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Collins leads deep Hawks attack in 143-130 win over Pacers

Mar. 25, 2023 20:34 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — John Collins led eight Atlanta scorers in double figures with 21 points and the Hawks' overcame Jordan Nwora's season-high 33 points to beat the Indiana Pacers 143-130 on Saturday. The Hawks set a season scoring high despite the loss of Trae Young, who was ejected in...

Hawks star Young ejected after hard ball toss to referee

Mar. 25, 2023 20:18 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Hawks star Trae Young was ejected after heaving the ball hard to referee Scott Wall in the third quarter of Atlanta's 143-130 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. After Hawks coach Quin Snyder called a timeout in the third quarter with the game tied at 84, Young...

Towns scores 22 in return as Timberwolves rally past Hawks

Mar. 23, 2023 00:27 AM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trailing by a point with 7.2 seconds left, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch looked at Karl-Anthony Towns in the huddle and told him he’d get the ball with a chance to put Minnesota ahead. It set up Towns for a memorable return from a calf injury. ...

Young scores 30 as Hawks complete sweep of Pistons, 129-107

Mar. 21, 2023 22:53 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovic sank three 3-pointers in a 16-0 run early in the second half that allowed Atlanta to extend its lead to double digits for the first time and the Hawks beat the struggling Detroit Pistons 129-107 on Tuesday night. Trae Young had 30 points and 12...

Young, Hawks hand Warriors 10th straight road loss, 127-119

Mar. 17, 2023 22:48 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Steve Kerr still believes in his defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors' postseason chances. The trick may be getting there. Trae Young's steal and layup with 45 seconds remaining protected Atlanta's slim lead and the Hawks took advantage of...

Hawks' Bogdan Bogdanovic signs $68 million, 4-year extension

Mar. 16, 2023 18:58 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic signed a $68 million, four-year extension on Thursday that will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season. Bogdanovic, 30, has averaged 14.1 points in 43 games this season. He has started only five games, but ranks...

Edwards scores 32, Timberwolves beat Hawks 136-115

Mar. 13, 2023 23:16 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 32 points in his hometown, Kyle Anderson had his third career triple-double and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 136-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. “It’s the first time I’ve beaten Atlanta, and it’s in...

NBA fines Celtics' Smart $25K for skirmish with Hawks' Young

Mar. 13, 2023 18:30 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for pulling Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young to the floor and initiating an on-court altercation, the league announced Monday. The altercation occurred late in Boston's 134-125 win over Atlanta on...

Tatum's 34 help Celtics hold off Hawks' comeback, 134-125

Mar. 11, 2023 23:08 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — When the Atlanta Hawks wouldn't give up their comeback bid late in the game, Boston coach Joe Mazzulla said his Celtics survived because they were able to “navigate the chaos.” It helped that the Celtics sank 20 3-pointers. Jayson Tatum led a...

Hawks top Wizards 114-107 to sweep 2-game set at Washington

Mar. 10, 2023 23:15 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — If Atlanta and Washington do meet in the postseason, Trae Young and the Hawks should feel pretty confident after this week. Young scored 28 points, including a key 3-pointer with 1:17 remaining that helped Atlanta hold off the Wizards 114-107 on Friday night. ...