Atlanta Hawks Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	36.8%
2022-23 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2021-22 – First Round	Miami Heat	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2020-21 – Conf Finals	Milwaukee Bucks	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2020-21 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 7 (4-3)
2020-21 – First Round	New York Knicks	Won in 5 (4-1)
2016-17 – First Round	Washington Wizards	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2015-16 – Conf Semi	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2015-16 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Won in 6 (4-2)
2014-15 – Conf Finals	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2014-15 – Conf Semi	Washington Wizards	Won in 6 (4-2)
2014-15 – First Round	Brooklyn Nets	Won in 6 (4-2)
2013-14 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2012-13 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2011-12 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2010-11 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2010-11 – First Round	Orlando Magic	Won in 6 (4-2)
2009-10 – Conf Semi	Orlando Magic	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2009-10 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Won in 7 (4-3)
2008-09 – Conf Semi	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2008-09 – First Round	Miami Heat	Won in 7 (4-3)
2007-08 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1998-99 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1998-99 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Won in 5 (3-2)
1997-98 – First Round	Charlotte Hornets	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1996-97 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1996-97 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Won in 5 (3-2)
1995-96 – Conf Semi	Orlando Magic	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1995-96 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Won in 5 (3-2)
1994-95 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1993-94 – Conf Semi	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1993-94 – First Round	Miami Heat	Won in 5 (3-2)
1992-93 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1990-91 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1988-89 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1987-88 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1987-88 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Won in 5 (3-2)
1986-87 – Conf Semi	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1986-87 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Won in 4 (3-1)
1985-86 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1985-86 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Won in 4 (3-1)
1983-84 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1982-83 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1981-82 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 2 (0-2)
1979-80 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1978-79 – Conf Semi	Washington Bullets	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1978-79 – First Round	Houston Rockets	Won in 2 (2-0)
1977-78 – First Round	Washington Bullets	Lost in 2 (0-2)
1972-73 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1971-72 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1970-71 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1969-70 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1969-70 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Won in 5 (4-1)
1968-69 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1968-69 – Conf Semi	San Diego Rockets	Won in 6 (4-2)
1967-68 – Conf Semi	San Francisco Warriors	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1966-67 – Conf Finals	San Francisco Warriors	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1966-67 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Won in 3 (3-0)
1965-66 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1965-66 – Conf Semi	Baltimore Bullets	Won in 3 (3-0)
1964-65 – Conf Semi	Baltimore Bullets	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1963-64 – Conf Finals	San Francisco Warriors	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1963-64 – Conf Semi	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 5 (3-2)
1962-63 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1962-63 – Conf Semi	Detroit Pistons	Won in 4 (3-1)
1960-61 – Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1960-61 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 7 (4-3)
1959-60 – Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1959-60 – Conf Finals	Minneapolis Lakers	Won in 7 (4-3)
1958-59 – Conf Finals	Minneapolis Lakers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1957-58 – Finals	Boston Celtics	Won in 6 (4-2)
1957-58 – Conf Finals	Detroit Pistons	Won in 5 (4-1)
1956-57 – Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1956-57 – Conf Finals	Minneapolis Lakers	Won in 3 (3-0)
1955-56 – Conf Finals	Fort Wayne Pistons	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1955-56 – Conf Semi	Minneapolis Lakers	Won in 3 (2-1)
1949-50 – Div Semi	Anderson Packers	Lost in 3 (1-2)

Atlanta Hawks Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	19-31 (38%)	14-36 (28.0%)	2023 – First Round
0-1	10-21 (32.3%)	2-29 (6.5%)	2023 – First Round
0-2	13-8 (61.9%)	0-21 (0%)	2023 – First Round
0-3	2-6 (25%)	0-8 (0%)	2016 – Conf Semi
1-0	6-13 (31.6%)	12-7 (63.2%)	2021 – Conf Finals
1-1	8-15 (34.8%)	8-15 (34.8%)	2021 – Conf Finals
1-2	15-13 (53.6%)	4-24 (14.3%)	2023 – First Round
1-3	6-9 (40%)	0-15 (0%)	2023 – First Round
2-0	1-5 (16.7%)	6-0 (100%)	2016 – First Round
2-1	3-10 (23.1%)	9-4 (69.2%)	2021 – First Round
2-2	9-16 (36%)	10-15 (40%)	2021 – Conf Finals
2-3	10-12 (45.5%)	3-19 (13.6%)	2023 – First Round
3-0	0-1 (0%)	1-0 (100%)	1970 – Conf Semi
3-1	3-1 (75%)	4-0 (100%)	2021 – First Round
3-2	6-4 (60%)	8-2 (80%)	2021 – Conf Semi
3-3	5-9 (35.7%)	5-9 (35.7%)	2021 – Conf Semi

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	14-6 (70%)	12-8 (60%)	1999 – First Round
0-1	2-4 (33.3%)	1-5 (16.7%)	1998 – First Round
0-2	2-2 (50%)	0-4 (0%)	1998 – First Round
1-0	10-4 (71.4%)	11-3 (78.6%)	1999 – First Round
1-1	1-5 (16.7%)	3-3 (50%)	1997 – First Round
1-2	5-2 (71.4%)	2-5 (28.6%)	1998 – First Round
2-0	3-7 (30%)	9-1 (90%)	1999 – First Round
2-1	3-5 (37.5%)	7-1 (87.5%)	1999 – First Round
2-2	6-4 (60%)	6-4 (60%)	1999 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	2-4 (33.3%)	2-4 (33.3%)	1983 – First Round
0-1	2-2 (50%)	0-4 (0%)	1983 – First Round
1-0	1-1 (50%)	2-0 (100%)	1979 – First Round
1-1	1-2 (33.3%)	1-2 (33.3%)	1983 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Atlanta Hawks history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in Atlanta Hawks history is coming back from 2-3, which they've managed 3 times. The most recent 2-3 comeback was against the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2010 Eastern Conference First Round, when the Hawks came back and won in 7 games.

How many times have the Atlanta Hawks played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The Atlanta Hawks have played 50 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 14-36 (28.0%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2023 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 2022-23 Boston Celtics in 6 games.

How many times have the Atlanta Hawks played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The Atlanta Hawks have played 20 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 12-8 (60%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 1999 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they beat the 1998-99 Detroit Pistons in 5 games.

How many times have the Atlanta Hawks played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The Atlanta Hawks have played 6 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 2-4 (33.3%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1983 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 1982-83 Boston Celtics in 3 games.

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