31.   The Hawks have only four players under contract, plus two rookies, plus a few likely free agents.

32.   The Hawks have to upgrade their grit factor.

33.   The hawk has snowy white breast feathers flecked with brown and gray.

34.   The Hawks also have an advantage in the backcourt with Mookie Blaylock and Steve Smith.

35.   The Hawks do have extra guards under contract and an extra first round pick from Philadelphia.

36.   The Hawks have fans trying half-court shots at halftime.

37.   The Hawks have neither.

38.   The Hawks have only six games remaining.

39.   The Hawks have six players, including holdovers Mookie Blaylock, Steve Smith, Dikembe Mutombo and Ed Gray, plus rookies Roshown McLeod and Shammond Williams.

40.   The Hawks have this plan, though.