Dennis Schroder scored 26 points, including 13 in the final period, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors 105-99 on Friday night to pull closer in the race for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. DeMar DeRozan led Toronto with 28 points.
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Schrodera s 26 points lift Hawks past Raptors, 105-99
Dennis Schroder scored 26 points, including 13 in the final period, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors 105-99 on Friday night to pull closer in the race for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. DeMar DeRozan led Toronto with 28 points.
Schroder’s 26 points lift Hawks past Raptors, 105-99
Dennis Schroder scored 26 points, including 13 in the final period, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Toronto Raptors 105-99 on Friday night to pull closer in the race for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. DeMar DeRozan led Toronto with 28 points.
Pistons overcome James, Cavaliers in 106-101 win
Andre Drummond had 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons scored the first 13 points of the fourth quarter before holding on for a 106-101 victory over the injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.
Schroder, Millsap pace Hawks past Nets, 110-105
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, Paul Millsap added 24 and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 110-105 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with 16 points for Atlanta, which had lost six of eight to fall three games behind fourth-place Toronto in the Eastern Conference.
Hawks’ Dennis Schroder sounds off toward coach after being benched
Dennis Schroder scored 19 points in the first quarter against the Warriors, but didn’t get a chance to finish the game. No, he didn’t get hurt.
Schroder, Howard bicker during Atlanta’s loss to Warriors
Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder takes it to the basket past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry for two of his 19 first period points in a NBA basketball game on Monday, March 6, 2017, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder takes it to the basket battling Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 6, 2017, in Atlanta.
Bogut’s broken leg leaves Cavaliers cracked, incomplete
Just an hour or so after saying how excited he was to be joining one of the league’s deepest teams, Bogut broke his left leg after playing just 58 seconds in his Cleveland debut on Monday night, an injury that could force the Cavs to resume their search for a big man. Bogut had just been welcomed with a roaring ovation by Cleveland’s crowd when his shin banged into the knee of Miami’s Okaro White in the first minute of the second quarter.
Iguodala scores 24 to lead Warriors past Hawks, 119-111
Andre Iguodala scored a season-high 24 points to carry the Warriors to a 119-111 victory Monday over the Hawks , whose chances were ruined by an argument on the court that led to Dennis Schroder sitting most of the second half. Bouncing back from their first regular-season losing streak in nearly two years, the Warriors won for the second day in a row without Kevin Durant , who is out indefinitely with a left knee injury.
Raptors Say Hello to Giannis and the Bucks: Preview, Start Time, and More
It’s a well-known fact that Giannis Antetokounmpo does a little bit of everything for the Bucks . He’s had to for a couple of reasons – first the absence of Khris Middleton , and then because of the injury to Jabari Parker .
With NBA season winding down, Hawks remain a huge enigma
With a little over a month to go in the regular season, the Hawks are comfortably positioned to reach the playoffs but know they can’t go on like this if they want to make a deep run. Up to now, they’ve been one of the NBA’s biggest enigmas, a group that has shown glimpses of being really, really good ” when they’re not looking really, really bad.
Leonard’s 31 points lead Spurs to 100-99 win over Pacers
Kawhi Leonard had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs returned from an eight-game road trip to beat the Indiana Pacers 100-99 on Wednesday night. Leonard hit a turnaround, fade-away jumper from 16 feet against Paul George with 2.4 seconds left to win it.
NBA Power Rankings: Hawks sliding again in latest roundup
The Atlanta Hawks return from the All-Star break began with a thud before last night’s emotional win in Boston. As a result, the Hawks are sliding in this week’s Power Rankings roundup.
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No. 1: Cavaliers’ Griffin restocks roster, again — From Kyle Korver to potentially Deron Williams and Andrew Bogut, David Griffin has done it again. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ general manager, under pressure since LeBron James first mentioned needing another “playmaker,” among other things, has replenished a championship roster with pieces needed for a repeat run at the title.
Atlanta Hawks Headlines: The “Second Half” Begins
Happy Saturday morning! Hopefully you have returned from Waffle House and are ready to delve into the latest Atlanta Hawks news, opinion, and analysis. As always, Atlanta Hawks Headlines is the best place to catch up on all the latest content on your Hawks.
DeRozan scores career-high 43 points, revamped Raptors beat Boston 107-97
Less than three minutes into Toronto’s Eastern Conference battle against Boston on Friday, Serge Ibaka swatted away a shot by Isaiah Thomas then scored on a long pullup jumper on Toronto’s next possession. On a night DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 43 points, Ibaka made his Toronto debut a memorable one.
With deadline over, Hawks’ focus turns to remainder of season
Going into Thursday’s trade deadline there were essentially two lines of thinking for fans of the Atlanta Hawks . One group would have liked to have seen them sell off expiring contracts and focus their direction on building a team that could contend in the future.
Hawks acquire Ersan Ilyasova from 76ers for Tiago Splitter
The Atlanta Hawks have received scoring help for their playoff push by acquiring forward Ersan Ilyasova from the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers announced Wednesday night they got center Tiago Splitter and a protected second-round draft pick from Atlanta.
Ilyasova to Hawks
Woj just tweeted that Philly is finalizing a deal to atlanta for two second rounders and Tiago Splitter… thoughts? Splitter is owed 8.25 this year… Ilyasova is a free agent with 8.4 M owed… so salaries cancel out. looks like we just got two second rounders. Not sure what to think yet
Detroit Pistons’ Andre Drummond not likely to be traded?
There have been rumors about a potential Drummond trade surrounding the Boston Celtics, but that is purely speculative at this point. That rumor was started because Andre Drummond retweeted eye emojis from Isaiah Thomas and then tweeted the same emoji himself.
NBA All-Stars show Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard some love
Warriors HC Steve Kerr : I did some of his games for TV when he was at San Diego State, and I didn’t see this coming, most people didn’t. He wouldn’t’ have been drafted 15th overall if people knew what was coming.
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Rumors: 3 Possible Destinations for Iman Shumpert
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2017 Rising Stars Challenge time, TV, streaming info
The BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge will tip off NBA All-Star Weekend Friday night from New Orleans. Formerly the rookie-sophomore game, the Rising Stars Challenge will showcase some of the league’s best young talent in a USA vs the World format.
Clippers home again, take on Atlanta Hawks
Update: The Clippers return home after going 3-2 on a five-game road trip. … They beat Utah 88-72 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
Spurs top Pacers for NBA-record 20th straight winning season
Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs clinched their NBA-record 20th consecutive winning season with a 110-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 10 of his 19 points during the final 6 1/2 minutes as the Spurs improved to 42-13 in the season following Tim Duncan’s retirement.
Hawks prevail 109-104 over Trail Blazers in overtime-Image5
Once there, the Atlanta Hawks scored the final 12 points to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-104 on Monday night. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 25 points while Dennis Schroder added 22 for the Hawks.
Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James Wants Derrick Williams’ Contract Extended
Derrick Williams has impressed his teammates during his two games with the Cleveland Cavaliers since signing a 10-day contract. The Cleveland Cavaliers signed former the second overall pick in the 2011 draft, Derrick Williams, to a 10-day contract earlier this week after he was waived by the Miami Heat.
Atlanta Hawks Weekly Wrap: Looking For Identity
The Atlanta Hawks went 1-2 this week, capping everything off on Friday night with a horrific loss to the Sacramento Kings . Nothing terribly important changed in the standings this week, as the Hawks stayed in fifth place in the East, but the team showed a concerning inability to hold a lead.
Kyle Korver is revving up and would like to stay with Cavs next season
Kyle Korver hasn’t given much thought to his free agency this summer, but, yes, he’d like to re-sign with the Cavs. Korver, 35, scored a season-high 29 points on a season-best eight 3-pointers in Cleveland’s 132-117 win over the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night. This was easily Korver’s best game since joining the Cavs in a trade from the Hawks Jan. 7, though his consistency is starting to build.
Collison scores 26, Kings snap Celtics’ 7-game win streak
Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison, left, hits the ball out of the hands of Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. less Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison, left, hits the ball out of the hands of Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, … more Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder, left, grabs an errant pass over Sacramento Kings forward Anthony Tolliver during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif.
Lamar Patterson embraces NBA experience, says Pitt basketball is ‘tough to watch’
At only age 25, Lamar Patterson’s basketball odyssey has been a wide-ranging one, taking him from Turkey to Atlanta to Austin to Reno. Now, the former Pitt standout has the opportunity to entrench himself in the place where he and so many others aspire to be – the NBA.
Trending Now Cavs’ J.R. Smith holds premature baby girl for first time in heartwarming photo
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Hot-shooting Hayward has 30 points, Jazz crush Hawks 120-95
Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors battles Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard as he goes up for a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors battles Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard as he goes up for a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Atlanta.
Celtics win in Pierce’s farewell
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets Betting Odds, Analysis, NBA Pick
The Atlanta Hawks will try to rebound from a blowout loss to the Miami Heat when they visit the Houston Rockets as big underdogs Thursday in the second game of a back-to-back. The Hawks fell 116-93 at Miami for the Heat’s ninth win in a row and will now face a Rockets team they have beaten six straight times.
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Paul Millsap had a season-high 37 points, including the go-ahead layup with 27 seconds remaining in the fourth overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Carmelo Anthony’s season-high 45 points to outlast the short-handed New York Knicks 142-139 on Sunday. The Knicks’ first four-overtime game in 66 years lasted almost four hours.
Can’t make this up! Knicks fall to Hawks in 4OTs, 142-139
Paul Millsap had a season-high 37 points, including the go-ahead layup with 27 seconds remaining in the fourth overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame Carmelo Anthony’s season-high 45 points to outlast the short-handed New York Knicks 142-139 on Sunday. The Knicks’ first four-overtime game in 66 years lasted almost four hours.
Lamar Patterson returns to Hawks on 10-day contract
The Atlanta Hawks have signed Lamar Patterson to a 10-day contract, giving the team depth at point guard and on the wing. Coach Mike Budenholzer says he likes Patterson’s versatility and his familiarity in the Hawks’ system after playing in 35 games with the team last season.
Lamar Patterson returns to Hawks on 10-day contract
The Atlanta Hawks have signed Lamar Patterson to a 10-day contract, giving the team depth at point guard and on the wing. Coach Mike Budenholzer says he likes Patterson’s versatility and his familiarity in the Hawks’ system after playing in 35 games with the team last season.
Report: Celtics, Magic engaged in talks about Nikola Vucevic trade
… struggled this season in postups (26.1 percent of his shots, but his shooting just 45.1 percent according to Synergy Sports) but he has a versatile offensive game – he can make good cuts and work a little off the ball – that Brad Stevens may be able …