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The Atlanta Hawks have shocked a lot of people since Trae Young went down with a sprained MCL in his right knee. They own an 8-5 record, a four-game win streak, and sit fifth in the Eastern Conference, despite Young playing only five games. Three of the four wins came off the backs of incredible defensive performances. Career-best offensive games from Jalen Johnson, Onyeka … [Read more...] about Inside the Atlanta Hawks 4-Game Win Streak

Are the Hawks better without Trae Young? The question surfaces after short win streaks or a hot shooting night; however, context and sample size still matter. In practice, Atlanta’s offense, spacing, and ceiling rise when its best creator plays. His pull-up gravity stretches coverage, his pick-and-roll reads generate efficient shots, and his late-clock playmaking prevents empty … [Read more...] about Are The Hawks Better Without Trae Young? Why The Answer Is No

The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Phoenix Suns 124-122 on Sunday, Nov. 16. They finalized a 22-point fourth-quarter comeback to sweep their West Coast road trip for a fifth consecutive victory. Instead of the Hawks surviving without All-Star guard Trae Young, they continue to thrive. Atlanta moved its record to 7-2 without Young and 9-5 on the season, good for fourth place in the … [Read more...] about Hawks Complete Comeback Against Suns for 5th Straight Win