The Atlanta Hawks shine bright to end the 2025 calendar year (and its 7-game losing streak) in lieu of the return of Kristaps Porzingis and Jalen Johnson for Wednesday's early contest versus the Minnesota Timberwolves.

ATL relied much on its energy and fast start to upend MIN and crash the welcome home reunion for one of the biggest stars in the league and Atlanta-native, Anthony Edwards resulting in his overall career record of 1-5 at State Farm Arena.

DeShaun Tate & Tenitra Batiste expound on why Wednesday's win is their best of the season at home, the impact of the loss to OKC and New Year's resolutions for the team.

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Atlanta Falcons topple the Los Angeles Rams in a thrilling Monday Night Football clash, sparked by Bijan Robinson's electrifying 229-yard, two-touchdown performance. Is Robinson now the league’s most dynamic playmaker? Xavier Watts and Jesse Bates anchor a resurgent Falcons defense, racking up interceptions and stifling Puka Nacua for most of the game. Special teams drama and crucial moments from the linebacker corps—including standout coverage by Kaden Ellis—threw the spotlight on Atlanta’s evolving identity.

Aaron Freeman and Jarvis Davis break down the Falcons’ elite defensive effort, examine Zach Robinson’s play-calling, and question the future of special teams coach Marquis Williams after costly miscues. Key highlights include the O-line’s surprisingly strong showing against the Rams’ pass rush, pivotal game balls for Robinson, the safeties, and kicker Zane Gonzalez, plus early thoughts on how Brandon Dorlus’s injury could reshape Atlanta’s front. Can the Falcons carry this momentum and finally seize a dominant third quarter performance?

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With its 2 potential all-stars (and team's assist leaders, Jalen Johnson & Trae Young) inactive, the visiting Atlanta Hawks push the reigning defending World Champion Oklahoma City Thunder to the brink.

What did we learn and what signs of optimism exists?

Why does Atlanta look so positively different without its primary contributors?

DeShaun Tate expounds on how ATL competed down the stretch versus the team with the NBA's best record while trailing by double digits including which former Hawk is Nickeil Alexander-Walker reminiscent of and the letter grade of the Hawks' overall performance.

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