Today’s version of Atlanta Hawks Headlines features content on Atlanta’s backup center situation their loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, their best three-man lineups in February, and much more.
Atlanta Hawks Headlines returns on a bit of a melancholy note. The Atlanta Hawks put up a valiant effort against the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night, but in the end it was not enough. The Cavs nabbed the victory, thwarting Atlanta’s furious comeback.
Most of today’s articles focus on Atlanta’s loss to the Cavs, but that’s not all. We also have an analysis of Mike Muscala‘s season, a look at the best three-man lineups the Hawks deployed during the month of February, and a few more nuggets of enjoyment.
Take a journey with us down the river of Hawks news, analysis, opinion, joy, sadness, and whatever other emotion happens to pop up.
From Soaring Down South 3/3/17 and 3/4/17
Atlanta Hawks Lose Shootout to Cavs
Rocky Robertson recaps Atlanta’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers knocked down an NBA record 25 three-pointers. The most painful three-pointer came from former Hawk Kyle Korver, who extinguished a late Hawks run.
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Breaking Down the Atlanta Hawks’ Best Three-Man Lineups in February 2017
Nile Goodwyn breaks down Atlanta’s best three-man lineups in February. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dennis Schroder made the most appearances. Schroder, Hardaway, and Paul Millsap took the top spot for the month.
Tyler Sellers outlines Ersan Ilyasova‘s role for the Hawks. Ilyasova brings a unique skillset to the table. The Turkish power forward is a good interior scorer, a good shooter, and a sold team defender. He’ll find his niche with this team eventually and prove to be a great addition.
Atlanta Hawks Reportedly Claim Jose Calderon
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, the Atlanta Hawks have claimed Jose Calderon off waivers. Calderon spent the early portion of this season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Calderon will serve as a third point guard and three-point specialist off the bench.
Mike Muscala’s Performance For The Atlanta Hawks This Season
Tyler Sellers breaks down Mike Muscala’s performance this season. He has cooled off since a scorching start, but he has still had a solid season. He has seen his playing time dwindle in recent weeks. Will he fall completely out of the rotation?
Hawks Around The Web 3/4/17
Hawks fall short in comeback against record-breaking Cavaliers
Tyler Duke at Peachtree Hoops recaps Atlanta’s furious comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the end the three-point barrage was too much, along with the Play of Kyrie Irving and LeBron James.
This Week in the Hawks Episode 11: Will the Real Ersan Please Stand Up?
Graham Chapple dives deep on the Hawks in the latest This week in the Hawks podcast.
Dunleavy out indefinitely with ankle injury
Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Mike Dunleavy Jr. is out indefinitely with an ankle injury. That significantly hurts Atlanta’s outside shooting.
We’re all out of goodies for today. We’ll see you next time.