Brandon Barnes of Hawks Hoop: Note: “This is the first post in a season-long series in which Caleb Cottrell and I will go over what we notice during Hawks games. Brandon Barnes: It’s basketball season again folks! We’re two games in and the Hawks are sitting at an even 1-1 record after a win at home versus the Pacers and a struggle on opening night in Toronto. It’s a small sample size sure, but I think there are some meaningful things we can take away from those games. I’m joined by HawksHoop newcomer Caleb Cottrell. Caleb, tell the people at home a little bit about yourself! Caleb Cottrell: Well Brandon, I am a student at —– BB: Oooh sorry Caleb, but that’s all the words we’ve been allotted for that segment! Moving on!”
Josh Lane of Peachtree Hoops: “The NBA season is here and after only a few games, power rankings from around the web are coming in. With the limited amount of games being played it is tough to rank how well teams have done. Anyway lets get started with this weeks Rankings. Drew Garrison of SBNation.com has the Hawks at #15 after taking note of our offense.”
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal Constitution: “Mike Scott never hesitated.The Hawks were in the midst of a comeback from a 19-point deficit against the Toronto Raptors late in the fourth quarter of the season opener last week. Scott took a swing pass from Jeff Teague and buried a 3-pointer with 1:26 left. The big shot pulled the Hawks to within 103-99, but the effort fell short in a loss. Not only was Scott on the floor that late in a close game, but had the green light to shoot.”
Jen Murphy of The Wall Street Jorunal: “When it’s game time for Al Horford, the Atlanta Hawks’ star center doesn’t hold back. “That used to be my approach to training, too,” he says. But recurring injuries have forced Mr. Horford, 28, to adjust his workouts and train smarter ahead of basketball season. Mr. Horford took home two national championships in his three seasons at the University of Florida. He helped lead the Hawks to the playoffs in six of his first seven seasons. Coming off consecutive All-Star appearances in 2010 and 2011, Mr. Horford tore his left pectoral muscle, an injury that limited his play to just 11 games in the 2011-12 regular season. He suffered the same injury on his right side 29 games into last season. After season-ending surgery, he began his long recovery.”
