1994 Eastern Conference Finals
The Hawks currently own the second-longest drought of not winning an NBA championship at 67 seasons.
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta. The Hawks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at State Farm Arena.
Quick Facts
- Series result
- Lost 4-3
- Opponent
- New York Knicks
- Key leader
- Dominique Wilkins
- Season context
- 1993-94 NBA Season
- Notable achievement
- First 7-game ECF loss for Atlanta since moving to Georgia
Lore & Background
The franchise's lone NBA championship, as well as all four NBA Finals appearances, occurred when the team was based in St. Louis. The Hawks moved to Atlanta on May 3, 1968.
Reader's Guide
The Hawks went 48 years without advancing past the second round of the playoffs in any format, until finally breaking through in 2015.
Did You Know?
- The Hawks are one of only four NBA teams that have qualified to play in the NBA playoffs in 10 consecutive seasons in the 21st century, achieving this feat between 2008 and 2017.
- In the 2024 NBA draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected Zaccharie Risacher with the first overall pick, their first since 1975.
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