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Hawks Surge Post-All-Star Break, GM's Strategies Shine

4/19/2026

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Atlanta Hawks improved after All-Star break, posting a 20-6 record.
General manager Onsi Saleh's strategies have paid off, boosting Johnson, first-time All-Star averaging 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, acquired in a sign-and-trade, has increased scoring from 8.4 to 20.8 points per game.
Coach Quin Snyder's midseason adjustments boosted the Hawks' defense, while Landale remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
The New York Knicks lead the all-time Hawks rivalry 2-1.

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Story summary

Atlanta Hawks improved after All-Star break, posting a 20-6 record.
General manager Onsi Saleh's strategies have paid off, boosting Johnson, first-time All-Star averaging 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, acquired in a sign-and-trade, has increased scoring from 8.4 to 20.8 points per game.
Coach Quin Snyder's midseason adjustments boosted the Hawks' defense, while Landale remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
The New York Knicks lead the all-time Hawks rivalry 2-1.