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Ep. 28: How the Hawks came back to beat Miami in Game 3 Apr 23, 2022

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It’s the playoffs, so it's no surprise that Trae Young adds another moment to his resume.

In episode 28 of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report podcast, beat reporter Sarah K. Spencer is joined by AJC columnist Michael Cunningham to breakdown Atlanta’s wild Game 3 win over Miami.

Our team will discuss how the Hawks came back from a horrible third quarter, Young’s game winner, a terrific night from the bench and what to expect in Game 4.

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Ep. 27: Hawks still can’t handle the Heat Apr 20, 2022

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The Hawks are getting closer, but they still couldn’t close the gap in Miami.

In Episode 27 of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report podcast, host and beat reporter Sarah K. Spencer will breakdown what happened in Atlanta’s Game 2 loss against the Heat.

She will look at how turnovers killed the Hawks again, why Jimmy Butler had such a big night, and why the Hawks still like their chances at home.

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Ep. 26: How will the Hawks fix what went wrong against Miami Apr 18, 2022

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It might have been the Hawks worst game of the season, but the series against the Heat is far from over.

In episode 26 of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report podcast from Miami, host and beat reporter Sarah K. Spencer looks at why things went so wrong on Sunday for a team that looked pretty good in the play-in tournament.

Sarah will discuss why the team is not making excuses about the short turnaround, why Trae Young struggled, the status of John Collins and what must happen for a better performance in Game 2 on Tuesday.

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Ep. 25: The Hawks head to the NBA playoffs Apr 16, 2022

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The Hawks first trip through the play-in tournament is a success, but their reward is a date with the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

In Episode 25 of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report podcast, AJC beat reporter Sarah K. Spencer digs into Atlanta’s thrilling postseason comeback win in Cleveland to earn a spot in the playoffs.

Sarah will break down Trae Young’s huge night, why coach Nate McMillian says this team “is built for moments like this” and how they match up against Miami in the first round.

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Ep. 24: How the Hawks hammered Charlotte in the play-in tournament Apr 14, 2022

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The Hawks certainly looked like they belonged in the playoff field against the Hornets, but will it hold up in Cleveland?

In this episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report podcast, host and beat reporter Sarah K. Spencer is joined by AJC columnist Michael Cunningham to break down Atlanta’s big win over Charlotte.

Our team will dig into what sparked a huge third quarter run, how Trae Young handled the Hornets double-team defense and what to look for when Atlanta faces the Cavs on Friday.

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Ep. 23: The Hawks head to the NBA play-in tournament Apr 11, 2022

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The 2021-2022 season hasn’t gone how the Hawks have wanted, but they are still alive.

In episode 23 of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report podcast, host and beat reporter Sarah K. Spencer previews Atlanta’s first appearance in the NBA’s play-in tournament on Wednesday.

She digs into how Atlanta is playing heading into the game against the Hornets, how the two teams match up and the status of the injured John Collins.

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Ep. 22: Inside the Hawks' front office with Assistant GM Landry Fields Apr 06, 2022

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He’s quickly made the transition from former Hawks, to scout, to Atlanta’s Assistant GM.

In Episode 22 of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report Podcast, beat reporter and host Sarah K. Spencer sits down with Landry Fields to discuss his role with the team and how the front office operates under GM Travis Schlenk.

The two also discuss Fields' views on the team’s current situation with the play-in tournament looming, roster building, his future with the franchise and the toll the game takes on someone’s mental health.

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Ep. 21: Why the Hawks are heating up again Apr 04, 2022

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Don’t look now but the Hawks are getting hot at the right time.

In episode 21 of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report podcast, beat reporter Sarah K. Spencer digs into what’s behind Atlanta’s five-game winning streak, with the play-in tournament looming.

Plus, she looks ahead to the final four games of the regular season and answers your mailbag questions.

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Ep. 20: The Dominique Wilkins interview Apr 01, 2022

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He’s the most legendary Atlanta Hawk.

In Episode 20 of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report podcast, beat reporter and host Sarah K. Spencer sits down with Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins.

Wilkins discusses his dunk contest performances and why he wants his game to be known for more than that. Plus, how Wilkins got his nickname the Human Highlight Film, what he thinks of this current team and how he got his started behind the mic for Bally Sports.

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Ep. 19: Why the Hawks are just so darn inconsistent Mar 28, 2022

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The Hawks – once again – have a chance to get back over .500 for the first time since December. But why does it seem impossible for this team to turn a consistent corner?

In episode 18 of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report podcast, host and beat reporter Sarah K. Spencer digs into what is missing and digs into why Danilo Gallinari thinks the team takes it easy against lesser opponents.

We also look at the week ahead and answer your listener mailbag questions, including an update on John Collins and what Jalen Johnson has to do to crack the rotation.

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