Hawks playoff watch: Hornets eliminated
Well, that I-85 first-round playoff series is dead.
With the Hawks victory over the Hornets, with wins by the Celtics and Pacers, Charlotte was eliminated from the Eastern Conference playoff race. Not much else changed in the standings despite a busy Friday night as the Nets also won.
The No. 1 seed Hawks' first-round opponent remains the Nets as it currently stands.
Only the Heat are in action today as they host the Raptors.
Here’s how things stand in the Eastern Conference for the final two spots:
7. Boston (37-42) 23.0 GB 3 games remaining
8. Brooklyn (37-42) 23.0 GB 3 games remaining
9. Indiana (36-43) 24.0 GB 3 games remaining
10. Miami (35-44) 25.0 GB 3 games remaining
Upcoming schedules
Celtics: 2 home, 1 away – vs. Cavaliers April 12, vs. Raptors April 14, at Bucks April 15
Nets: 2 home, 1 away – at Bucks April 12, vs. Bulls April 13, vs. Magic April 15
Pacers: 2 home, 1 away – vs. Thunder April 12, vs. Wizards April 14, at Grizzlies April 15
Heat: 2 home, 1 away – vs. Raptors April 11, vs. Magic April 14, at 76ers April 15
About the Author
Chris Vivlamore is the sports editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has served as reporter and editor at the AJC since 2003.
