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May 2024
30m 47s

The Unlucky Atlanta Hawks and the Unrepe...

Ric Bucher, NBA insider and Fox Sports NBA analyst
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Ric discusses the Atlanta Hawks winning the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft lottery and the New York Knicks taking the series' lead against the Indiana Pacers despite a rash of injuries that forced coach Tom Thibodeau to utilize several reserve players.

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