Atlanta Hawks

...go get it," Crawford said. "I think he jumps higher than 99.9 percent of the players in the NBA." The Hawks moved to 11-2, matching the 1997-98 Hawks for the best 13-game start since the team moved to Atlanta in 1968. They are also 7-0 at...

In this article: Hawks, Josh Smith, Marvin Williams, Jamal Crawford, NBA, Mike Bibby, Philips Arena, Houston, Joe Johnson, and Shane Battier

ATLANTA (AP) - Josh Smith soared through the lane to drop in a missed shot with 0.7 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Hawks won their seventh in a row, beating the Houston Rockets 105-103 Friday night to maintain the NBA's best record.

In this article: Marvin Williams, Houston, Carl Landry, Joe Johnson, Aaron Brooks, Mike Bibby, Al Horford, and Trevor Ariza

1. Duncan Keith, Hawks: Three assists and an all-around dominant performance at both ends. 2. Kris Versteeg, Hawks: Scored 2 of the Hawks' 4 power-play goals in his return from an upper-body injury. 3. Cristobal Huet, Hawks: Goalie held...

In this article: Hawks, Duncan Keith, Kris Versteeg, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Calgary Flames, Cristobal Huet, Patrick Kane, Joel Quenneville, Calgary, and Pengrowth Saddledome

...(AP) - Joe Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Josh Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth in the row, beating the Miami Heat 105-90 on Wednesday night to reclaim a share of the...

In this article: Josh Smith, Miami Heat, Michael Beasley, Marvin Williams, Jamal Crawford, Dwyane Wade, and Jermaine O'Neal

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The Atlanta Hawks beat Portland 99-95 in overtime on Monday, spoiling the Trail Blazers' bid for a perfect five-game road trip. Joe Johnson had a game-high 35 points, including eight in overtime, as the Hawks won their...

In this article: Blazers, Joe Johnson, Portland, Rudy Fernandez, Andre Miller, Mike Woodson, Brandon Roy, and Josh Smith

ATLANTA -- Joe Johnson scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and the Atlanta Hawks solved Portland's defense in time to beat the Trail Blazers 99-95 on Monday night. The Hawks, who won at Portland on Nov. 3, swept the season series...

In this article: Joe Johnson, Trail Blazers, Al Horford, Portland, Greg Oden, Rudy Fernandez, Josh Smith, and Ohio State