Peachtree Hoops 12 hours ago
Atlanta Hawks fall to Cleveland Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell shines
Photo by Jason Miller/ The Atlanta Hawks lost a road game to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Playing without Jalen Johnson for the second time this season, the defense was not commendable. The Hawks and Cavaliers played relatively evenly throughout the first quarter, though defensive lapses started early for the Hawks. The Cavs scored their first 12 points in the paint, and they weren’t well defended. However, such lapses were offset by the offense early on. Dejounte Murray made two three-pointers, while Bogdanovic and Young each added one of their...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 27, 2023
Hawks unable to keep pace in loss to Celtics
Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Some hot shooting kept the Hawks close but not close enough. The Atlanta Hawks were unable to follow their victory in Washington with another victory, falling 113-103 against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Sunday night. Trae Young led the way with 33 points, while Bogdan Bogdanovic added 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting from three. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum scored 34 points with Jaylen Brown adding 21 points. On the second night of a back-to-back — and fresh off the news that Jalen Johnson would miss the next 4-to-6 weeks — the...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 26, 2023
Hawks fall to Boston Celtics in season-low scoring contest, 113-103
Photo by Brian Fluharty/ The Atlanta Hawks opened their season with a 113-103 loss to the Boston Celtics, missing Jalen Johnson. The starting lineup for the Hawks featured Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De’Andre Hunter, Saddiq Bey, and Clint Capela. The Celtics, playing without Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, started Derrick White, Dalano Banton, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Al Horford. Facing a 10-4 deficit, AJ Griffin entered the game as the first substitution. Trae Young, who has accumulated four technical fouls this season, received his fifth in an early...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 26, 2023
Hawks coast to victory in Washington in win over Wizards
Photo by Rob Carr/ A dominant victory marred by an injury to Jalen Johnson. The Atlanta Hawks eased to a comfortable victory against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night at Capital One Arena, 136-108. Trae Young led the way with 26 points and 10 assists with De’Andre Hunter adding 20 points. For the Wizards, Jared Butler scored a team-high of 13 points, with Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford, and Landry Shamet all adding 12 points. The 2-13 Wizards — on the second night of a back-to-back — were always going to be up against it, and that was before Jordan Poole was...
ClutchPoints Nov 25, 2023
Jalen Johnson exits Hawks’ game vs. Wizards early due to wrist injury
Jalen Johnson has been a breakout player for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2023-24 season. With John Collins gone, Johnson has stepped up to be his team’s starting power forward and he’s suddenly emerged as a key talent that impacts winning. Facing the Washington Wizards on Saturday night, Johnson was forced to leave the game […] The post Jalen Johnson exits Hawks’ game vs. Wizards early due to wrist injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Peachtree Hoops Nov 25, 2023
Jalen Johnson is emerging as a Most Improved Player candidate
Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Jalen Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks has emerged as a standout in the early stages of the 2023-2024 NBA season, catching the attention of fans across the league. Let’s take a closer look at his performances on both ends of the court, starting with offense. Offense Jalen Johnson has lived up to expectations, and perhaps even surpassed them, in the offensive department this season. Over the initial 14 games, he’s maintaining an impressive stat line, averaging 14.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1 block, and 1.1 steals per game....
Peachtree Hoops Nov 21, 2023
Hawks surrender 20-point lead, lose 157-152 to Indiana Pacers in high-scoring contest
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Indiana Pacers were in town to face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday evening for an In-Season Tournament matchup. Coming into the game, the Hawks were 1-1 in the In-Season Tournament while the Pacers were 2-0. So far this season, both teams are top 10 in offense, and many were expecting this one to be a high-scoring affair. Trae Young popped it off with a three to put the Hawks on the board. Early Icy Range pic.twitter.com/Znpa2zeqGe— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 22, 2023 Jalen Johnson did a little bit of everything in the...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 17, 2023
Hawks fall to 76ers in second game of In-Season Tournament, 126-116
Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in their second game of the In-Season Tournament by a final score of 126-116. The Hawks’ starting lineup featured Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De’Andre Hunter, Jalen Johnson, and Clint Capela. The 76ers countered with De’Anthony Melton, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, Robert Covington, and Joel Embiid. Philadelphia took an early 15-12 lead in the first quarter. However, the Hawks electrified the crowd with dunks from Jalen Johnson, and Trae Young’s spectacular move left...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 11, 2023
Hawks unable to close gap, fall to Miami Heat 117-109
Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via The Atlanta Hawks suffered a defeat at the hands of the Miami Heat in a home contest on Saturday night. Starting for the Hawks were the usual players: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De’Andre Hunter, Jalen Johnson, and Clint Capela. The Heat started with Kyle Lowry, Jamie Jaquez, Duncan Robinson, and Haywood Highsmith. Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and Caleb Martin were listed as unavailable before the game. The Hawks had a slow start, quickly falling behind 10-5 before a timeout called by Quin Snyder. Bam Adebayo scored a quick eight points...
Soaring Down South Nov 10, 2023
Insider praises Hawks’ rising star: ‘Just makes things happen’
The rise of Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is happening before our eyes. Not just his development as a player on the court, which has been a boon to the Hawks, albeit one which they were anticipating. But also because Johnson continues to rise in prominence in the public eye. “Johnson brings new speed, power, […] Insider praises Hawks’ rising star: ‘Just makes things happen’ - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - Atlanta Hawks News, Rumors, and Fan Community
Peachtree Hoops Nov 10, 2023
Trae Young, Hawks rally past Magic late in Mexico
Photo by Hector Vivas/ Trae Young era fantástico en la Ciudad de México. The Atlanta Hawks met the Orlando Magic in Mexico City for a rare international tilt — just Atlanta’s second ever for a regular season contest. The Hawks rolled with their most common starting lineup featuring Jalen Johnson at power forward to counter budding star Paolo Banchero. In the end, the Hawks took back to the United States a 120-119 win in a very topsy-turvy contest. The main story for Atlanta was Trae Young shaking off some early season rust and tallying a record-tying 41-points for...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 10, 2023
Trae Young 41-point performance lifts Hawks over Magic in Mexico City
Photo by Hector Vivas/ The Atlanta Hawks ——- in the 2023 Mexico City game. Coach Snyder stuck with the usual starters: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De’Andre Hunter, Jalen Johnson, and Clint Capela. The game got off to a good start with Trae Young grabbing a steal and dishing to Jalen Johnson in the corner for a three. Then, Dejounte Murray knocked down back-to-back triples. Having no problems offensively, Trae Young and Jalen Johnson connected on a must-see alley-oop. - - , - pic.twitter.com/zELdXfghUc— Bally Sports: Hawks (@HawksOnBally)...
Peachtree Hoops Nov 6, 2023
Hawks fail to complete comeback in loss to Thunder, 126-117
Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via The Hawks matched up with the Oklahoma City Thunder in a weekday game. For Trae Young, it was a return to the state he called home for the first 19 years of his life. The Thunder welcomed back star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander whereas Atlanta tapped Jalen Johnson as the last starter in their usual Young-Murray-Hunter-Capela starting lineup. The Hawks came out of the gates cold, scuffling to a 1-for-10 start from the floor. At the first timeout, the Thunder raced out to a 17-10 lead behind their good ball movement and sluggish Hawks...
Soaring Down South Nov 6, 2023
Way too early predictions for Atlanta Hawks potential award winner
So the Atlanta Hawks season is only six games old. But there is something in the air about the play of third-year man, Jalen Johnson. The 21-year-old combination forward is starting to show the potential he was touted to have back in 2021 when he slipped to the Hawks at No. 20 in the draft. […] Way too early predictions for Atlanta Hawks potential award winner - Soaring Down South - Soaring Down South - Atlanta Hawks News, Rumors, and Fan Community
Peachtree Hoops Nov 5, 2023
Hawks secure fourth straight victory in a balanced effort against Pelicans
Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via The Atlanta Hawks secured their fourth consecutive win as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-105in a road game on Saturday night. In a true team effort, seven Hawks players scored in double figures, with Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, and Jalen Johnson all surpassing the 20-point mark. The Hawks initially found themselves trailing at the end of the first quarter, primarily due to self-inflicted mistakes. Despite hindering the Pelicans offensively, a couple of steals and easy scores allowed Herb Jones to give the Pelicans an...
