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Starting Lineups Announced For Friday's Hawks-Cavaliers Matchup

Game time is getting close in Atlanta. The Hawks and the Cavaliers are getting set to meet for the second time in three days, but this matchup is going to look a little different, especially on the Cleveland side of things.

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Final Score Picks and Predictions For Friday's Cavaliers-Hawks Matchup

The penultimate game of the Atlanta Hawks season has arrived. The Hawks regular season home finale is going to be against an opponent that they just played on Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Hawks Star Zaccharie Risacher Faces Uncertain Future

The conversation surrounding Zaccharie Risacher has shifted quickly, and it now centers on a bigger question: Is the young star still part of the Atlanta Hawks’ long-term vision?

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 10

Atlanta Hawks magic number and playoff berth tracker

There are only two games left on the slate for every team in the NBA. The Atlanta Hawks come into Friday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers tied with the Toronto Raptors for the No.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 10

Hawks, Raptors tied for fifth as East playoff picture intensifies

The East race for fifth is coming down to the wire, and it’s got a little bit of everything. The Hawks and Raptors are tied at 45-35 with two games left, with Toronto holding the tiebreaker after its win over Miami.

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25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9

How Cavs ‘sent a message’ to Hawks ahead of possible playoff matchup

While nothing is set in stone, it is quite possible that the Cleveland Cavaliers will face off with the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA playoffs. Coincidentally, they met at Rocket Arena on Wednesday and will do so again on Friday in a home-and-home series.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 9

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Voices His Support for Nickeil Alexander-Walker to Win Most Improved Player

When the Hawks signed Nickeil Alexander-Walker away from the Minnesota Timberwolves this past summer, the signing was praised and Atlanta was given a lot of credit for getting a young player on a great deal to come off the bench and help their team.

Atlanta Hawks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 9

Latest projections for Hawks’ 2 first-round picks in ClutchPoints’ NBA Mock Draft

The Atlanta Hawks are in a unique position that other teams can’t relate to. They have a chance to make the playoffs while also having the opportunity at a draft pick in the lottery.

Zaccharie Risacher News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 9

Does the Hawks decision to not Play Zaccharie Risacher last night say anything about his future?

The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the talks of the NBA since the All-Star Break and leading into the playoffs. They have surged into 5th place in the Eastern Conference and with two games to go, they have a strong chance to land inside the top six and avoid the play-in tournament for the first time since 2021.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 8

Cavs offer glimpse of playoff version in win over Hawks

Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 122-116 hard-fought home win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. 1. That third quarter? That is who the Cavaliers need to be in the playoffs.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / April 8

Starting Lineups Announced For Tonight's Hawks-Cavaliers Matchup

The NBA regular season is winding down and there is a potential first round playoff preview tonight in Cleveland. If the season ended today, the Hawks and the Cavaliers would play a best of seven series and it feels like the most likely scenario right now.

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Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / April 8

Cavs vs. Hawks: Late-season matchup with playoff implications

The Cavaliers don’t have much left to sort out in the regular season standings, but Wednesday’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks could still offer a useful preview of what’s ahead.

Atlanta Hawks News / EasySportz / April 7

The Hawks Are the Team Nobody Wants to Face Right Now

With the playoffs right around the corner, one team is quietly turning into a nightmare matchup for the entire Eastern Conference—the Atlanta Hawks. Winners of 18 of their last 21 games, Atlanta isn’t just hot—they’re arguably the most dangerous team in the East heading into the postseason.

NBA News / EasySportz / April 7

Eastern Conference Seeding Chaos, Surging Hawks, and a Play-In Bloodbath

With just five days left in the regular season, the Eastern Conference isn’t just tight—it’s absolute chaos. And unlike most years, even the teams that have clinched still have everything to play for.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 7

Knicks' Jalen Brunson takes over late to down Hawks

With their recent 18-2 surge, the Atlanta Hawks have shown they have what it takes to compete with the Eastern Conference's best teams. What they don't have is a player like Jalen Brunson.

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks

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C.J. McCollum News / Larry Brown Sports / April 6

CJ McCollum hit one of the wildest shots ever that didn’t count

CJ McCollum was mere milliseconds away Monday from highlight reel immortality. The Atlanta Hawks trailed the New York Knicks 108-105 with 1.2 seconds left on the clock at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker / April 6

Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows why he's Most Improved Player vs. Knicks

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker inched closer to adding an individual accolade to his resume with a stellar performance in a thriller versus the New York Knicks.

Jalen Brunson's huge fourth quarter powers Knicks over Hawks

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Atlanta Hawks News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

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Atlanta Hawks News / Field Level Media / April 1

Nickeil Alexander-Walker, surging Hawks race past Magic

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 32 points and Jalen Johnson flirted with a triple-double as the Atlanta Hawks crushed the host Orlando Magic 130-101 on Wednesday.