Which playoff foe should the Hawks want?
Fox Sports South: The Hawks are 39-32 and tied for fifth place in the East (with Chicago). Hypothetically speaking, let's assume they get the No. 6 or 7 seed in the playoffs.
Jurenovich: (half-joking) Which is what they want.
FS South: Obviously, it's a team's professional obligation to play to win all the time and collect the most victories possible. But from a matchup...
Louis Williams posterizes Kirk Hinrich (Video)
Atlanta Hawks guard Louis Williams posterized Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich by throwing down a slam dunk over him, and getting the foul, during Saturday night's NBA game at the Philips Arena. It happened in the second quarter on a fast break after Josh Smith made a block on defense and Williams grabbed the rebound. Williams passed to Smith at midcourt, who dished it back...
Atlanta Hawks 112, Sacramento Kings 96
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Atlanta Hawks used athleticism and a solid defense to end their four-game West Coast road trip at 2-2 with a 112-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings at the Sleep Train Arena Friday night. The Hawks evened their record at 4-4 with a strong performance that dominated the struggling Kings throughout most of the night. Atlanta had five players in double...
Welcome to Hawks Day
Believe it or not, the NBA's regular season is this week. To get you ready, Crossover Chronicles will be profiling a team each day for the next few weeks. This week is the Southeast Division. Today is the Atlanta Hawks.
2011-12 Record: 40-26, lost first round
Key Losses: Joe Johnson (traded to Nets), Marvin Williams (traded to Jazz), Willie Green (traded to L.A. Clippers...
Welcome to Hawks Day
Believe it or not, the NBA's regular season is this week. To get you ready, Crossover Chronicles will be profiling a team each day for the next few weeks. This week is the Southeast Division. Today is the Atlanta Hawks.
2011-12 Record: 40-26, lost first round
Key Losses: Joe Johnson (traded to Nets), Marvin Williams (traded to Jazz), Willie Green (traded to L.A....
Pistons defeat Hawks in final preseason tune up
In the final preseason game before the start of the regular season, the Pistons defeated the Atlanta Hawks 104-88 from The Palace.
Center Greg Monroe and second year guard Brandon Knight led the way for the Pistons with 16 points each while Monroe also added 11 rebounds, five assists and two steals. Meanwhile Pistons’ top rookie Andre Drummond continued his strong preseason earning...
Pistons 104, Hawks 88
Greg Monroe and rookie Brandon Knight each scored 16 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 104-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.
It was the final exhibition game for both teams.
Louis Williams scored 17 points for the Hawks (3-4).
With starting power forward Jason Maxiell in foul trouble, Pistons rookie Andre Drummond got extended minutes with the starters and...
Pistons beat Hawks in final preseason game
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Greg Monroe and rookie Brandon Knight each scored 16 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 104-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.
It was the final exhibition game for both teams.
Louis Williams scored 17 points for the Hawks (3-4).
With starting power forward Jason Maxiell in foul trouble, Pistons rookie Andre Drummond got extended...
Pistons beat Hawks in final preseason game
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Greg Monroe and rookie Brandon Knight each scored 16 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 104-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night.
It was the final exhibition game for both teams.
Louis Williams scored 17 points for the Hawks (3-4).
With starting power forward Jason Maxiell in foul trouble, Pistons rookie Andre Drummond got extended...
Season Preview: Atlanta Hawks
Photo Edit by: Payton Wales
The Atlanta Hawks spent 2011-12 in self preservation and survival mode. When the summer began with the trade of Joe Johnson, shortly after new Hawks GM Danny Ferry was hired, the Hawks direction became clear: This is Josh Smith and Al Horford's team now.
Atlanta Hawks Roster - 2012-13
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Rebuilding Atlanta Hawks unlikely to make playoffs
The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going.
Having failed to get past the Eastern Conference Semifinals with their previous core, the new Atlanta Hawks front office made the bold decision...
76ers Odds and Ends – Lou Williams, Iggy and the Draft
The Miami Heat are now officially the gold standard of the NBA, like it or not. With the basketball season complete, the draft talk will begin to “heat” up, along with the trade rumors. The Philadelphia 76ers, who had a great and unexpected run in the playoffs will face plenty of decisions in regards to the draft and possible trades.
Lou Williams, who has already opted out...
NBA Draft Scenarios - Philadelphia 76ers
While it was great to see the 76ers make a short run in last year’s playoffs, the team could look very different next season. Elton Brand’s name has been attached to amnesty rumors, Lou Williams could be looking to test his value in free agency, and the bench has many names which the Sixers need to make some decisions soon on. With the 15th pick in the draft (along with 2 mid...
No Matter What Happens Tonight, Give the 76ers Some Props
When it comes to talking about the improbable run the Philadelphia 76ers have made in this year's NBA Playoffs, I've heard a lot of negative things said about this team. Yes, I understand that the Chicago Bulls, the 76ers' first round opponent, was depleted from injuries to guard Derrick Rose and forward/center Joakim Noah. That obviously made it easier for Philly to...
Andre Iguodala pranks teammate with "chair pull" (Video)
Poor Louis Williams, he was just attempting to sit down on the 76ers bench during Wednesday's win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, when star Andre Iguodala decided to pull a prank on him.Before Williams sat down, Andre flipped the seat on the chair up which caused Williams to fall flat on his butt:(Courtesy of Liberty Ballers)
The Philadelphia 76ers battle for their playoff lives
Since beating the New York Knicks 104-96 on March 11, the Sixers have won just four of 14 games. On March 11, the Sixers still had a hold on first-place in the Atlantic Division.
A month later the Sixers have been passed in the Atlantic by not only the Boston Celtics, but also the Carmelo Anthony-led Knicks and find themselves treading water at 29-27 in eight in the East with just...
Raptors-76ers Preview
A rough stretch has dropped the Philadelphia 76ers out of the Atlantic Division lead, and they're falling further back in the race.
The 76ers are hoping Andre Iguodala is back on the court Wednesday night as they try to begin solving their inconsistent play and beat the Toronto Raptors for the fourth time in a row.
Philadelphia (29-24) has lost seven of 11 since a three-game...
Why Philadelphia’s Lou Williams should win the NBA’s Sixth Man
For years Lou Williams has been one of the NBA’s best coming off the bench while quietly being one of the league’s most underrated players.
Those days are gone as Williams has posted a career-high 15.8 points per game for the surprising 26-20 Sixers, who lead the Atlantic Division over the heavily favored Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.
Philadelphia is headed to the playoffs...
Bobcats struggle in 2nd half, lose to 76ers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Jrue Holiday had 20 points and six assists as the first-place Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 105-80 on Monday night to snap a three-game losing streak and sweep the three-game season series between the teams.
Holiday, coming off a career-high 30 points in Saturday's night loss at Chicago, was 8-of-13 shooting from the field and made...
Bucks seek to help 76ers add to losing streak
The Philadelphia 76ers may be mired in their worst stretch of the season, but they're still atop the Atlantic Division.
Continued struggles may put that status in doubt soon.
The 76ers attempt to rebound from their most recent loss and create some breathing room in the division Monday night when they visit the struggling Milwaukee Bucks.
Philadelphia (22-16) has dropped seven...
76ers-Bucks Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers may be mired in their worst stretch of the season, but they're still atop the Atlantic Division.
Continued struggles may put that status in doubt soon.
The 76ers attempt to rebound from their most recent loss and create some breathing room in the division Monday night when they visit the struggling Milwaukee Bucks.
Philadelphia (22-16) has dropped seven...
76ers-Pistons Preview
Not much has gone right for the Philadelphia 76ers the last two weeks, though they still enter the second half of the season atop the Atlantic Division.
Another victory over the Detroit Pistons would help them start to get back on track.
Visiting Philadelphia seeks to end a five-game losing streak by beating Detroit for the third time this season Tuesday night.
The All-Star break...
Magic start fast, finish strong in win vs. 76ers
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Ryan Anderson had seven 3-pointers and 27 points, Dwight Howard added 17 points and 14 rebounds and the Orlando Magic shot their way past the Philadelphia 76ers, 103-87 on Wednesday night.
Orlando made 15 of 25 attempts from 3-point range, and had all five starters reach double figures for the second consecutive game.
Jason Richardson had 14 points, including...
Resurgent Magic ready for rematch vs. Sixers
Tune into Sun Sports at 6:30 p.m. to watch the Orlando Magic take on the Philadelphia 76ers. NBA Magic territory.
Although Dwight Howard is pursuing a trade from Orlando, the star center has expressed that he wants the ball more late in games.
The Philadelphia 76ers take a different approach, using a team-first mentality while relying on a balanced attack, and that system seems...
76ers-Bobcats Preview
After needing 45 games to get 20 wins last season, the Philadelphia 76ers are in position to do it in 16 fewer if they can beat the Charlotte Bobcats.
That doesn't seem like it should be a problem.
The 76ers look to become the fourth team to 20 victories Monday night when they visit the scuffling Bobcats, who are mired in a franchise-record 14-game losing streak.
Philadelphia...
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