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See video of Atlanta Hawks swipe right 2.0 night

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By Helena Oliviero
March 22, 2016

From complimentary glam stations to ubiquitous red roses to real-life meet ups, Philips Arena turned the Atlanta Hawks game Saturday night into a place where singles were looking to score a win - in the love department.

While the Atlanta Hawks battled against the Houston Rockets Saturday, singles had plenty of opportunity to mix and mingle at event that teamed up with Tinder, a popular dating app. There was even a dating game center court during the half time. Just check out the video (provided by the Atlanta Hawks)

ExploreHere are four scenes from the Atlanta Hawks’ second Tinder night in an event coined, “Swipe Right 2.0.”
ExploreTinder-themed rooms will give like-minded Hawks fans the chance to create face-to-face connections that, who knows, just may go beyond the arena walls.
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