Atlanta is guaranteed to play in the pre-playoffs in the NBA. Clint Capela and the Hawks, who picked up their fourth consecutive victory against Cleveland (131-107) on Thursday, can even still hope to climb directly into the playoffs.
Finalists in the Eastern Conference last season, the Hawks (40 wins, 37 losses) will end the regular season at worst in 10th place. Everything is still possible between 7th and 10th places, Cleveland (7th / 42-35) slightly ahead of Brooklyn (8th / 40-37), Charlotte (9th / 40-37 also) and Atlanta (10th).
Even the 6th rank, directly qualifying for the playoffs and occupied by Toronto (44-32), remains within reach of the Hawks. The Georgia franchise has in any case found its rhythm at the best time. Thursday, the Hawks largely dominated the Cavaliers certainly deprived of several key players.
Let’s keep it rolling Hawks Fam! #WeMove pic.twitter.com/P5HawNQCU4
— Clint Capela (@CapelaClint) April 1, 2022
Led by a confident Trae Young (30 points, 9 assists), the Hawks have always raced in the lead to score up to 33 points ahead (116-83) with 7’23” remaining. Match. Kevin Huerter (23 points) also shone in the Atlanta camp, while Clint Capela had 12 points, 14 rebounds and 3 blocks in just 23′ of play for a differential of +24.
ats/desk