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Clint Capela drops a 19 PTS, 12 REB double-double in Hawks 142-110loss in Denver

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Clint Capela drops a 19 PTS, 12 REB double-double in Hawks loss in Denver

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Hawks’ Center Clint Capela Spoke with First-Generation Business Owners As They Learned More About Financial Health Education

ATLANTA – On Saturday, the Hawks and Chase engaged with five first-generation “Rookie Entrepreneurs” to empower them through educational workshops to enhance their financial health and understanding of business finances. Following the workshops at the Chase Summerhill Branch, the organizations surprised the entrepreneurs with a fireside chat with Hawks’ Center Clint Capela.

The conversation focused on Capela’s journey navigating finances throughout his NBA career. After the fireside chat, Capela revealed that the Hawks and Chase would donate $5,000 to each small business offering further support for their ongoing growth and development.

“We are excited to partner with Chase to help support first-generation entrepreneurs,” said Hawks’ Vice President of DEI Impact and Strategic Initiatives, Alexis Roe. “Understanding the hurdles entrepreneurs encounter, we enthusiastically join forces with community partners to broaden access to vital information and support, aiming to create equitable opportunities and foster growth potential. We stand behind their triumphs, salute their perseverance and commitment, and empower them on their entrepreneurial path as they contribute to the prosperity of our Atlanta community through their business endeavors."

Entrepreneurs attending the event included a diverse range of businesses from food and beverage to book publishing. The businesses include Cal Industries Heat and Air, Kronchy, Youth Authors Publishing, Minorities in Sports, and MoreLyfe Juice.

Each of the small business owners are first-generation entrepreneurs.

The event kicked off with lunch and networking for the entrepreneurs followed by opening remarks from Mathilda Lambert, Community Manager at Chase’s Summerhill Community Center.

“Small businesses are not only the fabric of our nation, they are the foundation of the financial health and wealth of our local communities. We’re here to empower Atlanta’s small businesses and to put them on the path to business success, by providing them with the tools and resources they need to foster continued growth,” said Lambert. “We are proud to stand alongside the Hawks as we continue to lift up Atlanta’s small businesses together.”

The entrepreneurs attended four workshops focused on financial health to help grow during their business development journey. The workshops highlighted the importance of building and maintaining credit, how to set goals through budgeting and savings, breaking down the power of capital and navigating cash flow.

This event is the latest endeavor in the Hawks and Chase’s commitment to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. Earlier this month, to celebrate Black History Month, the Hawks Shop and Chase collaborated with ATL Alumni, a local Atlanta lifestyle brand, to create twonew stylish hoodies that reflect the team’s identity and the city’s culture of creativity and innovation.

On Friday night, the Hawks hosted the sixth annual ‘HBCU Night presented by Chase’ at the award-winning State Farm Arena. The organization celebrated the educational excellence and unique culture of more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which were originally founded as institutions of higher learning for African Americans. All fans in attendance received a special rally towel courtesy of Chase.

In October 2022, the Atlanta Hawks and JPMorgan Chase announced a new agreement to expand and grow their integrated partnership. As part of the expanded agreement, Chase became the presenting sponsor in two key experiences: the Chase Concert Club: the arena’s ultra-premium space for enjoying the world’s best live entertainment and NBA action.To learn more about the Hawks work in the community, visit Hawks.com/Community.

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Hawks and Chase Empower 5 Local Businesses through 'Rookie Entrepreneurs' Community Program

Clint Capela scores 14 points and grabs 9 rebounds in Hawks 128-105 loss at Cleveland

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Clint Capela scores 14 points and grabs 9 boards in Hawks loss at Cleveland

Fresh off a convincing win in the Play-In Tournament, the Atlanta Hawks will still enter this week's playoff series against the defending Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics as an underdog. Regardless, Clint Capela does not care about anyone's predictions.

"We&nbsp;are the actors here," he said with a slight emphasis on the pronoun, "so&nbsp;we&nbsp;are making it happen."&nbsp;

He took care to point out that, while the players would be on the court Saturday for Game 1 of the series, the predictors would not be.

"Anybody who is not on the court can say anything, but you would not be right, 100 percent, because you can only guess," Capela said. "We are the actors. When I see people out there saying other stuff, I'm just laughing because they're just guessing actually."

Capela also noted that rosters and health statuses change over time, and that strategies evolve over the course of a longer series with more time to rest and adapt. A quick glance at the Celtics/Hawks matchups this season shows that he has a point. Boston center Robert Williams and Hawks&nbsp;guard Bogdan Bogdanovic played in none of the three Hawks/Celtics games this season, and both figure to weigh prominently in the strategies of both teams.&nbsp;

"It doesn't matter how articulate you are saying it," Capela added. "It doesn't matter which stats you got. It doesn't matter, because every game is different."&nbsp;

At the same time, Capela still holds a healthy amount of respect for a talented Boston roster that includes Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

"That's a great shooting team," Capela said. "They have great scorers&nbsp;and experience. They've been on a mission, meaning like they've been doing deep playoff runs since 2016-17."Head Coach Quin Snyder said that the Celtics are just as unique on the defensive end as they are on offense.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"When you move to the defensive end, they are equally unique. They've got (Robert) Williams, so they've got rim protection. They have the ability to switch. They've got Marcus Smart, who to me is an elite player and possibly the best leader in the NBA."&nbsp;

If the Celtics have the edge, shooting-wise, then the Hawks may have a rebounding edge that translates into second-chance points. The Hawks grabbed 22 offensive rebounds in their Play-In win, and since Quin Snyder took the reins as coach, the Hawks have had the best offensive rebounding percentage in the East, grabbing 32.8 percent of their own missed shots.&nbsp;

Saddiq Bey and Jalen Johnson also entered the Hawks' playing rotation right around the same time.

"We definitely have a lot of young, athletic guys," Trae Young said of the team's athleticism. "(Jalen) has been playing really well for us and rebounding. Saddiq has been coming in and doing the same thing&nbsp;and knocking down shots. They have been really good on the glass. Our athleticism has been showing in that way for sure."

Young and Capela also took note that they were excited for players like Saddiq Bey to get the first taste of the NBA Playoffs of their careers.

"I'm so excited for them," Capela said. "I talked to Saddiq and he told me that he used to watch me when he was in high school when I was back with Houston in 2018. Before we played Miami, I told him, 'Man, I want you to see this because the playoffs are really something. Players are in the NBA with careers for 10 years and never get there, you know?' So, yeah, I'm really happy that he is going to be part of this with us."For his part, Bey said that communication was a key point being stressed to the team. 

"We're just making sure we're connected, you know? We're going in like a hostile environment on the road, so we have to come together to get it done."&nbsp;

Snyder said that the Hawks have plenty of work ahead in Boston.

"It is no mystery that we have our work cut out for us. They are that good of a team."&nbsp;

But Capela, who worked the glass to the tune of 21 rebounds Tuesday, appeared ready to relish in that work once again. As he&nbsp;left and got a few steps away from the post-practice media scrum, he clapped his hands and shouted, either to himself or, quite possibly, to everyone in attendance.&nbsp;

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“We Are The Actors”; Clint Capela Remains Unfazed By Predictions

Clint Capela finished with 18 points, 20 rebounds, and 2 blocks in Thursday's win over Philly.

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Capela Puts Up 18 PTS, 20 REB in Win Over 76ers

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Capela finished with 15 points and 19 rebounds.

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Capela Puts Up 19 Rebound Double-Double vs. Jazz

Trae Young, Clint Capela and the Hawks manufactured a resounding 132-103 win over the Charlotte Hornets in the Hawks' first game of the Play-In Tournament.

Trae finished with 24 points and 11 assists. Capela had 15 points and 17 rebounds on a night when no other player on the floor from either team grabbed more than 7.

The Hawks swung the game with a 42-point third quarter in which they scored on 20 of their 24 possessions as they adjusted to a Charlotte defense that was hellbent on doing whatever it could to get the ball out of Trae Young's hands. To achieve it, the Hawks needed a full complement of players doing what they usually do and sometimes a bit more.

"You've got to attack it," Trae said of the scheming. "If teams are going to face-guard me or trap me, it's my job to make the right play and then it's my teammates' job to finish and make the aggressive play."

The Hawks needed Capela catching relief-valve passes near the free-throw line and redirecting them to open wing players. They needed Kevin Huerter (13 points, 4 assists), Danilo Gallinari (18 points) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (13 points) moving to space and making the correct shot-or-pass decision to keep Charlotte's defense on edge. And they needed De'Andre Hunter (22 points, 7 rebounds) taking the ball to the rim as the defense rotated back to him. In getting all of it, the Hawks opened up a 33-point lead by the middle of the fourth quarter.

Trae has faced more of such tactics this season, his fourth in the NBA, than he has in previous years. He said that he accepts the attention.

"I have to. I have to embrace it," Trae said of his mindset. "Obviously, it's not always fun because I don't get to play basketball a ton, but it's great for my team. Any time someone can be out there and make two guys guard you, it only opens up the floor for everyone else."

Charlotte finished the regular-season with a scoring average of 115.3 points per game, the NBA's fourth-best mark, but the Hawks' defense held up and limited them to 103 points, thanks in large part to Capela and Hunter. Hunter drew the assignment of guarding Miles Bridges and held him to 12 points. Capela (3 blocks) adjusted to the multiple looks that the Hornets have with both big and small centers, and did his part defending the rim, too.

"(Capela) is the anchor of our defense," Nate McMillan said. "There were really two coverages for Clint tonight. When (Mason) Plumlee was out there, he had to really guard the paint, but when (P.J.) Washington was in the game at the 5, he had to guard the perimeter and three-point ability of Washington."

Clint Capela succeeded on both counts, won the rebounding battle, and earned McMillan's congratulatory bottle of wine for his efforts.