The Atlanta Hawks were 57-25 in 1986-87. They finished 1st in the Central Division and 2nd in the Eastern Conference. They lost in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Detroit Pistons, 4 games to 1.
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Alexander-Walker scores 26, Hawks down Trae Young's Wizards 120-105
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Down to 6 players, Jay Huff and Pacers put scare in Hawks before losing 108-104
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5 starters, 1 sub: Pacers down to 6 players because of injuries and rest but nearly beat Hawks
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Hawks' Flemings suspended for a game for elbowing the Pelicans' McGowens in the head
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Saddiq Bey and Jeremiah Fears lead the Pelicans past the Hawks, 121-99
1986-87 Stats
See stats| GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | OREB | DREB | TOV | PF | |
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Team | 82 | 240.6 | 110.0 | 46.7 | 25.3 | 8.5 | 6.2 | 41.9 | 87.1 | 48.1 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 31.8 | 24.6 | 32.5 | 75.9 | 54.3 | 16.5 | 30.2 | 15.6 | 26.2 |
Team Rank | 21st | 12th | 2nd | 14th | 14th | 7th | 16th | 18th | 9th | 8th | 8th | 9th | 3rd | 3rd | 15th | 9th | 2nd | 6th | 6th | 19th | |
Opponent | 82 | 240.6 | 102.8 | 42.4 | 23.4 | 7.5 | 4.7 | 38.5 | 85.3 | 45.1 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 30.0 | 24.2 | 31.7 | 76.5 | 51.8 | 14.6 | 27.8 | 16.0 | 24.8 |
Opponent Rank | 21st | 1st | 4th | 1st | 4th | 3rd | 1st | 4th | 1st | 19th | 19th | 13th | 17th | 17th | 15th | 2nd | 11th | 3rd | 19th | 9th | |
Net | +7.2 | +4.3 | +2.0 | +1.0 | +1.5 | +3.4 | +1.7 | +3.0 | +0.1 | 0.0 | +1.7 | +0.4 | +0.8 | -0.6 | +2.5 | +1.9 | +2.5 | -0.4 | +1.4 | ||
Net Rank | 2nd | 2nd | 6th | 7th | 5th | 1st | 7th | 3rd | 9th | 11th | 7th | 10th | 7th | 15th | 4th | 3rd | 4th | 9th | 19th |
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| Eastern | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 1 | .889 | ||
| 2 | 6 | 2 | .750 | 1.5 | |
| 3 | 6 | 2 | .750 | 1.5 | |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | .556 | 3.0 | |
| 5 | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.5 | |
| 6 | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.5 | |
| 7 | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.5 | |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.5 | |
| 9 | 3 | 6 | .333 | 5.0 | |
| 10 | 3 | 6 | .333 | 5.0 | |
| 11 | 3 | 6 | .333 | 5.0 | |
| 12 | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.5 | |
| 13 | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.5 | |
| 14 | 1 | 7 | .125 | 6.5 | |
| 15 | 1 | 7 | .125 | 6.5 |
| Western | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 1 | .857 | ||
| 2 | 7 | 2 | .778 | ||
| 3 | 7 | 2 | .778 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 2 | .750 | 0.5 | |
| 5 | 6 | 2 | .750 | 0.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | 2 | .750 | 0.5 | |
| 7 | 6 | 3 | .667 | 1.0 | |
| 8 | 6 | 3 | .667 | 1.0 | |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.0 | |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.5 | |
| 11 | 4 | 4 | .500 | 2.5 | |
| 12 | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.0 | |
| 13 | 1 | 7 | .125 | 5.5 | |
| 14 | 1 | 7 | .125 | 5.5 | |
| 15 | 1 | 7 | .125 | 5.5 |

