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Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Analyzing A Season Without Logic

By Andrew Snyder

Apr 9, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Cavaliers 126-125. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Cavaliers 126-125. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Hawks Headlines is back with an analysis of Atlanta’s illogical regular season, a glimpse into the playoff future, and more.

Atlanta Hawks Headlines returns on a glorious spring day. Birds are chirping. The weather is warming up. The Atlanta Braves open up a brand new ballpark this weekend. All those events signal the start of spring. A season of rebirth and hope.

It also means that the NBA Playoffs are right around the corner. On Saturday, April 15th or Sunday, April 16th the playoffs will start for the Atlanta Hawks. This will be the 10th consecutive season that the Hawks will make an appearance in the postseason.

Atlanta clinched a playoff spot in large part due to their recent play. After struggling to win a single game for two weeks, the Hawks won three straight games against the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Cleveland Cavaliers (again).

From Soaring Down South 4/11/2017

Atlanta Hawks Playoffs: Three Things to Watch For

Chad Shiver makes his Soaring Down South debut by providing three things to watch for in the playoffs. Shiver says to expect “playoff Dwight Howard” to make an appearance, Atlanta’s veterans to know how to win in the postseason, and Atlanta’s young, budding stars to make a large impact.

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The Atlanta Hawks Make No Sense: A 2016-2017 Season Recap

Jake Martinsek recaps the 2016-2017 regular season for the Hawks. In particular, Martinsek looks at all the illogical things that have happened this season. The Hawks have won when they should’ve lost. The Hawks have lost when they should’ve won. The theme of this season has been wild inconsistency. It’s been exhilarating, frustrating, and exhausting. Would sports fans in Atlanta want it any other way?

From Around the Web 4/11/2017

Hawks promote Rose to D-League general manager

According to a report from Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Hawks have promoted Malik Rose to general manager of the Erie BayHawks. The BayHawks will be Atlanta’s D-League affiliate starting next season.

Hawks again getting boost from bench – at right time

Vivlamore also looks at how well the Hawks’ bench has played during their three-game winning streak. This boost from the bench was instrumental in Atlanta’s Friday night upset against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Hawks need their bench to remain productive in the playoffs if they have any hope of making it out of the first round.

This Week in the Hawks Podcast Episode 16: Playoffs??

At Hawks Hoop, Graham Chapple brings the latest episode of This Week in the Hawks. Chapple previews the playoffs and recaps the exciting victories over Cleveland.

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That’s all for today. Atlanta Hawks Headlines returns on Thursday.

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