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Hawks surging as Wizards near record losing streak

The visiting Atlanta Hawks will look to make life worse for the hapless Washington Wizards on Tuesday night in NBA Cup action. Atlanta has won seven of its last nine games and is 9-4 since star point guard Trae Young went down with a sprained MCL on Oct.

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ESPN’s Jamal Collier posed the question that’s been floating around Cleveland for weeks: Can the Cavs rediscover last season’s elite offense? They haven’t been bad, but they haven’t been that team, either, Collier contends.

Atlanta Hawks News / Peachtree Hoops / November 24

Hawks rally late to recover victory from Hornets

The Atlanta Hawks returned to State Farm Arena following their victory in New Orleans on Saturday night and swept the back-to-back as Atlanta rallied in the fourth quarter to secure the 113-110 victory.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hardwood Heroics / November 24

'We Got Some Elite Defenders on This Team' – Atlanta Hawks Star Makes Bold Proclamation After Latest Home Win

The Atlanta Hawks passed their back-to-back test with flying colors, as they secured a 113-110 home win against the Charlotte Hornets yesterday, thanks to a crucial stop late in the contest.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Total Apex Sports / November 24

Atlanta Hawks Win a Close One vs the Hornets 113-110

In the heart of Atlanta, inside the electric cauldron of State Farm Arena, a battle between the Atlanta Hawks and the Charlotte Hornets unfolded that was less about basketball and more about sheer, unadulterated will.

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Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24

Hawks’ Jalen Johnson drops ‘head of the snake’ take after Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s clutch play

ATLANTA, GA – All it took was one swipe. Or maybe a few. On the second game of a back-to-back, the Atlanta Hawks were back at home against the Charlotte Hornets, who were also coming off a back-to-back.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 23

Instant Takeaways From The Atlanta Hawks' Win Against The Charlotte Hornets

The Hawks came into this one off a back-to-back, along with the Hornets, which led to both teams looking slower than usual. Nonetheless, this game was still an entertaining back-and-forth affair, with both teams sharing runs, leading to an exciting finish.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Field Level Media / November 23

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker comes up big in win over Hornets

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points and came up with a crucial defensive play in the final seconds to help the Atlanta Hawks hold on for a 113-110 win over the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 23

Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets: Starting Lineups For Tonight's Game

After getting a win on the road last night against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Atlanta Hawks look to make it two in a row this evening when they host the Charlotte Hornets.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s advice that fueled Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s breakout season

The Atlanta Hawks have been living life without Trae Young for the month of November, and other players have had to step up in his absence. Jalen Johnson has answered the call and was rewarded with Eastern Conference Player of the Week recently, but this week, someone else picked up the phone: Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 23

Hawks eager to continue winning ways vs. reeling Hornets

During the extended absence of All-Star Trae Young, the Atlanta Hawks have seen Jalen Johnson ascend to a more important role. The Hawks, who host the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, are 8-4 without Young since he sprained his right MCL against Brooklyn on Oct.

Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / November 22

Kristaps Porzingis, Hawks send Pelicans to ninth straight loss

Kristaps Porzingis scored a season-high 29 points and Vit Krejci added 21 points on seven 3-pointers off the bench as the visiting Atlanta Hawks handed the New Orleans Pelicans their ninth straight loss, 115-98, on Saturday.

Onyeka Okongwu News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 22

Atlanta Hawks Announce Onyeka Okongwu's Final Playing Status For Tonight's Game vs New Orleans

After a disappointing loss to the Spurs on Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks are back on the road tonight as they face the New Orlenas Pelicans. New Orleans is on the second night of a back-to-back, losing in the final minutes last night to the Dallas Mavericks and the Pelicans have lost eight games straight overall as their record stands at 2-14.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Start Nickeil Alexander-Walker? Hawks’ Lineup Dilemma

The Hawks starting Nickeil Alexander-Walker is becoming less of a hot take and more of a real discussion. As his minutes rise and his role sharpens, the question grows louder.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / November 21

Hawks Biggest Lesson From The First Month Of The Season Might Not Be So Obvious

Through the first month of the NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks are 9-7 and are tough to decipher. They have been missing star point guard Trae Young for most of the season, center Kristaps Porzingis has missed multiple games, as has second-year forward Zaccharie Risacher.