Hawks Plagued with Fouls, Ejections, Injuries in 104-111 loss to Spurs

Strong performance from Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge put San Antonio in a 111-104, winning spot extending their 4 game winning streak; over the Hawks on Wednesday at State Farm Arena.

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After missing three games due to flu-like symptoms, John Collins made his grand return by putting up 18 points.

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In a shocking, yet bizarre turn of events Taurean Prince was ejected from the game without warning.

#ATLHawks TP ejected for his 2nd tech of game. When he get his 1st?? Smh #TrueToAtlanta

— DNASportsTalk (@DNASportsTalk) March 7, 2019

Heads was left scratching after watching a questionable replay. No one could conceive what Prince said or did to the referee but it was obvious his words got the ref in a tizzy and caused Prince to be tossed out of the game with two technical fouls late in the 3rd quarter.

I feel like I missed something with the Taurean Prince ejection…

— JJ (@JameelahJNBA) March 7, 2019

In the fourth, Vince Carter also picked up a technical foul for verbalizing  his disdain for not receiving a call. Carter turned his fustration into his motivation when he turned around and hit a 3-pointer.

*vince hits three* pic.twitter.com/maIl5AoYTL

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 7, 2019

Also in the 4th, Alex Poythress left the game with a sprained right ankle.

Shortly afterwards, DeAndre Bembry connected a 3-pointer closing the gap to 2-points.

offense. 💯 pic.twitter.com/RLc4dTuAj6

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 7, 2019

In the end the Hawks were unable to hold off the Spurs. Trae Young led the team in scoring 22 points, 4 assists and 6 rebounds .

📊 FINAL NUMBERS 📊

Young 22 PTS / 4 AST / 6 REB
Collins 18 PTS / 10 REB
Bazemore 12 PTS / 7 REB / 1 BLK
Len 11 PTS / 7 REB
Carter 10 PTS#TrueToAtlanta

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 7, 2019

The Hawks are now (22-44) will matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday at State Farm Arena. Tip-off starts at 7:00.

We got them back at our place tomorrow. Come out and let's get LOUD 🗣

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— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 9, 2019

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