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Atlanta Hawks Year of 2016 in Review: Individual Performances

By Tyler Sellers

Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) react against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) react against the Boston Celtics in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) celebrates a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Chicago Bulls at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 103-88. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) celebrates a basket in the fourth quarter of their game against the Chicago Bulls at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 103-88. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Al Horford 01/09/2016 vs. Chicago Bulls

Are you starting to get the sense already that the Atlanta Hawks lost two very valuable, key members of their core over the summer? That’s because they did. They couldn’t beat up on any opponent every game of a season, but they could put up big numbers that would push their team to the right side of the win column.

That was what took place in a home game against the Chicago Bulls for Al Horford. He posted 33 points, had 10 rebounds, six assists, four blocks, and one steal during the contest. He shot extremely well, going 15-for-21 from the field and 1-for-3 from long distance. He was able to accomplish this against one of the premier front lines in the league. Pau Gasol and Taj Gibson are good players, however, they couldn’t slow down Horford.

Instead of settling early and often for three-pointers and long mid-range shots, Al unveiled his full offensive repertoire. He posted up, ran the floor, crashed the boards and made sharp cuts to the rim. He seemed to have an extra pep in his step, and helped the Hawks win 120-107. It was a great win versus a tough opponent that improved Atlanta’s record to 23-15.

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