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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose in This Form is Better Off Not Playing
Once in a while, your most important player will do more harm than good. Derrick Rose had a n awful performance that was the main reason the Chicago Bulls lost 93-86 to the Atlanta Hawks, led by Al Horford and continue to be the most pleasant surprise in the NBA.
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Hawks vs Cavaliers – Jeff Teague Claims the Duel
The season is becoming more and more depressing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, even when Kyrie Irving explodes for 40 points. The Atlanta Hawks had just about enough to weather the strom, and rely on Jeff Teague in an excellent game as well to knock down a game winning shot to finally end the two overtime marathon.
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It’s Easy Playing (And Winning) Against This Version of Kobe Bryant
Until Kobe Bryant came back from his injury, the Los Angeles Lakers had a decent thing going for them. They were 10-9, playing some fun to watch basketball, and looking a lot better than anyone expected from them. His return, plus the dissolving relationship between Mike D’Antoni and Pau Gasol is leading the team in the wrong direction.
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Atlanta Hawks – Al Horford Still Waiting for a Center to Play Next to
The departure of Josh Smith made Al Horford think that he’ll finally be moved to the power forward position in which he feels much more comfortable, but the arrivals of both Elton Brand and Paul Millsap predict more time for him at the center position.
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Atlanta Hawks – Al Horford Being a Monster for Once
The Atlanta Hawks needed to answer with physicality after being bullied and beaten through the first couple of games in the series. Maybe it’s a little bit too late, but at least they showed it’s possibly with Al Horford at his best and Josh Smith attacking the basket often and early to get themselves their first win in the 2013 NBA postseason.
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Biggest Snubs From the 2013 NBA All-Star Game
Every All-Star game selection is a reason not only to celebrate those making the game for the first time, but those NBA players who deserved a spot on it but didn’t make it. Stand-out names this season? Stephen Curry leads the bunch, with Brook Lopez and Brandon Jennings also included on the snub list.
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Atlanta Hawks – Al Horford Too Much for Thunder
Even without Josh Smith, fourth quarter comebacks for a looked down upon version of the Atlanta Hawks are possible against one of the best teams in the NBA. Al Horford was the rock to rely on, Louis Williams was the surprising guy that got hot at exactly the right moment.
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Rajon Rondo Loses Last Ball; Loses Cool After Game
Rajon Rondo doesn’t usually strike people as the nicest player in the world. Maybe he actually is as arrogant and selfish as some describe him to be, in the locker room. He has that swagger and behavior about him on the court as well. After his turnover in the final seconds against the Hawks, he was clearly not in the best of moods.
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On Al Horford’s Heroics Against the Bulls and the Celtics Breaking their Suns Curse
It took Al Horford’s career night for the Atlanta Hawks to beat the Chicago Bulls (83-80), the Celtics showcased three double-doublers (Rondo, Pierce, Garnett) in their 115-103 win over the Suns, a nice Paul Pierce dunk and a couple of words on Kevin Love (20-20) and the Spurs (50 wins).