NBA Playoffs: Atlanta Hawks regain foothold and New York Knicks dominate Cleveland Cavaliers

The specter of a “sweep” (broom sweep, 4-0 defeat) flew away Friday night in Georgia. For its reunion with the public of the State Farm Arena, Atlanta regained a foothold in its series against Boston (130-122) after losing the first two sets in Massachusetts. A success acquired largely thanks to the pair Dejounte Murray (25 … Read more

Atlanta group surpasses Indiana; Trae Young gets ejected for kicking ball at referee

After a game hung and marked by defensive largesse, Atlanta ended up winning against Indiana (130-143). While the two formations struggled to make the break during the first period, the Hawks flew away at the end of the game. Atlanta remains eighth in the Western Conference with this third straight win at home. This was, … Read more

The right operation for Boston

Hayes at 17 points Despite the Pistons’ loss, Killian Hayes returned his best copy in more than a month, with 17 points against the Pacers in 37 minutes, the same total as against Boston on February 7. The point guard also brought 6 rebounds and 13 assists to his team. Ousmane Dieng, the second Frenchman … Read more

Atlanta saved at the buzzer by AJ Griffin against Toronto in the NBA

Indiana versus Orlando Fourth straight victory for Indiana, winner in extremis, at home, Orlando (114-113) thanks to 19 points (career high) by Aaron Nesmith, author of the last five points while his team was leading 109-113. Franz Wagner (29 points) had the opportunity to put the Magic back in front, but his shot did not … Read more

Boston holds off Atlanta for eighth straight NBA win

Super Bowl obliges, the two meetings on the NBA program on Sunday evening were brought forward to the start of the afternoon to avoid being in competition with American football. Not enough to destabilize Boston, which signed an eighth consecutive victory, against Atlanta (105-95) with 38 points from Jayson Tatum. – – The All-Star winger … Read more

Phoenix and Chicago, the leaders of the two NBA conferences, beaten

Atlanta Hawks – Phoenix Suns : 125-114 They had not been beaten since January 8, at home by Miami (100-123). On Thursday, shortly after it was announced that Devin Booker and Chris Paul would be returning to the All-Star Game, the Suns took a short break on the highway leading to first place after the regular … Read more

Milwaukee surprised by Atlanta, 48 points for Devin Booker in San Antonio

Atlanta Hawks – Milwaukee Bucks : 121-114 Winning at home had become mission impossible for Atlanta, one of the great disappointments of the season and incidentally the hometown of Martin Luther King, honored Monday evening by the NBA. The Hawks remained on ten defeats in a row at the State Farm Arena, their last victory in … Read more

Nicolas Batum and the Clippers dominate Atlanta in the NBA

After three defeats, the Clippers regain victory thanks to their success against Atlanta (106-93) on Sunday. This success is above all a collective success since the trio Batum, Ibaka and Coffey were particularly at ease against the Hawks who seemed to have lost all game intelligence. Often decisive, Nicolas Batum sees his scoresheet credited with … Read more

Atlanta snatches victory over Lakers

Atlanta perfectly negotiated his visit to the Staples Center by leaving with a snatch victory over the Lakers (94-99). But of course, it is the exit on injury of LeBron James which will remain in many memories. The second quarter was just beginning when the Lakers star slammed into Solomon Hill before falling to the … Read more

Milwaukee regains lead by beating Atlanta without Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks are touching a return to the NBA Finals forty-seven years after their last appearance at this level in the wake of legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson. The Wisconsin team only needs a success, Saturday in Atlanta or Monday at home, to join Phoenix, qualified after eliminating the Los Angeles Clippers (4-2). … Read more