Atlanta Hawks Take Game 7

Atlanta Hawks rise to the occasion winning game seven 95-74 against the Milwaukee Bucks and advance to the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals. Was there any doubt? Of course, the Hawks had the worst game seven NBA playoff record at 3 – 8 heading into this decisive game.

Fear the Deer no more! This game was a blow out as the Atlanta Hawks defense kept the Milwaukee Bucks offense in check for the entire game. Al Horford got the Hawks off to an early lead and finished in double digits ad did Bibby, Crawford, and Smith. The Hawks 20 point lead in the fourth quarter allowed them to empty their bench with 2:48 remaining in the game.

Just a couple of games ago it appeared the Hawks season would soon be over blowing a 14 point advantage and losing not only their composure but a critical game 5 at the highlight factory. Momentum had clearly shifted to the Bucks as they headed home ahead 3-2 in the playoff series.

When the Hawks appeared to be folding like a lawn chair again their defense came to the rescue and turned the series around. Now the Hawks will have little time to celebrate as they must face off against Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic for their next round of NBA playoffs.

Lets Go Hawks!

Hawks Win Home Opener!

Atlanta Hawks started off the season in winning fashion beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 at Philips Arena.

Al Horford has a monster game leading the way for the Hawks with 24 points and 16 rebounds. Joe Johnson added 25 points and Josh Smith scored 18 points.

The Hawks had a one point lead entering the fourth quarter but then the Pacers folded like a lawn chair. Indiana had a dismal 25 turnovers essentially defeating themselves.

It was the third year in a row the Hawks won their home opener. Next up for the Hawks is the Washington Wizards Friday Night at Philips Arena. Get tickets here!

Review of Hawk’s Trade for Jamal Crawford

Atlanta Hawks sent Speedy Claxton and Acie Law to Golden State on Thursday for veteran shooter Jamal Crawford. Atlanta makes a great move here trading virtually nothing to get a big scoring guard while taking some heat off of Joe Johnson in the 4th quarter.

Acie Law never lived up to expectations although his minutes were limited. Bottom line here is he can’t shoot and was a poor pick in the draft. Four letters pretty well sum up Speedy Claxton’s time in Atlanta, can you say B-U-S-T !

A major benefit should Mike Bibby go elsewhere now that Atlanta has someone to fill his scoring shoes not to mention it will free up$8 million. The Hawks drafted Wake Forest star Jeff Teague who can really push the ball and also score. The Hawks now have some breathing room with free agency and can focus on resigning Flip Murray and ZaZa Pachulia.

Jamal Crawford averaged over 19 points, four assists and three rebounds a game last year. He’s a prolific scorer who can knock down the big shot as evidenced by being the 7th best 4th quarter scorer in the the league last season.  

Atlanta Hawks still have some work to do like securing a true center and finding somebody to guard LeBron James. The rest of this summer will be interesting and let’s applaud General Manager Rick Sund for putting this deal together.

Bottom line, Atlanta is a fun, energetic town and the Hawk’s are a young and exciting team heading in the right direction …Lets Go Hawk’s!

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