Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Never A Good Time For Injuries

Mar 18, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) dives on a loose ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) and forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) in the second quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) dives on a loose ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) and forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) in the second quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Hawks Headlines is back with a selection of articles that focus on Atlanta’s recent struggles, their injury issues, and much more.

The last thing the Atlanta Hawks needed right now was an injury to their best player, but that’s what they are currently dealing with. Both Paul Millsap and Kent Bazemore will be out for the next two games (at least) due to injury.

This news comes at the worst possible time. The Hawks have lost three games in a row and find themselves in a bit of a predicament. If the losses keep piling up, the team could slip out of the playoff picture. That’s not likely, but it’s possible. Last month that would have been unthinkable. The Hawks appeared to be on a path towards a top four seed, rather than the lottery.

Due to the recent news, today’s assortment of Hawks goodies do not emit a positive vibe. Things are slightly melancholy around these parts. That shouldn’t come as a surprise. Let’s fight through the disappointment so we can stay informed on all things Atlanta Hawks.

Here are today’s links.

From Soaring Down South 3/20/17

Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets: Matchup to Watch

Heading into Atlanta’s game against the Charlotte Hornets, we looked at the matchup to watch. Kemba Walker against Dennis Schroder was our pick. Did the matchup live up to the hype? Was Schroder able to keep up with Charlotte’s All-Star? Hop in the time machine and take a look for yourself.

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Atlanta Hawks Game Preview: March 20th at Charlotte Hornets

The time machine also features our preview of Atlanta’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Our preview mostly focuses on what has happened to Charlotte this season. They started the season as a playoff hopeful, but quickly faded during the middle of the season. Kemba Walker’s scoring exploits have not been enough to pull them through. Serious regression from Nicolas Batum and Marvin Williams, along with some hits to their overall depth, have caused them to become a lottery team. Still, they’re well coached and feisty. We predicted that they would beat the injury riddled Hawks. Were we correct?

Hawks Around The Web 3/20/17

What Happened to the Atlanta Hawks Defense?

On the Peachtree Hoops Podcast, Kris Willis and Phil Naessens wonder what happened to Atlanta’s top five defense. Lately it’s been slipping. They also discuss Dwight Howard, Kent Bazemore, Taurean Prince’s good play, and more.

Locked on Hawks podcast: Blazers recap, injury updates and more

On Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland recaps Atlanta’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. He also delves into the injuries to Paul Millsap and Kent Bazemore, the play of their replacements, and much more.

Hawks’ mentality without Millsap, Bazemore: ‘W-I-N’

Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports on Atlanta’s mindset after injuries to Paul Millsap and Kent Bazemore. The team just wants to win. No matter who is on the court they want to prove that they can still be a competitive team.

 Bembry has seven points, eight rebounds in D-League assignment

Vivlamore also reported on DeAndre’ Bembry‘s latest D-League outing. Bembry has since been recalled to the Hawks, likely because of the injury to Kent Bazemore. Will Bazemore’s injury allow Bembry to sneak back into the rotation?

That’s all for today. We’ll catch you tomorrow for more Hawks chatter.