The 2014-15 Atlanta Hawks had a remarkable season, finishing with a franchise-best 60-22 record. Under head coach Mike Budenholzer, the team clinched the Southeast Division title and secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Their success was built on a balanced team effort, with four players—Al Horford, Paul Millsap, Jeff Teague, and Kyle Korver—earning All-Star selections.
The Hawks became known for their unselfish play and strong defense, ranking sixth in defensive rating. In the playoffs, they advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time, defeating the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards in the first two rounds. However, their run ended against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who swept them in four games. Despite the disappointing finish, the Hawks’ season was a significant milestone, showcasing a cohesive team-oriented approach and setting the stage for future success.
- Regular Season Record: 60-22
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-2, Eastern Conference Finals: 0-4
Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats for 2014-15 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Paul Millsap | 73 | 16.7 | 7.8 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 35.6 | 16 | 15.2 | 8.7 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 30.6 |
| Jeff Teague | 73 | 15.9 | 2.5 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 34.3 | 16 | 16.8 | 3.2 | 6.7 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 32.3 |
| Al Horford | 76 | 15.2 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 30.5 | 16 | 14.4 | 8.6 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 22.2 |
| DeMarre Carroll | 70 | 12.6 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 39.5 | 16 | 14.6 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 40.3 |
| Kyle Korver | 75 | 12.1 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 49.2 | 14 | 11.1 | 5.0 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 35.5 |
| Dennis Schröder | 77 | 10.0 | 2.1 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 35.1 | 16 | 9.0 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| Mike Scott | 68 | 7.8 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 34.4 | 11 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| Pero Antić | 63 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 30.1 | 15 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 34.4 |
| John Jenkins | 24 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 40.4 | 4 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Shelvin Mack | 55 | 5.4 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 31.5 | 10 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | 52 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 32.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kent Bazemore | 75 | 5.2 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 36.4 | 16 | 5.4 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 21.4 |
| Mike Muscala | 40 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 40.9 | 10 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 25.0 |
| Austin Daye | 8 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 35.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Elton Brand | 36 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Adreian Payne | 3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Atlanta Hawks in the 2015 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Brooklyn Nets
In the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks faced off against the Brooklyn Nets and secured a 4-2 series victory. As the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks showcased their depth and ball movement, with standout performances from key players like Jeff Teague and Al Horford. Despite some challenges from a resilient Nets team, Atlanta's balanced attack and home-court advantage ultimately carried them through to the next round.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 99-92 | |
| Apr 22, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 96-91 | |
| Apr 25, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 91-83 | |
| Apr 27, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 120-115 | |
| Apr 29, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 107-97 | |
| May 01, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 111-87 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Washington Wizards
In the 2015 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks faced the Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, ultimately winning the series 4-2. The Hawks showcased their depth and team-oriented play, with Al Horford's buzzer-beater in Game 5 serving as a pivotal moment. Atlanta's balanced attack and staunch defense were key factors in overcoming the Wizards and advancing to the Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 104-98 | |
| May 05, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 106-90 | |
| May 09, 2015 | @ Washington Wizards | L 103-101 | |
| May 11, 2015 | @ Washington Wizards | W 106-101 | |
| May 13, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 82-81 | |
| May 15, 2015 | @ Washington Wizards | W 94-91 |
2015 Conference Championship vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the 2015 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since their relocation to Atlanta, showcasing a balanced and team-oriented style under head coach Mike Budenholzer. Despite their impressive 60-win regular season and strong playoff performances, the Hawks were ultimately swept by the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers. The series highlighted the Hawks' lack of a superstar to counter Cleveland's dominance, despite the team's depth and cohesion.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2015 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 97-89 | |
| May 22, 2015 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-82 | |
| May 24, 2015 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-111 | |
| May 26, 2015 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 118-88 |
Atlanta Hawks 2014-15 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2014-15 season for the Atlanta Hawks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 109-102 | |
| Nov 01, 2014 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 102-92 | |
| Nov 05, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 94-92 | |
| Nov 07, 2014 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 122-119 | |
| Nov 08, 2014 | vs. New York Knicks | W 103-96 | |
| Nov 10, 2014 | @ New York Knicks | W 91-85 | |
| Nov 12, 2014 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 100-97 | |
| Nov 14, 2014 | vs. Miami Heat | W 114-103 | |
| Nov 15, 2014 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 127-94 | |
| Nov 18, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 114-109 | |
| Nov 21, 2014 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 99-89 | |
| Nov 25, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | W 106-102 | |
| Nov 26, 2014 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 126-115 | |
| Nov 28, 2014 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 100-91 | |
| Nov 29, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 105-75 | |
| Dec 02, 2014 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 109-105 | |
| Dec 03, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | W 112-102 | |
| Dec 05, 2014 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 98-75 | |
| Dec 07, 2014 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 96-84 | |
| Dec 08, 2014 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 108-92 | |
| Dec 10, 2014 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 95-79 | |
| Dec 12, 2014 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 87-81 | |
| Dec 13, 2014 | @ Orlando Magic | L 100-99 | |
| Dec 15, 2014 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 93-86 | |
| Dec 17, 2014 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 127-98 | |
| Dec 20, 2014 | @ Houston Rockets | W 104-97 | |
| Dec 22, 2014 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 105-102 | |
| Dec 23, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-104 | |
| Dec 26, 2014 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-77 | |
| Dec 27, 2014 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 90-85 | |
| Dec 30, 2014 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 109-101 | |
| Jan 02, 2015 | @ Utah Jazz | W 98-92 | |
| Jan 03, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-107 | |
| Jan 05, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-98 | |
| Jan 07, 2015 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 96-86 | |
| Jan 09, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 106-103 | |
| Jan 11, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 120-89 | |
| Jan 13, 2015 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 105-87 | |
| Jan 14, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | W 105-91 | |
| Jan 16, 2015 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 110-89 | |
| Jan 17, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 107-99 | |
| Jan 19, 2015 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 93-82 | |
| Jan 21, 2015 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 110-91 | |
| Jan 23, 2015 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 103-93 | |
| Jan 25, 2015 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-100 | |
| Jan 28, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 113-102 | |
| Jan 30, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 105-99 | |
| Jan 31, 2015 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 91-85 | |
| Feb 02, 2015 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 115-100 | |
| Feb 04, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 105-96 | |
| Feb 06, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 124-116 | |
| Feb 08, 2015 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 94-88 | |
| Feb 09, 2015 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 117-105 | |
| Feb 11, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | L 89-88 | |
| Feb 20, 2015 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 105-80 | |
| Feb 22, 2015 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 97-86 | |
| Feb 25, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 104-87 | |
| Feb 27, 2015 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 95-88 | |
| Feb 28, 2015 | @ Miami Heat | W 93-91 | |
| Mar 03, 2015 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 104-96 | |
| Mar 06, 2015 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-97 | |
| Mar 07, 2015 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 92-84 | |
| Mar 09, 2015 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 130-105 | |
| Mar 11, 2015 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 115-102 | |
| Mar 13, 2015 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 96-87 | |
| Mar 15, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 91-86 | |
| Mar 16, 2015 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 110-103 | |
| Mar 18, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 114-95 | |
| Mar 20, 2015 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 123-115 | |
| Mar 22, 2015 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 114-95 | |
| Mar 25, 2015 | @ Orlando Magic | W 95-83 | |
| Mar 27, 2015 | vs. Miami Heat | W 99-86 | |
| Mar 28, 2015 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 115-100 | |
| Mar 30, 2015 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-88 | |
| Mar 31, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 105-95 | |
| Apr 04, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 131-99 | |
| Apr 07, 2015 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 96-69 | |
| Apr 08, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 114-111 | |
| Apr 10, 2015 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 104-80 | |
| Apr 12, 2015 | @ Washington Wizards | L 108-99 | |
| Apr 13, 2015 | vs. New York Knicks | L 112-108 | |
| Apr 15, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 91-85 |