SB Nation Atlanta - Hawks Vs. Pistons: Atlanta Defeats Detroit In Overtime, 107-101https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46601/atlanta-fave.png2012-01-28T08:06:06-05:00http://atlanta.sbnation.com/rss/stream/25159812012-01-28T08:06:06-05:002012-01-28T08:06:06-05:00Jeff Teague Injury: Hawks Guard Suffers Ankle Injury Against Pistons
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<p>Atlanta's Jeff Teague suffered a left ankle injury in the third quarter of Atlanta's 107-101 win over the Detroit Pistons Friday night and did not return to the game.</p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> point guard Jeff Teague injured his left ankle on a drive during the third quarter of Atlanta's 107-101 overtime win Friday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Detroit Pistons</a>. Teague rolled his ankle when he landed on the foot of the Pistons' <span>Greg Monroe</span> midway through the third quarter. </p>
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<p>Teague to locker room with sprained left ankle. Getting it taped, could return.</p>
— Michael Cunningham (@ajchawks) <a data-datetime="2012-01-28T02:14:55+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/ajchawks/status/163082597705064449">January 28, 2012</a>
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<p>Teague initially went to the locker room and later returned to the bench area. At some point he returned to the locker room and was ruled out for the game. The Hawks didn't have any updates on Teague after the game so his status will likely be updated before Sunday's game in New Orleans. </p>
<p>With Teague down, <span>Kirk Hinrich</span> played the remainder of the game even though he is clearly not in shape and was playing in only his second game since returning from a shoulder injury. Teague played just 21 minutes and finished with two points and three assists. Hinrich finished with five points and nine assists off the bench for the Hawks. </p>
<p><i>For more on <span>Jeff Teague's</span> injury and the Atlanta Hawks be sure to check out <a href="http://www.peachtreehoops.com">Peachtree Hoops</a>. For more news and analysis on the NBA head on over to <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba">SB Nation's NBA Basketball page</a>. </i></p>
https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-hawks/2012/1/28/2754174/jeff-teague-injury-hawks-guard-suffers-ankle-injury-against-pistonsKris Willis2012-01-28T08:00:55-05:002012-01-28T08:00:55-05:00VIDEO: Joe Johnson's Buzzer Beater Forces Overtime Against Pistons
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<p><span>Joe Johnson's</span> three pointer with just 1.9 seconds remaining forces overtime against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Detroit Pistons</a>. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> went on to defeat the Pistons 107-101.</p>↵<p><iframe frameborder="0" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1iW1C0HcpXw" height="182" width="300"></iframe> <br id="1327754819709"></p>
https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-hawks/2012/1/28/2754169/video-joe-johnsons-buzzer-beater-forces-overtime-against-pistonsKris Willis2012-01-27T22:58:55-05:002012-01-27T22:58:55-05:00Hawks Vs. Pistons Final Score: Atlanta Completes Comeback To Defeat Detroit In Overtime, 107-101
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<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Joe Johnson lead all players with 30 points as the <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Hawks</a> needed overtime to dispatch of the <a href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Pistons</a>, 107-101. Johnson scored 28 of his 30 points in the second half after only shooting one of nine and scoring two points in the first half. </span></p>
<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Atlanta nearly did not make it to overtime as they trailed by six points with less than a minute left in the game, but Marvin Williams hit a three-pointer to cut the lead to three points with 33 seconds left. Then it was Johnson who stole the ball and hit a contested shot over Rodney Stuckey to force overtime with 1.9 seconds left.</span></p>
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https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-hawks/2012/1/27/2753844/hawks-pistons-final-score-overtimeJeremy Mauss2012-01-27T08:28:35-05:002012-01-27T08:28:35-05:00Atlanta Hawks Roster 2012: Rick Sund Sticking With Current Roster For Now
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<p>It appears that the Atlanta Hawks will be sticking with its current roster and will not seek to add any front court help in the near future. </p> <p>Despite losing <span>Al Horford</span> for what could be the entire season and requesting <a href="http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2012/1/26/2741160/2012-atlanta-hawks-roster-donald-sloan-waivers">waivers on Donald Sloan yesterday</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> are sticking with what they have on their roster for the foreseeable future. Hawks general manager Rick Sund told the AJC on Thursday <a href="http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/hawks-to-go-with-1318982.html">that the club is "looking and watching" but no moves are imminent</a>. </p>
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<p>Without Al Horford, the Hawks currently have two centers on the roster in <span>Zaza Pachulia</span> and <span>Jason Collins</span>. Pachulia has been starting of late but Collins has been rather ineffective leading coach <span>Larry Drew</span> to often employ a small lineup with 6-foot-8 <span>Ivan Johnson</span> at the center position. Many nights that strategy has worked for the Hawks but Wednesday's loss in San Antonio was an example of where their limited size in the post hurt them. </p>
<p>The Hawks did clear a roster spot on Thursday by requesting waivers on rookie point guard <span>Donald Sloan</span> who was deemed expendable with <span>Kirk Hinrich</span> healthy and <span>Jannero Pargo</span> already on the roster. By waiving Sloan, the Hawks salary number dips slightly below the luxury tax threshold which keeps Atlanta from paying the tax and makes them a team that will receive money from tax paying teams. </p>
<p>As far as filling in the frontcourt goes, Atlanta hasn't been enamored with any of the free agent center options. If the Hawks eventually add to their front court then they will likely make another roster move in hopes to stay below the luxury tax threshold. </p>
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https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-hawks/2012/1/27/2751944/atlanta-hawks-roster-2012-free-agentKris Willis2012-01-27T08:00:30-05:002012-01-27T08:00:30-05:00Hawks Vs. Pistons: Game Preview, TV Schedule And More
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<p>The Atlanta Hawks travel to Detroit Friday night to face the Pistons where they'll look to bounce back from a loss to the San Antonio Spurs.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Hawks</a> travel up I-75 to Detroit on Friday night to play the <a href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pistons</a>. The Hawks come into the game with a 13-6 record and are coming off a loss to the <a href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Antonio Spurs</a> while the Pistons have a 4-15 game and are coming off a loss to the <a href="https://www.hothothoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Miami Heat</a>. Atlanta is currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference and in third place in the Southeast Division. Detroit is in 13th place in the conference and in last place in the Central Division.</p>
<p>The Hawks are led in scoring by guard <span>Joe Johnson</span>, who averages 18.5 points per game, and forward <span>Josh Smith</span>, who averages 16.2. The team averages 97.2 points per game, which ranks them seventh in the NBA in scoring, and they allow an average of 91.7 points per game, which ranks then eighth in team defense. The Pistons are led by center <span>Greg Monroe</span>, who averages 15.4 points per game, and guard <span>Ben Gordon</span>, who averages 14.3. Detroit averages 85.6 points per game as a team, which ranks them at No. 30 in the NBA in scoring, and they're ranked 18th overall in team defense as they allow an average of 95.2 points per game.</p>
<p>The Hawks are looking to win three of their last four games and the Pistons are looking to break a two-game losing streak. For more updates on the Hawks, check out <a href="http://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Peachtree Hoops</a>, and for the Pistons, go to <a href="http://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Detroit Bad Boys</a>.</p>
<p><b>Game Date/Time:</b> Friday, Jan. 26; 7:30 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>Location:</b> The Palace of Auburn Hills; Detroit, Michigan</p>
<p><b>TV Schedule:</b><br>Atlanta: SSO-ATL<br>Detroit: FS Detroit</p>
https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-hawks/2012/1/27/2743913/hawks-vs-pistons-game-preview-tv-schedule-and-moreJason Garrison