The Atlanta Hawks lost to the New York Knicks at home on Wednesday night by 21 points just two days after expressing desire to be better defensively. In the loss the Hawks allowed New York to hit 13 three pointers.
92.9 The Game Atlanta Hawks Reporter Caleb Johnson described the pitiful effort last night and other issues the team faces as they head into the final 24 games of the season.
Atlanta Hawks Head Coach Nate McMillan, who many expect to separate from the team after this season, was quite frustrated by the showing on Monday and Wednesday night in his postgame comments.
Wednesday's game was supposed to be a key matchup if the Hawks were to try to make a run at the 6-seed, they were chasing the Knicks, but now are even further behind as they head into the break.
The hawks won't take the court again until February 24th against a playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers team, with the exception of AJ Griffin who is taking part in Friday night's Rising Stars Game at the NBA All Star Weekend.
