The Atlanta Hawks have had a phenomenal season thus far and with a record of 50-14, it’s no secret why they are the 1st place team in the Southeast Division. The Hawks have defeated other great NBA teams this season including the Cleveland Cavaliers twice, as well as the Golden State Warriors who have superstars Lebron James and Stephen Curry, respectively. The Hawks’ own powerful lineup boasts Kyle Korver, Al Horford and Jeff Teague.
Last Monday, the Hawks defeated the Sacramento Kings, at home in Atlanta, scoring 76 points in the 1st half! The final score was 130-105. All 5 Hawks starters had double figures. This game also marked Atlanta’s 50th victory this season, the 1st time the franchise has achieved this record since 2010.
Most recently, the Hawks were defeated by the Denver Nuggets, falling 115-102. This was the Hawks 8th loss to Denver in the Mile High City. Denver has had a less than impressive season, but have been playing much better under Melvin Hunt, interim head coach, after Brian Shaw was let go earlier this season. The Hawks were outrebounded in the game and although the team went on a 24-1 run in the 4th quarter, making the game more competitive, it just wasn’t enough to bring Atlanta to a victory.
If the Hawks want to advance past the 1st round in the playoffs, the team will need to continue playing great basketball – the kind that has guided them to 50 victories so far this season. While the Hawks have made the playoffs frequently in recent years, advancing beyond the initial round has been a challenge the team has struggled with historically. Although, Atlanta hasn’t had a season this great in a few years, so perhaps 2015 is the year they will turn things around! Staying healthy and maintaining focus are keys to achieving this success.
The Hawks face off against the Phoenix Suns tomorrow night as the second of six games on their road trip.
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