ATLANTA HAWKS: The Hawks made the playoffs in spite of 38 wins and then put a scare into the top-seeded Indiana Pacers. They played their 60 games without Al Horford, who was lost for the season with torn pectoral muscle. It was the second time in three seasons that Horford’s season had been cut short due to injury. At the time of his injury, Horford was averaging a career high 18.6 points and shooting a career best 56.7 percent. He’s in his prime, a strong finisher and effective mid-range shooter. He just needs to stay healthy.
