA Playoffs – Eastern Conference First Round – Game 5 Where?: Philips Arena (Atlanta, GA) When?: Sunday, May 6 –…Read More
2012 NBA Playoffs: Rajon Rondo dishes out 16 assists as Boston Celtics decimate Atlanta Hawks 101-79
Game Recap: Boston dominated throughout their 101-79 victory on Sunday night in taking control of the…Read More
Al Horford Active for Atlanta Hawks in Game 4
Al Horford is active for Game 4. Horford will be in uniform for the first time in four months, although…Read More
2012 NBA Playoffs: Atlanta Hawks Vs Boston Celtics Game 4 Preview & All You Need To Know
Who?: Atlanta Hawks (5th in East) vs Boston Celtics (4th in East) What?:…Read More
2012 NBA Playoffs: Atlanta Hawks vs Boston Celtics Game 3 Preview & All You Need To Know
Who?: Atlanta Hawks (5h in East) vs Boston Celtics (4th in East) What?: 2012 NBA Playoffs First Round…Read More
Josh Smith Uncertain for Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 vs Boston Celtics
Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith could be inactive for Game 3 on Friday after suffering a knee injury…Read More
2012 NBA Playoffs: 5/1 Game Recap- Hawks Stumble, Lose Game 2 to Celtics
Game Recap: There really isn’t much to say. The Hawks ran the Celtics into the ground throughout the first three and a half quarters, but once they slowed the game down, Doc Rivers put Larry Drew…Read More
2012 NBA Playoffs: 5/1 Game Preview- Hawks vs. Celtics Game 2
Who?: Boston Celtics (4th in East) vs Atlanta Hawks (5th in East) What?: NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs: First Round – Game 2 Where?: Philips Arena (Atlanta, Georgia) When?: Tuesday May 1, 2012…Read More
2012 NBA Playoffs: Josh Smith’s Double-Double Powers Atlanta Hawks Past Boston Celtics 83-74 to Win Game 1 – Recap & Full Game Report
__________________________________________________________________________________ Final Thoughts: The key to Game 1′s victory was that great start. The staff here at SDS recently posted a 5-on-5…Read More
Hawks vs Celtics First Round Series: 5-on-5
With Game 1 of the Hawks-Celtics series fast approaching, all 5 SDS staff members answer 5 crucial Hawks questions. ___________________________________________________________________ 1) Who will be the…Read More
Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks: Game 1 – Preview & All You Need to Know
Who?: Boston Celtics (4th in East) vs Atlanta Hawks (5th in East) What?: NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs: First Round – Game 1 Where?: Philips Arena (Atlanta, Georgia) When?: Sunday, April 29,…Read More
Site Maintenance: Change of Scenery at SDS
Hello Hawks fans and Soaring Down South readers, If you haven’t noticed, there have been numerous changes within the staff and content over the past few weeks here at SDS. Will Sevidal, the former…Read More
How Do the Atlanta Hawks Match Up With the Boston Celtics? A Comparison to Preview the First Round Meeting
In a repeat of the 2008 series that saw the Hawks take the eventual National Champion Celtics to seven games, an aging but strong Boston team meets a banged up Hawks team in what will surely…Read More
4/26 Game Recap: Hawks Finish Season Strong Against Mavericks
Game Recap: The Hawks closed the regular season with a strong outing against the Mavericks, clinching home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with the 106-89 victory. The outcome…Read More
Hawks vs. Celtics Playoff Series to Start Sunday
While home court advantage has yet to be decided, the first game of the Hawks-Celtics playoff series will take place at a to be determined time on Sunday, April 29. Al Horford will likely miss the entire…Read More
4/26 Game Day Preview: Hawks vs. Mavericks
Who?: Atlanta Hawks (5th in the East) vs. the Dallas Mavericks (7th in the West) What?: Inter-conference battle against defending champs (Game #66; Home game #33) Where?: Philips Arena (Atlanta,…Read More





















