Iconic Matches
15 entries in the Atlanta Hawks compendium.
Wilkins 53 Points vs Pistons (1990)The 1990–91 Hawks returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence, led by All-NBA forwarWilkins vs Bird (1987 Playoffs Game 7)Hawks vs Pistons: Eastern Conference Semifinals, 1987Hawks vs Sixers (1981 Playoffs Game 3)Former NFL linebacker and current co-host of The Pat McAfee Show.Al Horford vs Bulls (2016 Playoffs Game 5)Hawks eliminate Bulls in five games.Pettit's 54 Point Performance (1962)From Mr. Sonic to Sarge: A career of service and leadership.Wilkins vs Magic (1986 Playoffs Game 2)Two kings, one season: The defining clash of the mid-80s NBA.The Shot Heard 'Round the World (1974)A miraculous playoff upset that echoed through the ages for Hawks fans.Bob Pettit's 1958 Championship PerformanceThe Big Man's ultimate triumph: Bob Pettit leads the Hawks to their first NBA title in 195Dominique Wilkins' 1986 Playoff DunksThe Human Highlight Film electrified the Omni with historic playoff dunks.John Stockton vs. Dominique Wilkins RivalryThe Dunking Dreamer meets the Passing Maestro in an era-defining clash of styles.Magic Johnson's 1980 Finals MVP RunThe rookie point guard who clinched the title playing center in Game Six.LeBron James' 2016 Championship ComebackA historic NBA comeback that belongs to the Cavaliers, not the Atlanta Hawks.Michael Jordan's 1998 Playoff RunThe final chapter of the first three-peat, sealed by an iconic buzzer-beater.Larry Bird's 1981 Regular Season UpsetLarry Bird, the legendary forward for the Boston Celtics, was a central figure in that eraHakeem Olajuwon's 1994 Finals DominanceHakeem Olajuwon led Houston to glory in 1994, never playing for Atlanta.
Browse Iconic Matches in the interactive codex →