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Pacers hope physical play gets them back on track

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:15:27 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana follows a simple formula for success. Play hard, be tough and get rough if necessary.

Larry Drew still coach of the Hawks - for now

Sat, 04 May 2013 17:22:39 -0400

ATLANTA - One day after the Atlanta Hawks were bounced from the NBA playoffs, Larry Drew remained their coach.

Pacers finally win in Atlanta, on to 2nd round

Sat, 04 May 2013 07:12:48 -0400

ATLANTA - The Indiana Pacers finally showed they could win in Atlanta.

Pacers finish off Hawks, win Game 6 81-73

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:30:49 -0400

ATLANTA - Josh Smith threw up one last errant shot, the horn sounded and the Atlanta Hawks straggled off the court to a very uncertain future.

Pacers finish off Hawks, win Game 6 81-73

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:18:48 -0400

ATLANTA - The Indiana Pacers packed for an extended trip.

Hawks ditch practice after ugly Game 5 vs Pacers

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:03:28 -0400

ATLANTA - After a dismal playoff performance, the Atlanta Hawks decided it was best to spend some time away from each other.

Pacers put Hawks in big hole with 106-83 rout

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:45:53 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - The Atlanta Hawks lost more than a game Wednesday night.

Pacers rebound with 106-83 rout of Hawks in Game 5

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:21:32 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Frank Vogel made a few simple lineup adjustments and a strong pregame pitch. It was just what the Pacers needed Wednesday night.

Hawks have momentum, but history not on their side

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:32:59 -0400

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks were feeling a lot better about themselves Tuesday. There were plenty of smiles and good-natured ribbing, especially during a 3-point contest between Jeff Teague and Josh Smith to close out practice.

Smith scores 29 as Hawks top Pacers to knot series

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:39:06 -0400

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Hawks like this new lineup. Now they've got to show it can win on the road.

Hawks coach Drew calls out team for playing soft

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:12:22 -0400

ATLANTA - On the flight back to Atlanta, Hawks coach Larry Drew watched tape of his team getting pushed around in Game 1 of the playoffs.