Basketball News

Celtics Rekindle Rivalry with Hawks

Everything the first round Atlanta Hawks - Boston Celtics playoff series should be it isn’t. Atlanta’s stars are young and experienced enough to sweep an aging Boston squad. Swap the ages of the Celtics Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce with the Hawks Josh Smith, Joe Johnson and Jeff Teague and Boston runs away with both of the first two games.   continue reading...and slide show

Hawks Eye Fourth Seed With Win

A double-double from Jeff Teague’s and 28 points from the bench help the Hawks stave off a fourth quarter charge from the Detroit Pistons. Rodney Stuckey scored 12 of his game high 27 points for the Pistons in the fourth but it wasn’t enough as the Hawks prevailed 101-96.continue reading...and slide show

Johnson, Smith Spoil Woodson's Return

Mike Woodson returned to Philips Arena for the first time as the newly minted Interim head coach of the New York Knicks. Joe Johnson and Josh Smith combined for 51 points to lead the Hawks to a 100-90 victory and give Larry Drew a win over his former boss.continue reading...and slide show

No Rose Just Thorns

Derek Rose missed yet another game with an ailing groin injury but the Chicago Bulls were able to improve their record to 13-5 playing without their leading scorer. Loul Deng picked up the slack leading all scorers with 22 points to pace the Bulls to a 98-77 win over the Hawks in Atlanta.continue reading...and slide show

Jazz Done Over Time

In a lockout compressed season where four games in a week is the norm, uttering the word overtime can draw harsh looks. Knowing this it shouldn’t have come as a surprise how exasperated both the Hawks and Jazz appeared when the Sunday matinee finally ended after four of them.continue reading...and slide show

Nets Self Destruct

After leading for three quarters, the struggling Nets imploded defensively losing to the homestanding Hawks 93-84. Hawks forward Josh Smith scored 13 of his 30 points in the paint on an array of dunks, hooks and jumpers.continue reading...and slide show

Celtics Battle Back, Beat Hawks

Ugly is probably the only way to describe the first half of the Celtics first visit to Philips Arena this season. The two teams combined to score 64 points making only 27 of 78 shots from the field. Each team went to the free throw line 4 times in the first 24 minutes.continue reading...and slide show

Short Wizards Fall to Hawks

After dropping 4 games during a six game road trip, the Atlanta Hawks returned to the friendly confines of Philips Arena where they boast a 13-6 record. The team du jour was none other than the struggling and short-handed Washington Wizards (10-33).continue reading...and slide show

NBA Trade Talk

There will be some winners and some really salty fans if the trades orchestrated over the past few days don't pan out. A long time Laker packs his bags and Orlando works a little magic as teams try to improve going into the stretch run to the playoffs. continue reading...and slide show

Hawks Rebound, Dust Magic

ATLANTA- After three straight losses on the road, Atlanta returned home for some tasty home cooking a 83-78 win over Orlando. Josh Smith dropped 22 points and pulled down 12 boards to lead the Hawks who were without Joe Johnson due to injury. continue reading...and slide show

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