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Hawks Tumble In Latest Power Rankings After Disastrous Week

The Atlanta Hawks may have arrived at their first inflection point this season. The Hawks have lost three straight and seven of their last nine, falling to 15-15 this season and in 9th place in the Eastern Conference.

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Atlanta Hawks Stock Report After Latest Loss to Chicago: Who is up and Who is Down?

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 22

The Atlanta Hawks Defense Needs Fixing Quickly - Here Is How They Can Do It

After the Hawks started off the season with respectable numbers on defense, they've come crashing back down into familiar territory. Their most recent game against the Bulls is an excellent indication of how terrible they are on that end right now.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / December 22

Defense optional as Hawks drop high-scoring affair to Bulls

The Atlanta Hawks suffered their third loss in a high-scoring contest against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon, 152-150. Four players scored 20 or more points for the Hawks, led by Jalen Johnson’s 36 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists.

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In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 22

Bulls edge Hawks in thrilling shootout, 152-150

The Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks were involved in a shootout on Sunday night. Both teams, which have underperformed in the season thus far, turned up the heat on the offensive end.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Trae Young, Jalen Johnson sound off on Hawks’ ugly defense vs. Bulls

ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Hawks have several capable offensive players on their team. With that comes many points on the scoreboard on any given night.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 21

Five Big Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks' Loss Against To The Chicago Bulls

Today, the Hawks came into this game struggling, having lost their last two games and showing a lack of effort for most of them. In this game, however, the Hawks faced a competitive Chicago Bulls team that had won its last two games and looked to continue that streak today.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / December 21

Hawks’ vapid thoughts and prayers on defense do nothing in loss, 152-150

For the first time since October 25, Trae Young played in from of the home crowd at State Farm Arena on a Sunday afternoon matinee game against the Chicago Bulls.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Hawks’ Quin Snyder says quiet part out loud about working Trae Young back into lineup

Trae Young has returned to the floor for the Atlanta Hawks after missing over a month as he recovered from a right MCL sprain. In his first game back, Young finished with eight points and 10 assists, and played only 20 minutes.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 21

Starting Lineups Announced For Hawks vs Bulls

After getting blown out at home on Friday night against the Spurs, the Atlanta Hawks are back on the floor at State Farm Arena and will be welcoming the Chicago Bulls to town.

Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / December 21

Depth Concerns Arise for the Atlanta Hawks

The injury bug has come back to bite the Atlanta Hawks once again through the first 29 games of this season. Trae Young only played in six contests due to a sprained MCL on Oct.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / December 21

Hawks’ Eli Ndiaye To Have Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Hawks two-way player Eli Ndiaye has suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will undergo season-ending surgery in early January, the team announced (via Twitter).

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / December 20

What is the Hawks Biggest Weakness As A Team?

At 15-14, the Atlanta Hawks are 9th in the current Eastern Conference Standings, but they are not far from being in the top six and a playoff team. However, this team has seemed to hit a bit of a wall, even with the return of Trae Young.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20

Skidding Hawks look to get right vs. suddenly trending Bulls

The Atlanta Hawks will try to regain their footing on Sunday when they host the resurgent Chicago Bulls for the first leg of a two-game series. Atlanta has lost six of its last eight games and was blown out 126-98 in its last game vs.

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Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20

Dyson Daniels reveals the Victor Wembanyama problem that led to Hawks’ loss

ATLANTA, GA – If nobody knows by now, then they’re not watching: Victor Wembanyama is a problem. The Atlanta Hawks had just come off a tough loss against the Charlotte Hornets and had to come back in less than 24 hours and face one of the most unique players in the NBA.