Atlanta Hawks Playoffs 2027
The Atlanta Hawks are 1-0 (1.000), 5th in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today they would be the No. 5 seed and play the Detroit Pistons (No. 4) in the first round. Next: at the Charlotte Hornets, Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT on NBA League Pass.
HornetsFri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT · NBA League Pass
Pistons No. 4Then the 1/8 winnerEastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Raptors | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 2-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 3 |  Wizards | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 4 | Pistons | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 5 | Hawks | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 6 | Hornets | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 7 |  Pacers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 8 |  Knicks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 9 |  Nets | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 10 |  Magic | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 11 |  Celtics | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 12 |  Cavaliers | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 13 |  Bucks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 14 |  Heat | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 15 |  Bulls | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Hawks Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | at Magic | W 132-125 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | at Hornets | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs  Rockets | 8:30 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | at Rockets | 8:30 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | vs Heat | 7:00 PM |
| Thu, Oct 29 | vs Cavaliers | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, Oct 31 | at  Pelicans | 7:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | at Pacers | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Wizards | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Atlanta Hawks playoffs page refreshes after every Hawks game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Atlanta Hawks playoffs FAQ
Are the Atlanta Hawks in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 5 in the East, a direct playoff place.
Who would the Atlanta Hawks play in the first round?
The Detroit Pistons (No. 4), on the road; then the 1/8 winner.
When is the next Hawks game?
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT, at the Charlotte Hornets, on NBA League Pass.
Does winning the Southeast matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.