Hawks Report podcast: What’s next after Game 1 loss to Heat

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, left and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young collide during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) defends during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dunks over Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, left shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) and Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson go for a loose ball during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) attempts a three point basket as Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) defends during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent defends during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) goes to the basket as Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, left, and forward John Collins (20) defend during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (21) shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) defends Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) talks with official Marc Davis after being called for a foul during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) stands between Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) and guard Trae Young (11) after both were called for foul during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) goes to the basket as Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) defends during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) shoots over Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) and center Bam Adebayo, right, during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. The Heat won 115-91. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta Hawks head coach Nate McMillan talks with official Josh Tiven during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. The Heat won 115-91. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. The Heat won 115-91. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami Heat guard Max Strus dunks over Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari (8) and guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. The Heat won 115-91. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) shoots over Miami Heat forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. The Heat won 115-91. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, left and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young collide during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

By AJC Sports

April 18, 2022

It might have been the Hawks worst game of the season, but the series against the Heat is far from over.

In episode 26 of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Hawks Report podcast from Miami, host and beat reporter Sarah K. Spencer looks at how things went so wrong on Sunday for a team that looked pretty good in the play-in tournament.

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Sarah will discuss why the team is not making excuses about the short turnaround, why Trae Young struggled, the status of John Collins and what must happen for a better performance in Game 2 on Tuesday.

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