5 reasons why Atlanta Hawks can make a deep playoff run (Image Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
The Atlanta Hawks continue to trend up, winning four of their last five games and boasting an 11-5 record since Nov. 27. The franchise has done an admirable job retooling its roster around star point guard Trae Young, surrounding him with defensive-minded players and versatile wings.
While Atlanta is positioned seventh in the Eastern Conference (18-16), it appears poised to finish within the top six and avoid the play-in tournament. If so, the Hawks' mix of star power and young talent could make them a dark horse threat to make noise in the top-heavy East.
On that note, here are five reasons Atlanta could be among the NBA's biggest surprises come playoff time.
5 reasons Atlanta Hawks could be a dark horse threat in East playoffs
#5 Strong record against East's top teams
