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NBA playoffs: Top moments from 76ers vs. Hawks, Jazz vs. Clippers

The 76ers forced Game 7 vs. Atlanta. Then the Clippers rallied to oust Utah and earn their first trip to the West finals.

JUNE 19, 2021

Atlanta Hawks: It is OK that Onyeka Okongwu did not make the All-Rookie team Atlanta Hawks rookie Onyeka Okongwu has had an interesting first season in the league. He missed the start of the season through injury. He...

JUNE 18, 2021 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Onyeka Okongwu owns Dwight Howard as Hawks take 3-2 lead on Sixers The Atlanta Hawks stole the show on Wednesday night with an improbable comeback against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Down by 26 p...

JUNE 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Onyeka Okongwu jams on Dwight Howard in NBA playoffs Another playoff game for the Atlanta Hawks and another highlight play from Onyeka Okongwu. This time, he went toe to toe with the three-time...

JUNE 13, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Atlanta Hawks: Onyeka Okongwu will benefit from his playoff experience The Atlanta Hawks have had a much better end to their season than many NBA experts predicted. They qualified directly for the playoffs after...

JUNE 12, 2021 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

NBA Trojans: Onyeka Okongwu dunks vs 76ers in Hawks' Game 1 win The Atlanta Hawks shocked the New York Knicks to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs and earn a date with the top-seeded Philade...

JUNE 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

LaMelo Ball shows love to Onyeka Okongwu after Hawks' playoff win Okongwu had an impressive steal and dunk on Sunday in a win over the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

JUNE 7, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Onyeka Okongwu reflects on NBA rookie year before playoff debut Onyeka Okongwu has a coach and a group of teammates who recognize and appreciate the work he has devoted to the Atlanta Hawks in 2021. What...

MAY 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Onyeka Okongwu earns respect from Hawks players and coaches Onyeka Okongwu never got to play in the NCAA Tournament at USC because of the pandemic. He will, however, get to play in the NBA playoffs wi...

MAY 19, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu caps off rookie year with career-high in finale Okongwu finished off the regular season with his best performance of the year to help lead the Hawks to a victory over the Rockets.

MAY 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Hawks head to playoffs after 124-95 rout of woeful Rockets

Rookie Onyeka Okongwu had career highs with 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks headed to the playoffs on a roll after a 124-95 rout of the woeful Houston Rockets in t...

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Kirschner: For tonight’s game: Onyeka Okongwu is... - The Athletic For tonight’s game: Onyeka Okongwu is available. Tony Snell, Trae Young (right big toe soreness) are probable. Bogdan Bogdanovic (left hamst...

MAY 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Atlanta Hawks: The energy of Onyeka Okongwu At the start of the season, the Atlanta Hawks looked to have made a mistake with their draft choice Onyeka Okongwu. He was taken with pick N...

MAY 13, 2021 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Capela, Hawks pull away late to take 135-103 win over Suns

Clint Capela scored 18 points to lead seven scorers in double figures and the Atlanta Hawks pulled away late to overcome Devin Booker’s 30 points and beat the Phoenix Suns 135-103

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young scores 33, Capela has double-double, Hawks beat Bulls

Trae Young scored 33 points, Clint Capela had 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game slide with a 108-97 victory over the undermanned Chicago Bulls

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta Hawks: Onyeka Okongwu’s fouling is not a problem When the Atlanta Hawks selected Onyeka Okongwu with pick No. 6 in the 2020 NBA draft, they knew they were getting a defensive-minded big man...

MAY 1, 2021 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Atlanta Hawks: Onyeka Okongwu showcases his biggest growth area The Atlanta Hawks are going through a difficult season full of injury. Despite this, they sit in the fifth position in the Eastern Conferenc...

APRIL 24, 2021 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Bogdanovich, Collins lead injury-depleted Hawks past Heat

Bogdan Bogdanovich scored 21 points, John Collins added 20 and the injury-depleted Atlanta Hawks surprised the Miami Heat with a 118-103 victory

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hawks' Clint Capela sidelined by back contusion

The Atlanta Hawks already were without point guard Trae Young when they learned that center Clint Capela would not be available Friday night against Miami

APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knicks win 8th in row, top Hawks 137-127 OT as Randle soars

Julius Randle had 40 points and 10 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to a 137-127 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Young scores 25, Williams 22, Hawks defeat Magic 112-96

Trae Young scored 25 points, Lou Williams added 22 in his best game since returning to Atlanta and the surging Hawks pulled away in the final period for a 112-96 victory over the O...

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hawks win 120-108, overcome 50-point game by Bulls' LaVine

Trae Young scored 42 points, Clint Capela had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame a sizzling performance by Zach LaVine to beat the Chicago Bulls 120-108

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allen has 30 to help streaking Grizzlies beat Hawks, 131-113

Grayson Allen scored 17 of his season-high 30 points in a dominant third quarter, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 131-113 win over the short-handed Atlanta Hawks

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Checking in on Atlanta Hawks rookie Onyeka Okongwu Atlanta Hawks rookie Onyeka Okongwu has had a roller-coaster season. He missed the first 10 games with injury and then struggled to get into...

APRIL 7, 2021 • SOARINGDOWNSOUTH.COM

Capela, Young guide Hawks past Spurs 134-129 in 2 OT

Clint Capela had 28 points and 17 rebounds, Trae Young had 28 points and 12 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame two late meltdowns to beat the San Antonio Spurs 134-129 in doub...

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS