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Hawks Complete Comeback Against Suns for 5th Straight Win

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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

Legendary NBA Player, Coach Lenny Wilkens Dies At 88

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Lenny Wilkens, a smooth playmaker who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, died Sunday. He was 88. In a 15-year playing career, Wilkens was an All-Star nine times and twice led the league in assists. Gifted with extraordinary court sense, Wilkens was a player-coach for four seasons, three with the Seattle SuperSonics and one with the … [Read more...] about Legendary NBA Player, Coach Lenny Wilkens Dies At 88

Hawks Offense Unsurprisingly Slows Down Without Trae Young

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The Atlanta Hawks struggled to score in the half-court throughout last season. They relied on forcing turnovers, grabbing defensive boards, and running in transition for consistent, quality offense. General manager Onsi Saleh and the front office acquired Kristaps Porziņģis this summer to add a half-court shot creator and post playmaker next to Trae Young. Unfortunately, Young … [Read more...] about Hawks Offense Unsurprisingly Slows Down Without Trae Young