Atlanta Hawks: 10 Truths About The East's Surprise Package

Atlanta Hawks: 10 Points About The East’s Surprise Package

By Adam McGee | Dec 13, 2014

Dec 2, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrate after a made basket against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 15, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) defends a pass attempt by Atlanta Hawks guard John Jenkins (12) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

Unselfish And Intelligent

The Hawks’ game is all about passing, and finding high percentage shots. It’s not about getting one particular player in their spot, it’s about running plays that will create as many open looks as possible. They do exactly that more often than not.

In the last two seasons the Hawks have ranked second in the NBA in assists, only behind the San Antonio Spurs.

So far this season, the team is averaging 25.5 assists per game, their highest mark since Danny Ferry came to Atlanta, and good enough for fourth in the NBA. It’s not a matter of a handful of good passers on the roster either, it’s just become a culture thing.

From the starters to the bench, the passing is fluid, and they always have their eye on an extra pass that will create a simple basket.

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