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Ex-Hawk Watch: December 7th, 2016
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Ex-Hawk Watch: December 7th, 2016

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

    On any given night, there will be a number of players, formerly of the Atlanta Hawks, that now play for other teams. Keeping up with all of the familiar faces can be a hassle; until now. On December 7th, 2016, three of the fourteen active former Hawks played.Let’s jump right into the Ex-Hawk Watch:

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    Demarre Carroll (TOR plays MIN 12/8/16)

    Boris Diaw (UTA plays GSW 12/8/16)

    John Jenkins (PHO: DNP- coaches’ decision)

    Joe Johnson (UTA plays  GSW 12/8/16)

    Shelvin Mack (UTA plays GSW 12/8/16)

    Ex-Hawk Watch: December 7th, 2016

    Devin Harris

    Oct 8, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris warms up before the game with the Milwaukee Bucks at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports

    3 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 0 blocks in 17 minutes in a 120-89 loss vs Kings

    Who gets blown out by the Sacramento Kings? Devin Harris and the Mavericks do.

    Justin Holiday

    Dec 7, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks shooting guard Justin Holiday (8) warms up before a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

    3 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 0 blocks in 14 minutes in a 126-94 loss vs Cavs

    No Knicks played exceedingly well, but it is notable that Holiday was not sent out to play garbage time minutes, meaning he is an active member of the rotation.

    Al Horford

    Oct 4, 2016; Amherst, MA, USA; Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at William D. Mullins Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

    10 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 0 steals, 2 blocks in 29 minutes in a 117-87 win @ Orlando

    The Celtics beat a team that they should and Al Horford had more assists than rebounds.

    Jason Terry

    Nov 29, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd talks with guard Jason Terry (3) during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

    0 points, 0 rebounds, 0 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks in 10 minutes in a 115-107 win vs Trail Blazers

    Why is this still something that I must write about on a nearly daily basis?

    Justin Holiday

    October 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

    4 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 0 steals, 1 block in 22 minutes in a 115-98 win @ Clippers

    Where would the Warriors be without Zaza Pachulia? Likley without 4 points, 5 rebounds, and three assists.

    Jeff Teague

    19 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks in 36 minutes in a 109-94 win vs Suns

    Teague has been playing well since a shaky start to the season. Jeff Teague will be an NBA All-Star this season.

    Marvin Williams

    Nov 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) celebrates after scoring during the second half of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Spectrum Center. The Spurs won 119-114. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

    12 points, 5 rebounds, 0 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks in 25 minutes in a 87-77 win vs Pistons

    In his first game back from a knee injury, Williams played very well and the Hornets came out with a win.

    Lou Williams

    Dec 7, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Louis Williams (23) dribbles against Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) in the second half at Toyota Center. The Houston Rockets won 134 to 95. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

    24 points, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 3 steals, 0 blocks in 25 minutes in a 134-95 loss @ Houston

    Lou Will has resurged as one of the best ten scorers in the NBA this season, yet it meat nothing as the the Lakers were thrashed away from home.

    Best Performance of the Night by a former Hawk

    Lou Williams

    Currently, there are about five players in the NBA that are playing better than Lou Williams. With no context involved, Williams is a consistent 20 point, 5 assist, 4 rebound game waiting to happen. When the Lakers play the Warriors in the 1st round of the 2017 playoffs, and Lou Will drop 50, don’t forget who warned you.NEXT: Ex-Hawk Watch: December 6th, 2016Make sure to come back daily for your former Hawks’ stats! And, follow me on Twitter @ATLPistolPete.

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