Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Game 6 Reaction
Atlanta Hawks Headlines is back with reaction to Game 6 of the first round matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards. Were the Hawks able to save their season?
It all came down to Friday night. The Atlanta Hawks had to win Game 6 to extend their series with the Washington Wizards. A win would force a Game 7 Sunday back in D.C. The Philips Arena crowd was lit. The players were motivated. All they needed to do was win. Well, that’s easier said than done.
The Hawks just didn’t have anything left to give in the end. Their valiant comeback bid fell short as they ran out of gas in the fourth quarter. The Wizards rode the performances of John Wall and Bradley Beal to victory. Washington won the series 4-2 and will now move onto the Eastern Conference Semifinals where they’ll face the Boston Celtics.
It was an up and down season for the Hawks. There were high highs. There were low lows. This Hawks team had a Jekyll and Hyde quality to them. Fans never knew which team was going to show up on a particular night.
It was a frustrating season. It was a fun season. Now it’s time for the offseason. This summer will be interesting. The Hawks have several impending free agents, and thus, several unanswered questions.
Those questions will be answered in due time. For now, let’s take a look at today’s links.
From Soaring Down South 4/28/2017
Atlanta Hawks Must Learn to Finish Games to Get Out Of 3-2 Hole
Jerell Rushin writes that the reason for Atlanta’s losses in their series against the Washington Wizards is their inability to close games. Atlanta’s offense has faltered in crunch-time, especially in Game 5. Were they able to turn things around in Game 6?
Atlanta Hawks Game Preview: Game 6 vs. Washington Wizards
Our preview of Game 6 focused on the play of the stars in this series. John Wall, Bradley Beal, Dennis Schroder, and Paul Millsap have all been excellent. Our key to Game 6 was the play of role players. Whichever team had more role players step up would be the team that came away with a win. Did that end up being the case?
From Around the Web 4/28/2017
Wizards nearly blow 22-point lead before eliminating Hawks
At the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Chris Vivlamore recaps Atlanta’s Game 6 loss to the Washington Wizards. The Hawks trimmed a 22-point deficit to just 2 points, but John Wall was too much to overcome.
2016-2017 season ends as Hawks succumb to Wizards in 115-99 Game 6 defeat
At Peachtree Hoops, Brad Rowland recaps Atlanta’s season ending loss to the Wizards.
Locked on Hawks podcast: Game 6 preview, Dennis Schröder and more
On Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland previewed Game 6 with KL Chouinard of Hawks.com and the ATL and 29 podcast.
Reasons for Optimism and Fear for the Hawks in Game 6
At Peachtree Hoops, Thomas Jenkins provided reasons for fear and optimism for the Hawks in Game 6. Did his reasons reveal themselves to be true during Game 6?
This Week in the Hawks Podcast Episode 19: Game 5 Recap & Game 6 Lookahead
On This Week in the Hawks, Graham Chapple recapped Game 5 and previewed Game 6.
Dennis Schroder joins Pistol Pete in Hawks’ record books
From a few days ago, AJ Neuharth-Keusch at USA Today writes on Dennis Schroder joining Pete Maravich in Atlanta’s record book. Schroder is the first Hawk since Pistol Pete to have 25 points and 10 assists in a playoff game. Maravich completed the feat back in 1973.
Migos Say the Atlanta Hawks Will Make It to the NBA Finals
From Complex, Migos says the Hawks are going to make the NBA Finals. The Atlanta based trio seems to have quite a bit of optimism for their hometown team. Does that prediction still have a chance of coming true?
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That’s all for today. Atlanta Hawks Headlines will return tomorrow.