One word: defense. The Hawks are playing hard at the defensive end and have enough athletes to continually pressure their opponents.
Atlanta was among the NBA's worst defensive clubs a year ago, giving up 102 points per game and allowing opponents to shoot 47 percent. After four games – and three wins – the Hawks are giving up only 91 points per game and holding opponents to 41 percent shooting.
Because they are defending well, the Hawks are staying close and have been able to eke out wins. It also helps when Joe Johnson is making as many plays as he is. In Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers in Cleveland, Johnson scored six straight points in overtime to help the Hawks pull away.
Steve Kerr
Yahoo Sports
Published by m4rvin
Thursday, November 09, 2006 at 3:50 PM. Atlanta was among the NBA's worst defensive clubs a year ago, giving up 102 points per game and allowing opponents to shoot 47 percent. After four games – and three wins – the Hawks are giving up only 91 points per game and holding opponents to 41 percent shooting.
Because they are defending well, the Hawks are staying close and have been able to eke out wins. It also helps when Joe Johnson is making as many plays as he is. In Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers in Cleveland, Johnson scored six straight points in overtime to help the Hawks pull away.
Steve Kerr
Yahoo Sports
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