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Big, Fat Greek Contract Makes Europe Irresistible

Josh Childress’s decision to leave the Atlanta Hawks may signify a change in how N.B.A. players look at Europe as a basketball destination.

Posted Saturday, October 11, 2008 2:49 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, National Basketball Assn, Atlanta Hawks, Childress, Josh

Celtics Focus on James After First-Round Test

Having beaten the Hawks, Boston now draws LeBron James and the Cavaliers, which is enough to make even the star-studded Celtics a little antsy.

Posted Monday, May 05, 2008 9:27 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, James, LeBron, Boston Celtics, Playoff Games, Garnett, Kevin, Allen, Ray

Celtics 99, Hawks 65: Celtics Finish Off the Upstart Hawks

The Celtics were everything they were supposed to be as they closed out the Hawks and advanced to a second-round matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2008 10:06 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Garnett, Kevin

Celtics 99, Hawks 65: Celtics Rout Hawks, Move on to Face Cavs

Kevin Garnett had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Pierce scored 22 points, and the Celtics avoided what would have been a major upset on Sunday.

Posted Sunday, May 04, 2008 6:26 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Playoff Games

Hawks See an Opening, the Celtics a Lifeline

The Celtics are trying to avoid the embarrassment of becoming the fourth No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 8 seed in the playoffs.

Posted Saturday, May 03, 2008 8:57 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics

N.B.A. Roundup: Hawks Force Game 7 by Beating the Celtics

Atlanta did it again on Friday night, beating Boston 103-100 and forcing an improbable Game 7 in a series that was supposed to be a sweep.

Posted Friday, May 02, 2008 11:58 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics

N.B.A. Roundup: Hawks Earn First Victory in Playoffs Since 1999

Josh Smith scored 27 points Saturday night to lead the host Hawks to a 102-93 victory against the Boston Celtics.

Posted Sunday, April 27, 2008 12:15 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics

N.B.A. Roundup: Hawks End Playoff Drought When Pacers Fall to Wizards

The Washington Wizards’ backups were more than enough to eliminate the sub-.500 Indiana Pacers from the playoff race Monday with a 117-110 victory.

Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2008 12:18 AM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, National Basketball Assn, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards

N.B.A. Roundup: Hawks Clinch Playoff Berth When Pacers Fall to Wizards

The Washington Wizards’ backups were more than enough to eliminate the sub-.500 Indiana Pacers from the playoff race Monday with a 117-110 victory.

Posted Monday, April 14, 2008 10:23 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, National Basketball Assn, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards

N.B.A. Roundup: Knicks Fall as Hawks Push Lead

The Hawks increased their lead over the Nets to two and a half games for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Posted Sunday, March 30, 2008 6:59 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks

Hawks 114, Knicks 109: Hawks Distance Themselves in Playoff Hunt

By beating the Knicks, the Hawks increased their lead over the Nets to 2 1/2 games for the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Posted Sunday, March 30, 2008 5:40 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks

N.B.A. Roundup: Slow Start Dooms Nets

Andre Iguodala scored 19 of his 28 points in the second half, Samuel Dalembert had 11 points, 18 rebounds and 5 blocks, and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a 91-87 victory over the visiting Nets on Saturday night.

Posted Saturday, March 22, 2008 9:33 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks

N.B.A. Roundup: Bibby’s Deft Passes Help Hawks Cool Off the Magic

Joe Johnson scored 34 points, Mike Bibby had 20 and the host Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic, 98-90, on Saturday night.

Posted Saturday, March 22, 2008 7:29 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks

Sports of The Times: In East and West, Scrambling for No. 8 Seed

There will no doubt be empty seats when the Hawks scramble with the Nets for the final playoff spot.

Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2008 7:19 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments

Filed under: Basketball, New Jersey Nets, Atlanta Hawks

N.B.A. Roundup: Hawks Surpass Nets for Eighth in the East

Mike Bibby scored 23 points and Joe Johnson added 18 points and 10 assists to lead the Atlanta Hawks over the host Washington Wizards, 105-96, on Monday night.

Posted Monday, March 17, 2008 7:48 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments