1985–86 Atlanta Hawks season

1985–86 Atlanta Hawks season
Head coach Mike Fratello
Arena The Omni
Results
Record 50–32 (.610)
Place Division: 2nd (Central)
Conference: 4th (Eastern)
Playoff finish East Semifinals
(Eliminated 1-4)
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
Television SuperStation WTBS, WVEU-69
Radio WSB 750 AM and 95.5 and 98.5 FM
Atlanta Hawks seasons
< 1984–85 1986–87 >

The Hawks entered the season with rookies Jon Koncak and Spud Webb. The Hawks were transformed into one of the youngest teams in the NBA. The Hawks were led by "the Human Highlight Reel" Dominique Wilkins. He would have an outstanding year as he led the NBA in scoring with an average of 30.3 points per game. One of the highlights of the season came when Spud Webb (measuring five feet, seven inches) won the NBA Slam Dunk contest during All-Star Weekend. In the second half of the season, the Hawks would be one of the strongest teams in the league. The club won 35 of their final 52 games to finish the season with a record of 50 wins and 32 losses. In the playoffs, the Hawks would eliminate the Detroit Pistons in 4 games. In the 2nd round, the Hawks would be defeated by the Boston Celtics in 5 games.[1]

Contents:

Offseason

Draft picks

Main article: 1985 NBA Draft
Round Pick Player Position Nationality College
1 5 Jon Koncak Center  United States SMU

[2]

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Central Division W L PCT GB Home Road Div
y-Milwaukee Bucks 57 25 .695 – 33–8 24–17 21–9
x-Atlanta Hawks 50 32 .610 7 34–7 16–25 21–9
x-Detroit Pistons 46 36 .561 11 31–10 15–26 18–12
x-Chicago Bulls 30 52 .366 27 22–19 8–33 10–20
Cleveland Cavaliers 29 53 .354 28 16–25 13–28 10–19
Indiana Pacers 26 56 .317 31 19–22 7–34 9–20

[3]

Game log

1985–86 Game Log
November
December
January
February
March
April
1985–86 Schedule

Playoffs

Player statistics

Legend

Season

Player GP GS MPG FG% 3FG% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG

Playoffs

Awards and records

Awards

Records

Transactions

Trades

Free Agents

Additions

Player Signed Former team

Subtractions

Player Left New team

References

  1. ^ Atlanta Hawks (1968-Present)
  2. ^ Atlanta Hawks (1949 - ) 1985 Stats, History, Awards and More
  3. ^ 1985-86 NBA Season Summary - Basketball-Reference.com

See also

1985 NBA Draft • All-Star Game • Playoffs • Finals • Transactions
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