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Atlanta Hawks forward Solomon Hill (18) is defended by Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz (30) and center Joel Embiid (21) during the second half of Game 3 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series Friday, June 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Game 4 will be a test of the Hawks’ faith
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) holds back De'Andre Hunter (12) after a foul was called against the New York Knicks during the third quarter of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in New York. (Elsa/Pool Photo via AP)
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The Hawks lose Hunter. Next man up: Cam Reddish?
Hawks forward John Collins battles for the ball with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Philadelphia. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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Style file: The smallish Hawks are tied with the old-school Sixers
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Hawks players (from left) Trae Young, Solomon Hill, John Collins, Bogan Bogdanovic and Kevin Huerter sit on the bench in the final minute of a 118-102 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in game 2 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Philadelphia. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
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In Game 2, the Hawks get sunk by Shake Milton
Atlanta Braves' Guillermo Heredia (38) scores ahead of the throw to Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, right, on a sacrifice fly by Ender Inciarte in the eighth inning Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Brynn Anderson/AP)
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The Braves just reminded us how good they can be
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Trading the great Julio Jones feels awful, but it had to be done
Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan address the huddle during a time out of 129-117 win Sunday, April 18, 2021, over the Indiana Pacers at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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For once, the Hawks have become a pleasant playoff surprise
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) waves to the crowd after making a three point shot against the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in New York. (Wendell Cruz/Pool Photo via AP)
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Trae Young and the Hawks send the Knicks on vacation
FILE- In this Feb. 22, 2009, file photo, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski congratulates Jon Scheyer (30) late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest in Durham, N.C. Duke Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski will coach his final season with the Blue Devils in 2021-22, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday, June 2, 2021. The person said former Duke player and associate head coach Jon Scheyer would then take over as Krzyzewski's successor for the 2022-23 season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
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The peerless Mike Krzyzewski is taking his leave
Atlanta Hawks' Clint Capela (15) shoots and scores against the New York Knicks during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Clint Capela: The unsung center who changed the Hawks
Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts late in the second half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series at State Farm Arena on Friday, May 28, 2021. The Hawks won 105-94 over the New York Knicks. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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The soaring Hawks face a massive Game 4
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) reacts after he was knocked down in the first quarter against the New York Knicks in Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in New York. (Elsa/Pool Photo via AP)
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The Hawks let a winnable Game 2 slip away
Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) warms up against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Atlanta. The Falcons began their offseason training program Tuesday, May 25, 2021, without longtime star receiver Julio Jones, who apparently has no intention of returning to a rebuilding team that is still struggling to get under the salary cap. (Danny Karnik/AP)
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Are the Falcons prepared for life beyond Julio Jones?
New York Knicks' Frank Ntilikina (right) guards Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young during the second half of Game 1 of first-round playoff series, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in New York. The Hawks won 107-105. (Seth Wenig/AP)
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Up 1-0, the Hawks face a grand opportunity in Game 2
New York Knicks' Derrick Rose (left) fouls Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) as he drives to the basket during the second half of Game 1 of first-round playoff series, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in New York. The Hawks won 107-105. (Seth Wenig/AP)
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Trae Young hits the Big Apple and steals the show
Trae Young (11) reacts after the win over the Washington Wizards in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 120-116.
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The Hawks have a chance to make the world notice them
052021 Atlanta: Atlanta Braves base-runner Ronald Acuna walks off the field from third base as Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Richard Rodriguez and catcher Jacob Stallings celebrate a 6-4 victory in 10 innings in a baseball game Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
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These Braves have those 10th-inning blues
Braves reliever Will Smith reacts after New York Mets catcher Tomas Nido hit a game-winning, solo home run in the ninth inning Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Mets won 4-3. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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This bullpen isn’t blameless, but Braves’ lack of hitting hasn’t helped
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) walks off the field after 24-9 loss to the Saints Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in New Orleans. (Brett Duke/AP)
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Matt Ryan: Another year older and still Falcons’ QB
Atlanta Hawks' Tony Snell (center) is congratulated by Kevin Huerter (3) and Trae Young after his basket at the buzzer that gave the team a 121-120 win over the Toronto Raptors Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Mike Carlson/AP)
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Their rebuild complete, the new Hawks step into the playoffs
Braves pitcher A.J. Minter reacts as manager Brian Snitker pulls him during the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays after he loaded the bases and gave up a RBI single Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
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Advice for fans: Have a little faith in these Braves
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a pass while preparing to play the Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 29, 2020, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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The Falcons’ 2021 schedule doesn’t look all that daunting
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A worrisome trend: Mike Soroka suffers yet another reversal
Atlanta Braves' Ehire Adrianza celebrates after making the game-winning hit in the twelfth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves won 8-7. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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You really can’t tell these Braves without a scorecard
Hawks guard Trae Young (right) fights for a rebound with Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) at State Farm Arena on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The Hawks won 135-103 over Phoenix Suns. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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Here’s what could await the Hawks in the playoffs
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Could Georgia Tech’s Moses Wright really go undrafted?
Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari goes to the basket against the Brooklyn Nets Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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2 new shooters have made Hawks a playoff team
Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly reacts after giving up a two-run home run - one of three he allowed - against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning Friday, April 30, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. Smyly, who joined Atlanta as a free agent in the offseason, is 0-2 with an 8.05 ERA after four starts. (Mike Carlson/AP)
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Yeah, it’s early. But the Braves should be better than this
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) makes a touchdown catch against Alabama defensive back Brian Branch (14) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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This draft tells us the Falcons believe they’ll win again soon
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, right, holds a jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons with the fourth pick in the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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Daring greatly, the new Falcons land the great Kyle Pitts
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At No. 4, the Falcons should draft Kyle Pitts
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A new regime readies to place its stamp on the Falcons
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Here’s why the Falcons won’t trade Julio Jones
Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud (16) confers with starting pitcher Drew Smyly as shortstop Dansby Swanson (background) approaches the mound after Smyly gave up a two-run homer to Arizona Diamondbacks David Peralta in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist PArk in Atlanta. Smyly relinquished five runs during the first inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
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I’m more concerned about the Braves’ pitching
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) blocks Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 23, 2021 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Tami Chappel)
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Nate the Great and his Hawks are making us believe
Georgia coach Tom Crean confers with guard Anthony Edwards during game action against Texas A&M in a 63-48 Georgia victory during a NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Athens. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
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Tom Crean is still the man for Georgia, says Tom Crean
Braves Guillermo Heredia (38) and Austin Riley celebrate after Heredia hit a two-run home run during the first inning Sunday, April 18, 2021, against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)
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These Braves haven’t been quite what we expected
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart looks on as quarterback JT Daniels completes a pass for the Red Team during the G-Day Game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Athens. The Red Team beat the Black Team 28-23. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
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A G-Day aerial display shows UGA no longer lacks QBs
North Carolina forward Walker Kessler (13) grabs a rebound as Louisville forward JJ Traynor (12) looks on during the first half Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Gerry Broome/AP)
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In college hoops, the transfer portal has become a turnstile
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The great Ronald Acuna is getting even greater
Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna reacts after he hit a two-run home run in the 5th inning. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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The Braves come home and look like themselves again
Andrew McCutchen scores past Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud during the first inning of Thursday's Phillies-Braves game in Philadelphia.
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It’s panic time for the Braves! (Yes, I’m kidding)
Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. announces that Major League Baseball has awarded the 2021 All-Star Game to SunTrust Park, the home of the Braves. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
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All-Star game’s exit is a significant loss for Georgia
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) waves to fans as he exits the final spring training game Tuesday, March 30, 2021, against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Fla. (John Bazemore/AP)
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The Braves are very good. They know it. They’ll show it
New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson reacts to a call in the first half against the Indiana Pacers Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014, in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy/AP)
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Mike Woodson coaching Indiana: This I have to see
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot talking with Clemson coach Dabo Swinney at quarterback Trevor Lawrence's Pro Day workout on Friday, February 12, 2021. (Photo credit: Courtesy of David Platt/Clemson Athletics)
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Are the Falcons rebuilding? If not, why not?
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker (43) stands for the national anthem with his players and coaches before a spring training game Monday, March 22, 2021, against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Fla. (John Bazemore/AP)
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Let’s not mince words: The Braves’ moment is now
Rush Propst won two state titles as Colquitt County football coach.
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A Southern story: Football, money and audiotape
Atlanta Hawks interim coach Nate McMillan (center) talks in a huddle with the team during the first half against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Brynn Anderson/AP)
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Nate McMillan: The new voice the Hawks needed
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Imagine if all Georgia Tech’s seniors return. Now imagine if none do
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Georgia Tech’s NCAA loss was about the man who wasn’t there
Georgia Tech forward Moses Wright dunks during the first half of the Jackets' February game against Miami in Coral Gables, Fla.
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Is Georgia Tech doomed without Wright? No. Here’s why
Georgia Tech guard Jose Alvarado holds the winners trophy as he and his teammates celebrate their 80-75 win over Florida State in the ACC championship game Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Greensboro, N.C. (Gerry Broome/AP)
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This NCAA is a plunge into the deep unknown
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