Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Reaction From Grizzlies Win
Atlanta Hawks Headlines returns from a weekend break to take a look at Atlanta’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies and much more.
Atlanta Hawks Headlines has been gone for a minute, but never fear. We’re back and better than ever to bring you the hottest news, analysis, and opinion on your Atlanta Hawks. After a bit of a rough patch, the Hawks have turned things around.
Wednesday they secured a tight victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Friday they defeated the gritty Toronto Raptors. On Saturday they won their third consecutive game in convincing fashion over the Memphis Grizzlies. Dennis Schroder‘s benching for an on-court squabble with Dwight Howard feels like ages ago. Everything is peachy in Atlanta.
Let’s take a look at some of the latest chatter from around the Hawks related internet.
From Soaring Down South 3/11/17 and 3/12/17
Atlanta Hawks Game Preview: March 11th at Memphis Grizzlies
Our preview of Atlanta’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies suggested the Hawks would come out on top in a close battle. We thought Dwight Howard would be an issue for Marc Gasol inside and Atlanta’s defense would slow down Memphis’ dismal offense. We were a little bit off. The Hawks ended up winning rather easily.
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Taurean Prince shines as Hawks dominate Grizzlies en route to third straight win
Our recap of Atlanta’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies highlights Taurean Prince‘s outstanding performance. Prince scored a career-high 17 points and provided energy off the Hawks bench. New Hawk Jose Calderon also shined, scoring 14 points in just 19 minutes of action. He was also the recipient of a “Baze Gaze” in his post-game interview.
Hawks Around The Web 3/12/17
Atlanta Hawks Weekly Wrap: Recovering From Bad Losses
At Peachtree Hoops, Thomas Jenkins recaps a wild week for the Hawks. The week started with a loss to the Golden State Warriors and Dennis Schroder’s controversial benching. The week ended with the Hawks reeling off three wins in a row.
Hawks out-grind the Grizzlies in their own house, win 107-90
Also at Peachtree Hoops, Jeff Siegel recaps Atlanta’s win over the Grizzlies. Siegel notes that Atlanta won this game with their defense, holding Memphis to just 37.8 percent shooting. They did that without their primary rim-protector. Dwight Howard missed the game due to rest.
How the Hawks dominated the Grizzlies with big help from a rookie
Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recaps the Hawks win over the Grizzlies. Much like us, he noted Taurean Prince’s stellar night. It was arguably Prince’s best game of the season.
Hawks @ Grizzlies — Things of Note
Graham Chapple of Hawks Hoop delves into the Grizzlies win in great detail. Chapple notes that outside shooting was one of the major differences in the game. The Hawks hit from outside, while the Grizzlies didn’t. Atlanta ended up with the 107-90 win.
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The Hawks return to the court Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs. We’ll see you Tuesday morning for more Hawks talk.