The Atlanta Hawks were 31-51 in 1980-81. They finished 4th in the Central Division and 8th in the Eastern Conference.
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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
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Okongwu scores 29 as Hawks beat Cavaliers 114-111
1980-81 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 | 243.0 | 104.9 | 41.8 | 22.5 | 9.1 | 5.7 | 40.1 | 83.7 | 47.9 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 12.2 | 24.5 | 31.6 | 77.7 | 53.7 | 14.6 | 27.1 | 19.6 | 27.8 |
Team Rank | 2nd | 19th | 18th | 22nd | 11th | 10th | 21st | 22nd | 15th | 23rd | 23rd | 23rd | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | 8th | 11th | 19th | 18th | 23rd | |
Opponent | 82 | 243.0 | 108.0 | 43.0 | 23.6 | 9.1 | 6.8 | 41.5 | 83.7 | 49.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 21.1 | 24.7 | 32.2 | 76.6 | 55.2 | 14.7 | 28.3 | 20.5 | 26.9 |
Opponent Rank | 2nd | 15th | 9th | 3rd | 16th | 22nd | 5th | 1st | 15th | 5th | 7th | 4th | 23rd | 21st | 21st | 19th | 15th | 9th | 3rd | 2nd | |
Net | -3.1 | -1.2 | -1.1 | +0.0 | -1.0 | -1.3 | 0.0 | -1.6 | -0.3 | -0.9 | -8.9 | -0.1 | -0.6 | +1.0 | -1.4 | -0.1 | -1.1 | -1.0 | +0.8 | ||
Net Rank | 18th | 14th | 14th | 12th | 17th | 18th | 13th | 16th | 18th | 20th | 19th | 14th | 14th | 9th | 18th | 13th | 13th | 6th | 16th |
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| Eastern | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 1 | .875 | ||
| 2 | 6 | 1 | .857 | 0.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | 2 | .714 | 1.5 | |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | |
| 6 | 5 | 4 | .556 | 2.5 | |
| 7 | 4 | 4 | .500 | 3.0 | |
| 8 | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | |
| 9 | 3 | 5 | .375 | 4.0 | |
| 10 | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.5 | |
| 11 | 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.5 | |
| 12 | 2 | 6 | .250 | 5.0 | |
| 13 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | |
| 14 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | |
| 15 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 |
| Western | W | L | PCT | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 1 | .875 | ||
| 2 | 6 | 1 | .857 | 0.5 | |
| 3 | 5 | 1 | .833 | 1.0 | |
| 4 | 6 | 2 | .750 | 1.0 | |
| 5 | 5 | 2 | .714 | 1.5 | |
| 6 | 5 | 2 | .714 | 1.5 | |
| 7 | 5 | 3 | .625 | 2.0 | |
| 8 | 5 | 3 | .625 | 2.0 | |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | |
| 10 | 3 | 3 | .500 | 3.0 | |
| 11 | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | |
| 12 | 1 | 4 | .200 | 4.5 | |
| 13 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | |
| 14 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | |
| 15 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 |