In a jam-packed Eastern Conference, where seeds 3-10 are separated by just six contests, each game is a must-win. However, for the 33-27 Atlanta Hawks, these five March meetings bring a little extra competitive spice to the table.
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5. March 1 at Golden State Warriors
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Much has changed since Atlanta prevailed victorious, 124-116, over Golden State for the NBA's top record in February 2015. The Warriors have gone on to glory, while Atlanta has been mired in mediocrity. However, a Hawks win would boost morale.
5. March 1 at Golden State Warriors
Much has changed since Atlanta prevailed victorious, 124-116, over Golden State for the NBA's top record in February 2015. The Warriors have gone on to glory, while Atlanta has been mired in mediocrity. However, a Hawks win would boost morale.
4. March 4 at Los Angeles Lakers
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On March 4, the Atlanta Hawks will face 19-year NBA legend Kobe Bryant for the final time. In a month devoid of "rivalry games" for Atlanta, for Hawks fans, this historical meeting will certainly be one to watch.
4. March 4 at Los Angeles Lakers
On March 4, the Atlanta Hawks will face 19-year NBA legend Kobe Bryant for the final time. In a month devoid of "rivalry games" for Atlanta, for Hawks fans, this historical meeting will certainly be one to watch.
3. March 10 at Toronto Raptors
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With the Raptors currently sitting just two games back of Cleveland for the Eastern Conference's top honors, a road victory by the Hawks would go a long way in building the team's confidence for a postseason push.
3. March 10 at Toronto Raptors
With the Raptors currently sitting just two games back of Cleveland for the Eastern Conference's top honors, a road victory by the Hawks would go a long way in building the team's confidence for a postseason push.
2. March 25 vs. Milwaukee Bucks
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Down 0-2 in their season series with a struggling Milwaukee Bucks team, the Hawks will look to get off the schneid when the two teams meet for the third time on March 25. In order for Atlanta to be taken seriously, Milwaukee must be hurdled.
2. March 25 vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Down 0-2 in their season series with a struggling Milwaukee Bucks team, the Hawks will look to get off the schneid when the two teams meet for the third time on March 25. In order for Atlanta to be taken seriously, Milwaukee must be hurdled.
1. March 13 vs. Indiana Pacers
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Atlanta is currently 1.5 games up on No. 6-seed Indiana Pacers. The Pacers currently hold a 2-1 advantage over the Hawks this season. Atlanta will need a big win against Indiana in the event of a postseason tiebreaker.
1. March 13 vs. Indiana Pacers
Atlanta is currently 1.5 games up on No. 6-seed Indiana Pacers. The Pacers currently hold a 2-1 advantage over the Hawks this season. Atlanta will need a big win against Indiana in the event of a postseason tiebreaker.