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Sleeping giant? What’s being said about Hawks on social media

Trae Young is introduced at the start of the Hawks-Bulls game Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

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Trae Young is introduced at the start of the Hawks-Bulls game Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Atlanta, at State Farm Arena. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)
By AJC Sports
Updated Jan 22, 2025

Impressive wins over the Beasts of the East. Another milestone for the face of the franchise.

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And now the Hawks are being mentioned as championship contenders. Well, sort of.

Entering Wednesday’s home game against the Pistons, the Hawks stand atop the Southeast Division and have beaten the other two Eastern Conference division leaders (Boston and Cleveland) twice this season.

A feat no other team in the NBA has accomplished this season.

Here’s a sampling of what’s being said about the Hawks on social media as they prepare for Game 43 of the 82-game 2024-25 season:

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