The 2015-16 Atlanta Hawks finished the NBA regular season with a 48-34 record, securing the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Under head coach Mike Budenholzer, the team focused on a balanced offensive approach and strong defense, finishing the season with the second-best defensive rating in the league. Key players included Paul Millsap, who led the team in scoring and rebounding, and Al Horford, a crucial presence in the paint.
In the playoffs, the Hawks defeated the Boston Celtics in the first round, advancing in six games. However, their postseason run ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who went on to win the NBA Championship. The season highlighted the Hawks’ ability to remain competitive in the East, though it also underscored the challenge of overcoming teams with superstar talent in the playoffs.
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 0-4
Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats for 2015-16 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Paul Millsap | 81 | 17.1 | 9.0 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 31.9 | 10 | 16.7 | 9.4 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 24.2 |
| Jeff Teague | 79 | 15.7 | 2.7 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 40.1 | 10 | 14.5 | 1.9 | 6.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 25.0 |
| Al Horford | 82 | 15.2 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 34.4 | 10 | 13.4 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 39.3 |
| Kent Bazemore | 75 | 11.6 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 35.7 | 10 | 11.9 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 26.2 |
| Dennis Schröder | 80 | 11.0 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 32.2 | 10 | 11.7 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 34.3 |
| Kyle Korver | 80 | 9.2 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 39.8 | 10 | 10.3 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 44.4 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | 75 | 6.4 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 34.1 | 10 | 5.9 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 36.8 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 51 | 6.4 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 33.6 | 9 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 14.3 |
| Kris Humphries | 21 | 6.4 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 25.8 | 4 | 9.3 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 50.0 |
| Mike Scott | 75 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 39.2 | 10 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 50.0 |
| Tiago Splitter | 36 | 5.6 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Shelvin Mack | 24 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 14.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike Muscala | 60 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 30.8 | 9 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 33.3 |
| Justin Holiday | 26 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 22.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lamar Patterson | 35 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 24.5 | 4 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Edy Tavares | 11 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kirk Hinrich | 11 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 16.7 | 6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
Atlanta Hawks in the 2016 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Boston Celtics
In the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks faced the Boston Celtics in an intense first-round matchup. The Hawks, led by the stellar play of Paul Millsap and Al Horford, displayed their defensive prowess and team-oriented basketball to secure a 4-2 series victory. Their ability to capitalize on home-court advantage and execute under pressure was critical in advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 102-101 | |
| Apr 19, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 89-72 | |
| Apr 22, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-103 | |
| Apr 24, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 104-95 | |
| Apr 26, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-83 | |
| Apr 28, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | W 104-92 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they struggled to contain the Cavaliers' offensive prowess, leading to a series sweep. LeBron James and his team proved too dominant, as Cleveland's superior shooting and defensive strategies overwhelmed the Hawks, who were unable to replicate their defensive efficiency from the regular season. The series highlighted the gap between the Hawks and the top-tier contenders, as the Cavaliers advanced with a decisive 4-0 victory.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-93 | |
| May 04, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 123-98 | |
| May 06, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 121-108 | |
| May 08, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-99 |
Atlanta Hawks 2015-16 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2015-16 season for the Atlanta Hawks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2015 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 106-94 | |
| Oct 29, 2015 | @ New York Knicks | W 112-101 | |
| Oct 30, 2015 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 97-94 | |
| Nov 01, 2015 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 94-92 | |
| Nov 03, 2015 | @ Miami Heat | W 98-92 | |
| Nov 04, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 101-87 | |
| Nov 06, 2015 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 121-115 | |
| Nov 07, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 114-99 | |
| Nov 09, 2015 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 117-107 | |
| Nov 11, 2015 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 106-98 | |
| Nov 13, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-93 | |
| Nov 15, 2015 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 97-96 | |
| Nov 17, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 90-88 | |
| Nov 18, 2015 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 103-97 | |
| Nov 21, 2015 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-97 | |
| Nov 24, 2015 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 121-97 | |
| Nov 25, 2015 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 99-95 | |
| Nov 27, 2015 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 116-101 | |
| Nov 28, 2015 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-88 | |
| Nov 30, 2015 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 106-100 | |
| Dec 02, 2015 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 96-86 | |
| Dec 04, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 100-87 | |
| Dec 09, 2015 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 98-95 | |
| Dec 10, 2015 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 107-94 | |
| Dec 12, 2015 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 103-78 | |
| Dec 14, 2015 | vs. Miami Heat | L 100-88 | |
| Dec 16, 2015 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 127-106 | |
| Dec 18, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | W 109-101 | |
| Dec 20, 2015 | @ Orlando Magic | W 103-100 | |
| Dec 21, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-97 | |
| Dec 23, 2015 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 107-100 | |
| Dec 26, 2015 | vs. New York Knicks | W 117-98 | |
| Dec 28, 2015 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 93-87 | |
| Dec 29, 2015 | @ Houston Rockets | W 121-115 | |
| Jan 03, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | L 111-97 | |
| Jan 05, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | L 107-101 | |
| Jan 07, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 126-98 | |
| Jan 09, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 120-105 | |
| Jan 13, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 107-84 | |
| Jan 15, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-101 | |
| Jan 16, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 114-86 | |
| Jan 18, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 98-81 | |
| Jan 20, 2016 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 104-98 | |
| Jan 21, 2016 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 91-88 | |
| Jan 23, 2016 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 98-95 | |
| Jan 25, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 119-105 | |
| Jan 27, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 85-83 | |
| Jan 28, 2016 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-92 | |
| Jan 31, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | L 105-87 | |
| Feb 01, 2016 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 112-97 | |
| Feb 03, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 124-86 | |
| Feb 05, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 102-96 | |
| Feb 07, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | L 96-94 | |
| Feb 08, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 117-110 | |
| Feb 10, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 113-90 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | L 115-111 | |
| Feb 20, 2016 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 117-109 | |
| Feb 22, 2016 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 102-92 | |
| Feb 26, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 103-88 | |
| Feb 28, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 87-76 | |
| Mar 01, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 109-105 | |
| Mar 04, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 106-77 | |
| Mar 05, 2016 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-97 | |
| Mar 08, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | W 91-84 | |
| Mar 10, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 104-96 | |
| Mar 12, 2016 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 95-83 | |
| Mar 13, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 104-75 | |
| Mar 16, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 118-114 | |
| Mar 17, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 116-98 | |
| Mar 19, 2016 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 109-97 | |
| Mar 21, 2016 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 117-102 | |
| Mar 23, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | W 122-101 | |
| Mar 25, 2016 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-90 | |
| Mar 26, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 112-95 | |
| Mar 28, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 102-100 | |
| Mar 30, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 105-97 | |
| Apr 01, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 110-108 | |
| Apr 05, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 103-90 | |
| Apr 07, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 95-87 | |
| Apr 09, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 118-107 | |
| Apr 11, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-94 | |
| Apr 13, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | L 109-98 |