Predicting all 82 game headlines for the 2017-18 Atlanta Hawks
By Phil Veasley
March/April
2 VS. Golden State
Hawks stun Warriors 131-126 behind sizzling Dennis Schroder’s career high 51 points.
4. VS. Phoenix
Hawks shade the Suns 110-108 to finish home stand 4-0.
6 @ Toronto
Cold forth quarter dooms Atlanta in 106-93 loss north of the border.
9 @ Indiana
No fight shown by Atlanta as Pacers race out to 30 point 1st half lead. 121-89 Pacers.
11 VS. Chicago
Hawks roll 111-96 to send Bulls losing streak to 20 games.
13 VS. Oklahoma City
Paul George and Russel Westbrook each drop 30+ as Thunder dismiss Hawks 129-107.
15. VS. Charlotte
Dedmon dominates Dwight down low in Hawks 103-92 win.
17 @ Chicago
Roadtrip starts off on wrong foot with a dud in Chicago. 100-77 Bulls.
20 @ Utah
Hawks fall short in the Rocky Mountains 102-89 despite another 30 point performance from Dennis Schroder.
22 @ Sacramento
Kings crown Hawks 110-92 behind throwback night from Vince Carter.
23 @ Golden State
Tired Hawks no match for Golden State in 136-99 dismantling.
25 @ Houston
Hawks can’t catch reprieve in Houston as Rockets eclipse 140 points. 141-109 Rockets.
28 @ Minnesota
No break for the weary. Dreadful road trip finally comes to an end with 121-99 loss to the Wolves.
30 VS. Philadelphia
Welcome Home. Hawks finally get back home and get back on the winning track with a 109-97 win over the playoff bound Sixers.
1 VS. Orlando
Evan Fournier dazzles with career high 40 in 106-99 win over the Hawks.
3 @ Heat
Dennis Schroder hits game winner, Hawks play spoiler and officially eliminate the Heat from playoff contention in 102-100 win.
4 VS. Heat
Whiteside posts 30P-12R-10B triple double and Heat roll 119-105.
6 @ Washington
Wizards clinch 3 seed for 2nd consecutive year and John Wall drops 44 in 122-106 win over the Hawks.
8 @ Boston
Hawks do Cavs no favors in 108-94 loss to the Celtics. Celtics clinch 2nd straight 1 seed.
10 VS. Philadelphia
Hawks get to 30 wins on the season and finish on a posiitve note as they defeat the Sixers 99-91 to end season.
Season W-L Total: 30-52
While 30-52 is obviously not a playoff record, the Atlanta Hawks will put up a good fight on many nights.
Outside of a few rough patches in December and March, I think the team will play relatively decent ball on a night to night basis. Coach Bud will have this team turn some heads throughout the season.