1.   Although the Hawks were still trying Tuesday to set up a physical for Rider, Jackson flew in late Tuesday afternoon to Hawks management and undergo a physical today.

2.   And for what the Hawks are trying to do, nobody suits them better than Manning, who passes the ball and who guards people.

3.   HAWKS-DOMINATE - Hawks try to explain why they dominated Charlotte at home after losing two straight.

4.   It looked as if the hawk was trying to fly, despite the small black bundle in its claws dragging it down.

5.   The Hawks try again for their first win Friday night against the Clippers in Los Angeles.