DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Baseball United, which swung for the sports history fences by establishing the first professional baseball league in the Middle East and South Asia, announced Monday its first franchise, the Mumbai Cobras.
Hawks look to brighter future after another middling year
April 28, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — After a surprising run to the conference final two years ago, the Atlanta Hawks had their sights set on being a championship contender.
Atlanta takes on Philadelphia, looks for 4th straight victory
April 28, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (52-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (41-39, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -9
Bring on Philly! Celtics fend off Hawks, face 76ers next
April 28, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Bring on Philly.
The Boston Celtics finally finished off the Atlanta Hawks, winning the opening-round series in six games with a 128-120 victory Thursday night.
Celtics pull away, beat Hawks 128-120 for 4-2 series win
April 28, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — After letting the series go longer than it should have, Al Horford and the Boston Celtics were eager to finish off the Atlanta Hawks.
Horford made sure his former team didn't force a Game 7.
Tatum and the Celtics try to clinch series against Atlanta
April 27, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -6.5; over/under is 232.5
Young’s long 3 lifts Hawks to 119-117 win over Celtics
April 26, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — His team trailing by a point and its season on the brink, Hawks star Trae Young got all the encouragement he needed in the huddle during his team’s timeout.
“I just had to trust in what I’ve done my whole life and shoot it with confidence," Young said.
Hawks playoff win pushes Janet Jackson concert back 1 day
April 26, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are still alive in the playoffs and that will force fans planning to attend Janet Jackson's concert in the city this week to wait a day to see the music star.
The Hawks rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 119-117 in Game 5 of their playoff matchup on Tuesday night, sending the series back to Atlanta for Game 6.
Brown, Tatum score 31 each, Boston beats Hawks for 3-1 lead
April 24, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Jaylen Brown took off the mask — revealing a guy who suddenly couldn’t miss.
Brown scored 31 points, most of them after removing a protective facial device he's worn for two months, and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of advancing to the second round with a 129-121 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.
Tatum and the Celtics look to clinch series against Atlanta
April 24, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -11.5; over/under is 231.5
Celtics G Smart (tailbone) ‘good to go’ in Game 4 vs Hawks
April 23, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was cleared to play in Game 4 on Sunday night against the Atlanta Hawks after landing hard on his tailbone.
Coach Joe Mazzulla said Smart would be in the starting lineup after being listed as a game-time decision.
76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win
April 22, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — All Joel Embiid could give the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday was encouragement.
The NBA's leading scorer and MVP finalist couldn't play because of a sprained right knee, but still provided a presence for his team.
Tatum and the Celtics visit Atlanta with 2-1 series lead
April 22, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -5.5; over/under is 232
Young scores 32, Hawks beat Celtics 130-122 to close to 2-1
April 22, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young never lost confidence in himself, even after a run of dismal playoff performances.
Finally, he looked like that charismatic point guard who carried the Atlanta Hawks to the Eastern Conference final two years ago.
Boston visits Atlanta with 2-0 series lead
April 20, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -5; over/under is 228.5
Celtics beat Hawks 119-106 for 2-0 series lead
April 19, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum knew what was coming and waited for his moment.
His team leading by 10 with less than three minutes to play, he hawked Atlanta's Trae Young as he dribbled on the right wing and tried to lead Tatum into a screen.
Boston takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Atlanta
April 17, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -10; over/under is 229
Brown scores 29, Celtics hold off late rally by Hawks 112-99
April 16, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — After an opener that went from rout to flirting with catastrophe, the Boston Celtics got both a win and an early reminder of how lulls could spell doom in the playoffs.
Jaylen Brown had 29 points and 12 rebounds, and the Celtics capitalized on a woeful shooting performance by the Atlanta Hawks to hold on for 112-99 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round matchup on Saturday.
Celtics hope for deep playoff run, but first face the Hawks
April 14, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Joe Mazzulla has been navigating an opportunity he’s always wanted, but never expected to have this soon.
Along the way, the Celtics coach hasn’t strayed too far from what put him in this position in the first place.
Tatum and the Celtics host Atlanta to begin playoffs
April 14, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -9; over/under is 230.5
Hawks grab No. 7 seed in East, hold off Heat 116-105
April 12, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Quin Snyder's bags were packed in February for an overseas trip. He was going to spend time with some friends and family, see some coaches he's gotten to know over the years.
Then the Atlanta Hawks called with a job offer, to bring him on as coach.
Heat host the Hawks in play-in game
April 10, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (41-41, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (44-38, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Heat -4.5; over/under is 226.5
Pritchard’s triple-double leads Celtics past Hawks, 120-114
April 9, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard finished with his first career triple-double with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 120-114 on Sunday in a matchup of mostly reserves in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Celtics, Hawks sit many players for regular-season finale
April 9, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks both have numerous players out for Sunday's season finale.
Boston is sitting usual starters Jayson Tatum, the team’s leading scorer at 30.1 per game, Al Horford, Jaylen Brown (cut finger) and Marcus Smart.
Philadelphia visits Brooklyn following overtime win against Atlanta
April 8, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (53-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (45-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia visits the Brooklyn Nets following the 76ers' 136-131 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
Boston takes home win streak into matchup with Atlanta
April 8, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (41-40, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (56-25, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to keep its six-game home win streak intact when the Celtics take on Atlanta.
76ers rest all 5 starters, still beat Hawks 136-131 in OT
April 8, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers managed to gain momentum for the playoffs even while resting all their starters.
It's easy to see why coach Doc Rivers was giddy afterward.
Georges Niang scored 24 points, including a decisive 3-pointer with 12 seconds remaining in overtime, as the 76ers used a lineup of backups to beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-131 on Friday night.
Atlanta takes on Philadelphia, looks for 4th straight victory
April 7, 2023 GMTPhiladelphia 76ers (52-28, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (41-39, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -9
Young has 25 as Hawks gain momentum, beat Wizards 134-116
April 6, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young returned after missing one game with the flu and scored 25 points and had 16 assists to help the travel-weary Atlanta Hawks overwhelm shorthanded Washington 134-116 on Wednesday night.
Irving leads Dallas against Sacramento after 41-point outing
April 5, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (48-31, third in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (37-42, 11th in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Mavericks -5.5; over/under is 245.5
Washington faces Atlanta, looks to stop road skid
April 5, 2023 GMTWashington Wizards (34-45, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (40-39, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -10.5
Bogdanovic’s 26 lead Young-less Hawks past Bulls 123-105
April 5, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 26 points and the Atlanta Hawks overcame the loss of top scorer Trae Young to beat the Chicago Bulls 123-105 on Tuesday night.
Young, who leads the Hawks with a 26.2 scoring average, didn't play due to a non-COVID illness.
Atlanta visits Chicago after overtime win against Dallas
April 3, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (39-39, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (38-40, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Bulls -1.5
Trae Young, Hawks outlast reeling Mavericks in OT, 132-130
April 3, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young made two free throws with 1.8 seconds remaining in overtime to give Atlanta the lead and the Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 132-130 on Sunday night to keep pace in the Eastern Conference play-in race.
Trae Young lifts Hawks past Mavericks in OT, 132-130
April 3, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young made two free throws with 1.8 seconds remaining in overtime to give Atlanta the lead and the Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks 132-130 on Sunday night to keep pace in the Eastern Conference play-in race.
Doncic leads Dallas against Atlanta after 42-point game
April 2, 2023 GMTDallas Mavericks (37-41, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (38-39, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -3; over/under is 242.5
Utah visits Brooklyn after Bridges’ 42-point outing
April 1, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (36-41, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (42-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn faces the Utah Jazz after Mikal Bridges scored 42 points in the Brooklyn Nets' 124-107 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Bridges has 42, Nets rout Hawks to boost lead for No. 6 seed
April 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges remembers when he couldn't even score 30 points in a game.
These days he surpasses 40, giving the Nets the scoring that seemed lost when they traded Kevin Durant in the deal that brought Bridges to Brooklyn.
Mitchell leads Cleveland against New York after 44-point performance
March 30, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (44-33, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (48-29, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland hosts the New York Knicks after Donovan Mitchell scored 44 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 120-118 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Young, Hawks to visit Bridges, Nets
March 30, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (38-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (41-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks take on Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets in Eastern Conference action Friday.
Hawks hold off Mitchell, Cavaliers; Bucks win Central
March 29, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray and Trae Young displayed what Atlanta coach Quin Snyder called a “connectivity” in the backcourt against the Cleveland Cavaliers that could be important for the Hawks' postseason hopes.
Cleveland takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta
March 27, 2023 GMTCleveland Cavaliers (48-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (37-38, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Cavaliers face Atlanta.
Morant’s 27 points help streaking Grizzlies hold off Hawks
March 27, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Hidden in the Memphis Grizzlies’ six-game winning streak is a potentially more important number for the team’s postseason hopes — two straight road wins.
Ja Morant scored 27 points in his return to the Memphis starting lineup and the Grizzlies held off the Atlanta Hawks 123-119 on Sunday night to extend the NBA's longest active winning streak.
Memphis plays Atlanta on 5-game win streak
March 26, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (46-27, second in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (37-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -2.5
Collins leads deep Hawks attack in 143-130 win over Pacers
March 26, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — John Collins led eight Atlanta scorers in double figures with 21 points and the Hawks' overcame Jordan Nwora's season-high 33 points to beat the Indiana Pacers 143-130 on Saturday.
The Hawks set a season scoring high despite the loss of Trae Young, who was ejected in the third quarter.
Hawks star Young ejected after hard ball toss to referee
March 26, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Hawks star Trae Young was ejected after heaving the ball hard to referee Scott Wall in the third quarter of Atlanta's 143-130 win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
After Hawks coach Quin Snyder called a timeout in the third quarter with the game tied at 84, Young first bounced the ball and then threw a hard, two-handed pass at Wall, who caught the ball.
Young, Hawks square off against the Pacers
March 25, 2023 GMTIndiana Pacers (33-41, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (36-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Hawks -10
Towns scores 22 in return as Timberwolves rally past Hawks
March 23, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trailing by a point with 7.2 seconds left, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch looked at Karl-Anthony Towns in the huddle and told him he’d get the ball with a chance to put Minnesota ahead.
Minnesota plays Atlanta on home losing streak
March 22, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (36-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (36-37, ninth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -4.5
Young scores 30 as Hawks complete sweep of Pistons, 129-107
March 22, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovic sank three 3-pointers in a 16-0 run early in the second half that allowed Atlanta to extend its lead to double digits for the first time and the Hawks beat the struggling Detroit Pistons 129-107 on Tuesday night.
Vassell, Johnson spoil Murray’s return as Spurs top Hawks
March 20, 2023 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell had 29 points each and the San Antonio Spurs rallied from a 24-point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-118 on Sunday, spoiling Dejounte Murray’s homecoming.
Detroit faces Atlanta, aims to halt 3-game slide
March 20, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-56, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (35-36, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit heads into the matchup with Atlanta after losing three straight games.
Spurs host the Hawks in non-conference action
March 18, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (35-35, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (18-52, 15th in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks take on the San Antonio Spurs in out-of-conference action.
Hawks’ Bogdan Bogdanovic signs $68 million, 4-year extension
March 16, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic signed a $68 million, four-year extension on Thursday that will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season.
Bogdanovic, 30, has averaged 14.1 points in 43 games this season.
Curry leads Golden State against Atlanta after 50-point outing
March 16, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (36-34, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (34-35, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State visits the Atlanta Hawks after Stephen Curry scored 50 points in the Warriors' 134-126 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Edwards scores 32, Timberwolves beat Hawks 136-115
March 14, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 32 points in his hometown, Kyle Anderson had his third career triple-double and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 136-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.
NBA fines Celtics’ Smart $25K for skirmish with Hawks’ Young
March 13, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for pulling Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young to the floor and initiating an on-court altercation, the league announced Monday.
Minnesota takes road win streak into matchup with Atlanta
March 12, 2023 GMTMinnesota Timberwolves (34-34, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (34-34, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Timberwolves play Atlanta.