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Famously, the Hawks did not reach the Eastern Conference Finals for more than four decades after moving to Atlanta from St. Louis. While some may forget, the Hawks had nine 50-win seasons over that span, but Atlanta lost in the Eastern Conference Semifinals a mind-boggling 15 (!) times before finally breaking through in 2015.

As the NBA regular season nears its conclusion, every game becomes crucial in determining playoff standings. The matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks on April 2nd presents an intriguing scenario: which team possesses the greater incentive to win?

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It hasn't been that long since Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis returned to action following an adductor strain during his debut with the franchise. With that being said, Davis suffered an apparent injury in the Mavericks home game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday evening.

Trae Young recently announced that he would be the assistant general manager for the Oklahoma men's basketball team.

Coming off a disappointing first half of a back-to-back set, the Atlanta Hawks will look to hold steady in the Eastern Conference play-in race when they visit the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

Caris LeVert #3 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Deni Avdija #8 and Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on April 01, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Getty Images