Al Horford
Raptors coach fined for criticizing refs
Jan 31, 2013 22:25 EST
The NBA fined Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey $25,000 for criticizing the officials in his team's 93-92 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Korver's long-range barrage lifts Hawks
Jan 26, 2013 01:10 EST
Kyle Korver drained eight three-pointers to help the Atlanta Hawks erase a 27-point deficit en route to a 123-111 double-overtime NBA victory over the Boston Celtics.
Boozers' Bulls stomp hapless Hawks
Jan 15, 2013 00:26 EST
Carlos Boozer finished with 20 points and 13 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls set a franchise record for fewest points allowed with a 97-58 rout of the Atlanta Hawks.
Hawks hold on for double-overtime win over Pistons
Dec 27, 2012 00:24 EST
Josh Smith scored 31 points and Al Horford added 22 as the Atlanta Hawks held on for a 126-119 double-overtime NBA victory over the Detroit Pistons.
US defeat Dominican Republic in exhibition match
Jul 13, 2012 01:45 EDT
Kevin Durant scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the US Olympic basketball team beat the Dominican Republic 113-59 in their first tune-up for the London Games.
Indiana Pacers power past Magic in five NBA games
May 09, 2012 01:40 EDT
Danny Granger scored 25 points as the Indiana Pacers punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs by beating Orlando 105-87 in game five of their Eastern Conference series.
Indiana Pacers power past Magic in five NBA games
May 08, 2012 23:17 EDT
Danny Granger scored 25 points as the Indiana Pacers punched their ticket to the second round of the NBA playoffs by beating Orlando 105-87 in game five of their Eastern Conference series.
NBA stars, celebs help fans learn English on website
Feb 22, 2012 18:03 EST
(Reuters) - Rising New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin has not only sparked NBA basketball interest in Taiwan, he may also inspire fans to learn English, according to people at the website "English, baby!"
Hawks center Horford to miss 3-4 months with injury
Jan 12, 2012 16:54 EST
(Reuters) - Atlanta Hawks All-Star center Al Horford will miss three-to-four months with a torn pectoral muscle in his left shoulder, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Thursday.
Chicago Bulls rout Hawks in NBA playoffs
May 13, 2011 02:15 EDT
The Chicago Bulls advanced to their first NBA playoff semi-finals in 13 years as league MVP Derrick Rose scored 19 points in a 93-73 rout of the Atlanta Hawks.
Rose shines as Bulls rout Hawks to advance
May 13, 2011 00:38 EDT
The Chicago Bulls advanced to their first NBA playoff semi-finals in 13 years as league MVP Derrick Rose scored 19 points in a 93-73 rout of the Atlanta Hawks.
Rose, James and Howard headline All-NBA selections
May 12, 2011 15:27 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and LeBron James of the Miami Heat, winner of the two previous MVP awards, were selected for this season's All-NBA team, the league said on Thursday.
Rose leads Bulls charge in win over Hawks
May 11, 2011 09:19 EDT
NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose scored 33 points to lead Chicago to a 95-83 victory Tuesday that put the Bulls one win away from reaching the NBA's Eastern Conference finals.
Rose scores 44 to power Bulls over Hawks
May 07, 2011 00:25 EDT
NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose scored a career-high 44 points to power the Chicago Bulls past Atlanta 99-82 as the top-seeded visitors grabbed the edge in their playoff fight.
NBA Hawks oust Magic, face Bulls next
Apr 29, 2011 08:28 EDT
One year after the Orlando Magic inflicted the most lopsided four-game playoff sweep in NBA history on Atlanta in the second round, a much-improved Hawks squad took a measure of revenge.
Hawks oust Magic, book date with Bulls in NBA East
Apr 29, 2011 01:37 EDT
One year after the Orlando Magic inflicted the most lopsided four-game playoff sweep in NBA history on Atlanta in the second round, a much-improved Hawks squad took a measure of revenge.
Hawks oust Magic to book date with Bulls
Apr 29, 2011 01:15 EDT
One year after the Orlando Magic inflicted the most lopsided four-game playoff sweep in NBA history on Atlanta in the second round, a much-improved Hawks squad took a measure of revenge.
Hawks oust Magic to book date with Bulls
Apr 28, 2011 23:01 EDT
Joe Johnson scored 23 points and Jamal Crawford added 19 to power Atlanta past Orlando 84-81 in an NBA playoff game, advancing the Hawks to a second-round series with Chicago.
Celtics sweep Knicks, Sixers slow Heat
Apr 24, 2011 22:30 EDT
The Boston Celtics have swept the New York Knicks out of the NBA playoffs, but the Philadelphia 76ers have denied Miami a seamless move into the Eastern Conference second round.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Horford with the Hawks in 2008 | |
| Atlanta Hawks – No. 15 | |
| Center/Power forward | |
| Born | June 3, 1986 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
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| Nationality | Dominican |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| League | NBA |
| Salary | $4,307,640 |
| High school | Grand Ledge High School, Grand Ledge, Michigan, USA |
| College | Florida |
| Draft | 1st round, 3rd overall, 2007 Atlanta Hawks |
| Pro career | 2007–present |
| Awards | 2006 NCAA Finals MVP 2007 NCAA Finals MVP 2008 NBA All-Rookie Team |
| Profile | Info Page |
