The Atlanta Hawks secured the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday night with a 116-105 win over the Miami Heat. The win was the Hawks’ fourth in a row and gave them a 41-31 record, good enough to secure the final playoff spot in the East.
The Hawks had been in a tight race for the final spot with the Washington Wizards, who had a 40-31 record entering Tuesday night’s action. But the Hawks were able to pull away with the win, thanks to a strong performance from Trae Young, who led the team with 28 points and 11 assists. Young was supported by strong performances from John Collins (21 points, 11 rebounds) and De’Andre Hunter (19 points, 8 rebounds).
The Hawks have been on a roll since the All-Star break, going 15-6 in their last 21 games. They have also been able to stay afloat despite injuries to key players such as Kevin Huerter and DeAndre’ Bembry. The team has been able to rely on strong play from their bench, which has been a major factor in their success.
The Hawks will now face off against the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the playoffs. It will be a tough matchup for the Hawks, as the Nets are one of the top teams in the East and have two of the best players in the league in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. However, the Hawks have proven they can compete with the best teams in the league, and they will look to continue their winning streak into the playoffs.
The Hawks have come a long way since the start of the season, and they have earned their spot in the playoffs. With their recent hot streak, they could be a dangerous team in the postseason. It will be exciting to see how far they can go.
