Atlanta Hawks 1961-62 Roster and Stats

The 1961-62 season was a pivotal one for the St. Louis Hawks, who would later become the Atlanta Hawks. Under head coach Paul Seymour, the Hawks finished with a strong regular-season record of 54-26, securing the Western Division title. This successful campaign was largely powered by the stellar performance of Bob Pettit, who averaged 31.1 points and 18.7 rebounds per game, showcasing his dominance on the court.

In the playoffs, the Hawks faced off against the Detroit Pistons in the Western Division Finals. They emerged victorious, winning the series 4-2, and advanced to the NBA Finals. However, their championship aspirations were thwarted by the Boston Celtics, as the Hawks fell in a tightly contested seven-game series, losing 4-3. Despite the setback, the season solidified the Hawks’ reputation as a formidable force in the league during the early 1960s.

Regular Season Record: 0-0
Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs

Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats for 1961-62 Season

POINTS

Bob Pettit

31.2

REBOUNDS

Bob Pettit

18.7

ASSISTS

Rich Eichhorst

3.0

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Bob Pettit	78	31.2	18.7	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Cliff Hagan	77	22.9	7.7	1.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Clyde Lovellette	40	20.9	8.6	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Lenny Wilkens	20	18.2	6.6	2.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Shellie McMillon	48	11.8	5.6	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Barney Cable	52	10.0	7.2	0.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Larry Foust	57	9.7	5.2	0.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Bob Sims	46	9.7	3.1	1.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Si Green	14	8.0	3.6	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Fred LaCour	73	7.8	3.4	0.9	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Al Ferrari	79	7.5	2.4	1.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Vern Hatton	25	7.2	2.4	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Woody Sauldsberry	14	7.1	6.0	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Stacey Arceneaux	7	7.1	4.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Cleo Hill	58	5.5	2.8	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Archie Dees	8	4.3	2.4	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Johnny McCarthy	15	3.2	3.7	1.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Joe Graboski	3	2.7	3.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Jimmy Darrow	5	2.4	1.2	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Rich Eichhorst	1	2.0	1.0	3.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Ron Horn	3	1.0	1.7	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Atlanta Hawks 1961-62 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1961-62 season for the Atlanta Hawks.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Oct 21, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 138-129	Cliff Hagan (30 pts)
Oct 24, 1961	@ New York Knicks	L 112-110	Bob Pettit (27 pts)
Oct 26, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 110-107	Clyde Lovellette (28 pts)
Oct 27, 1961	@ Chicago Packers	L 117-106	Bob Pettit (34 pts)
Oct 28, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 122-95	Bob Pettit (34 pts)
Oct 31, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 107-90	Clyde Lovellette (26 pts)
Nov 03, 1961	@ Syracuse Nationals	W 106-94	Bob Pettit (33 pts)
Nov 04, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 112-111	Bob Pettit (26 pts)
Nov 07, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 127-110	Clyde Lovellette (32 pts)
Nov 08, 1961	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 124-118	Clyde Lovellette (33 pts)
Nov 11, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 132-119	Bob Pettit (27 pts)
Nov 12, 1961	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 136-126	Bob Pettit (25 pts)
Nov 14, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 119-117	Bob Pettit (44 pts)
Nov 15, 1961	@ Detroit Pistons	L 127-122	Cliff Hagan (30 pts)
Nov 18, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 136-133	Clyde Lovellette (31 pts)
Nov 22, 1961	@ Boston Celtics	L 141-121	Bob Pettit (43 pts)
Nov 23, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 122-114	Bob Pettit (26 pts)
Nov 24, 1961	@ Detroit Pistons	L 142-135	Cliff Hagan (29 pts)
Nov 25, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 141-108	Cliff Hagan (25 pts)
Nov 28, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 121-111	Bob Pettit (34 pts)
Dec 01, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 119-116	Cliff Hagan (29 pts)
Dec 02, 1961	@ Detroit Pistons	L 118-109	Bob Pettit (40 pts)
Dec 05, 1961	@ Chicago Packers	L 101-99	Bob Pettit (32 pts)
Dec 06, 1961	@ Philadelphia Warriors	W 137-132	Bob Pettit (51 pts)
Dec 08, 1961	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 128-123	Bob Pettit (41 pts)
Dec 09, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 102-91	Bob Pettit (32 pts)
Dec 11, 1961	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 132-119	Clyde Lovellette (32 pts)
Dec 13, 1961	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 137-136	Bob Pettit (49 pts)
Dec 15, 1961	@ New York Knicks	W 120-108	Cliff Hagan (31 pts)
Dec 16, 1961	@ Boston Celtics	L 130-113	Bob Pettit (35 pts)
Dec 19, 1961	@ New York Knicks	L 128-111	Bob Pettit (31 pts)
Dec 23, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 129-126	Cliff Hagan (38 pts)
Dec 26, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 129-118	Bob Pettit (35 pts)
Dec 27, 1961	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 142-117	Cliff Hagan (22 pts)
Dec 28, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 117-109	Bob Pettit (37 pts)
Dec 29, 1961	@ Chicago Packers	W 120-103	Bob Pettit (32 pts)
Dec 30, 1961	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 101-92	Clyde Lovellette (31 pts)
Jan 01, 1962	@ Detroit Pistons	W 145-139	Bob Pettit (49 pts)
Jan 02, 1962	@ Boston Celtics	L 136-99	Bob Pettit (36 pts)
Jan 05, 1962	@ Philadelphia Warriors	L 134-116	Bob Pettit (34 pts)
Jan 07, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 137-112	Bob Pettit (30 pts)
Jan 09, 1962	@ Detroit Pistons	L 122-113	Cliff Hagan (30 pts)
Jan 10, 1962	@ Syracuse Nationals	L 134-122	Bob Pettit (36 pts)
Jan 12, 1962	@ New York Knicks	L 128-126	Larry Foust (40 pts)
Jan 13, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 108-107	Bob Pettit (32 pts)
Jan 14, 1962	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 119-114	Bob Pettit (30 pts)
Jan 17, 1962	@ Philadelphia Warriors	L 136-130	Bob Pettit (37 pts)
Jan 19, 1962	@ Chicago Packers	W 114-113	Bob Pettit (27 pts)
Jan 20, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 116-112	Bob Pettit (36 pts)
Jan 21, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 124-113	Cliff Hagan (26 pts)
Jan 23, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 115-107	Bob Pettit (34 pts)
Jan 24, 1962	@ Boston Celtics	W 135-123	Bob Pettit (28 pts)
Jan 26, 1962	@ Philadelphia Warriors	L 136-110	Bob Pettit (37 pts)
Jan 28, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 110-97	Bob Pettit (23 pts)
Jan 30, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 131-121	Cliff Hagan (47 pts)
Feb 02, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 135-101	Fred LaCour (20 pts)
Feb 03, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 127-124	Bob Pettit (39 pts)
Feb 04, 1962	@ Detroit Pistons	L 121-113	Bob Pettit (30 pts)
Feb 06, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 129-114	Bob Pettit (37 pts)
Feb 10, 1962	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 134-118	Bob Pettit (34 pts)
Feb 11, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 129-109	Cliff Hagan (55 pts)
Feb 12, 1962	@ Los Angeles Lakers	W 117-113	Bob Pettit (38 pts)
Feb 14, 1962	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 130-107	Bob Pettit (34 pts)
Feb 17, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 128-121	Barney Cable (29 pts)
Feb 18, 1962	@ Detroit Pistons	L 119-112	Cliff Hagan (34 pts)
Feb 20, 1962	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 129-109	Cliff Hagan (25 pts)
Feb 21, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 126-123	Cliff Hagan (41 pts)
Feb 22, 1962	@ Philadelphia Warriors	L 139-121	Cliff Hagan (37 pts)
Feb 23, 1962	@ New York Knicks	L 130-118	Cliff Hagan (35 pts)
Feb 24, 1962	@ Chicago Packers	L 129-119	Bob Pettit (31 pts)
Feb 27, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 147-137	Bob Pettit (49 pts)
Mar 02, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 138-120	Cliff Hagan (43 pts)
Mar 03, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 134-125	Cliff Hagan (40 pts)
Mar 04, 1962	@ Boston Celtics	L 123-120	Bob Pettit (32 pts)
Mar 07, 1962	@ Syracuse Nationals	L 129-126	Bob Pettit (48 pts)
Mar 09, 1962	@ Chicago Packers	W 124-120	Bob Pettit (41 pts)
Mar 10, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 116-110	Cliff Hagan (30 pts)
Mar 11, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 126-123	Cliff Hagan (35 pts)
Mar 13, 1962	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 124-118	Bob Pettit (36 pts)
Mar 14, 1962	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 125-115	Bob Pettit (36 pts)

Team

W-L

PCT

Detroit Pistons

17-4

0.810

Toronto Raptors

15-7

0.682

Miami Heat

14-7

0.667

New York Knicks

13-7

0.650

Orlando Magic

13-8

0.619

Atlanta Hawks

13-9

0.591

Cleveland Cavaliers

13-9

0.591

Boston Celtics

12-9

0.571

Philadelphia 76ers

11-9

0.550

Chicago Bulls

9-11

0.450

Milwaukee Bucks

9-13

0.409

Charlotte Hornets

6-15

0.286

Brooklyn Nets

4-16

0.200

Indiana Pacers

4-17

0.190

Washington Wizards

3-17

0.150

Team

W-L

PCT

Oklahoma City Thunder

21-1

0.955

Los Angeles Lakers

15-5

0.750

Houston Rockets

13-5

0.722

Denver Nuggets

14-6

0.700

San Antonio Spurs

14-6

0.700

Minnesota Timberwolves

13-8

0.619

Phoenix Suns

13-9

0.591

Golden State Warriors

11-11

0.500

Memphis Grizzlies

9-13

0.409

Portland Trail Blazers

8-13

0.381

Utah Jazz

7-13

0.350

Dallas Mavericks

7-15

0.318

Los Angeles Clippers

5-16

0.238

Sacramento Kings

5-16

0.238

New Orleans Pelicans

3-19

0.136

Team

W-L

PCT

New Orleans Pelicans

3-19

0.136

Washington Wizards

3-17

0.150

Indiana Pacers

4-17

0.190

Brooklyn Nets

4-16

0.200

Los Angeles Clippers

5-16

0.238

Sacramento Kings

5-16

0.238

Charlotte Hornets

6-15

0.286

Dallas Mavericks

7-15

0.318

Utah Jazz

7-13

0.350

Portland Trail Blazers

8-13

0.381

Milwaukee Bucks

9-13

0.409

Memphis Grizzlies

9-13

0.409

Chicago Bulls

9-11

0.450

Anthony Edwards Shines in Timberwolves' Victory Over Pelicans

Anthony Edwards delivered an impressive performance, scoring 44 points with 6 three-pointers as the Minnesota Timberwolves triumphed over the New Orleans Pelicans 149–142. The Timberwolves' victory was marked by Edwards' significant contribution, which included 5 rebounds and 4 assists. This win highlights Edwards' pivotal role in the team's success.

Most games this season:
40+ points and 6+ three-pointers made

Lauri Markkanen — 3 games
Donovan Mitchell — 2 games
James Harden — 2 games
Luka Dončić — 2 games
Stephen Curry — 2 games
Tyrese Maxey — 2 games
Aaron Gordon — 1 game
Anthony Edwards — 1 game
Austin Reaves — 1 game
CJ McCollum — 1 game

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Jaylen Brown Shines in Celtics' Victory Over Knicks

Jaylen Brown delivered an impressive performance, scoring 42 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 123-117 win over the New York Knicks. Playing at home, the Celtics outmatched the Knicks, with Brown's scoring prowess proving decisive. The victory showcases Brown's ability to impact the game significantly, contributing to the team's success.

Most games this season:
40+ points

Luka Dončić — 5 games
Anthony Edwards — 4 games
Tyrese Maxey — 4 games
Donovan Mitchell — 3 games
Jaylen Brown — 3 games
Lauri Markkanen — 3 games
Stephen Curry — 3 games
Austin Reaves — 2 games
Cade Cunningham — 2 games
CJ McCollum — 2 games

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Season Snapshot

Jaylen Brown has had 40+ points 3 times this season. The Boston Celtics are 1-2 (.333) when Jaylen Brown reaches this stat line.

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Trey Murphy III Shines in Pelicans' High-Scoring Loss to Timberwolves

Trey Murphy III delivered an impressive performance with 33 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists for the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite his efforts, the Pelicans fell short in a thrilling 149-142 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Murphy's contribution included 4 three-pointers, showcasing his scoring prowess. The Pelicans will look to bounce back after this high-scoring encounter.

Thunder Triumph Over Warriors 124-112, Extend Winning Streak

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a convincing 124-112 victory against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center. This win marks their 12th consecutive victory, showcasing their dominant form. The Thunder's strong performance on the road continues to solidify their position as a formidable team this season. The Warriors, despite a valiant effort, couldn't halt the Thunder's impressive streak.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder to Victory Over Warriors

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points, including 5 three-pointers, as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors 124–112. The Thunder's strong performance on the road secured their win in this matchup. Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring prowess was instrumental in the team's success against the Warriors.

Most games this season:
35+ points

Luka Dončić — 10 games
Donovan Mitchell — 8 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 8 games
Tyrese Maxey — 8 games
Anthony Edwards — 7 games
Jaylen Brown — 6 games
Giannis Antetokounmpo — 5 games
Stephen Curry — 5 games
James Harden — 4 games
Lauri Markkanen — 4 games

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Season Snapshot

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had 35+ points 8 times this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder are 7-1 (.875) when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reaches this stat line.

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Mikal Bridges Shines with 35 Points in Knicks' Loss to Celtics

Mikal Bridges delivered an impressive performance, scoring 35 points for the New York Knicks in their matchup against the Boston Celtics. Despite his efforts and hitting eight three-pointers, the Knicks fell short, losing 117-123. The game took place in Boston, where the Celtics managed to hold off the Knicks' rally.

Tyrese Maxey Shines in 76ers' Dominant Win Over Wizards

Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers to a commanding 121-102 victory over the Washington Wizards. Maxey scored 35 points, adding 4 rebounds and 6 assists, as the 76ers secured a decisive home win. The performance highlighted Maxey's scoring prowess, contributing significantly to the team's success.

Most games this season:
35+ points

Luka Dončić — 10 games
Donovan Mitchell — 8 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 8 games
Tyrese Maxey — 8 games
Anthony Edwards — 7 games
Jaylen Brown — 6 games
Giannis Antetokounmpo — 5 games
Stephen Curry — 5 games
James Harden — 4 games
Lauri Markkanen — 4 games

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Season Snapshot

Tyrese Maxey has had 35+ points 8 times this season. The Philadelphia 76ers are 6-2 (.750) when Tyrese Maxey reaches this stat line.

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Harrison Barnes Leads Spurs to Victory Over Grizzlies

Harrison Barnes shined as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 126-119. Barnes scored 31 points, including seven three-pointers, and added five rebounds and five assists. His performance was pivotal in securing the win for the Spurs in front of their home crowd.

Most games this season:
30+ points and 7+ three-pointers made

Stephen Curry — 4 games
Donovan Mitchell — 2 games
Aaron Gordon — 1 game
Anthony Edwards — 1 game
CJ McCollum — 1 game
D'Angelo Russell — 1 game
Devin Vassell — 1 game
Grayson Allen — 1 game
Harrison Barnes — 1 game
James Harden — 1 game

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Atlanta Hawks 1961-62 Roster and Stats

Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats for 1961-62 Season

Atlanta Hawks 1961-62 Regular Season Game Log