<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Hawksportal.com News</title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com</link><description>Atlanta Hawks Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1562.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Forward Solomon Jones, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1563.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just how deep are the Hawks this season? Two guys who didn't even play in the Hawks' last game opened and closed the action for the Hawks, who got a balanced scoring effort with all five starters in double-figures and with at least four assists, in a win ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1564.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The invitations won't go out for at least a month or so, but if Hawks forward Marvin Williams gets an offer to participate in the three-point shooting contest during All-Star Weekend, he'll gladly accept. After making just one of his 10 three-point atte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 105, Grizzlies 95]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-105-grizzlies-95.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Smith wasted no time asserting himself after missing the past 12 games with an ankle sprain.The Atlanta Hawks' fourth-year forward stole a pass from Memphis rookie O.J. Mayo a few seconds after tip-off, passing to Joe Johnson for an easy layup."I kne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks get past Grizzlies in Smith's return]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-get-past-grizzlies-in-smith-s-return.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 26 points, and Mike Bibby had 20 points and 10 assists in the Atlanta Hawks' 105-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.The Hawks, who have won three of four and five of seven, welcomed back Josh Smith after their $58 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Smith returns after missing 12 games]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/josh-smith-returns-after-missing-12-games.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith returned to the lineup Wednesday after missing 12 games with a sprained ankle.The Hawks were playing Memphis, which signed Smith to a five-year, $58 million offer sheet four months ago. Atlanta matched the offer to keep Sm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/-1568.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Today, 11 a.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEASLEY GIVING BENCH A SPARK ON OFFENSE ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/beasley-giving-bench-a-spark-on-offense-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mike-rowave was heating up again in the second quarter Monday night. Then, after he simmered in the third and fourth quarters, he powered up when needed most in overtime.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS: Smith's return fills inside void ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-smith-s-return-fills-inside-void-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After spending nearly every moment of the past three weeks plotting his return from a high ankle sprain, the last thing Hawks forward Josh Smith wants to do tonight is rush things.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1556.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1557.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Georgia Tech's stunning 45-42 win over Georgia on Saturday sent shockwaves all the way to Washington. Hawks guard and Tech alum Mario West was all smiles before the game against the Wizards. "I watched the game in my hotel room and I was hollering like ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1558.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hawks forward Josh Smith had designs on an early return from the 12-game layoff caused by the high left ankle sprain he suffered Nov. 7 against Toronto. He wanted to play against Washington on Saturday night at Verizon Center but said it was decided that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Hawks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/grizzlies-hawks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nearly four weeks have passed since the Atlanta Hawks earned a comfortable victory. Perhaps it's no coincidence that Josh Smith has been out just as long.Smith is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday, and the Hawks will look to take advantage at hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Charles was right about King James]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/sir-charles-was-right-about-king-james.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With rumors still swirling on the eve of another Knicks-Cavs showdown, Peter Vecsey is siding with Sir Charles over King James.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the league - Knicks light up MSG board ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/around-the-league-knicks-light-up-msg-board-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Knicks 138, Warriors 125]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1551.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:15:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Georgia Tech's stunning 45-42 win over Georgia on Saturday sent shockwaves all the way to Washington. Hawks guard and Tech alum Mario West was all smiles before the game against the Wizards. "I watched the game in my hotel room and I was hollering like ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1552.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:15:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1553.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:15:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hawks forward Josh Smith had designs on an early return from the 12-game layoff caused by the high left ankle sprain he suffered Nov. 7 against Toronto. He wanted to play against Washington on Saturday night at Verizon Center but said it was decided that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards continue to play same tune ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/wizards-continue-to-play-same-tune-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:15:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The broken record that is the Washington Wizards' season continued to play on Saturday night as the downtrodden team fell 102-98 to the visiting Atlanta Hawks after continuing every negative trend that has plagued it during a franchise record-tying 2-12 s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOTALLY RANDOM]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/totally-random.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:15:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You know what they say about the Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh: You can't stop him, but you can keep him contained in an elevator in his Toronto condo for nearly an hour.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1542.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Georgia Tech's stunning 45-42 win over Georgia on Saturday sent shockwaves all the way to Washington. Hawks guard and Tech alum Mario West was all smiles before the game against the Wizards. "I watched the game in my hotel room and I was hollering like ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1543.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1544.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hawks forward Josh Smith had designs on an early return from the 12-game layoff caused by the high left ankle sprain he suffered Nov. 7 against Toronto. He wanted to play against Washington on Saturday night at Verizon Center but said it was decided that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record half propels Knicks ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/record-half-propels-knicks-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Duhon had a franchise-record 22 assists, David Lee had career highs of 37 points and 21 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rang up a record-setting 82 points in the first half in a 138-125 victory over Golden State on Saturday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Butler, Jamison search for help ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/butler-jamison-search-for-help-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Orlando Magic dominated the Washington Wizards in a 105-90 victory at Verizon Center on Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NO HEADLINE ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/no-headline-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SATURDAY'S RESULTS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurts so bad: All NBA teams have injuries, but some teams have more problems than others ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hurts-so-bad-all-nba-teams-have-injuries-but-some-teams-have-more-problems-than-others-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Vinny Del Negro's Chicago Bulls did something no other NBA team has been able to do this season on Monday night. They beat the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA INSIDER: Stars align in free agency ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-insider-stars-align-in-free-agency-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Teams --- mainly the New York Knicks --- continue to rearrange their payroll responsibilities in anticipation of the NBA's celebrated free-agent class of 2010. It's clear that LeBron James isn't the only apple of someone's eye.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS 102, WIZARDS 98: Bibby bars the door ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-102-wizards-98-bibby-bars-the-door-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Washington --- The Hawks are still getting the hang of this winning-on-the-road thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1534.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1535.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Georgia Tech's stunning 45-42 win over Georgia on Saturday sent shockwaves all the way to Washington. Hawks guard and Tech alum Mario West was all smiles before the game against the Wizards. "I watched the game in my hotel room and I was hollering like ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1536.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hawks forward Josh Smith had designs on an early return from the 12-game layoff caused by the high left ankle sprain he suffered Nov. 7 against Toronto. He wanted to play against Washington on Saturday night at Verizon Center but said it was decided that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 102, Wizards 98]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-102-wizards-98.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks were finally able to breathe easily.After nearly frittering away a 17-point third-quarter lead, the Hawks were able to squeeze by the Washington Wizards, thanks to Al Horford's three-point play with 12.4 seconds remaining.Horford's big p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks hang on after blowing big lead]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-hang-on-after-blowing-big-lead.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Al Horford's three-point play with 12.4 seconds remaining broke a tie in the Atlanta Hawks' 102-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.Washington's Caron Butler hit a 3-pointer with 1:10 to play to tie it at 98 after Atlanta had a 17-poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monarchs Start On Right Foot]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/monarchs-start-on-right-foot.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe things are starting to settle down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the NBA: Rhode Island tops Penn St. ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/on-the-nba-rhode-island-tops-penn-st-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Baron scored 20 points, including four crucial free throws in the last 12.6 seconds, as Rhode Island defeated Penn State, 77-72, last night in the third game of the eight-team Philly Hoop Group Classic at the Palestra.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosh scores 30 to lead Raptors over Hawks 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/bosh-scores-30-to-lead-raptors-over-hawks-1541.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Bosh had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Jason Kapono scored 16 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-88 on Friday night.Joey Graham added 11 points and Jamario Moon had 10 for Toronto, with guard Jose Calderon picking up 11 assists.Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1527.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Josh Smith was confined to strictly treadmill workouts before Thursday, the result of the high left ankle sprain he suffered in a Nov. 7 win over Toronto at Philips Arena. While Smith won't suit up for Saturday's game in Washington, he's at least back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1528.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Al Horford, Center Zaza Pachulia. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mo Evans, Forward Solomon Jones. PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1529.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Acie Law IV knows he has to seize whatever opportunities come his way this season. That's why he's quick off the bench when his name is called and eager as ever to get in the mix on a team that's played pretty good basketball without huge contributions fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Wizards Preview 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-wizards-preview-1530.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ed Tapscott didn't expect all of his games as coach of the Washington Wizards to go as well as his first one. He also has to hope they don't go as badly as the second one did.The new coach of the worst team in the Eastern Conference looks to surpass the n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors 93, Hawks 88]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/raptors-93-hawks-88.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About the only opponent Chris Bosh couldn't beat Friday night was the elevator in his condominium.Bosh had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Jason Kapono scored a season-high 16 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-88.Joey Graham added 11 poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosh scores 30 to lead Raptors over Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/bosh-scores-30-to-lead-raptors-over-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Bosh had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Jason Kapono scored 16 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 93-88 on Friday night.Joey Graham added 11 points and Jamario Moon had 10 for Toronto, with guard Jose Calderon picking up 11 assists.Mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the league / Balanced Celtics outlast Warriors ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/around-the-league-/-balanced-celtics-outlast-warriors-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics 119, Warriors 111]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1518.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Working on Thanksgiving morning didn't exactly ruin the holiday plans any of the Hawks had with their families. That was done already. Having to travel later in the day made dinner plans pretty much useless since the team will be in Toronto shortly afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1519.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Al Horford, Center Zaza Pachulia. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mo Evans, Forward Solomon Jones. PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1520.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The surest sign that Josh Smith is officially on his way back to the Hawks' active roster is his addition to the team's travel list for this weekend's doubleheader in Toronto (Friday) and Washington (Saturday). Smith hasn't been on the road since sufferin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS 102, BUCKS 96  Coming up short again  Near-misses frustrating Skiles, players ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-102-bucks-96-coming-up-short-again-near-misses-frustrating-skiles-players-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta - The Milwaukee Bucks faced the grim reality of the situation Wednesday night after their 102-96 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME REPORT  HAWKS 102, BUCKS 96 ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/game-report-hawks-102-bucks-96-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ON THE COURT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1523.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Magic won away from home Wednesday, and they weren't alone. Andrew Ungvari says it's an NBA trend this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Raptors Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-raptors-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It doesn't seem like there'd be a lot of room for improvement for a player who's led his team in scoring and rebounding in three consecutive All-Star seasons. With his play in 2008-09, however, Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh is proving otherwise.After]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS 102, BUCKS 96: Winners muscle up at home ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-102-bucks-96-winners-muscle-up-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget just making the playoffs for a second straight season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics 119, Warriors 111]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1509.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Working on Thanksgiving morning didn't exactly ruin the holiday plans any of the Hawks had with their families. 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PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1511.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The surest sign that Josh Smith is officially on his way back to the Hawks' active roster is his addition to the team's travel list for this weekend's doubleheader in Toronto (Friday) and Washington (Saturday). Smith hasn't been on the road since sufferin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 102, Bucks 96]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-102-bucks-96.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson was the center of the Atlanta offense, even as the team's fifth-leading scorer.Johnson scored only 15 points, but his nine assists helped set up Al Horford and other scorers as the Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 102-96 on Wednesday night.Horfo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horford powers Hawks over Bucks]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/horford-powers-hawks-over-bucks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Al Horford scored 21 points and converted a key three-point play to protect a late lead, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 102-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.Atlanta led by only two points when Horford's three-point play pushed the le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME PREVIEW  BUCKS VS. HAWKS ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/game-preview-bucks-vs-hawks-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UP NEXT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks' Bogut held out with bruised knee]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/bucks-bogut-held-out-with-bruised-knee.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut missed Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a bruised knee, but point guard Luke Ridnour returned after missing a game.Dan Gadzuric started for Bogut.Coach Scott Skiles said he liked the 6-foot-11 Gadzuric's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Give Acie Law IV a little bit and he wants more.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLADES SLIPS BY RIDGE ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/glades-slips-by-ridge-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Senior forward Vince Lewis scored 18 points to lead Glades Day over Seminole Ridge 61-60 in a boys' Basketball matchup Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1500.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hawks got their first taste of the recently revamped Cavaliers, with point guard Mo Williams running the show Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena. But Hawks coach Mike Woodson didn't need to see them in person to know that they are vastly improved]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1501.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1502.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their first extended break from traveling and games since the end of the preseason schedule, coach Mike Woodson said he would give his players Sunday off to rest their legs before the Thanksgiving week stretch. "We're going to work Monday and Tuesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta hangs on for victory]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hangs-on-for-victory.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA - Joe Johnson scored 30 points, Marvin Williams added 22 and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away in the closing minutes for a sloppy 88-83 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Hawks Preview 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/bucks-hawks-preview-1504.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Bucks could be without three starters on Wednesday night when they visit a struggling Atlanta Hawks team that has been missing one of its best players for the past few weeks.Milwaukee (7-9) has played without leading scorer Michael Redd sinc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Volcano Vista Has Uphill Battle Ahead]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/young-volcano-vista-has-uphill-battle-ahead.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's going to be a whole new ball game for the boys and girls varsity Basketball teams at Volcano Vista High School.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good place to bring up kids]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/good-place-to-bring-up-kids.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derrick Rose, Matt Forte, Patrick Kane. Three superstars in the making. And each time I watch one of them play, I ask myself, How lucky can one city get?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA roundup  2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-roundup--1507.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKERS 118, KINGS 108: Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 10 rebounds for host Los Angeles. John Salmons led Sacramento with 24 points.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA roundup  2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-roundup--1508.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKERS 118, KINGS 108: Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Andrew Bynum had 15 points and 10 rebounds for host Los Angeles. John Salmons led Sacramento with 24 points.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1493.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hawks got their first taste of the recently revamped Cavaliers, with point guard Mo Williams running the show Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena. But Hawks coach Mike Woodson didn't need to see them in person to know that they are vastly improved]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1494.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1495.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their first extended break from traveling and games since the end of the preseason schedule, coach Mike Woodson said he would give his players Sunday off to rest their legs before the Thanksgiving week stretch. "We're going to work Monday and Tuesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA ROUNDUP  2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-roundup--1496.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* Etc.: Antonio McDyess is coming back to play for the Pistons. Andy Miller, McDyess' agent, confirmed Sunday the former All-Star and Olympian will re-sign with the Pistons next month. Detroit dealt McDyess, Chauncey Billups and project Cheikh Samb to Den]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA ROUNDUP  2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-roundup--1497.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* Etc.: Antonio McDyess is coming back to play for the Pistons. Andy Miller, McDyess' agent, confirmed Sunday the former All-Star and Olympian will re-sign with the Pistons next month. Detroit dealt McDyess, Chauncey Billups and project Cheikh Samb to Den]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRO BASKETBALL 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/pro-basketball-1498.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How does a player who made just one 3-pointer last season turn into one of his team's most prolific deep shooters in a matter of months?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James lifts Cavs to 9th win in 10 games 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/james-lifts-cavs-to-9th-win-in-10-games-1499.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the rim neared and with two 6-foot-10 players in his path, LeBron James took flight unsure of his next move.So he dunked - left-handed."I just kind of made that one up," he said.James didn't reach his scoring average and it didn't matter as the Clevela]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1485.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hawks got their first taste of the recently revamped Cavaliers, with point guard Mo Williams running the show Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena. But Hawks coach Mike Woodson didn't need to see them in person to know that they are vastly improved]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1486.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1487.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their first extended break from traveling and games since the end of the preseason schedule, coach Mike Woodson said he would give his players Sunday off to rest their legs before the Thanksgiving week stretch. "We're going to work Monday and Tuesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA roundup ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-roundup-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets 112, Clippers 95 -- At East Rutherford, N.J., Yi Jianlian scored a season-high 27 points, and Vince Carter added 26 for New Jersey. Devin Harris added 18 points and 10 assists, and Brook Lopez finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Baron Davis had ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRO BASKETBALL]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/pro-basketball.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cleveland --- Mike Woodson could have tried to push different buttons.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wright misses out with rising Hawks ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/wright-misses-out-with-rising-hawks-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lorenzen Wright hated to leave Atlanta last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA power rankings, notebook ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-power-rankings-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3-POINTERS FROM THE WEST]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRO BASKETBALL 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/pro-basketball-1492.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How does a player who made just one 3-pointer last season turn into one of his team's most prolific deep shooters in a matter of months?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1477.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Hawks got their first taste of the recently revamped Cavaliers, with point guard Mo Williams running the show Saturday night at Quicken Loans Arena. But Hawks coach Mike Woodson didn't need to see them in person to know that they are vastly improved]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1478.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1479.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With their first extended break from traveling and games since the end of the preseason schedule, coach Mike Woodson said he would give his players Sunday off to rest their legs before the Thanksgiving week stretch. "We're going to work Monday and Tuesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James lifts Cavs to 9th win in 10 games]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/james-lifts-cavs-to-9th-win-in-10-games.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the rim neared and with two 6-foot-10 players in his path, LeBron James took flight unsure of his next move.So he dunked - left-handed."I just kind of made that one up," he said.James didn't reach his scoring average and it didn't matter as the Clevela]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS REPORT ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-report-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* TRADE WINDS BLOWING: Former Hawks captain Al Harrington was traded to the New York Knicks from the Golden State Warriors on Friday for Jamal Crawford, the latest in an intriguing string of trades (and trade rumors) to shake up the league this season. Si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HAWKS 88, BOBCATS 83: Woodson scores a win over mentor ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-88-bobcats-83-woodson-scores-a-win-over-mentor-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They talked Thursday night after the Charlotte Bobcats flew to town. They talked again Friday morning. They continued with various conversations when they arrived at Philips Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson leads Hawks to sloppy win over Bobcats  2008-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/johnson-leads-hawks-to-sloppy-win-over-bobcats--1483.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hawks got off to another sluggish start.They're finishing just fine.Joe Johnson scored 30 points, Marvin Williams added 22 and Atlanta pulled away in the closing minutes for a sloppy 88-83 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.For the sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1484.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers fans finally got an up-close look at Greg Oden. And he didn't disappoint. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Cavaliers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-cavaliers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the league's leading scorer on the first-place team in the Central Division, LeBron James is in the midst of another All-Star season. Although James wasn't as sharp his last time out, returning to Cleveland should help him get back on track.James looks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson leads Hawks to sloppy win over Bobcats ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/johnson-leads-hawks-to-sloppy-win-over-bobcats-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hawks got off to another sluggish start.They're finishing just fine.Joe Johnson scored 30 points, Marvin Williams added 22 and Atlanta pulled away in the closing minutes for a sloppy 88-83 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night.For the sec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horford returns to lineup after missing game]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/horford-returns-to-lineup-after-missing-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hawks center Al Horford returned to the lineup for Friday night's game against Charlotte after missing the previous contest with a sprained right ankle.Horford was injured in the first quarter of a loss at Indiana on Tuesday. He did not return to that gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1471.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The high ankle sprain that has kept F Josh Smith out since Nov. 7 is improving but not to the point where he could return at the two-week mark, which is Friday. It was originally considered a best-case scenario -- that he might return in two to four wee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1472.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Mo Evans, Power forward Marvin Williams, Center Zaza Pachulia. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Forward Othello Hunter, Forward Solomon Jones. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1473.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marvin Williams tried his hand at the hero role once last week and had to watch Paul Pierce foil his effort with a game-winning shot in a loss in Boston. Credit Williams for being persistent. With Josh Smith and Al Horford sidelined with injuries, William]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1474.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers fans finally got an up-close look at Greg Oden. And he didn't disappoint. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams comes up big for Hawks 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/williams-comes-up-big-for-hawks-1475.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries to Josh Smith and Al Horford left Marvin Williams as the only healthy starter on Atlanta's front line.Williams moved from small forward to power forward and showed he can play big when needed.Williams hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 26 seconds left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Antoni making a big difference for Knicks 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/d-antoni-making-a-big-difference-for-knicks-1476.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni's move to Manhattan has the Knicks playing faster and the Suns slower. Both might be better off, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1460.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Mo Evans, Power forward Marvin Williams, Center Zaza Pachulia. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Forward Othello Hunter, Forward Solomon Jones. PLAYER NOT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1461.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marvin Williams tried his hand at the hero role once last week and had to watch Paul Pierce foil his effort with a game-winning shot in a loss in Boston. Credit Williams for being persistent. With Josh Smith and Al Horford sidelined with injuries, William]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1462.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The high ankle sprain that has kept F Josh Smith out since Nov. 7 is improving but not to the point where he could return at the two-week mark, which is Friday. It was originally considered a best-case scenario -- that he might return in two to four wee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Hawks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/bobcats-hawks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks have been perhaps the NBA's streakiest team in the early going. For now, at least, they're looking to keep it that way.The Hawks hope their latest victory is the beginning of another run, but they could be without two starters again when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1464.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blazers fans finally got an up-close look at Greg Oden. And he didn't disappoint. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams comes up big for Hawks 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/williams-comes-up-big-for-hawks-1465.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries to Josh Smith and Al Horford left Marvin Williams as the only healthy starter on Atlanta's front line.Williams moved from small forward to power forward and showed he can play big when needed.Williams hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 26 seconds left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Antoni making a big difference for Knicks]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/d-antoni-making-a-big-difference-for-knicks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni's move to Manhattan has the Knicks playing faster and the Suns slower. Both might be better off, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Granger shoots down slumping Hawks 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/granger-shoots-down-slumping-hawks-1467.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Granger isn't ready to consider himself an NBA star just yet.But the Indiana Pacers' fourth-year swingman is certainly playing like one.Granger scored 34 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Pacers beat the slumping Atlanta Hawks 113-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1452.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The high ankle sprain that has kept F Josh Smith out since Nov.7 is improving but not to the point where he could return at thetwo-week mark, which is Friday. It was originally considered abest-case scenario -- that he might return in two to four weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1453.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard JoeJohnson, Small forward Mo Evans, Power forward Marvin Williams, CenterZaza Pachulia. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, ForwardOthello Hunter, Forward Solomon Jones.PLAYER NOTES:-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1454.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marvin Williams tried his hand at the hero role once last week andhad to watch Paul Pierce foil his effort with a game-winning shot in aloss in Boston.Credit Williams for being persistent. With Josh Smith and AlHorford sidelined with injuries, Williams ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams comes up big for Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/williams-comes-up-big-for-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries to Josh Smith and Al Horford left Marvin Williams as the only healthy starter on Atlanta's front line.Williams moved from small forward to power forward and showed he can play big when needed.Williams hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 26 seconds left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horford held out with sprained right ankle]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/horford-held-out-with-sprained-right-ankle.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hawks center Al Horford was held out of Wednesday night's game against the Washington Wizards with a sprained right ankle.The decision was made after Horford tested the ankle in pregame warmups."If I can't go at the level I try to play every night, I won']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Granger shoots down slumping Hawks 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/granger-shoots-down-slumping-hawks-1457.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Granger isn't ready to consider himself an NBA star just yet.But the Indiana Pacers' fourth-year swingman is certainly playing like one.Granger scored 34 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Pacers beat the slumping Atlanta Hawks 113-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopez looking like a keeper so far 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/lopez-looking-like-a-keeper-so-far-1458.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brook Lopez's first start caught Peter Vecsey's eye. And the GMs who passed up on the Stanford star probably noticed, too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets sweep home-and-home vs. Hawks 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nets-sweep-home-and-home-vs-hawks-1459.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris scored 33 points, Vince Carter had 29 and the New Jersey Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-107 on Saturday night, completing the sweep of the two-day, home-and-home series.The Nets lost three straight while Harris was out with a sprained left a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1445.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard JoeJohnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith,Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV,Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Forwa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1446.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Just because the Hawks had weeks to analyze their early seasonschedule hasn't made it any easier to swallow now that they are in themidst of it. Six of their first 10 games, including Tuesday's game againstIndiana here at Conseco Fieldhouse, have been r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1447.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hawks' bad luck would be funny if it wasn't so unbelievablysinister these days.Two weeks after losing starting power forward Josh Smith to a highankle sprain that will keep him out of action for anywhere from twoweeks to a month, the Hawks lost starti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Hawks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/wizards-hawks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It seemed reasonable to declare the Atlanta Hawks as Eastern Conference contenders after a surprising finish last season and a strong start to this one.That may have been a little premature.The Hawks look to snap a four-game skid and reclaim their early-s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Granger shoots down slumping Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/granger-shoots-down-slumping-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Granger isn't ready to consider himself an NBA star just yet.But the Indiana Pacers' fourth-year swingman is certainly playing like one.Granger scored 34 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Pacers beat the slumping Atlanta Hawks 113-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets sweep home-and-home vs. Hawks 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nets-sweep-home-and-home-vs-hawks-1450.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris scored 33 points, Vince Carter had 29 and the New Jersey Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-107 on Saturday night, completing the sweep of the two-day, home-and-home series.The Nets lost three straight while Harris was out with a sprained left a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris scores 30 in return for Hawks 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/harris-scores-30-in-return-for-hawks-1451.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris has become the indispensable player for the New Jersey Nets.Back in the lineup after missing three games because of a sprained left ankle, Harris scored 30 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 115-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Frid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1438.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1439.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Zaza Pachulia joined Josh Smith on the inactive list for Saturday night's game against New Jersey with an injured left shoulder. Pachulia played against the Nets on Friday night in New Jersey but said his shoulder stiffened up on him overnight. "I woke ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1440.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Smith is back on his feet after spending a week on crutches, the result of a left high ankle sprain he suffered in a Nov. 7 win over Toronto. Smith is wearing a walking boot and is eager to get back on the floor with his teammates after missing last ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Pacers Preview 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-pacers-preview-1441.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a fast start, the Atlanta Hawks are suddenly struggling defensively. They've been struggling at Indiana for a while.The Hawks look to snap a three-game losing streak and beat the Pacers for the first time in nearly three years when the teams meet Tu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets sweep home-and-home vs. Hawks 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nets-sweep-home-and-home-vs-hawks-1442.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris scored 33 points, Vince Carter had 29 and the New Jersey Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-107 on Saturday night, completing the sweep of the two-day, home-and-home series.The Nets lost three straight while Harris was out with a sprained left a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris scores 30 in return for Hawks 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/harris-scores-30-in-return-for-hawks-1443.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris has become the indispensable player for the New Jersey Nets.Back in the lineup after missing three games because of a sprained left ankle, Harris scored 30 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 115-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Frid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's most dominant force? Injuries 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-s-most-dominant-force-injuries-1444.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The list of the NBA's walking wounded grows by the day. Randy Hill looks at who's been hit worst by an abundance of early injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1430.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1431.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Smith is back on his feet after spending a week on crutches, the result of a left high ankle sprain he suffered in a Nov. 7 win over Toronto. Smith is wearing a walking boot and is eager to get back on the floor with his teammates after missing last ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1432.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Zaza Pachulia joined Josh Smith on the inactive list for Saturday night's game against New Jersey with an injured left shoulder. Pachulia played against the Nets on Friday night in New Jersey but said his shoulder stiffened up on him overnight. "I woke ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopez looking like a keeper so far]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/lopez-looking-like-a-keeper-so-far.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brook Lopez's first start caught Peter Vecsey's eye. And the GMs who passed up on the Stanford star probably noticed too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets sweep home-and-home vs. Hawks 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nets-sweep-home-and-home-vs-hawks-1434.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris scored 33 points, Vince Carter had 29 and the New Jersey Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-107 on Saturday night, completing the sweep of the two-day, home-and-home series.The Nets lost three straight while Harris was out with a sprained left a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris scores 30 in return for Hawks 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/harris-scores-30-in-return-for-hawks-1435.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris has become the indispensable player for the New Jersey Nets.Back in the lineup after missing three games because of a sprained left ankle, Harris scored 30 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 115-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Frid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's most dominant force? Injuries 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-s-most-dominant-force-injuries-1436.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The list of the NBA's walking wounded grows by the day. Randy Hill looks at who's been hit worst by an abundance of early injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1437.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1421.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1422.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Zaza Pachulia joined Josh Smith on the inactive list for Saturday night's game against New Jersey with an injured left shoulder. Pachulia played against the Nets on Friday night in New Jersey but said his shoulder stiffened up on him overnight. "I woke ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1423.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Smith is back on his feet after spending a week on crutches, the result of a left high ankle sprain he suffered in a Nov. 7 win over Toronto. Smith is wearing a walking boot and is eager to get back on the floor with his teammates after missing last ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets 119, Hawks 107]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nets-119-hawks-107.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris' confidence is soaring, just like his scoring.Harris scored 33 points, Vince Carter had 29 and the New Jersey Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-107 on Saturday night, completing a sweep of the two-day, home-and-home series.The Nets lost three s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets sweep home-and-home vs. Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nets-sweep-home-and-home-vs-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris scored 33 points, Vince Carter had 29 and the New Jersey Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-107 on Saturday night, completing the sweep of the two-day, home-and-home series.The Nets lost three straight while Harris was out with a sprained left a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris scores 30 in return for Hawks 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/harris-scores-30-in-return-for-hawks-1426.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris has become the indispensable player for the New Jersey Nets.Back in the lineup after missing three games because of a sprained left ankle, Harris scored 30 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 115-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Frid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's most dominant force? Injuries 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-s-most-dominant-force-injuries-1427.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The list of the NBA's walking wounded grows by the day. Randy Hill looks at who's been hit worst by an abundance of early injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1428.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce's shot hands Hawks first loss 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/pierce-s-shot-hands-hawks-first-loss-1429.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks have improved since losing to the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs last spring. Too bad for them that the defending champions haven't changed much at all.NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce hit a fallaway jumper with 0.5 seconds left to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1413.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Al Horford, Center Zaza Pachulia. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Forward Solomon Jones]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1414.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Solomon Jones has been everything his teammates and coaches hoped he would be in the first extended action of his pro career. Josh Smith's high ankle sprain opened the door for Jones and he's crashed through with 5.2 rebounds, 2.8 points and 1.2 blocks in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1415.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The NBA's schedule makers loves to throw a wrinkle or two at teams during the season, and Friday's and Saturday night's Hawks-New Jersey Nets series certainly qualifies. The teams played at Izod Center in New Jersey Friday night and will conduct the ret]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Hawks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nets-hawks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After opening the season with six consecutive victories, the Atlanta Hawks have hit a bit of a road block.The Hawks look to avoid a third straight loss when they host the New Jersey Nets to conclude a home-and-home series Saturday night.Two nights after l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris scores 30 in return for Hawks]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/harris-scores-30-in-return-for-hawks.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris has become the indispensable player for the New Jersey Nets.Back in the lineup after missing three games because of a sprained left ankle, Harris scored 30 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 115-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Frid]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's most dominant force? Injuries 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-s-most-dominant-force-injuries-1418.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The list of the NBA's walking wounded grows by the day. Randy Hill looks at who's been hit worst by an abundance of early injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1419.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce's shot hands Hawks first loss 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/pierce-s-shot-hands-hawks-first-loss-1420.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks have improved since losing to the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs last spring. Too bad for them that the defending champions haven't changed much at all.NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce hit a fallaway jumper with 0.5 seconds left to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1405.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The reception the Hawks received on their first trip back to TD Banknorth Garden Wednesday night was just as chilly as the one they received in four trips here during the playoffs: ice cold. The Hawks were booed at every turn, and that was just during t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1406.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Forward Solomon Jones, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1407.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not quite as catchy as "Joe the Plumber," but Hawks coach Mike Woodson envisions a role as a creator for Hawks All-Star Joe Johnson to add to his list of responsibilities. With teams as geared up as ever to stop him on the offensive end, as evidenced]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Nets Preview 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-nets-preview-1408.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although they're coming off their first loss, the Atlanta Hawks might be as confident as they've been all season.After nearly knocking off the defending NBA champions, the Hawks look to bounce back when they open a home-and-home series with the struggling]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's most dominant force? Injuries]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/nba-s-most-dominant-force-injuries.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The list of the NBA's walking wounded grows by the day. Randy Hill looks at who's been hit worst by an abundance of early injuries.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-1410.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce's shot hands Hawks first loss 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/pierce-s-shot-hands-hawks-first-loss-1411.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks have improved since losing to the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs last spring. Too bad for them that the defending champions haven't changed much at all.NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce hit a fallaway jumper with 0.5 seconds left to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horford helps Hawks improve to 6-0 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/horford-helps-hawks-improve-to-6-0-1412.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Al Horford scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 17 rebounds Tuesday night as the Atlanta Hawks remained unbeaten through six games with a 113-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls.Atlanta's start is its best since the 1997-98 Hawks won their first 11 g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight steals the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1399.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The reception the Hawks received on their first trip back to TD Banknorth Garden Wednesday night was just as chilly as the one they received in four trips here during the playoffs: ice cold. The Hawks were booed at every turn, and that was just during t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1400.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Forward Solomon Jones, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1401.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not quite as catchy as "Joe the Plumber," but Hawks coach Mike Woodson envisions a role as a creator for Hawks All-Star Joe Johnson to add to his list of responsibilities. With teams as geared up as ever to stop him on the offensive end, as evidenced]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pierce's shot hands Hawks first loss]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/pierce-s-shot-hands-hawks-first-loss.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks have improved since losing to the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs last spring. Too bad for them that the defending champions haven't changed much at all.NBA finals MVP Paul Pierce hit a fallaway jumper with 0.5 seconds left to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horford helps Hawks improve to 6-0 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/horford-helps-hawks-improve-to-6-0-1403.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Al Horford scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 17 rebounds Tuesday night as the Atlanta Hawks remained unbeaten through six games with a 113-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls.Atlanta's start is its best since the 1997-98 Hawks won their first 11 g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review-1404.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sunday was a day of tests in the NBA. The Lakers passed, the Jazz failed, but they weren't alone. Erick Blasco reveals the rest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1390.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The news that all five of the Hawks' starters had made the All-Star ballot, released Tuesday, barely elicited a reaction in the locker room before Tuesday's game against Chicago at United Center. "Is that so?" Mike Bibby said before turning and walking ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1391.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1392.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hawks coach Mike Woodson's preoccupation with the Boston Celtics might not strike some people as healthy. But Woodson's motives are pure. He insists he's only trying to watch and learn from the current kings of the court. "I just think about how they were]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Celtics Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-celtics-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks nearly stunned the Boston Celtics last spring, taking the eventual NBA champions to a seventh game in the first round of the playoffs despite a 29-game discrepancy between their regular-season records.This season, the Hawks have quickly ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 113, Bulls 108]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-113-bulls-108.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Al Horford was everywhere. Grabbing rebounds, running the floor, picking up loose balls and scoring from the inside. It was the best performance of his career, an effort that kept the Atlanta Hawks unbeaten through six games.On a night when leading scorer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horford helps Hawks improve to 6-0]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/horford-helps-hawks-improve-to-6-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Al Horford scored a career-high 27 points and grabbed 17 rebounds Tuesday night as the Atlanta Hawks remained unbeaten through six games with a 113-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls.Atlanta's start is its best since the 1997-98 Hawks won their first 11 g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review-1396.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sunday was a day of tests in the NBA. The Lakers passed, the Jazz failed, but they weren't alone. Erick Blasco reveals the rest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks escape Oklahoma City unbeaten  2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-escape-oklahoma-city-unbeaten--1397.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks came from behind after a late Oklahoma City run to beat the Thunder 89-85 Sunday night and remain undefeated.Johnson hit a right-handed runner to give Atlanta an 82-80 lead with 2:19 to play, then added a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1383.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Zaza Pachulia got the starting call in place of Josh Smith for the Hawks Sunday night against Oklahoma City. But he didn't last long, going to the bench with two fouls after just two minutes and 40 seconds of action. Depending on the matchups, Hawks coa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1384.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1385.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This isn't exactly the way Solomon Jones wanted to break into the Hawks' playing rotation. But after two years of watching and learning, Jones knows better than to do anything but embrace an opportunity. Josh Smith's high left ankle sprain is what will pa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Sunday review]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/court-awareness-sunday-review.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sunday was a day of tests in the NBA. The Lakers passed, the Jazz failed, but they weren't alone. Erick Blasco reveals the rest.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Bulls Preview 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-bulls-preview-1387.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks have had a tough time trying to stop Chicago's offense on the road in recent years. They may find that task easier with the Bulls missing one of their leaders.Undefeated and showing an increased dedication to defense, the Hawks look to s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks escape Oklahoma City unbeaten  2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-escape-oklahoma-city-unbeaten--1388.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks came from behind after a late Oklahoma City run to beat the Thunder 89-85 Sunday night and remain undefeated.Johnson hit a right-handed runner to give Atlanta an 82-80 lead with 2:19 to play, then added a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks rout Raptors, stay unbeaten 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-rout-raptors-stay-unbeaten-1389.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Bibby scored all of his 19 points in the first half, making four 3-pointers during an 18-4 run that broke open the game, and the unbeaten Atlanta Hawks routed the Toronto Raptors 110-92 on Friday night.Bibby added 12 assists for Atlanta (4-0). The Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1376.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Zaza Pachulia got the starting call in place of Josh Smith for the Hawks Sunday night against Oklahoma City. But he didn't last long, going to the bench with two fouls after just two minutes and 40 seconds of action. Depending on the matchups, Hawks coa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1377.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1378.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This isn't exactly the way Solomon Jones wanted to break into the Hawks' playing rotation. But after two years of watching and learning, Jones knows better than to do anything but embrace an opportunity. Josh Smith's high left ankle sprain is what will pa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 89, Thunder 85]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-89-thunder-85.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even without their defensive standout, the Atlanta Hawks still kept their perfect record intact.Joe Johnson scored 25 points and Atlanta came from behind after a late Oklahoma City run to beat the Thunder 89-85 Sunday night and move to 5-0 on the season.T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks escape Oklahoma City unbeaten ]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-escape-oklahoma-city-unbeaten-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 25 points and the Atlanta Hawks came from behind after a late Oklahoma City run to beat the Thunder 89-85 Sunday night and remain undefeated.Johnson hit a right-handed runner to give Atlanta an 82-80 lead with 2:19 to play, then added a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks rout Raptors, stay unbeaten 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-rout-raptors-stay-unbeaten-1381.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Bibby scored all of his 19 points in the first half, making four 3-pointers during an 18-4 run that broke open the game, and the unbeaten Atlanta Hawks routed the Toronto Raptors 110-92 on Friday night.Bibby added 12 assists for Atlanta (4-0). The Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it folks, Hawks aren't going away 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/face-it-folks-hawks-aren-t-going-away-1382.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When are people finally going to give the Hawks some respect? Mike Kahn says now's the time to get on board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1369.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--While he stopped short of a Dennis Green-like rant, Raptors coach Sam Mitchell believes that the Hawks' hot start is indicative of them being exactly who and what he thought they were. "Their starting lineup is all first-round picks," Mitchell said. "Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1370.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Forward Solomon Jones, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1371.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If it's an opportunity to prove themselves that Hawks reserve big men Solomon Jones and Randolph Morris were looking for, that's exactly what they'll get over the next two to four weeks. Because that's the amount of time Hawks starting power forward Josh ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks' best start in more than a decade has the team brimming with confidence. The loss of one of its most important players, however, has tempered the excitement.The Hawks look to overcome the absence of Josh Smith as they look to improve to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks rout Raptors, stay unbeaten 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-rout-raptors-stay-unbeaten-1373.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Bibby scored all of his 19 points in the first half, making four 3-pointers during an 18-4 run that broke open the game, and the unbeaten Atlanta Hawks routed the Toronto Raptors 110-92 on Friday night.Bibby added 12 assists for Atlanta (4-0). The Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it folks, Hawks aren't going away 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/face-it-folks-hawks-aren-t-going-away-1374.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When are people finally going to give the Hawks some respect? Mike Kahn says now's the time to get on board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks shock Hornets in battle of unbeatens 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-shock-hornets-in-battle-of-unbeatens-1375.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks made 12 3-pointers to stay perfect on the young season while handing the New Orleans Hornets their first loss, 87-79 on Wednesday night.Reserve Flip Murray added 14 points for the Hawks (3-0), hitting a p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1362.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--While he stopped short of a Dennis Green-like rant, Raptors coach Sam Mitchell believes that the Hawks' hot start is indicative of them being exactly who and what he thought they were. "Their starting lineup is all first-round picks," Mitchell said. "Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1363.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Forward Solomon Jones, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1364.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If it's an opportunity to prove themselves that Hawks reserve big men Solomon Jones and Randolph Morris were looking for, that's exactly what they'll get over the next two to four weeks. Because that's the amount of time Hawks starting power forward Josh ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 110, Raptors 92]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-110-raptors-92.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks may be for real. Just ask Joe Johnson.Mike Bibby scored all of his 19 points in the first half, making four 3-pointers during an 18-4 run that broke open the game, and the unbeaten Hawks routed the Toronto Raptors 110-92 on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks rout Raptors, stay unbeaten]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-rout-raptors-stay-unbeaten.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Bibby scored all of his 19 points in the first half, making four 3-pointers during an 18-4 run that broke open the game, and the unbeaten Atlanta Hawks routed the Toronto Raptors 110-92 on Friday night.Bibby added 12 assists for Atlanta (4-0). The Ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Face it folks, Hawks aren't going away]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/face-it-folks-hawks-aren-t-going-away.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When are people finally going to give the Hawks some respect? Mike Kahn says now's the time to get on board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks shock Hornets in battle of unbeatens 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-shock-hornets-in-battle-of-unbeatens-1368.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks made 12 3-pointers to stay perfect on the young season while handing the New Orleans Hornets their first loss, 87-79 on Wednesday night.Reserve Flip Murray added 14 points for the Hawks (3-0), hitting a p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1356.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For weeks, Hawks coach Mike Woodson kept his political feelings to himself, waiting for Tuesday night's historic presidential election to play out before exhaling himself. By Wednesday morning, after having stayed up all night watching the results come ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1357.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Forward Solomon Jones, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1358.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just how good Joe Johnson is remains one of the more-debated topics in NBA circles. According to an anonymous scout, who spoke to Sports Illustrated, Johnson's not a "lead player ... and not a guy you build a team around." But his teammates and coaches, n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Hawks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/raptors-hawks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks took a step in the right direction last season when they reached the playoffs for the first time in nine years. That momentum seems to have carried over into 2008-09.The Hawks look to improve on their best start in 11 years as they host ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks shock Hornets in battle of unbeatens 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-shock-hornets-in-battle-of-unbeatens-1360.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks made 12 3-pointers to stay perfect on the young season while handing the New Orleans Hornets their first loss, 87-79 on Wednesday night.Reserve Flip Murray added 14 points for the Hawks (3-0), hitting a p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson fuels Hawks' 23-point comeback 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/johnson-fuels-hawks-23-point-comeback-1361.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 35 points, including a long 3-pointer that clinched it with 11 seconds remaining, and the Atlanta Hawks battled back from a 23-point deficit to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 95-88 Saturday night.The Hawks improved to 2-0 in their home ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1350.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For weeks, Hawks coach Mike Woodson kept his political feelings to himself, waiting for Tuesday night's historic presidential election to play out before exhaling himself. By Wednesday morning, after having stayed up all night watching the results come ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1351.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Forward Solomon Jones, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1352.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just how good Joe Johnson is remains one of the more-debated topics in NBA circles. According to an anonymous scout, who spoke to Sports Illustrated, Johnson's not a "lead player ... and not a guy you build a team around." But his teammates and coaches, n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 87, Hornets 79]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-87-hornets-79.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a long time since NBA teams routinely got fired up to play the Atlanta Hawks.The New Orleans Hornets certainly didn't Wednesday night, and it cost them their first loss of the season.Joe Johnson scored 24 points and the Hawks made 12 3-pointers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks shock Hornets in battle of unbeatens]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-shock-hornets-in-battle-of-unbeatens.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks made 12 3-pointers to stay perfect on the young season while handing the New Orleans Hornets their first loss, 87-79 on Wednesday night.Reserve Flip Murray added 14 points for the Hawks (3-0), hitting a p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson fuels Hawks' 23-point comeback 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/johnson-fuels-hawks-23-point-comeback-1355.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 35 points, including a long 3-pointer that clinched it with 11 seconds remaining, and the Atlanta Hawks battled back from a 23-point deficit to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 95-88 Saturday night.The Hawks improved to 2-0 in their home ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1345.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1346.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Talk about a rough night. Josh Smith and Marvin Williams, the Hawks' starting forwards, combined to miss their first 13 shots against Philadelphia. If not for Joe Johnson (16 points) and Mike Bibby (12), the Hawks would have been in a much deeper hole t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1347.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who knew knocking on history's door would be this fun? The Hawks had no idea. All they wanted to do was start their season with a bang and try and prove to themselves (and all their doubters) that the playoff run everyone witnessed against Boston last spr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Both the Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Hornets ended playoff droughts last season, and both have gotten off to unbeaten starts to 2008-09.But coming off a pair of impressive defensive performances, the Hawks figure to face a much tougher test on Wednesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks spoil home opener for Magic 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-spoil-home-opener-for-magic-1349.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 25 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Atlanta Hawks hold off a late Orlando rally for a 99-85 win Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Magic, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1340.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Talk about a rough night. Josh Smith and Marvin Williams, the Hawks' starting forwards, combined to miss their first 13 shots against Philadelphia. If not for Joe Johnson (16 points) and Mike Bibby (12), the Hawks would have been in a much deeper hole t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1341.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. 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Mike Kahn runs down the early storylines.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks spoil home opener for Magic 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-spoil-home-opener-for-magic-1344.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 25 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Atlanta Hawks hold off a late Orlando rally for a 99-85 win Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Magic, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1335.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Talk about a rough night. Josh Smith and Marvin Williams, the Hawks' starting forwards, combined to miss their first 13 shots against Philadelphia. If not for Joe Johnson (16 points) and Mike Bibby (12), the Hawks would have been in a much deeper hole t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1336.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1337.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who knew knocking on history's door would be this fun? The Hawks had no idea. All they wanted to do was start their season with a bang and try and prove to themselves (and all their doubters) that the playoff run everyone witnessed against Boston last spr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks spoil home opener for Magic 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-spoil-home-opener-for-magic-1338.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 25 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Atlanta Hawks hold off a late Orlando rally for a 99-85 win Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Magic, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do foreign players care enough to win? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/do-foreign-players-care-enough-to-win--1339.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are most foreign players really interested in an NBA title? Greg Boeck says a lot of people think they prefer gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1328.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Talk about a rough night. Josh Smith and Marvin Williams, the Hawks' starting forwards, combined to miss their first 13 shots against Philadelphia. If not for Joe Johnson (16 points) and Mike Bibby (12), the Hawks would have been in a much deeper hole t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1329.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. 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All they wanted to do was start their season with a bang and try and prove to themselves (and all their doubters) that the playoff run everyone witnessed against Boston last spr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 95, 76ers 88]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-95-76ers-88.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off their first playoff appearance in nine years, the Atlanta Hawks have started the new season like they have every intention of making it again.Joe Johnson scored 35 points, including a long 3-pointer that clinched it with 11 seconds remaining, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson fuels Hawks' 23-point comeback]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/johnson-fuels-hawks-23-point-comeback.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 35 points, including a long 3-pointer that clinched it with 11 seconds remaining, and the Atlanta Hawks battled back from a 23-point deficit to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 95-88 Saturday night.The Hawks improved to 2-0 in their home ope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks spoil home opener for Magic 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-spoil-home-opener-for-magic-1333.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 25 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Atlanta Hawks hold off a late Orlando rally for a 99-85 win Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Magic, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do foreign players care enough to win? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/do-foreign-players-care-enough-to-win--1334.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are most foreign players really interested in an NBA title? Greg Boeck says a lot of people think they prefer gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1322.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Evidence of the Hawks' improved bench power was on full display against Orlando at Amway Arena. While the Hawks were busy building their lead to as many as 18 points before halftime, reserves Flip Murray, Zaza Pachulia, Acie Law IV and Solomon Jones wer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1323.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. 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After watching Murray light up the floor in every performance since joining the Hawks, Smith's curiosity has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Hawks Preview 2008-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/76ers-hawks-preview-1325.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks surprised the NBA with a strong performance in the first round of last spring's playoffs, following that up with a big victory on the road to open 2008-09.If the Philadelphia 76ers want to stop their momentum, they'll have to accomplish ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks spoil home opener for Magic 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-spoil-home-opener-for-magic-1326.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 25 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Atlanta Hawks hold off a late Orlando rally for a 99-85 win Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Magic, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do foreign players care enough to win? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/do-foreign-players-care-enough-to-win--1327.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are most foreign players really interested in an NBA title? Greg Boeck says a lot of people think they prefer gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1317.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Flip Murray, Guard Acie Law IV, Guard Mario West, Guard Mo Evans, Guard Speedy Claxton, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1318.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Smith keeps asking himself the same question about Flip Murray. "How did this guy bounce around from team to team like this all these years?" After watching Murray light up the floor in every performance since joining the Hawks, Smith's curiosity has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1319.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Evidence of the Hawks' improved bench power was on full display against Orlando at Amway Arena. While the Hawks were busy building their lead to as many as 18 points before halftime, reserves Flip Murray, Zaza Pachulia, Acie Law IV and Solomon Jones wer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks spoil home opener for Magic 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-spoil-home-opener-for-magic-1320.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 25 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Atlanta Hawks hold off a late Orlando rally for a 99-85 win Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Magic, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do foreign players care enough to win? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/do-foreign-players-care-enough-to-win--1321.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are most foreign players really interested in an NBA title? Greg Boeck says a lot of people think they prefer gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1311.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Evidence of the Hawks' improved bench power was on full display against Orlando at Amway Arena. While the Hawks were busy building their lead to as many as 18 points before halftime, reserves Flip Murray, Zaza Pachulia, Acie Law IV and Solomon Jones wer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1312.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. 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After watching Murray light up the floor in every performance since joining the Hawks, Smith's curiosity has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 99, Magic 85]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-99-magic-85.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Orlando enters this season poised to make a move in a rugged Eastern Conference - but the Atlanta Hawks got in the first punch.The Hawks surged to an early lead and held off the Magic in the fourth quarter Wednesday for a 99-85 win in the season opener fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks spoil home opener for Magic]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/hawks-spoil-home-opener-for-magic.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Johnson scored 25 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Atlanta Hawks hold off a late Orlando rally for a 99-85 win Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Magic, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do foreign players care enough to win? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/do-foreign-players-care-enough-to-win--1316.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are most foreign players really interested in an NBA title? Greg Boeck says a lot of people think they prefer gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1310.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:19:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To a man, the Hawks insist this is the best training camp they've had under Mike Woodson. The only problem is that Josh Smith is the only player on the roster to have participated in all five. And while he agrees that the competition and tenor of camp i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 Atlanta Hawks Roster]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/2008-atlanta-hawks-roster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head Coach: Mike WoodsonNo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do foreign players care enough to win?]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/do-foreign-players-care-enough-to-win-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are most foreign players really interested in an NBA title? Greg Boeck says a lot of people think they prefer gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1306.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To a man, the Hawks insist this is the best training camp they've had under Mike Woodson. The only problem is that Josh Smith is the only player on the roster to have participated in all five. And while he agrees that the competition and tenor of camp i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1307.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No player on the roster is scrappier or goes harder in practice or games than Mario West, making him the ideal type of player for the end of a roster. "He'd run through this brick wall right here if they told him to," Hawks captain Joe Johnson said. There]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1308.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hawks thought getting to the playoffs was the hard part. They had no idea the hard part would come in the days, weeks and months after their stirring playoff series against the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics. Now they have to figure out how to d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Celtics still be beasts of East? 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/will-celtics-still-be-beasts-of-east--1309.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do Dwight Howard and the Magic have what it takes to usurp the Celtics? Mike Kahn makes his Eastern Conference predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1300.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To a man, the Hawks insist this is the best training camp they've had under Mike Woodson. The only problem is that Josh Smith is the only player on the roster to have participated in all five. And while he agrees that the competition and tenor of camp i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1301.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No player on the roster is scrappier or goes harder in practice or games than Mario West, making him the ideal type of player for the end of a roster. "He'd run through this brick wall right here if they told him to," Hawks captain Joe Johnson said. There]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1302.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hawks thought getting to the playoffs was the hard part. They had no idea the hard part would come in the days, weeks and months after their stirring playoff series against the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics. Now they have to figure out how to d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Celtics still be beasts of East? 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/will-celtics-still-be-beasts-of-east--1303.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do Dwight Howard and the Magic have what it takes to usurp the Celtics? Mike Kahn makes his Eastern Conference predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1296.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To a man, the Hawks insist this is the best training camp they've had under Mike Woodson. The only problem is that Josh Smith is the only player on the roster to have participated in all five. And while he agrees that the competition and tenor of camp i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1297.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No player on the roster is scrappier or goes harder in practice or games than Mario West, making him the ideal type of player for the end of a roster. "He'd run through this brick wall right here if they told him to," Hawks captain Joe Johnson said. There]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1298.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hawks thought getting to the playoffs was the hard part. They had no idea the hard part would come in the days, weeks and months after their stirring playoff series against the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics. Now they have to figure out how to d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Celtics still be beasts of East? 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/will-celtics-still-be-beasts-of-east--1299.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Do Dwight Howard and the Magic have what it takes to usurp the Celtics? Mike Kahn makes his Eastern Conference predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta eager to prove playoffs no fluke]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-eager-to-prove-playoffs-no-fluke.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The arena was packed with more than 20,000 screaming fans. The home guys were going basket-for-basket with the NBA's best team.In Atlanta, of all places.Last spring, the Hawks provided a tantalizing glimpse of where they might - and we stress that word - ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-notes-quotes-1293.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To a man, the Hawks insist this is the best training camp they've had under Mike Woodson. The only problem is that Josh Smith is the only player on the roster to have participated in all five. And while he agrees that the competition and tenor of camp i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-roster-report-1294.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No player on the roster is scrappier or goes harder in practice or games than Mario West, making him the ideal type of player for the end of a roster. "He'd run through this brick wall right here if they told him to," Hawks captain Joe Johnson said. There]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksportal.com/news/atlanta-hawks-getting-inside-1295.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Hawks thought getting to the playoffs was the hard part. They had no idea the hard part would come in the days, weeks and months after their stirring playoff series against the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics. Now they have to figure out how to d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.Hawksporta