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Atlanta Hawks

Record: (44-33), 1st in Southeast Division

Atlanta Hawks

Record: (44-33), 1st in Southeast Division

NBA

Hawks dominate Magic, sweep season series for first time since 2012-13

KEN SUGUIRA

Behold: A hot stretch for the Hawks offers hopes of brighter future

NBA

Hawks’ role players finding their groove in push to playoffs

MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM

March to playoffs? Hawks end month strong, show they’re set for postseason

NBA

Hawks down Celtics, move 10 games over .500 for first time in five years

Standings

Stats

Southeast Division

Full Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	GB
1 HawksHawks	44	33	.571	-
2 HornetsHornets	40	36	.526	3.5
3 MagicMagic	40	36	.526	3.5
4 HeatHeat	40	37	.519	4
5 WizardsWizards	17	59	.224	26.5

Team Leaders

Full Team Stats

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

Jalen Johnson

SF, #1

PPG

22.8

Nickeil Alexander-Walker

SG, #7

3PM

233

Jalen Johnson

SF, #1

ASSISTS

8.1

PHOTOS: Hawks defeat Celtics in key East battle

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (right) dunks against Celtics guard Derrick White during the second half at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu celebrates after making a 3-point shot against the Celtics during the second half at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (left) celebrates a dunk as he jogs up the court near Celtics guard Jaylen Brown at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels dunks against the Celtics during the second half at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (left) dunks against Celtics guard Derrick White at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forwards Jalen Johnson (left) and Jonathan Kuminga celebrate during the second half against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (center) attempts a layup against Celtics defenders at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (right) blocks a shot attempt by Celtics guard Hugo González at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts to a call by a referee in their game against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks head coach Quin Snyder (left) speaks with Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga during a break in their game against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (right) reacts to a call after defending Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, a graduate of Wheeler High School in Marietta, rests during a break from the action against the Hawks at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (left) attempts a shot against Celtics guard Jaylen Brown at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (center) fights for a loose ball against Celtics guard Jaylen Brown at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard CJ McCollum celebrates his 3-point shot against the Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard CJ McCollum (left) controls the ball against Celtics guard Jordan Walsh at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (right) hugs Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker after their 112-102 win against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (left) and Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu celebrate their 112-102 win against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (left) dunks against Hawks forward Jalen Johnson at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker celebrates after making a 3-point shot against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (left) attempts a 3-pointer against Celtics guard Derrick White at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (center) drives against Celtics guard Jaylen Brown at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. The Hawks defeated the Celtics, 112-102, for their 13th consecutive home win. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Mascot Harry the Hawk waves a large Atlanta Hawks flag before their game against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (center) celebrates his 3-pointer with teammates during the first half of their game against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (left) attempts a 3-point shot against the Boston Celtics at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (center) looks to pass out of the defense of Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (right) at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Gabe Vincent (left) attempts a shot against Celtics guard Hugo González at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson attempts a 3-pointer against Celtics guard Hugo González (left) during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard CJ McCollum (left) gets by Celtics guard Jordan Walsh at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (right) drives against Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (center) attempts a shot against Celtics guards Derrick White (left) and Jordan Walsh at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (center) attempts a shot against Boston Celtics defenders during the first half of their game at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (right) dunks against Celtics guard Derrick White during the second half at State Farm Arena on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

More Hawks News

NBA

Hawks down Celtics, move 10 games over .500 for first time in five years

Monday’s 112-102 win over the Celtics also capped off one of the Hawks’ best months of the season, as they posted a 13-2 record in March.

Atlanta Hawks host the Orlando Magic in an NBA game

NBA

‘Real-deal Nickeil:’ Hawks’ Alexander-Walker making the most of bigger role

Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has produced a convincing case for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award.

NBA

Hawks coach Quin Snyder notches 500th career win

Snyder became the 41st coach in NBA history — and the sixth active NBA coach — to reach the milestone.

NBA

Hawks bounce back, down Kings for 12th straight win at home

Atlanta is able to rest three players yet still win to remain tied for fifth in the East Conference with seven games left.

NBA

Hawks struggle to stifle Pritchard, fall to Celtics

Payton Pritchard’s hot night proved too much for the Atlanta Hawks, who went cold after halftime in a 109-102 loss to the Celtics.

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Hawks rise to fifth in East. Here’s how their playoff outlook has changed.

After their win over the East-leading Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks ascended to fifth place in the standings.

NBA

Hawks escape Detroit, down East-leading Pistons in overtime

CJ McCollum scored 11 points in the fourth quarter to help the Hawks get to overtime, and Atlanta survived two game-winning shot attempts on the Pistons' final OT possession.

Hawks assistant makes move to college ranks

NBA

Hawks assistant named newest Butler coach

On Wednesday, Butler University named Hawks assistant Ronald Nored as its newest men’s basketball coach.

NBA

Hawks reach 40 wins in blowout over Grizzlies

The Hawks win No. 40 with a 146-107 blowout over the Grizzlies.

NBA

Hawks back in the sixth seed and will look to keep rising

The Hawks finally saw some returns from their win streak. Though that streak ended Friday, the Hawks have played themselves into a solid position for a postseason run.