The Hawks have the best rookie in the NBA this season in center Al Horford. Horford has played in 54 games this season for the Hawks and he is averaging 31.5 minutes, 9.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 block per game. He is shooting 47.2% from the floor but he needs to improve on his 67.9% shooting from the free throw line. Look for Horford to improve on offense as long as he gets a tad more selfish with the basketball but that’s nitpicking. Point guard Acie Law has not played well this season despite high hopes from the Hawks Front Office. Law has played in 40 games this season for the Hawks and he is averaging 17.3 minutes, 4.6 points, 1.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. Law has not shot too well this year as he is hitting only 38.3% from the floor but he’s solid from the free throw line (80.6%). With Mike Bibby now a Hawk, it will be hard for Law to get much playing time. G/F Mario West doesn’t play much but he appears to be a talented guy. He has played in 42 games this season for the Hawks and he is averaging 4.6 minutes, 1.2 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game. He has shot 47.6% from the floor but only 66.7% from the free throw line which he needs to improve on. Overall, the Hawks have to be pleased with this rookie crop which will help them big time both now and in the future.

The Hawks outran the Kings last night. Joe Johnson led the way for the Hawks with 26 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists. Josh Childress was outstanding off the bench with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Mike Bibby was outstanding directing the offense with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. The Hawks are now 23-32 on the season.

The Hawks outrebounded the Spurs 53-43 last night but they only shot 33.3% from the floor and that did them in. Joe Johnson led the way for the Hawks last night with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Zaza Pachulia was outstanding off the bench as he finished with 14 points and 3 rebounds in only 19 minutes. Al Horford was solid near the rim with 12 points, 13 rebounds and 2 steals. The Hawks are now 22-32 on the season.

The Hawks just couldn’t finish the deal Saturday Night in Utah despite hanging tough. Josh Smith stuffed the stat sheet for the Hawks as he finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocked shots. Mike Bibby did a good job of running the offense as he finished up with 18 points and 9 assists. Marvin Williams pitched in with 16 points and 5 rebounds. The Hawks are now 22-31 on the season.

The Hawks outscored the Warriors 68-50 in the first half and they needed that cushion as the Warriors played well in the 2nd half. The Hawks also outrebounded the Warriors 53-40 in this game. Joe Johnson led the way for the Hawks with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Salim Stoudamire was outstanding off the bench with 18 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals in only 23 minutes. Josh Smith was busy as he finished with 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocked shots. Mike Bibby only played 24 minutes in this game but he still finished with 17 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists. The Hawks are now 22-30 on the season.