Peachtree Hoops 10 hours ago
Hawks overturn fourth quarter deficit, return to .500 in overtime win over Pistons
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/ Looking down and out, the Hawks found a way to turn the tables in final frame The Atlanta Hawks notched a second consecutive victory as they topped the Detroit Pistons 123-115 in overtime on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. Led by Trae Young’s season-high 38 points, the short-handed Hawks — without De’Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish in addition to Danilo Gallinari, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kris Dunn — mounted a comeback that not only led to a victory but also returned them to .500 on the season at 7-7. Clint Capela added a season-high 27...
Peachtree Hoops 19 hours ago
Short-handed Hawks pull off comeback win over Pistons, 123-115
Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports The home team trailed by as many as 17 in the fourth quarter. The Atlanta Hawks pulled off an impressive comeback win against the Detroit Pistons Wednesday evening, winning by a score of 123-115. The Hawks trailed for much of the game, and by as much as 17 in the fourth quarter, but were able to rally late and get the win in overtime. The Hawks were more than a little short-handed in this one, playing without De’Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish. Danilo Gallinari, Bodgan Bogdanovic and Kris Dunn also remain out. John Collins came out firing for...
Peachtree Hoops 23 hours ago
Game Thread 1/20/21: Hawks vs. Pistons
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/ The Atlanta Hawks welcome the Detroit Pistons to State Farm Arena this evening. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Kevin Huerter Solomon Hill John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Trae Young (right heel soreness) is available to play. De’Andre Hunter (right knee soreness) is out. Cam Reddish (left knee contusion) is out. Bogdan Bogdanovic (avulsion fracture, right knee) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. Danilo Gallinari (right ankle sprain) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Jan 19, 2021
Hawks hold on behind Hunter’s season-high in MLK Day victory over Wolves
Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Sloppy, but the Hawks got it done. The Atlanta Hawks played host to the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves on MLK Day on Monday afternoon, eventually edging away from the Wolves in the fourth quarter to notch the 108-97 home victory at State Farm Arena, which enjoyed a special new court-jersey combination to celebrate MLK Day. The Hawks — still without Danilo Gallinari, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Cam Reddish, in addition to Kris Dunn — were led by a season-high 25 points from De’Andre Hunter, with Clint Capela adding 23 points and...
Peachtree Hoops Jan 18, 2021
Game Thread 1/18/21: Hawks vs. Wolves
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via The Atlanta Hawks host the Minnesota Timberwolves on MLK Day afternoon. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Kevin Huerter De’Andre Hunter John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Cam Reddish (left knee contusion) is out. Danilo Gallinari (right ankle sprain) is out. Bogdan Bogdanovic (avulsion fracture, right knee) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Jan 16, 2021
Game Thread 1/16/21: Hawks at Blazers
Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via The Atlanta Hawks return to action on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young TBD De’Andre Hunter John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Trae Young (back tightness) is available to play. Cam Reddish (left knee contusion) is out. Bogdan Bogdanovic (avulsion fracture, right knee) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. Danilo Gallinari (right ankle sprain) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Jan 16, 2021
Gallinari ramping up activity, doubtful for MLK Day game
Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports The injury bug has plagued the Atlanta Hawks throughout the early portion of the 2020-21 season, particularly with regard to the team’s offseason additions. Earlier this week, the Hawks provided an update on the progress of both Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kris Dunn, with information shared on the status of Danilo Gallinari on Saturday evening. Two weeks after the Hawks indicated that an MRI on Gallinari confirmed a right ankle sprain with associated swelling and inflammation, Gallinari has now progressed to half-court individual workouts and...
Peachtree Hoops Jan 15, 2021
Game Thread 1/15/21: Hawks at Jazz
Photo by Jasear Thompson/NBAE via The Atlanta Hawks return to action on Friday against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Cam Reddish De’Andre Hunter John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Rajon Rondo (right knee injury maintenance) is available to play. Bogdan Bogdanovic (avulsion fracture, right knee) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. Danilo Gallinari (right ankle sprain) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Jan 14, 2021
Hawks provide injury updates for Bogdanovic, Dunn
Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Injury issues have plagued the Atlanta Hawks in the early going of the 2020-21 season, with the majority of the team’s free agent acquisitions missing time within the first ten games. On Thursday, the team issued an update on a pair of high-profile perimeter players currently hampered by ailments in Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kris Dunn. On Sunday, Jan. 10, the Hawks announced that Bogdanovic was diagnosed with an avulsion fracture in his right knee with associated soft tissue inflammation and a bone bruise. At the time, however, there...
Peachtree Hoops Jan 11, 2021
Preview: Hawks host 76ers in search of streak-busting victory
Photo by Rich Schultz/ With a 4-1 start under their belt, no one expected the Atlanta Hawks to host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, Jan. 11 with a 4-5 overall record. That is the setup, however, as the Hawks will be looking to stop a four-game losing streak when Doc Rivers and company arrive on Monday evening. The injury report is (again) quite busy for Atlanta on Monday, starting with the continued absences of Danilo Gallinari, Rajon Rondo, Kris Dunn and Onyeka Okongwu. From there, Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) is out after leaving Saturday’s game with injury and...
Peachtree Hoops Jan 9, 2021
Game Thread 1/9/21: Hawks at Hornets
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Hawks are in Charlotte this evening to wrap up a two-game set against the Hornets. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Bogdan Bogdanovic De’Andre Hunter John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Tony Snell (inflammation, cuboid bone, right foot) is available to play. Bruno Fernando (left hip soreness) is available to play. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. Danilo Gallinari (right ankle sprain) is out. Onyeka Okongwu (inflammation, sesamoid bone, left foot) is out. Rajon Rondo (right knee injury maintenance) is...
Peachtree Hoops Jan 6, 2021
Game Thread 1/6/21: Hawks vs. Hornets
Photo by Streeter Lecka/ The Atlanta Hawks begin a two-game set against the Charlotte Hornets at State Farm Arena this evening. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Cam Reddish De’Andre Hunter John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Bogdan Bogdanovic (right ankle stiffness) is available to play. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. Danilo Gallinari (right ankle sprain) is out. Onyeka Okongwu (inflammation, sesamoid bone, left foot) is out. Tony Snell (inflammation, cuboid bone, right foot) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the...
Peachtree Hoops Jan 4, 2021
Game Thread 1/4/21: Hawks vs. Knicks
Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via The New York Knicks visit the Atlanta Hawks on this fine Monday evening, and the Hawks will look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Cam Reddish De’Andre Hunter John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Kevin Huerter (left ankle impingement) is available to play. Rajon Rondo (left knee soreness) is available to play. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. Danilo Gallinari (right ankle sprain) is out. Onyeka Okongwu (inflammation, sesamoid bone, left foot) is out. Tony Snell...
Peachtree Hoops Jan 2, 2021
Game Thread 1/2/21: Hawks vs. Cavaliers
Photo by Jason Miller/ The Atlanta Hawks are back at State Farm Arena tonight, taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers on the second night of a back-to-back set. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Cam Reddish De’Andre Hunter John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Brandon Goodwin (left ankle impingement) is available to play. Danilo Gallinari (right ankle sprain) is out. Rajon Rondo (left knee soreness) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. Onyeka Okongwu (inflammation, sesamoid bone, left foot) is out. Tony Snell (inflammation, cuboid bone, right foot) is...
Peachtree Hoops Jan 2, 2021
Hawks use defense, three-point shooting to split doubleheader in Brooklyn
Photo by Sarah Stier/ On Friday, the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets linked up at Barclays Center for the second time in 48 hours in a previously rare schedule quirk to reduce the amount of travel for teams during the 2020-21 season. Danilo Gallinari sprained his right ankle in the first game and was held out of this matchup. He was joined on the inactive list by Rajon Rondo, who was listed with left knee soreness. The Hawks were additionally without the services of Kris Dunn, Onyeka Okongwu and Tony Snell, as all three have yet to make their respective Hawks debuts...
