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The Atlanta Hawks got back to its winning ways on Saturday, its front end of a back-to-back thanks to contributions from Kristaps Porzingis and Vit Krejci.  KP nearly tallied 30 points while Vit produced a trio of triples in just under a minute & a half. Perhaps most impressively, Porzingis protected the rim while ATL only sacrificed 7 turnovers for the contest.  For the first time in 3 games, Atl...

Despite Nickeil Alexander-Walker's new career-high in a Hawks uniform, San Antonio strung together a plethora of runs to derail Atlanta's comeback in a battle between 2 of the NBA's best in transition.  While ATL shot high calculated and low risk shots with efficiency, they were outrebounded, outscored in the paint and outscored in transition... areas of which the Hawks are typically fluid in. Unf...

Atlanta Falcons face a defining moment as Michael Penix Jr. suffers a season-ending ACL injury, forcing Raheem Morris to rally his squad with playoff hopes hanging by a thread. Can Kirk Cousins step up and turn things around, or will Atlanta’s quarterback gamble backfire yet again? Jarvis Davis, Maria Martin, Aaron Freeman, and Tenitra Batiste debate the locker room’s mindset, roster depth, and th...

The Falcon Squad breaks down Atlanta's devastating 30-27 overtime loss to Carolina, marking their fifth consecutive defeat. Hosts Tenitra Batiste, Aaron Freeman, and Jarvis Davis process the crushing news that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is headed to IR with a knee injury requiring potential ACL reconstruction—his third career ACL tear. The crew analyzes Kirk Cousins' struggles as the backup, ex...

The Atlanta Hawks fight to the very end in Phoenix at the Mortgage Matchup Center versus the Suns led by its late 4th Quarter rally after a horrific fall to Zaccharie Risacher and a 3rd Quarter to learn from that they'd like to forget.  After falling behind on a Phoenix 26-4 run and trailing by 22 points, ATL put together a run of its own, 15-0 in the 4th Quarter led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker wh...

The Falcon Squad breaks down Atlanta's devastating 30-27 overtime loss to Carolina, marking their fifth consecutive defeat. Hosts Tenitra Batiste, Aaron Freeman, and Jarvis Davis dissect Bryce Young's shocking 448-yard performance that exposed Atlanta's secondary. The crew analyzes the defensive breakdowns, including questionable personnel decisions with cornerbacks Natron Brooks and Kobe Bryant,...

Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu and Vit Krejci lead the charge on career nights for the surging Atlanta Hawks in winning fashion on the road yet again and extending their winning streak to 4 consecutive games.  As the Hawks' confidence evidently keeps elevating each game, in large part due to its efficient shooting, just as impressive is doing so without 2 starters (Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis...

The Falcons Squad Show breaks down the Atlanta Falcons' critical Week 11 matchup against the Carolina Panthers as the team faces a four-game losing streak. Hosts Tenitra Batiste, Aaron Freeman, and Jarvis Davis debate whether this divisional game qualifies as a must-win situation for head coach Raheem Morris and his struggling squad. The crew analyzes what quarterback Michael Penix Jr. needs to do...

The visiting Atlanta Hawks continue to roll without their star player Trae Young in the lineup and has not only handed the Sacramento Kings their 4th consecutive loss of the season but is also on their first 3-game winning streak of the season after converting on 15+ 3's while adding 7 players in double-figures.  Impressively, ATL's ball movement ability, comradery and chemistry is becoming more e...

In remembrance of one of the greatest players and coaches in NBA history, Lenny Wilkens, the Atlanta Hawks left it all out on the floor in game 1 of 4 of their west coast road trip in Los Angeles versus the Clippers.  Vit Krejci contributed with a career-high in scoring in a meeting between the 3rd youngest team in the league (ATL) and the oldest (LAC).  DeShaun Tate breaks down all the action fro...

The Falcons Squad breaks down the Atlanta Falcons' devastating four-game losing streak as they fall to 3-6 following their overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany. Hosts Jarvis Davis, Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons), and Maria Martin (11 Alive) analyze rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s inconsistent performance, examining whether he can develop into a legitimate NFL starter despit...

The Falcons Squad Show breaks down the Atlanta Falcons' crushing 31-25 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany, extending their losing streak to four games. The crew dissects Michael Penix Jr.'s struggles under pressure, finishing 12-for-28 with 177 yards, and questions whether the rookie quarterback can develop consistency. They examine Zach Robinson's play-calling decisions and the of...

In its 2nd game in as many nights, the Atlanta Hawks upended the unbeaten on the road Los Angeles Lakers, albeit without it's star, LeBron James Active however was the NBA's leading scorer Luka Doncic whom nearly averages a triple-double.  Led by it's 2nd half defense and key contributing bench, ATL led by as many as 30 points before finally putting away LA in convincing fashion. In a tale of 2 da...

In a rematch from opening night of the NBA season, Toronto once again met with Atlanta at State Farm Arena in a game of runs, but this time with the prestigious Emirates Cup standings at stake.  The Hawks dominated the 2nd Quarter after a very even performance from both teams in the 1st Quarter. The Raptors exposed ATL's 3rd Quarter reputation woes, cutting Atlanta's comfortable double-digit lead...

The Falcons Squad Show tackles Atlanta's three-game skid with hosts Jarvis Davis, Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons), and D. Orlando Ledbetter (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) live from Berlin. The crew examines whether the Falcons avoided disaster with Chris Lindstrom's potential return while Matthew Bergeron sits out, and how the offensive line will handle DeForest Buckner. They dissect Zac Robinso...

The Falcons Squad tackles Atlanta's heartbreaking 24-23 loss to New England, where kicker John Parker Romo's struggles continue to haunt the team. Hosts Tenitra Batiste, Aaron Freeman, Tori McElhaney, and Jarvis Davis dissect whether it's time to move on from the inconsistent kicker and explore potential replacements, including German kicker Lenny Krieg ahead of the Germany game. The crew analyzes...

The Atlanta Hawks enter Sunday (and November) with a 3-3 overall record, yet overly competitive on the road where all 3 of their wins have come. Cleveland is regarded by most as a top contending team in the Eastern Conference.  Will turnovers prove to be too costly to take down the Cavs without star guard Trae Young?  There's still plenty of optimism in ATL considering their high percentage shot a...

The Falcons Squad breaks down Atlanta's heartbreaking 24-23 loss to the New England Patriots, where kicker John Parker Romo's missed extra point cost them the game. Hosts Tenitra Batiste, Aaron Freeman, and Jarvis Davis analyze Drake London's explosive three-touchdown performance, Michael Penix Jr.'s solid road showing, and the offense's resurgence despite going 1-for-10 on third downs. The crew e...

The Atlanta Hawks invade Gainbridge Fieldhouse and the defending Eastern Conference champions, Indiana Pacers minus their star guard Tyrese Haliburton and 5 of their top 7 leading scorers from a year ago.  Indiana is winless on the season while the Atlanta Hawks are coming off a win in Brooklyn earlier this week. ATL will be without star guard Trae Young who suffered an injury early in Wednesday's...

The Falcons Squad breaks down Atlanta's offensive struggles, averaging just 10 points per game over their last two contests. Hosts Tenitra Batiste, Aaron Freeman, Jarvis Davis, and Maria Martin analyze offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's play-calling challenges and the offensive line's inconsistent performance against New England's formidable defense. The crew debates whether Michael Penix Jr. or...

Entering the Wednesday's meeting in the 'Big Apple' versus Brooklyn, the Atlanta Hawks bolstered a 1-3 record to start the season with plenty to prove but who knew it'd be at the expense of doing so without their star guard Trae Young.  Trae was escorted to the lockeroom with 2:09 remaining in the 1st Quarter while maintaining a 28-23 lead and would not return to action.  Atlanta utilized their ba...

The unbeaten Chicago Bulls refuses to lose at the United Center in the Windy City despite a desperate 4th Quarter run by the Atlanta Hawks in a down-to-the-wire thriller. ATL went away from what had been seemingly working in their favor in the first half... feasting upon the frontcourt led by newly-acquired Kristaps Porzingis and rising star Jalen Johnson. Yet again, the 3rd Quarter was unkind to...

The Falcons Squad Show dissects the Atlanta Falcons' disappointing loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 8. Hosts Tenitra Batiste, Aaron Freeman, Jarvis Davis, and Tori McElhaney analyze the team's lackluster performance, questioning their energy, preparation, and execution. They discuss the struggles of backup quarterback Kirk Cousins, the ineffective run game led by Bijan Robinson, and defensive sh...

The Falcons Squad show dissects Atlanta's shocking 34-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Hosts Tenitra Batiste, Aaron Freeman, and Jarvis Davis analyze the Falcons' offensive struggles, including Kirk Cousins' poor performance and the ineffective run game. They discuss defensive breakdowns, questioning player execution and coaching strategy. The panel examines key injuries, including Jesse Bates III,...

Key contributors were inactive on both sides in a meeting between the defending world-champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the Atlanta Hawks who unfortunately has the tall task of an early scheduled back end of a back-to-back.  While DeShaun Tate elaborates on why statistics played no part in the Hawks' loss, Tenitra Batiste shares why the perimeter was good and bad for ATL on Saturday.  Shai Gilgeo...