Feb 8, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard
Mike Conley(11) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
However, losing to the Memphis Grizzlies two days later was kind of anticlimactic.
This team can hang. They’re for real. And if you didn’t think that before, you have to admit that now.
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Atlanta Hawks (42-10)
Last week: 2-2
Last rank: 1
In a battle of the two of the NBA’s best, the Atlanta Hawks took care of business against the Golden State Warriors a few nights ago. In a playoff environment (from every indication) the Hawks proved to, not only themselves, that they had enough to hand with the class of the NBA. And then some.
Atlanta’s hot shooting was too much for the Warriors to handle at Phillips Arena. Although, it wasn’t the final score that revealed the most, it was how the Hawks played throughout the game that told the bigger story.
However, losing to the Memphis Grizzlies two days later was kind of anticlimactic.
This team can hang. They’re for real. And if you didn’t think that before, you have to admit that now.
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