1.   But if the Hawks are going to become a playoff team, they will have to strengthen the point guard position.

2.   If the Hawks were going to shed themselves of Wilkins, this city wanted a star to take his place.

3.   The Hawks go for the second pickle tonight when the New York Knicks come to Philips Arena.

4.   The Hawks go on a victory binge.

5.   The Hawks generally go as point guard Mookie Blaylock goes.

6.   The Hawks are going with rookie Roshown McLeod, although a strained left hamstring might hold him back the next few days.

7.   There was a lot to wonder about, a lot to fix before the Hawks go back on the court.

8.   Well, with Lenny Wilkens as their coach and a so-so nucleus of players, the Hawks are not going to become awful.