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Allen, Garnett Lead Celtics to Win Over Hawks

Apr 21, 2008 12:18 AM CDT

Allen, Garnett Lead Celtics to Win Over Hawks

Game 1 loss leaves Atlanta winless against Boston this season

(Newser) - Ray Allen scored 18 points and Kevin Garnett had 16 as the two newcomers who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA's best record sparked them to a 104-81 win last night in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks. Rookie Al Horford led the Hawks with 20 points and...

Celtics Prevent
Hawks From Clinching

Apr 12, 2008 9:43 PM CDT

Celtics Prevent Hawks From Clinching

Cassell, Boston keep Atlanta from reaching playoffs for first time since 1999

(Newser) - Sam Cassell and Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics prevented the Hawks from clinching their first playoff berth since 1999 with a 99-89 victory tonight. Atlanta would have ended the NBA's longest playoff drought with a victory, because Indiana lost to Charlotte earlier today....

Hawks Build
Big Lead,
Hold Off 76ers

Apr 5, 2008 11:41 PM CDT

Hawks Build Big Lead, Hold Off 76ers

Johnson scores 22 to help Atlanta bounce back against Philly

(Newser) - Joe Johnson scored 22 points, Josh Smith added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks built a big lead and held off the surging Philadelphia 76ers 92-85 last night. Marvin Williams contributed 18 points, Al Horford had 10 points and 12 rebounds, and Mike Bibby had 10 points...

Vinsanity Pulls Nets
Into Tie for Final
Playoff Spot

Mar 19, 2008 10:41 PM CDT

Vinsanity Pulls Nets Into Tie for Final Playoff Spot

New Jersey edges Atlanta to tie for eighth postseason spot

(Newser) - Vince Carter had 39 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in a dazzling, multi-faceted performance to lead the Nets over the Hawks, 125-117. New Jersey ended the night tied with Atlanta for the Eastern Conference's eighth playoff seed at ten games under .500. Richard Jefferson scored 33 and Devin Harris...

Hawks Continue Playoff Push With Solid Effort in Washington

Mar 17, 2008 9:53 PM CDT

Hawks Continue Playoff Push With Solid Effort in Washington

Five hit double figures for victorious Atlanta

(Newser) - Atlanta edged into the eighth slot in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 105-96 road victory against Washington, reports AP. Mike Bibby scored 23 points and Joe Johnson had 18 points, 10 assists for the Hawks, who shot 55% from the field as the perennial cellar dwellars try to...

Ford Crashes in Raptors Victory

Dec 11, 2007 11:33 PM CST

Ford Crashes in Raptors Victory

PG carried out on stretcher after flagrant foul by Atlanta rookie Horford

(Newser) - Toronto's 100-88 victory over Atlanta was made bittersweet when a second-half injury knocked fragile point guard T.J. Ford out of the game. Hawks rookie Al Horford gave Ford an errant hand to the head on a fast break, sending him crashing to the ground; Ford was conscious but motionless...