Hawks' three-day rest could provide perfect boost for wild upcoming stretch

The Atlanta Hawks have been busy to start the 2026-27 season. Like, extremely busy.

After Monday night's battle with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Hawks were the only team in their division to play 12 games on the season. In fact, they were one of just three Eastern Conference teams to have played that many. It was them, the 76ers and Bucks.

Rest hasn't been their friend. Now, it is. Atlanta can finally afford to lay back for a few days and take a look at what's gone wrong in key games. The only way for a team to get better is to understand what they should do differently moving forward. The right adjustments could make for an impressive upcoming stretch.

The Hawks won't be at home too often the…