Tag: NBA

Eisenberg: Hawks’ bench sparks win in Game 2 vs. Wizards

May 5, 2015

ATLANTA — With less than two minutes left in the third quarter, Washington forward Drew Gooden hit a baseline jumper to put the Wizards and Hawks in a 73-73 deadlock. It marked the sixth time in eight postseason games that Atlanta had blown a double-digit lead, and the once-jovial Philips Arena crowd let out a collective groan. “Here we … More Eisenberg: Hawks’ bench sparks win in Game 2 vs. Wizards

Eisenberg: Hawks’ depth and former AAU teammates prove to be deciding factors vs. Warriors

February 7, 2015

ATLANTA — With just over a minute left in the third quarter, the Hawks and Warriors were gridlocked at 83-83. Mike Scott was sitting patiently on the bench for his opportunity to make an impact. “I always tell myself when I’m sitting there on the bench and I sense the game getting a little tight, … More Eisenberg: Hawks’ depth and former AAU teammates prove to be deciding factors vs. Warriors