On Nique’s night, Hawks pull away in 4th to beat Cavs 106-97

ATLANTA (AP) — Al Horford scored 19 points and Kyle Korver hit two big 3-pointers in the fourth quarter after struggling much of the night, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 106-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night in a game could be a preview of what’s to come in the playoffs. LeBron[…]

Teague, Horford help Hawks rally from 18 down, beat Houston

ATLANTA (AP) — Jeff Teague scored 25 points, Al Horford added 18 and the NBA-leading Atlanta Hawks rallied from an 18-point deficit to win their fifth straight game, 104-96 over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. James Harden, the league’s leading scorer, was serving a one-game suspension and did not play for Houston, but the[…]

Hawks show they can rely on backups to keep winning

ATLANTA (AP) — John Jenkins smiled when asked how the Atlanta Hawks won on the road without three starters and a top backup. Saturday night’s 93-91 win at Miami was perhaps the most impressive demonstration of the Hawks’ depth this season. All-Star center Al Horford stayed home with his wife and newborn son. Jeff Teague,[…]