Recent Posts in: Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks Exercise Option On Larry Drew
The Atlanta Hawks had a great year in the lockout-shortened season in 2011-12. The Hawks were able to muster a record of 40-26 for the season and were able to make the playoffs again but they lost to the Boston Celtics in six games. However, their season was good enough for GM Rick Sund to [...]
Boston Celtics Ready To Make A Run At Championship
The Boston Celtics that showed up against the Atlanta Hawks last night look as though they are ready for a championship run. This one could be the last chance with their big three of, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Celtic Legend & captain, Paul Pierce. The Celtics blew by Atlanta with a 101-79 victory to [...]
Atlanta Hawks Josh Smith Will Play Game 4
The Atlanta Hawks maybe down but they are certainly not out of this series against the Boston Cetlics even though the Celtics have the advantage of being up 2-1 in the series with Game 4 to come Sunday. The Hawks received good news Saturday as the team learned that they will have forward Josh Smith [...]
Boston Celtics Point Guard Rajon Rondo Suspended For Game 2 vs. Atlanta Hawks
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended for Game 2 of the first round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks. The NBA announced its decision Monday, less than 24 hours after Rondo bumped his chest into referee Marc Davis’s back while complaining about a call in the final minute of Boston’s 83-74 loss in Game 1. “I didn’t intentionally chest-bump him, but that’s [...]
Rant Sports’ Round One NBA Playoff Predictions
It’s that time of year again folks: playoff season. In the first round of this year’s NBA playoffs, there are some pretty solid match-ups that will provide some excitement. Let’s get into the predictions: Utah Jazz @ San Antonio Spurs Prediction- Spurs in 5 Why: The Spurs have fallen under the radar despite having the [...]
The NBA Playoff Teams With The Best Chance To Win A Title
The NBA playoffs are just around the corner. The matchups are nearly set with the playoffs set to start on Saturday, there are many interesting games to be played. There are games between new blood and the old dogs, teams that are beat up against fresh ones and a chance to settle some old scores. [...]
Atlanta Hawks Al Horford Will Miss First Round Of NBA Playoffs
The Atlanta Hawks suffer an even bigger blow to their possible championship hopes this season as the Associated Press is reporting that center Al Horford is slated to miss the entire first round of the NBA Playoffs. Horford had surgery this season to repair a torn left pectoral muscle. There was much debate on whether [...]
2012 NBA Playoffs: Top 5 Matchups If Season Ended Today 2.0
The 2012 NBA Playoffs are right around the corner as there are only four days left for regular season games to be played. Last week, I wrote an article on the top five matchups if the season had ended. Considering teams have moved positions in the standings there are now several different matchups that could [...]
Playoffs Could Be Defined By Injuries Instead Of Those Playing
Many fans were elated to have the NBA season back after months of lockout. All the parties, owners, players, and fans, were overzealous to get the season started without having much of a foresight for the ridiculous strain that players were about to put on their body. Once the CBA was signed, it was determined [...]
2012 NBA Playoffs: Top 5 Matchups If Season Ended Today
I understand there are a little less than two weeks remaining in the 2012 NBA season but that does not mean we can’t take a look at some solid postseason matchups. Most teams have roughly six games remaining until the end of the regular season. For most playoff teams these games will only serve as [...]
