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The Atlanta Hawks ended the first half of the season on a positive note, winning their last two games prior to the All-Star break. They did relieve Lloyd Pierce of his coaching duties, handing the reins to interim coach Nate McMillan.
The Toronto Raptors also lost a member of the coaching staff with the highly respected Chris Finch becoming the head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. They still have Nick Nurse at the helm so they will be a very well-coached side.
The Raptors are not going well this year.