Atlanta Hawks Classics

10/17/70 - The arrival of Pistol Pete

The pro debut of college basketball's all-time leading scorer, Pete Maravich, took place under the spotlight of national TV against the eventual-champion Bucks. Relive it here.

2008 East 1st Round - Game 6: Hawks vs Celtics

Against the eventual-champion Celtics, the 8th-seeded Hawks improbably force a seventh game in front of a raucous home crowd.

1997 East 1st Round - Game 5: Hawks vs Pistons

Trailing by 8 entering the fourth quarter, the Hawks use a fourth quarter rally to get by the Pistons as Christian Laettner and Dikembe Mutombo lead the way.

1996 East 1st Round - Game 5: Hawks vs Pacers

The Hawks defy the odds in a winner-take-all Game 5 versus the Pacers, withstanding Reggie Miller's heroic return from injury behind Steve Smith's 23 points, including the go-ahead basket.

2021 East Semis - Game 7: Hawks vs 76ers

Behind Kevin Huerter's career night, a balanced attack, and late heroics by Trae Young, the Hawks defeat the Sixers in Philadelphia to reach the conference finals for just the second time since moving to Atlanta in 1968.

2021 East Semis - Game 5: Hawks vs 76ers

Trailing by as many as 26 points, the Hawks rally for one of the greatest comebacks in NBA playoff history behind Trae Young's 25 points after intermission, stunning the Sixers in Philadelphia.

2/20/2020: Hawks vs Heat - Trae's first 50

Trae Young records the first 50-point game of his career in this electrifying performance versus Miami.

2011 East 1st Round - Game 6: Hawks vs Magic

One home win from completing among the greatest upsets in their playoff history, Joe Johnson and the Hawks take on the Magic in a game that comes down to the final possession.

2/3/1987: Hawks vs. Celtics - Wilkins scores 54

Dominique Wilkins scores 54 points in this overtime classic as Atlanta takes down the defending-champion Celtics behind the exploits of The Human Highlight Film.

1988 East Semis Game 7: Wilkins-Bird epic duel

Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins choose a Game 7 in Boston Garden to engage in perhaps the greatest individual duel in NBA playoff history.

1/19/1988: Hawks vs Bulls - Wilkins vs Jordan

Just weeks before their iconic duel in the 1988 Slam Dunk Competition, Dominique Wilkins and Michael Jordan engage in another thrilling battle in Atlanta.

12/14/1999: Hawks vs Timberwolves - Mutombo dominates

12/14/1999: Hawks vs Wolves - Mutombo dominates

Dikembe Mutombo at his finger-wagging best: 27 points on a perfect 11-11 shooting, 29 rebounds, and 6 blocked shots as the Hawks beat Minnesota.

3/25/2012: Hawks beat Jazz in 4OT Thriller

The Hawks crawl past the Jazz in the first quadruple-overtime game in over 10 years. Joe Johnson's game-high 37 points led a total of 14 players scoring in double figures . Zaza Pachulia had an impressive double-double with 15 points and 20 rebounds. Al Jefferson led the Jazz with 28 points and 17 rebounds.