Atlanta Hawks 1964-65 Roster and Stats

The 1964-65 Atlanta Hawks season marked the franchise’s final year in St. Louis before relocating to Atlanta. Coached by Harry Gallatin, the Hawks finished the regular season with a 45-35 record, placing second in the Western Division. The team was led by standout performances from Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, who averaged 22.5 points and 12.4 rebounds per game, maintaining his status as a dominant force in the league.

The Hawks made it to the playoffs, where they faced the Baltimore Bullets in the Western Division Semifinals. The series was fiercely contested, but the Hawks ultimately fell in a closely-fought five-game series, losing 3-2. Despite the playoff exit, the season was notable for its competitive play and marked the end of an era as the team prepared for its move to Atlanta. The transition laid the groundwork for the franchise’s future successes in a new city.

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

Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats for 1964-65 Season

POINTS

Bob Pettit

22.5

REBOUNDS

Bob Pettit

12.2

ASSISTS

Lenny Wilkens

5.5

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Bob Pettit	50	22.5	12.2	2.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	4	11.5	6.0	2.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Zelmo Beaty	80	16.9	12.1	1.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	4	19.3	13.8	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
Lenny Wilkens	78	16.5	4.7	5.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	4	16.0	3.0	3.8	0.0	0.0	0.0
Richie Guerin	57	14.4	2.6	4.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	4	17.3	2.0	5.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
Cliff Hagan	77	13.0	3.6	1.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	4	18.5	6.5	1.8	0.0	0.0	0.0
Chico Vaughn	75	11.6	2.3	2.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	4	6.3	1.5	2.5	0.0	0.0	0.0
Bill Bridges	79	11.5	10.8	2.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	4	13.0	16.8	2.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
John Barnhill	42	6.8	2.2	1.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	4	1.5	1.8	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0
Mike Farmer	60	6.8	4.3	1.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	1	4.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Jeff Mullins	44	4.9	2.3	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	2	4.0	3.0	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0
Paul Silas	79	4.6	7.3	0.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	4	2.8	4.5	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
John Tresvant	4	3.5	4.5	1.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Ed Burton	7	2.6	1.9	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Billy McGill	16	2.4	1.5	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Atlanta Hawks 1964-65 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1964-65 season for the Atlanta Hawks.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Oct 17, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 94-91	Cliff Hagan (23 pts)
Oct 24, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 126-86	Zelmo Beaty (23 pts)
Oct 27, 1964	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 100-81	Bob Pettit (28 pts)
Oct 28, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 119-117	Zelmo Beaty (30 pts)
Oct 30, 1964	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 119-118	Bob Pettit (34 pts)
Oct 31, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 107-99	Zelmo Beaty (27 pts)
Nov 01, 1964	@ Los Angeles Lakers	W 116-115	Lenny Wilkens (26 pts)
Nov 04, 1964	@ San Francisco Warriors	W 105-104	Bob Pettit (19 pts)
Nov 07, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 134-99	Bob Pettit (25 pts)
Nov 11, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 118-116	Bob Pettit (32 pts)
Nov 13, 1964	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 123-106	Bob Pettit (29 pts)
Nov 14, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 108-94	Bob Pettit (24 pts)
Nov 17, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 114-107	Bob Pettit (37 pts)
Nov 18, 1964	@ Boston Celtics	L 100-97	Zelmo Beaty (20 pts)
Nov 20, 1964	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 118-115	Zelmo Beaty (31 pts)
Nov 21, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 100-94	Zelmo Beaty (21 pts)
Nov 24, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 109-108	Zelmo Beaty (25 pts)
Nov 26, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 110-98	Cliff Hagan (26 pts)
Nov 28, 1964	@ New York Knicks	L 106-91	Cliff Hagan (16 pts)
Nov 29, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 97-94	Lenny Wilkens (28 pts)
Dec 02, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 105-102	Bob Pettit (23 pts)
Dec 04, 1964	@ Baltimore Bullets	L 108-106	Bob Pettit (28 pts)
Dec 06, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 115-94	Zelmo Beaty (21 pts)
Dec 08, 1964	@ San Francisco Warriors	W 113-93	Zelmo Beaty (24 pts)
Dec 10, 1964	@ Los Angeles Lakers	W 95-91	Lenny Wilkens (30 pts)
Dec 12, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 115-109	Chico Vaughn (25 pts)
Dec 15, 1964	@ Boston Celtics	L 124-109	Lenny Wilkens (23 pts)
Dec 16, 1964	@ New York Knicks	W 117-103	Zelmo Beaty (22 pts)
Dec 18, 1964	@ Detroit Pistons	L 114-108	Lenny Wilkens (23 pts)
Dec 19, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 115-105	Chico Vaughn (25 pts)
Dec 25, 1964	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 130-125	Lenny Wilkens (36 pts)
Dec 26, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 97-84	Lenny Wilkens (27 pts)
Dec 27, 1964	@ New York Knicks	W 99-89	Lenny Wilkens (24 pts)
Dec 29, 1964	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 122-104	Bob Pettit (26 pts)
Dec 30, 1964	@ Detroit Pistons	W 125-120	Lenny Wilkens (29 pts)
Jan 02, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 115-112	Bob Pettit (28 pts)
Jan 03, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 99-92	Jeff Mullins (20 pts)
Jan 05, 1965	@ Detroit Pistons	W 109-108	Zelmo Beaty (24 pts)
Jan 06, 1965	@ Boston Celtics	L 138-106	Chico Vaughn (29 pts)
Jan 08, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 83-82	Lenny Wilkens (16 pts)
Jan 09, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 104-102	Bob Pettit (27 pts)
Jan 11, 1965	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 100-90	Lenny Wilkens (23 pts)
Jan 16, 1965	@ Baltimore Bullets	W 107-87	Lenny Wilkens (22 pts)
Jan 17, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 118-105	Bob Pettit (34 pts)
Jan 19, 1965	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 103-99	Bob Pettit (29 pts)
Jan 22, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 117-110	Lenny Wilkens (23 pts)
Jan 23, 1965	@ Baltimore Bullets	L 106-97	Bob Pettit (27 pts)
Jan 24, 1965	@ Baltimore Bullets	L 114-106	Bob Pettit (23 pts)
Jan 27, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 117-100	Bob Pettit (29 pts)
Jan 29, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 124-119	Zelmo Beaty (34 pts)
Jan 30, 1965	@ Detroit Pistons	L 121-97	Bob Pettit (18 pts)
Jan 31, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 110-107	Bob Pettit (25 pts)
Feb 02, 1965	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 119-105	Bob Pettit (30 pts)
Feb 04, 1965	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 123-119	Zelmo Beaty (33 pts)
Feb 06, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 108-101	Bob Pettit (30 pts)
Feb 07, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 126-103	Bob Pettit (23 pts)
Feb 09, 1965	@ New York Knicks	W 108-103	Richie Guerin (27 pts)
Feb 11, 1965	@ Baltimore Bullets	W 124-94	Paul Silas (22 pts)
Feb 12, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 144-100	Chico Vaughn (19 pts)
Feb 14, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 99-92	Bob Pettit (24 pts)
Feb 16, 1965	@ Cincinnati Royals	L 111-103	Bill Bridges (24 pts)
Feb 17, 1965	@ Boston Celtics	L 121-114	Zelmo Beaty (33 pts)
Feb 18, 1965	@ Boston Celtics	L 119-109	Cliff Hagan (25 pts)
Feb 20, 1965	@ Detroit Pistons	W 110-98	Richie Guerin (23 pts)
Feb 21, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 112-107	Cliff Hagan (21 pts)
Feb 22, 1965	@ San Francisco Warriors	W 107-97	Richie Guerin (20 pts)
Feb 24, 1965	@ San Francisco Warriors	W 111-103	Zelmo Beaty (26 pts)
Feb 26, 1965	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 106-90	Lenny Wilkens (15 pts)
Feb 28, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	W 108-102	Chico Vaughn (25 pts)
Mar 02, 1965	@ New York Knicks	W 99-98	Chico Vaughn (29 pts)
Mar 03, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 124-110	Richie Guerin (33 pts)
Mar 06, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 109-107	Cliff Hagan (32 pts)
Mar 07, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 132-106	Cliff Hagan (25 pts)
Mar 10, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 137-113	Lenny Wilkens (23 pts)
Mar 11, 1965	@ San Francisco Warriors	W 101-99	Cliff Hagan (28 pts)
Mar 13, 1965	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 106-101	Zelmo Beaty (20 pts)
Mar 14, 1965	@ Los Angeles Lakers	W 115-108	Cliff Hagan (30 pts)
Mar 17, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 101-94	Richie Guerin (16 pts)
Mar 20, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 107-98	Bob Pettit (18 pts)
Mar 21, 1965	@ St. Louis Hawks	L 112-103	Cliff Hagan (19 pts)

Team

W-L

PCT

Detroit Pistons

17-4

0.810

New York Knicks

13-6

0.684

Miami Heat

14-7

0.667

Toronto Raptors

14-7

0.667

Orlando Magic

13-8

0.619

Atlanta Hawks

13-9

0.591

Cleveland Cavaliers

13-9

0.591

Boston Celtics

11-9

0.550

Philadelphia 76ers

10-9

0.526

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

3-16

0.158

Team

W-L

PCT

Oklahoma City Thunder

20-1

0.952

Los Angeles Lakers

15-5

0.750

Houston Rockets

13-5

0.722

Denver Nuggets

14-6

0.700

San Antonio Spurs

13-6

0.684

Minnesota Timberwolves

12-8

0.600

Phoenix Suns

13-9

0.591

Golden State Warriors

11-10

0.524

Memphis Grizzlies

9-12

0.429

Portland Trail Blazers

8-12

0.400

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

3-18

0.143

Team

W-L

PCT

New Orleans Pelicans

3-18

0.143

Washington Wizards

3-16

0.158

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

8-12

0.400

Milwaukee Bucks

9-13

0.409

Memphis Grizzlies

9-12

0.429

Chicago Bulls

9-11

0.450

Pistons Edge Hawks 99-98 to Extend Winning Streak to 15 Games

The Detroit Pistons secured a thrilling 99-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at home. This win marks their 15th consecutive triumph, showcasing their dominance in the league. The Pistons' resilience was on full display as they held off the Hawks in a closely contested matchup. With this victory, Detroit continues to build momentum in their impressive season run.

Donovan Mitchell Leads Cavaliers to Victory Over Pacers

Donovan Mitchell powered the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 135-119 win against the Indiana Pacers. Mitchell scored 43 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists in the impressive victory. The Cavaliers' strong performance on the road highlights their offensive prowess, with Mitchell's contribution being a key factor in the win.

Most games this season:
40+ points

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

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Season Snapshot

Donovan Mitchell has had 40+ points 3 times this season. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 2-1 (.667) when Donovan Mitchell reaches this stat line.

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Luka Dončić Shines with 38 Points in Lakers' Loss to Suns

Despite a stellar performance from Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Phoenix Suns 125-108. Dončić scored 38 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists in the matchup. The Lakers struggled to keep up with the Suns, resulting in a tough home loss.

Alperen Şengün Shines Despite Rockets' Loss to Jazz

Alperen Şengün delivered an impressive performance with 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 14 assists for the Houston Rockets. Despite his efforts, the Rockets fell short against the Utah Jazz, losing 133-125. Şengün's standout play included contributing over 50 combined points, rebounds, and assists, showcasing his all-around game. The Rockets will look to bounce back after this tough road loss.

Nikola Jokić's Triple-Double Not Enough in Nuggets' Loss

Despite a stellar performance from Nikola Jokić, the Denver Nuggets fell to the Dallas Mavericks 131-121. Jokić recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists. However, his efforts couldn't secure a win for the Nuggets at home. The loss highlights the need for more support around Jokić to turn such performances into victories.

Desmond Bane Shines in Orlando Magic's Victory Over Bulls

Desmond Bane led the Orlando Magic to a thrilling 125-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Bane scored 37 points, adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists, showcasing his all-around game. The Magic's win at home was bolstered by Bane's impressive performance, helping them secure a hard-fought victory.

Most games this season:
35+ points

Luka Dončić — 10 games
Donovan Mitchell — 8 games
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 7 games
Tyrese Maxey — 7 games
Anthony Edwards — 6 games
Giannis Antetokounmpo — 5 games
Jaylen Brown — 5 games
Stephen Curry — 5 games
James Harden — 4 games
Lauri Markkanen — 4 games
Desmond Bane — 2 games

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Season Snapshot

Desmond Bane has had 35+ points 2 times this season. The Orlando Magic are 2-0 (1.000) when Desmond Bane reaches this stat line.

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Kawhi Leonard's 36 Points Not Enough in Clippers' Loss to Heat

Kawhi Leonard delivered a strong performance with 36 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, but the Los Angeles Clippers fell short against the Miami Heat. The Clippers lost 123-140 in the matchup at Miami. Despite Leonard's efforts, the Heat proved too strong, handing the Clippers a tough defeat.

Michael Porter Jr. Shines in Brooklyn Nets' Victory Over Hornets

Michael Porter Jr. led the Brooklyn Nets to a commanding 116-103 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Porter Jr. scored 35 points, including seven three-pointers, and added seven rebounds and four assists. The Nets secured a solid home victory with this performance, further establishing their dominance in the matchup.

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

Stephen Curry — 3 games
Donovan Mitchell — 2 games
Aaron Gordon — 1 game
Anthony Edwards — 1 game
CJ McCollum — 1 game
Devin Vassell — 1 game
Grayson Allen — 1 game
James Harden — 1 game
Luka Dončić — 1 game
Michael Porter Jr. — 1 game

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Dillon Brooks Shines in Suns' Victory Over Lakers

Dillon Brooks led the Phoenix Suns to a commanding 125–108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Brooks scored 33 points, helping the Suns secure the win on the road. His performance was pivotal in maintaining the team's momentum and securing the victory. The Suns continue their strong form with this impressive win.

Most games this season:
30+ points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 17 games
Donovan Mitchell — 12 games
Luka Dončić — 12 games
Anthony Edwards — 10 games
Giannis Antetokounmpo — 10 games
Jaylen Brown — 10 games
Tyrese Maxey — 10 games
Jalen Brunson — 9 games
Lauri Markkanen — 8 games
Nikola Jokić — 8 games
Dillon Brooks — 3 games

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Season Snapshot

Dillon Brooks has had 30+ points 3 times this season. The Phoenix Suns are 2-1 (.667) when Dillon Brooks reaches this stat line.

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Anthony Davis Leads Mavericks to Victory Over Nuggets

Anthony Davis powered the Dallas Mavericks to a 131–121 win against the Denver Nuggets. Davis scored 32 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and added 4 assists. The Mavericks' triumph in Denver highlights Davis's crucial role in the team's success.

Most games this season:
30+ points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 17 games
Donovan Mitchell — 12 games
Luka Dončić — 12 games
Anthony Edwards — 10 games
Giannis Antetokounmpo — 10 games
Jaylen Brown — 10 games
Tyrese Maxey — 10 games
Jalen Brunson — 9 games
Lauri Markkanen — 8 games
Nikola Jokić — 8 games
Anthony Davis — 1 game

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Atlanta Hawks 1964-65 Roster and Stats

Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats for 1964-65 Season

Atlanta Hawks 1964-65 Regular Season Game Log