Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Is The Sky Falling?

Welcome to Atlanta Hawks Headlines. Today we wonder if the bottom is falling out for the Hawks. Or, can they turn things around before the playoffs?

Hello, friends. That was supposed to be read as if Jim Nantz were saying it. I guess March is making me crazy. Atlanta Hawks Headlines is back to look at all things Atlanta Hawks. Things haven’t been so peachy of late. The Hawks just can’t seem to win.

Monday night’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets was their fourth in a row. With Paul Millsap and Kent Bazemore out of the lineup, it’s likely that the losing streak will continue to grow. Today’s batch of articles features a trip back in the Soaring Down South time machine.

We preview Atlanta’s game against the Washington Wizards and provide the matchup to watch in that contest. We also take a look at some of the best NCAA Tournament performances from players on the Hawks current roster.

Let’s take a look at today’s selection.

From Soaring Down South 3/22/17

Atlanta Hawks Game Preview: March 22nd at Washington Wizards

Our preview for Hawks/Wizards focuses on Washington’s turnaround this season. After starting 6-12, they have managed to turn themselves into one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. John Wall‘s play and Bradley Beal‘s health are large reasons for their success. Scott Brooks has done a tremendous job in his first season at the helm in Washington. Were the Hawks able to knock off the Wizards? Or did the absence of Paul Millsap lead to their fifth loss in as many games?

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Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards: Matchup to Watch

Our matchup to watch in Atlanta’s contest against the Wizards was John Wall against Dennis Schroder. Wall controls the flow of the game for Washington. Schroder has struggled guarding Wall at times this season. Was Schroder able to slow down Wall on Wednesday night? Or did Wall dominate and lead the Wizards to victory?

Each Atlanta Hawk’s Best Performance in the NCAA Tournament

Nile Goodwyn looks at each Atlanta Hawks’ best performance in the NCAA Tournament. DeAndre’ Bembry and Mike Dunleavy Jr. are heavily featured. Dunleavy won a National Championship at Duke during the 2001 season.

Hawks Around The Web 3/22/17

The Hawks’ Losing Streak Might Be Even Worse Than It Looks

At Peachtree Hoops, Thomas Jenkins dives deep into the Hawks’ recent losing streak. Atlanta’s offense as remained as inept as it’s been all season. The defense nose-diving during this stretch is most concerning. The numbers indicate that things may be even worse than they appear.

Locked on Hawks podcast: Dennis Schröder, Atlanta-Charlotte and more

On Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland talks with Chris Barnewell of At The Hive and The Step Back. Rowland and Barnewell discuss Dennis Schroder, Atlanta’s loss to Charlotte, and much more.

NBA mock draft 2017: Lonzo Ball or Markelle Fultz at No. 1?

Ricky O’Donnell’s latest mock draft at SB Nation has the Hawks taking Gonzaga’s Zach Collins with the 19th overall pick. Collins is a big man that has seen his stock rise significantly this season. The freshman 7-footer has averaged 10.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game on 65.2 percent shooting.

Dwight Howard used to eat two dozen candy bars a day

JuliaKate E. Culpepper at the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution provides an interesting tidbit about Dwight Howard‘s candy consumption in the past. The big man was eating quite a large amount of sugar on a regular basis.

Millsap’s Heavy Load Finally Take Its Toll, Now Hawks are in Real Trouble

Graham Chapple at Hawks Hoop looks at the large load that’s been placed on Paul Millsap’s shoulders this season. It’s finally catching up with the Hawks, as injuries and losses both pile up.

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