Unfortunately for Atlanta and their fans, the Hawks are going to face the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs. This series will no doubt be the most hotly contested in the Eastern Conference's opening round.
The Heat are going to win their last four games to finish with a 48-34 record and earn the fifth seed. At the same time, the Hawks are going to split their last four games to finish 51-31.
They will tie the Celtics for the third best record in the East.
Okay, you are probably thinking that since the Hawks swept the Celtics 4-0 this season that they would win the tiebreaker, and then face the injury riddled Milwaukee Bucks in the first round.
Right?
To steal a phrase, “Not so fast my friend.&rd ...
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NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat II: Is Atlanta in Trouble?
Posted: 9th April 2010 by Jack Bender in NBAComments Off on NBA Playoff Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat II: Is Atlanta in Trouble?