Author: tedlane700
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Analysis: The Hawks’ defensive possessions need a better finish
Houston’s rebounding advantage raises a question Atlanta must answer beyond the first contest. By Rodney Holloway The Hawks’ early defensive assessment should include what happens after an opponent misses. Winning the initial matchup has limited value if the other team keeps possession. Houston outrebounded Atlanta 52–35 in Monday’s game, according to The Dream Shake’s game… Read more
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Hawks–Heat preview: Atlanta’s first job is to keep Miami out of the lane
Wednesday’s home game offers the Hawks a chance to respond after consecutive defeats. By Rodney Holloway Atlanta hosts Miami on Wednesday, October 28, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at State Farm Arena, according to the arena’s schedule. The Hawks enter 2–2. Miami is seeking its first win after an 0–4 start, according to… Read more
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Hawks lose 120–110 in Houston as fourth-quarter comeback falls apart
Atlanta closes within two before the Rockets regain control and send the Hawks home at 2–2. By Rodney Holloway The Hawks had a chance to reverse the game early in the fourth quarter Monday. Instead, Houston pulled away for a 120–110 victory, handing Atlanta its second consecutive defeat. The result leaves the Hawks 2–2, as… Read more
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Analysis: Atlanta needs to change the questions Golden State’s defense must answer
The Dream’s offensive recovery depends on creating choices for defenders before the shot goes up. By Rodney Holloway Atlanta’s central Finals problem is how to create useful offensive advantages against a defense that has increasingly dictated the terms of each possession. Golden State reports in its series recap that Atlanta has made 10 of 49… Read more
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Dream’s Game 6 priorities: protect the ball and make Golden State rotate
Atlanta hosts Thursday’s elimination game at State Farm Arena, with a 12:30 p.m. ET tipoff. By Rodney Holloway The Dream return to Atlanta needing a win to extend the WNBA Finals. Game 6 against Golden State is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, at 12:30 p.m. ET, according to State Farm Arena’s event listing. Atlanta trails… Read more
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Dream fall 64–55 in Game 5, return to Atlanta facing elimination
Atlanta falls 64–55 to Golden State in Game 5 and returns home needing a win to extend the WNBA Finals. Read more
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Dream’s Game 4 loss leaves the Finals even—and the offense with work to do
Atlanta’s 67–62 defeat tied the series at 2–2. Better possessions, not just better shooting, are the next challenge. Read more
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Hawks bury Charlotte with pressure, passing and a 47-point margin
A 128–81 win showed how disruptive defense can feed Atlanta’s offense. Dyson Daniels supplied seven steals. Read more
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Hawks’ passing holds up, but cold shooting sinks home opener against Houston
Atlanta had 35 assists and 17 offensive rebounds in a 121–114 loss. The missing piece was the three-point shot. Read more
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How the Dream reached the Finals—and why the sweeps weren’t alike
Atlanta swept Washington and New York before splitting the first two Finals games at Golden State. Read more