After a period in which the team lost five out of six games, the Atlanta Hawks are rolling right now (at least by comparison) on the heels of two consecutive victories. Of course, my tongue is planted firmly in cheek as I type that sentence, but the Hawks did look much better in a win over Dallas before utterly decimating the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
Friday's task is a difficult one, however, as Atlanta hosts Paul George and the Indiana Pacers. This game is noteworthy for many reasons, including the fact that it is the rare ESPN telecast and a rare 7:00 pm tip-off on a Friday evening.