Category: Atlanta Hawks

Jamal Crawford finds his stroke in Clippersa victory

ATLANTA >> Jamal Crawford got back on track, scoring eight straight points in the fourth quarter to help the short-handed Clippers pick up an upset win in Atlanta, beating the Hawks, 115-105. Austin Rivers led the Clippers with 27 and Crawford added 19 in what will likely be the final game the team plays before Blake Griffin returns from knee surgery.

Sixers have won 8 of last 10 games

They won eight of 10 games heading into Saturday night’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks here at the Philips Arena. Their 16-25 record through 41 games is the best since they went 17-24 during the 2012-13 season The Sixers have a legitimate NBA All-Star Game candidate and runaway rookie-of-the-year contender in Embiid.

George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win

Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.

George helps Pacers rally past Kings 106-100 win

Paul George scored 24 points, Jeff Teague had 22 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers used a big second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-100 on Wednesday night. Indiana trailed by as many as 22 points in the first half, and then outscored Sacramento 65-40 in the final two quarters to win for the seventh time in eight games.

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Dennis Schroder scored 28 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 22 seconds left, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 108-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday. The Knicks had three attempts at a desperately needed victory after, but Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony and Joakim Noah all couldn’t convert before time expired.

Schroder hits go-ahead 3, scores 28 as Hawks edge Knicks

Dennis Schroder scored 28 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 22 seconds left, to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 108-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday. The Knicks had three attempts at a desperately needed victory after, but Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony and Joakim Noah all couldn’t convert before time expired.

Celtics no easy opponent for scant Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets were 8-3 and appeared to be building on last season’s success in spite of losing Al Jefferson and Jeremy Lin in free agency. The team was streaking – they’d retained their defensive fortitude and inexplicably added another offensive punch to their one-two combination.

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Dennis Schroder had 19 points and 10 assists, Dwight Howard added 14 points and 16 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks won their season-high seventh straight game with a 117-97 victory Tuesday night over the skidding Brooklyn Nets. Paul Millsap added 14 points for Atlanta, which led the entire way.

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DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 41 points, Kyle Lowry had 24 and the Toronto Raptors rallied to end the Boston Celtics’ four-game winning streak with a 114-106 victory Tuesday night. DeRozan added 13 rebounds for his second double-double of the season, and Jonas Valanciunas had 18 points and a career-high 23 rebounds.

Atlanta takes Paul Millsap off the trade market

Just shy of 24 hours ago, it was reported by Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski that the Atlanta Hawks have taken Paul Millsap off the trade market. The word apparently came for Hawks GM Wes Wilcox: Sources: Atlanta GM Wes Wilcox has started informing teams today that Paul Millsap is no longer on the trade market.

NBA trade rumors: Hawks’ Paul Millsap reportedly no longer on the market

Days after reports surfaced that the Atlanta Hawks were listening to offers for veteran forward Paul Millsap, the three-time All-Star is apparently no longer available, according to a report Monday from Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical: Atlanta general manager Wes Wilcox started informing teams Monday afternoon that the Hawks were no longer working to unload Millsap, sources said. Millsap can be a free agent this summer, and multiple teams – including Denver, Sacramento and theLos Angeles Lakers – had an interest in making a deal for him, sources said.

Sources: Hawks’ Millsap no longer on market

For now, Atlanta Hawks All-Star forward Paul Millsap is no longer on the trade market, league sources told The Vertical. Atlanta general manager Wes Wilcox started informing teams Monday afternoon that the Hawks were no longer working to unload Millsap, sources said.

Sorry, Pop: The Spurs are historically good at 3-pointers

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Jimmy Butler, left, drives against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Chicago. There was a coaching clinic in Berlin back in 2014, when San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich paced along the sideline for a while and talked about his various philosophies and keys to basketball success.

Sure shot: Cavs acquire Korver, complete deal with Hawks

Two days after agreeing to the deal, the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a trade with Atlanta for Kyle Korver, one of the league’s best 3-point shooters, who will be able to spot up on the perimeter and wait for LeBron James to pass him the ball. The Cavs sent forward Mike Dunleavy, guard Mo Williams, cash and a protected future first-round draft pick to the Hawks for Korver, a 14-year veteran whose ability to come off screens and deep range challenges defenses.

Cleveland Cavaliers trade with Atlanta Hawks for sharp-shooter Kyle Korver

Cleveland Cavaliers trade with Atlanta Hawks for sharp-shooter Kyle Korver The NBA’s second-best team from distance just got even better Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2jfdIx1 Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver sits on the bench during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Atlanta Hawks sent Korver, a three-point specialist, to the Cavs for Mike Dunleavy, Mo Williams and a 2019 first-round draft pick.

Power Rankings Week 11: Spurs keep flying under the radar

The Spurs kicked off 2017 with a somewhat unlucky loss to the Atlanta Hawks, but beyond that they have been pretty solid and have returned to the top five in both offensive and defensive ratings. What more can you ask for from a team that is working three newcomers into its first two units after having lost its franchise cornerstone and defensive anchor? Third-best seems about right for the Spurs right now as they continue to build an identity around team offense and solid defense.

Korver, Howard lead Hawks past Pistons, 105-98

Paul Millsap scored 26 points and Kyle Korver added a season-high 22 on Friday night to lead Atlanta to a 105-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons, helping the Hawks forget about the first time these teams met here four weeks ago. Detroit walloped Atlanta 121-85 on Dec. 2 in Philips Arena, but after Korver made three consecutive free throws to open the second quarter and break a 19-all tie, the Hawks never again trailed nor were even tied.

New York Knicks Continue Road Woes

… limited fouling a flagrant two foul during an alteraction with Thabo Seefolosha (left). Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Dennis Schroder, who finished with 27 points, made two free throws to put the Hawks up 100-97. After a Knicks timeout, …

An NBA Christmas

I write this bit every year: A quick preview of the games on the big NBA holiday, an invitation to chat with us about basketball, celebrations, food, family or whatever’s on your mind. As you all know who have been reading for any length of time, I’m Jewish, so Christmas isn’t my thing.