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Mar 28, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) passes the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Justin Anderson (10) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Atlanta Hawks Path to the NBA Playoffs

The Hawks have a viable path forward.
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Is it too late for the Atlanta Hawks to make another postseason run? Of course not. However, they will have to start the race from the dreaded Play-In Tournament thanks to their unexcited approach to the season.

Computer programs from ESPN and FiveThirtyEight have put a little bit more confidence in the Hawks over the past two weeks. Let's look at the Play-In picture with 7 games remaining in the regular season.

Updated Eastern Conference Postseason Picture

Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam drives to the net against Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter. The Hawks and Raptors play each other three times in the 2022-23 NBA season.

Record: 43-32

Standings: 6th

ESPN Playoff Odds: 48-34 (99.4%)

FiveThirtyEight Playoff Odds: 47-35 (98%)

Tankathon Remaining Strength of Schedule: 25th

Key Games Remaining: 4/3 vs. Miami Heat, 4/5 vs. Atlanta Hawks, 4/7 vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Cleveland Cavaliers

Dec 31, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) celebrates after a dunk during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Record: 42-33

Standings: 7th

ESPN Playoff Odds: 45-37 (75.2%)

FiveThirtyEight Playoff Odds: 45-37 (62%)

Tankathon Remaining Strength of Schedule: 13th

Key Games Remaining: 3/31 @ Atlanta Hawks, 4/3 vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 4/8 @ Brooklyn Nets, 4/10 vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Brooklyn Nets

The Atlanta Hawks reportedly made a trade proposal for Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant. The trade package included John Collins, De'Andre Hunter, and a draft pick.

Record: 39-36

Standings: 8th

ESPN Playoff Odds: 43-39 (67.5%)

FiveThirtyEight Playoff Odds: 44-38 (78%)

Tankathon Remaining Strength of Schedule: 30th

Key Games Remaining: 3/31 vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 4/2 @ Atlanta Hawks, 4/8 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Charlotte Hornets

Jan 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Delon Wright (0) looks to pass as he is defended by Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at The Spectrum Center.

Record: 39-37

Standings: 9th

ESPN Playoff Odds: 42-40 (32.9%)

FiveThirtyEight Playoff Odds: 42-40 (23%)

Tankathon Remaining Strength of Schedule: 17th

Key Games Remaining: 4/2 @ Philadelphia 76ers, 4/5 @ Miami Heat, 4/8 @ Chicago Bulls

Atlanta Hawks

Jan 12, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) reacts after making a basket during the first quarter against the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena

Record: 38-37

Standings: 10th

ESPN Playoff Odds: 42-40 (31.4%)

FiveThirtyEight Playoff Odds: 43-39 (42%)

Tankathon Remaining Strength of Schedule: 26th

Key Games Remaining: 3/31 @ Cleveland Cavs, 4/2 vs. Brooklyn Nets, 4/5 @ Toronto Raptors

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