The 2010-11 Atlanta Hawks finished the regular season with a 44-38 record, placing them third in the Southeast Division and fifth in the Eastern Conference. Under head coach Larry Drew, the Hawks demonstrated consistency but struggled to make substantial progress compared to previous seasons. Key players included Joe Johnson, who led the team in scoring, and Al Horford, who was a pivotal force in the paint.
In the playoffs, the Hawks faced the Orlando Magic in the first round, defeating them in six games, which marked a significant achievement as they avenged a sweep from the previous postseason. However, the Hawks’ journey ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they were defeated by the Chicago Bulls in six games. Despite their exit, the Hawks showcased resilience and competitiveness, setting a solid foundation for future seasons.
- Regular Season Record: 44-38
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 2-4
Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats for 2010-11 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Joe Johnson | 72 | 18.2 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 29.7 | 12 | 18.8 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 42.9 |
| Josh Smith | 77 | 16.5 | 8.5 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 33.1 | 12 | 15.1 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 12.5 |
| Al Horford | 77 | 15.3 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 50.1 | 12 | 11.3 | 9.6 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Jamal Crawford | 76 | 14.2 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 34.1 | 12 | 15.4 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 35.0 |
| Marvin Williams | 65 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 33.6 | 12 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 27.3 |
| Mike Bibby | 56 | 9.4 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 44.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kirk Hinrich | 24 | 8.6 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 42.1 | 6 | 10.2 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 42.1 |
| Jeff Teague | 70 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 37.5 | 8 | 11.8 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 14.3 |
| Maurice Evans | 47 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 31.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Zaza Pachulia | 79 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 11 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jordan Crawford | 16 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Josh Powell | 54 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Damien Wilkins | 52 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 20.0 | 8 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Etan Thomas | 13 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Pape Sy | 3 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jason Collins | 49 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 100.0 | 12 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Hilton Armstrong | 12 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 100.0 | 8 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Atlanta Hawks in the 2011 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Orlando Magic
In the first round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks faced the Orlando Magic and delivered a surprising performance by defeating them in six games. Despite being the lower seed, the Hawks showcased resilience and strategic prowess, particularly from Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford, who played pivotal roles in securing the upset. This victory marked a significant achievement as they avenged their 2010 playoff elimination by the Magic.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2011 | @ Orlando Magic | W 103-93 | |
| Apr 19, 2011 | @ Orlando Magic | L 88-82 | |
| Apr 22, 2011 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 88-84 | |
| Apr 24, 2011 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 88-85 | |
| Apr 26, 2011 | @ Orlando Magic | L 101-76 | |
| Apr 28, 2011 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 84-81 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Chicago Bulls
In the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks reached the second round, where they faced the top-seeded Chicago Bulls. Despite a strong start with a Game 1 victory in Chicago, the Hawks ultimately fell in six games, with the Bulls' MVP Derrick Rose proving too formidable. The series highlighted Atlanta's resilience and depth, particularly through Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford, but ultimately underscored the gap between them and the Eastern Conference's elite.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 2011 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 103-95 | |
| May 04, 2011 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 86-73 | |
| May 06, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 99-82 | |
| May 08, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 100-88 | |
| May 10, 2011 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 95-83 | |
| May 12, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 93-73 |
Atlanta Hawks 2010-11 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2010-11 season for the Atlanta Hawks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2010 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 119-104 | |
| Oct 29, 2010 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-101 | |
| Oct 30, 2010 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 99-95 | |
| Nov 02, 2010 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-88 | |
| Nov 03, 2010 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 94-85 | |
| Nov 05, 2010 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 113-103 | |
| Nov 07, 2010 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 118-114 | |
| Nov 08, 2010 | @ Orlando Magic | L 93-89 | |
| Nov 10, 2010 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-91 | |
| Nov 12, 2010 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 90-86 | |
| Nov 14, 2010 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 111-105 | |
| Nov 16, 2010 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 102-92 | |
| Nov 20, 2010 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 98-93 | |
| Nov 22, 2010 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 99-76 | |
| Nov 23, 2010 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 107-101 | |
| Nov 25, 2010 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 116-96 | |
| Nov 27, 2010 | @ New York Knicks | W 99-90 | |
| Nov 28, 2010 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 96-78 | |
| Dec 01, 2010 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 112-109 | |
| Dec 03, 2010 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 93-88 | |
| Dec 04, 2010 | @ Miami Heat | L 89-77 | |
| Dec 06, 2010 | @ Orlando Magic | W 80-74 | |
| Dec 07, 2010 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 116-101 | |
| Dec 10, 2010 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-92 | |
| Dec 11, 2010 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 97-83 | |
| Dec 14, 2010 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 103-80 | |
| Dec 16, 2010 | @ Boston Celtics | L 102-90 | |
| Dec 17, 2010 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 90-85 | |
| Dec 19, 2010 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 89-82 | |
| Dec 20, 2010 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 91-81 | |
| Dec 22, 2010 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-84 | |
| Dec 26, 2010 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 93-86 | |
| Dec 27, 2010 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 95-80 | |
| Dec 29, 2010 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 103-93 | |
| Dec 31, 2010 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 103-94 | |
| Jan 02, 2011 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-98 | |
| Jan 04, 2011 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 108-102 | |
| Jan 05, 2011 | @ Utah Jazz | W 110-87 | |
| Jan 08, 2011 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 108-93 | |
| Jan 12, 2011 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 104-101 | |
| Jan 15, 2011 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 112-106 | |
| Jan 17, 2011 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 100-98 | |
| Jan 18, 2011 | @ Miami Heat | W 93-89 | |
| Jan 21, 2011 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 100-59 | |
| Jan 22, 2011 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 103-87 | |
| Jan 26, 2011 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-90 | |
| Jan 28, 2011 | vs. New York Knicks | W 111-102 | |
| Jan 29, 2011 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-91 | |
| Feb 02, 2011 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 100-87 | |
| Feb 04, 2011 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 101-100 | |
| Feb 05, 2011 | @ Washington Wizards | W 99-92 | |
| Feb 08, 2011 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 117-83 | |
| Feb 12, 2011 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | L 88-86 | |
| Feb 14, 2011 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 94-79 | |
| Feb 16, 2011 | @ New York Knicks | L 102-90 | |
| Feb 22, 2011 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-80 | |
| Feb 23, 2011 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-97 | |
| Feb 25, 2011 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 95-79 | |
| Feb 27, 2011 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 90-83 | |
| Feb 28, 2011 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 100-90 | |
| Mar 02, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 83-80 | |
| Mar 04, 2011 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 111-104 | |
| Mar 06, 2011 | vs. New York Knicks | L 92-79 | |
| Mar 08, 2011 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 101-87 | |
| Mar 11, 2011 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 94-76 | |
| Mar 12, 2011 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 91-82 | |
| Mar 15, 2011 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-85 | |
| Mar 16, 2011 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 102-87 | |
| Mar 18, 2011 | vs. Miami Heat | L 106-85 | |
| Mar 20, 2011 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 104-96 | |
| Mar 22, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 114-81 | |
| Mar 23, 2011 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-100 | |
| Mar 26, 2011 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 98-87 | |
| Mar 27, 2011 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-83 | |
| Mar 30, 2011 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 85-82 | |
| Apr 01, 2011 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 88-83 | |
| Apr 03, 2011 | @ Houston Rockets | L 114-109 | |
| Apr 05, 2011 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 97-90 | |
| Apr 08, 2011 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 114-102 | |
| Apr 09, 2011 | @ Washington Wizards | L 115-83 | |
| Apr 11, 2011 | vs. Miami Heat | L 98-90 | |
| Apr 13, 2011 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 96-85 |