Atlanta Hawks Information
The Atlanta Hawks began play in 1946 and compete in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. Their only NBA Championship came in 1958. The Hawks made the playoffs for the first time since 1995 in 2008 after barely squeezing into post-season play with a 37-45 record. They lost to the eventual champion Boston Celtics, but made it a seven game series.
The 2009 season came with improved results for Atlanta. After ending the regular season at 47-35, they defeated the Miami Heat in seven games. Advancing to the second round for the first time since 1998, they were matched up against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs made it a quick series, sending Atlanta home after just four games.
In 2010, the Hawks fought back into the playoffs and defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. The Orlando Magic then swept them in the Eastern Conference Semi Finals. The Hawks didn't waste any time resigning Joe Johnson to a six-year deal worth $119million. That season, the Hawks placed third in the division, but made it into the playoffs. In the first round, they eliminated the Orlando Magic, but lost to the Chicago Bulls in the second round.
This season, the Hawks are at 30-21 in third place, but have a shot at making the playoffs as the regular season comes to an end.
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