Iconic Matches
15 entries in the Atlanta Hawks compendium.
Wilkins 53 Points vs Pistons (1990)A season of recovery and playoff return for the Atlanta Hawks.Wilkins vs Bird (1987 Playoffs Game 7)Pistons edge Hawks in seven, Thomas delivers game-winner in first round.Hawks vs Sixers (1981 Playoffs Game 3)Aaron James Hawk – NFL linebacker, Super Bowl XLV champion, and 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)Dominique Wilkins' 1986 playoff run ended against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.The Shot Heard 'Round the World (1974)The Miracle of Coogan's BluffBob Pettit's 1958 Championship PerformanceBob Pettit's 50-point masterpiece in the 1958 Finals remains a legendary close-out performance.Dominique Wilkins' 1986 Playoff DunksThe Human Highlight Film: Dominique Wilkins, Hawks legend and Hall of Famer.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 greatest point guard of all time and a five-time NBA champion with the Lakers.LeBron James' 2016 Championship ComebackKing James: Four-time champion, all-time leading scorer, and Cleveland's 2016 curse-breaker.Michael Jordan's 1998 Playoff RunThe Atlanta Hawks: a franchise with one NBA championship, won in St. Louis in 1958.Larry Bird's 1981 Regular Season UpsetLarry Bird, the legendary forward for the Boston Celtics, was a central figure in that era's rivalry with…Hakeem Olajuwon's 1994 Finals DominanceHakeem Olajuwon led Houston to glory in 1994, never playing for Atlanta.
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