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March 2008
- Vinsanity Pulls Nets Into Tie for Final Playoff Spot
  
  Associated Press | Mar 19, 08 10:41 CDT
  
  (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 added 26. More »
- Hawks Continue Playoff Push With Solid Effort in Washington
  
  Associated Press | Mar 17, 08 9:53 CDT
  
  (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 earn their first playoff berth in nine seasons. More »
- Hawks Top Knicks, Inch Toward Playoffs
  
  Associated Press | Mar 16, 08 11:09 CDT
  
  (Newser) - Joe Johnson got by with a little help from his teammates today, as the Hawks beat the Knicks 109-98. While he scored 28 points and added 11 assists, Marvin Williams also stepped up his game and contributed 25 points, while Josh Childress added another 22, with nine rebounds, as Atlanta moves into a tie for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. In other NBA news: More »
- Houston, We Have 20 Straight
  
  Houston Chronicle | Mar 12, 08 10:41 CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Houston Rockets overcame a dismal shooting night to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 83-75 and earn their 20th consecutive victory, tying them with the 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks for the second longest winning streak in NBA history. Houston was able to get the historic win despite shooting a mind-numbing 30-of-90 from the floor, including 6-of-29 from 3-point range, reports the Houston Chronicle . More »
- Orlando Lights Up Atlanta's 'D'
  
  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 10, 08 9:49 CDT
  
  (Newser) - Orlando set a franchise record with 74 first-half points on 61% shooting in a 123-112 beating of Atlanta, reports the Orlando Sentinel . Dwight Howard took a pre-game talk with coach Stan Van Gundy to heart, as he posted 26 points and 16 rebounds, while teammate Hedo Turkoglu had his second-ever triple double with 23 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds. More »
- Davis, Warriors Work Magic on Orlando
  
  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 9, 08 5:51 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Baron Davis scored 33 points and Stephen Jackson scored 14 points during a third-quarter run to lift the Golden State Warriors to a 104-95 win over the Orlando Magic last night, reports the Orlando Sentinel . Dwight Howard had 26 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks for the Magic. Orlando had been 24-2 when Howard got at least three blocks. In other NBA action: More »
- Prince, Pistons Rebound by Beating Knicks
  
  Associated Press | Mar 7, 08 11:35 CST
  
  (Newser) - The Pistons apparently didn't have too bad a hangover from their big matchup with Boston the other night, as they went into Madison Square Garden and defeated the Knicks 101-97. Tayshaun Prince led the Pistons with 28 points, bouncing back from a horrendous shooting performance during his last appearance in New York. Eddie Curry scored 23 for the Knicks. Elsewhere: More »
- Paul, 3-Pointers Lead Hornets Past Hawks
  
  Associated Press | Mar 6, 08 12:53 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Chris Paul scored 23 points and dished an eye-popping 18 assists as the New Orleans Hornets topped the Atlanta Hawks 116-101. The Hornets set a franchise record with 15 3-pointers; seven of them came from Peja Stojakovic, who led all scorers with 29 points. Joe Johnson had 24 points and Mike Bibby had 21 for Atlanta, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the Association: More »
- Baron, Captain Jack Combine for 64 in Atlanta
  
  Associated Press | Mar 4, 08 9:50 CST
  
  (Newser) - The Warriors matched their best road win total in 14 years, imposing one of their trademark track-meet games on the Hawks, 135-118. Baron Davis had 35 points and Stephen Jackson added 29 for Golden State, now 16-12 outside of Oracle Arena. Atlanta's Joe Johnson led all scorers with 38 points, but had just nine after halftime. More »
- Celtics Top Atlanta, 98-88
  
  Associated Press | Mar 2, 08 10:19 CST
  
  (Newser) - Winners of five straight, the Boston Celtics continued their domination of the Eastern Conference today with a win over the Atlanta Hawks, 98-88. Paul Pierce accounted for 30 of the Celtics points, while Kevin Garnett added 20 points and 16 boards, reports the AP. Sam Cassell, recently waived by the LA Clippers, is expected to join the Celtics roster tomorrow night. More »
February 2008
- Bosh Hurt; Raptors Lose to Indy
  
  Associated Press | Feb 29, 08 10:44 CST
  
  (Newser) - Mike Dunleavy had 36 points and Indiana used a 10-2 run late in the third to pull away from Toronto, 122-111. The biggest loss tonight for the Raptors wasn't the game but that of Chris Bosh, who left in the first quarter with a sore right knee. Currently fourth in the East, Toronto was led by Andrea Bargnani's 27 points. Elsewhere: More »
- Bibby's Debut Lifts Hawks
  
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Feb 28, 08 3:20 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Mike Bibby gave his old team a demonstration of all his skills—from the wrong side of the court, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . In his home debut with Atlanta following a move from Sacramento, Bibby put up 24 points, 12 assists and five rebounds to lift Atlanta past the Kings,123-117. "We got the win," said Bibby. "It was definitely needed." More »
- Spurs Spear Hawks 89-74
  
  Associated Press | Feb 26, 08 5:34 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The San Antonio Spurs won their sixth straight game on the strength of another solid performance from Tim Duncan. The four-time NBA champion had 23 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in an 89-74 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Joe Johnson had 17 points to lead the Hawks, who have now lost two games in a row, reports AP. More »
- Nuggets Blow 23-Point Lead Over Bucks
  
  Denver Post | Feb 24, 08 5:00 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Denver seemed in good position to defeat Milwaukee with a 23-point lead, but the team "ran out of gas," as coach George Karl explained. The Bucks took advantage of 22 second-chance points and a season-high 42 from Michael Redd to surge to a 115-109 win, the Denver Post reports. Elsewhere in the NBA: More »
- Hawks Soar Past Warriors
  
  Associated Press | Feb 23, 08 6:30 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Atlanta Hawks ended a six-game losing streak by beating the Golden State Warriors for a fourth straight time, 117-100, last night, reports the AP. Joe Johnson led the way with 27 points for the Hawks, who moved into a tie for the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. It was the Hawks first win since trading for Mike Bibby last week. More »
- Warriors Hand Celts 2nd Straight Loss
  
  Boston Globe | Feb 21, 08 3:29 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Boston's Ray Allen had the game-high 32 points, but couldn't stop Baron Davis when it counted as the Warriors handed the Celtics a 119-117 loss. It was only the second time Boston has fallen in consecutive games this season, the Boston Globe reports. Davis had 29 points, Monta Ellis added 26, and Al Harrington put up 22. In other hoops action: More »
- Hawks Welcome Bibby With Sloppy Loss
  
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Feb 20, 08 3:39 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Mike Bibby proved not to be the panacea that Atlanta was hoping for—at least not yet—as his old rivals the Lakers trounced the Hawks 122-93. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol each put up 23 points for Los Angeles, while Bibby's five points and three assists came on 16 minutes of floor time, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Elsewhere in the Association: More »
- Kings Send Bibby to Atlanta
  
  Sacramento Bee | Feb 17, 08 5:16 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Mike Bibby is headed to Atlanta as part of a trade that will give the Sacramento Kings four expiring contracts and a second-round draft pick, and allow the Hawks to (so they hope) make a run at the playoffs, reports the Sacramento Bee . "I had some good times here in Sacramento," said the veteran point guard, who had expected a trade. More »
- Ginobili Catches Fire in Finals Rematch
  
  Associated Press | Feb 13, 08 10:47 CST
  
  (Newser) - Spurs swingman Manu Ginobili had a career-high eight three-pointers and 46 points overall, and San Antonio needed all of it in a 112-105 rematch of last year's finals against Cleveland. Ginobili had 18 points in the decisive fourth quarter, offsetting the same output from LeBron James, who had 39 on the day. Also in the East: More »
- Detroit Brings Broom to Atlanta
  
  Associated Press | Feb 12, 08 11:41 CST
  
  (Newser) - The Pistons swept their four-game series with Atlanta, winning a close 94-90 game on the strength of Chauncey Billups's fourth-quarter performance. After missing all eight floor attempts in the first three quarters, Billups scored 12 in the final frame, including 10 straight Detroit points to turn a three-point deficit inside-out. More »

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Atlanta Hawks' Anthony Johnson, left, and the Milwaukee Bucks' Mo Williams chase down a loose ball in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 16, 2007, at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.... (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks' Royal Ivey, front, and the rest of the Hawks spend a moment in silence for the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting before their NBA basketball game Monday, April 16, 2007, at the Bradley... (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith, center, loses control of the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks' David Noel, left, and Mo Williams in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, April 16, 2007, at the... (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks' Shelden Williams loses control of the ball while driving to the basket under pressure by the Milwaukee Bucks' Ruben Patterson in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, April... (Associated Press)

Indiana Pacers forward Ike Diogu (1) goes to the basket as Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith (5) defends during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Philips Arena in... (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks guard Tyronn Lue (10) goes to the net against Indiana Pacers guard Keith McLeod (20) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Philips Arena in Atlanta.... (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, right, and Hawks guard Tyronn Lue, second from right, stand with teammates for a moment of silence for the victims of the shootings at Virginia Tech before a basketball... (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams, rear, takes a shot over Indiana Pacers forward Maceo Baston (9) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Philips Arena in Atlanta.... (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Woodson is pictured during media day in this Oct. 2, 2006, file photo in Atlanta. Bernie Mullin, president and CEO of the Atlanta Spirit, the group that owns the Hawks and... (Associated Press)

In this undated photo released by the Atlanta Hawks, forward Josh Smith is shown wearing the team's new basketball uniform. The home uniform features a blue, red and silver color scheme, similar to what... (Associated Press)

In this undated photo released by the Atlanta Hawks, forward Josh Smith is shown wearing the team's new basketball uniform. The home uniform features a blue, red and silver color scheme, similar to what... (Associated Press)

Florida's Al Horford applauds after being selected by Atlanta Hawks as the third overall pick in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft Thursday June 28, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP... (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks rookies Al Horford, left, and Acie Law IV, right, stand with the basketball team's executive vice president and general manager Billy Knight during a press conference to introduce the players... (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks' rookie Acie Law shoots during a practice session in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 10, 2007. The Hawks have a history of unsuccessful attempts to turn shooting guards into point guards. Some observers... (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks rookie Acie Law IV answers questions during a press conference to introduce Law and new rookie teammate Al Horford Monday, July 2, 2007 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Bennett) (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks rookie Al Horford answers questions during a press conference to introduce Horford and new rookie teammate Acie Law IV Monday, July 2, 2007 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Bennett) (Associated Press)

Mario West, center, is defended by Ronell Taylor, left, and Brent Petway, right, during the Atlanta Hawks basketball practice Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in Atlanta. The gritty 6-foot-4 guard will try to... (Associated Press)

Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford soars to the hoops for photographs during the 2007 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot Friday, July 27, 2007 in Tarrytown. N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Associated Press)

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The Tri-Cities, which include Moline and Rock Island, Illinois; and Davenport, Iowa; were granted an NBA franchise in 1948 called the Blackhawks. Like Chicago of the National Hockey League, the Blackhawks were named after the famous Sauk Chief Black Hawk.Chief Black Hawk's tribe had been located in...

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basketball game played generally indoors by two opposing teams of five players each. Basketball was conceived in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith , a physical education instructor at the YMCA college in Springfield, Mass., as a way to condition outdoor athletes during the winter months. His original ...

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Lenny Wilkens
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Lenny Wilkens (Leonard Randolph Wilkens), 1937-, American basketball player and coach, b. Brooklyn, N.Y. After playing at Providence College, he joined the St. Louis Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1960, beginning a 15-year playing career with four teams. In 1969 he became ...

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Atlanta , city (1990 pop. 394,017), state capital and seat of Fulton co., NW Ga., on the Chattahoochee R. and Peachtree Creek, near the Appalachian foothills; inc. 1847. It is Georgia's largest city and one of the leading cities of the South. Economy and Transportation Manufactures include ...

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