Southeast division rival Charlotte Hornets win the season series and Battle of the South versus the Atlanta Hawks despite Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate (suspension) at the Spectrum Center in the Queen City resulting in an ending of controversial calls late 4th quarter.

After trailing by 19 ATL put together its best run of the game in the 4th quarter to cut CLT's lead to 1 single possession but pivotal free-throws down the stretch, poor defense between 1st & 4th quarter and an inability to capitalize on the Hornets' mistakes with perimeter shooting prevents Atlanta from entering the all-star break in winning fashion.

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With Dyson Daniels and All-Star Jalen Johnson inactive in the Twin Cities, a 2nd quarter Timberwolves run outmatched the Hawks' size to bury Atlanta in the forest.

Minus CJ McCollum's 1st quarter heroics, the Atlanta Hawks could have used more conversions from the perimeter, specifically from its bench whom shot 3/15 from distance.

Minnesota entered Monday's contest after losing 3 of its last 4 and revenge on its mind following ATL's drubbing on New Year's Eve at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste grade the new arrivals, Gabe Vincent & Buddy Hield, Asa Newell's debut as a starter, what we learned from the Hawks without JJ and what to look forward to on Wednesday when ATL meets with Charlotte in Queen City.

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Another epic ending in the BBQ Series' Battle of the South rivalry versus the "red hot!" Charlotte Hornets (8-game win streak) with potential divisional title and postseason implications on the line.

Onyeka Okongwu returns to the starting lineup and provided a much-needed interior scoring boost alongside a long-anticipated slump-breaking performance from former #1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher. Despite CLT's late 11-0 3rd Quarter run, ATL put together a late run of its own in the 4th Quarter before Charlotte's Kon Knueppel delivered the 3-point dagger.

DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste discuss recent scoring struggles to key contributors, frontcourt productivity and what everyone will be talking about.

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In less than 24 hours from being traded, Atlanta Hawks Center from Australia appeared as more than a "role playing contributor" and as a starter, making an immediate impact from the tip. Jalen Johnson tallies yet another triple-double and which recently acquired Hawk has shot their way into another level of confidence?

DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste compare references of Nickeil Alexander-Walker to 2 former Hawks including a list of Hawks that are hitting career milestones, why ATL's defensive effort between halves were night & day and The Turning Point that resulted in a win for Atlanta's 24th home game of the season at State Farm Arena.

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The Atlanta Hawks picked up their 16th road win of the season in rare form versus one of its arch-nemesis, Miami Heat in the Kaseya Center behind its bench play and led by a triple-double from its newly-named 2026 All-Star, Jalen Johnson.

Entering Tuesday's contest, highlighted by honoring the 20-year anniversary of MIA's World Championship team, ATL was 4-14 in its last 18 meetings in South Beach yet arrived prepared and on a mission displaying efficient shooting, a simple play style and oozing with confidence despite a poor defensive performance a few days earlier versus Indiana.

DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste expound on Atlanta's success with ball protection, defense and floor spacing despite overmatched with frontcourt size with the absence of Kristaps Porzingis and Onyeka Okongwu.

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For the 2nd time in 5 days, the Atlanta Hawks look the Indiana Pacers in the face, this time at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with 2 of its returning starters, Zaccharie Risacher and Jalen Johnson.

In need of a win in a winnable game, Atlanta showcased one of its worse defensive efforts of the season albeit while still forcing 20+ turnovers failed to capitalize down the stretch with a turnover of their own including failure to convert on critically costly free-throws.

DeShaun Tate & Tenitra Batiste address 2nd half shooting woes, how the team ruined Jalen Johnson's special night and ATL's frontcourt reality/concerns.

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The Atlanta Hawks utilize its high-powered offensive backcourt to push the Houston Rockets to the brink in the first half and much of the 3rd Quarter before the Rockets took off on a 12- 1 run.

Size mattered on Thursday night at State Farm Arena between two franchises, both on the back end of back-to-back contests despite a low scoring first half. Entering the game on a 4-game winning streak was the Hawks who was forced to put forth their best efforts in the backcourt due to inactivity from Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher, Onyeka Okongwu and Kristaps Porzingis.

DeShaun Tate & Tenitra Batiste elaborate on Corey Kispert's value, scoring options after Nickeil Alexander-Walker/CJ McCollum and how ATL competed in paint scoring.

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In a rematch from a meeting less than 2 weeks ago, Atlanta Hawks stand on business and win their 4th consecutive game including their 3rd in a row versus Boston in Massachusetts.

After ATL jumped out to a 26-9 run from the tip, they extended a 32-11 run and never looked back by replying with a converted basket to Boston's efforts to cut the deficit albeit with physicality and efficient shooting during a chippy contest.

DeShaun Tate and Tenitra Batiste dissect how Atlanta's pace and floor spacing made life difficult for the Celtics including elite defense, ball protection and balanced scoring among its roster with 6 players recording double figures in scoring.

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