Five things we learned about the Hawks on Thursday:
1. The NBA review of the final two minutes of the Hawks' 102-98 win over the Knicks on Wednesday found two incorrect calls. Both incorrect calls in the Last Two Minutes report benefitted the Knicks.
The report found that Joakim Noah should have been called for a defensive three seconds violation with 1:58 remaining in overtime. The Hawks led by four points at the time, and Dennis Schroder scored on a layup three seconds later.
In addition, Noah should have been called for an offensive foul on Schroder with 1:49 remaining. According to the report, Noah (NYK) takes a wide stance on the screen and makes leg to leg contact with Schroder (ATL) that affects his movement.” Schroder was called for a foul three seconds later. The Knicks were not in the bonus and Noah scored on a reverse layup on the ensuing possession.
The NBA assesses officiated events that occurred in the last two minutes games which were within five points at the two-minute mark and during overtime.
2. The Hawks assigned rookie Taurean Prince to the NBA Development League. He will play for the Long Island Nets.
3. With Tim Hardaway Jr. returning Wednesday after missing two games with a right groin injury, the injury report will likley just list Tiago Splitter as out with right calf strain.
4. The Hawks did not practice Thursday, opting for a treatment and recovery day.
5. Hip-hop star 2Chainz will perform a halftime and postgame concert Friday when the Hawks host the Pistons. The first 5,000 fans in Philips Arena will receive a free mixtape. Two new co-branded pieces of merchandise will be available for sale in a hoodie and T-shirt.
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