Peachtree Hoops Mar 4, 2021
Hawks ride three-point wave, end first half with win over Magic
Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta went nuts from three in the fourth quarter and, really, the entire second half. The Atlanta Hawks (16-20) finished the first half of their season with three games in four nights down in the sunshine state, with the final one coming in Orlando against the Magic. In Nate McMillan’s second game as the head coach, the Hawks did not win as comfortably as they did in the first. However, Atlanta did emerge victorious by a 115-112 final margin after a wild second half push. Clint Capela, De’Andre Hunter, Cam Reddish and Kris Dunn were...
Peachtree Hoops Mar 3, 2021
Game Thread 3/3/21: Hawks at Magic
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Hawks visit the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Kevin Huerter Tony Snell John Collins TBD Injury report Clint Capela (right foot pain) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. De’Andre Hunter (right knee surgery) is out. Cam Reddish (right Achilles soreness) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Mar 2, 2021
Game Thread 3/2/21: Hawks at Heat
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Hawks visit the Miami Heat on Tuesday evening. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Kevin Huerter Tony Snell John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Bogdan Bogdanovic (avulsion fracture, right knee) is available to play. Cam Reddish (right Achilles soreness) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. De’Andre Hunter (right knee surgery) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Mar 1, 2021
Hawks rally but unable to prevail in South Beach
Photo by Mark Brown/ A couple of good comeback efforts for the Hawks here but they were unable to get over the hump The Atlanta Hawks began the first of two consecutive meetings with Southeast Division rivals Miami Heat on Sunday night but despite the absence of Jimmy Butler for the hosts (missing with right knee soreness), the Heat prevailed over the Hawks 109-99. John Collins scored 19 points in the third quarter en route to 34 points and 10 rebounds while Clint Capela added 20 points and 14 rebounds. For the Heat — now winners of six in a row — Kendrick Nunn...
Peachtree Hoops Feb 28, 2021
Game Thread 2/28/21: Hawks at Heat
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Hawks visit the Miami Heat on Sunday evening. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Kevin Huerter Tony Snell John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Trae Young (right adductor soreness) is available to play. Danilo Gallinari (right forearm spasm) is available to play Cam Reddish (right Achilles soreness) is out. Bogdan Bogdanovic (avulsion fracture, right knee) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. De’Andre Hunter (right knee surgery) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Feb 26, 2021
Hawks begin road trip with 118-109 loss in Oklahoma City
Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Hawks had an odd stretch this week, losing in memorable fashion to the Cleveland Cavaliers but following that disappointment with a dominant win over the Boston Celtics just 24 hours later. After a day for rest and travel on Thursday, the Hawks returned to the floor on Friday evening in Oklahoma City, and Atlanta struggled to generate stops in a 118-109 loss. The start was fairly positive for the Hawks, with Clint Capela scoring the first six points and Trae Young knocking down an early three-pointer to give Atlanta a 9-3...
Peachtree Hoops Feb 26, 2021
Game Thread 2/26/21: Hawks at Thunder
Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via The Atlanta Hawks visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday evening. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Kevin Huerter Tony Snell John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Cam Reddish (right Achilles soreness) is out. Bogdan Bogdanovic (avulsion fracture, right knee) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. De’Andre Hunter (right knee surgery) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Feb 24, 2021
Game Thread 2/24/21: Hawks vs. Celtics
Photo by Maddie Meyer/ The Atlanta Hawks host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday at State Farm Arena. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Kevin Huerter Tony Snell John Collins Clint Capela Injury report John Collins (concussion evaluation) is available to play. Cam Reddish (right Achilles soreness) is out. Bogdan Bogdanovic (avulsion fracture, right knee) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. De’Andre Hunter (right knee surgery) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Feb 23, 2021
Game Thread 2/23/21: Hawks at Cavaliers
Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via The Atlanta Hawks visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday evening. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Kevin Huerter TBD John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Rajon Rondo (low back pain) is available to play. Cam Reddish (right Achilles soreness) is out. Bogdan Bogdanovic (avulsion fracture, right knee) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. De’Andre Hunter (right knee surgery) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Feb 22, 2021
Young, Capela star in entertaining victory over Nuggets
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/ A very satisfying game, one the Hawks prevailed over their opponents. The Atlanta Hawks returned to winning ways on Sunday night as they toppled the Denver Nuggets 123-115 at State Farm Arena. Trae Young assembled one of his better games of the season as he scored 35 points and dished out 15 assists (to go along with just three turnovers). Clint Capela added a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. For the Nuggets, Jamal Murray scored 30 points to follow up from his 50 point performance over the weekend but couldn’t drag the Nuggets to...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Feb 21, 2021
Trae Young, Clint Capela boost Hawks past Nuggets 123-115
Trae Young had 35 points and 15 assists, Clint Capela added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Denver Nuggets 123-115 on Sunday night.
Peachtree Hoops Feb 21, 2021
Game Thread 2/21/21: Hawks vs. Nuggets
Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via The Atlanta Hawks host the Denver Nuggets at State Farm Arena on Sunday evening. Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce will miss the game due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Kevin Huerter Cam Reddish John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Bogdan Bogdanovic (avulsion fracture, right knee) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. De’Andre Hunter (right knee surgery) is out. Rajon Rondo (low back pain) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Feb 19, 2021
Game Thread 2/19/21: Hawks at Celtics
Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via The Atlanta Hawks and the Boston Celtics face off again on Friday night. GAME PREVIEW Starting Lineup Trae Young Kevin Huerter Cam Reddish John Collins Clint Capela Injury report Bogdan Bogdanovic (avulsion fracture, right knee) is out. Kris Dunn (right ankle surgery) is out. De’Andre Hunter (right knee surgery) is out. Rajon Rondo (low back pain) is out. Join us and (please) be cordial to one another in the comments below.
Peachtree Hoops Feb 18, 2021
Hawks bounce-back with victory over Celtics behind Young’s 40 points
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via A much needed victory for the Hawks, fuelled by Young’s big fourth quarter The Atlanta Hawks returned to winning ways with a big victory in Boston against the Celtics on Wednesday night, coming out on top 122-114. Trae Young led the way with 40 points while Clint Capela added 24 points and 13 rebounds. For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum scored 35 points. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points. With the Celtics missing Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart and Daniel Theis, the Celtics were missing one of their better offensive players but also missing...
NESN.com Feb 17, 2021
Celtics Wrap: Boston Loses (Again) As Trae Young, Clint Capela Dominate For Hawks
They’re back in the loss column. The Boston Celtics lost (again) Wednesday night in a 122-114 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden. This is the first of three games the two teams will play against each other in the next week, too. Trae Young (40 points, eight assists, two steals) and Clint Capela […] The post Celtics Wrap: Boston Loses (Again) As Trae Young, Clint Capela Dominate For Hawks appeared first on NESN.com.
