Atlanta Hawks Playoffs 2027
The Atlanta Hawks are 7-5 (.583), 5th in the Eastern Conference, 2½ games behind the Boston Celtics. If the season ended today they would be the No. 5 seed and play the New York Knicks (No. 4) in the first round. Next: at the Chicago Bulls, Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM EST.
BullsFri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM EST
Knicks No. 4Then the 1/8 winnerSeason Trend
Eastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtics | 9-2 | .818 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 9-3 | .750 | ½ |
| 3 |  Pistons | 7-3 | .700 | 1½ |
| 4 | Knicks | 6-4 | .600 | 2½ |
| 5 | Hawks | 7-5 | .583 | 2½ |
| 6 |  Raptors | 5-5 | .500 | 3½ |
| 7 |  Cavaliers | 5-6 | .455 | 4 |
| 8 |  Heat | 5-6 | .455 | 4 |
| 9 |  Wizards | 4-7 | .364 | 5 |
| 10 |  Hornets | 4-7 | .364 | 5 |
| 11 |  Magic | 3-7 | .300 | 5½ |
| 12 |  Pacers | 3-8 | .273 | 6 |
| 13 |  Nets | 2-8 | .200 | 6½ |
| 14 | Bulls | 1-8 | .111 | 7 |
| 15 |  Bucks | 1-10 | .091 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 | at Pacers | W 108-104 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at Wizards | W 120-105 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | vs Wizards | W 139-132 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | vs Nets | W 124-121 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | vs  Lakers | L 114-124 |
| Fri, Nov 13 | at Bulls | 8:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 | at Bucks | 8:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 | at  Thunder | 8:00 PM |
| Fri, Nov 20 | vs Hornets | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 22 | vs Pistons | 3:30 PM |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at Celtics | 8:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 29 | at Knicks | 6:00 PM |
| Tue, Dec 1 | at Heat | 7:30 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 New York Knicks (No. 4), on the road; then the 1/8 winner.
When is the next Hawks game?
Fri, Nov 13 · 8:00 PM EST, at the Chicago Bulls.
How many wins are the Hawks on pace for?
48 wins over 82 games at their current .583 winning percentage.
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.