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Atlanta Hawks: five takeaways from the win over the Kings

By Colby Giacubeno

Oct 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks players including forward Kent Bazemore (arms raised) react on the bench after defeating the Sacramento Kings at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Kings 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks players including forward Kent Bazemore (arms raised) react on the bench after defeating the Sacramento Kings at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Kings 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) shoots against Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore (23) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Kings 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) shoots against Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore (23) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Kings 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Constant Whistles Were Blown

The referees had a busy night last night, or at least they made it busy for themselves, with 54 total personal foul calls.

The Hawks were the beneficiary in the calls and visited the free-throw line 47 times. Much because of Howard’s 8-for-20 shooting from the line, the Hawks finished 29-for-47 (.617) as a team for the game.

The Kings were caught out of position in most of the calls, but there were a few that seemed to be ‘tic-tac’ foul calls.

It ultimately made the game somewhat difficult to watch because of the constant pause in action. Fortunately for the Hawks, they didn’t allow it to impact their pace and control of the game.

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The Hawks play again this Wednesday night at 7:30pm EST as they welcome the Los Angeles Lakers (1-1) to town.

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