1970–71 Atlanta Hawks season

The 1970–71 NBA season was the Hawks' 22nd season in the NBA and third season in Atlanta.

Season standings

 * z – clinched division title
 * y – clinched division title
 * x – clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 25
 * @ New York
 * L 101–112
 * Pete Maravich (23)
 * Bill Bridges (13)
 * Hazzard, Maravich (5)
 * Madison Square Garden 19,500
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * March 27
 * @ New York
 * W 113–104
 * Lou Hudson (35)
 * Bill Bridges (36)
 * Pete Maravich (5)
 * Madison Square Garden 19,500
 * 1–1
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 * 3
 * March 28
 * New York
 * L 95–110
 * Walt Bellamy (29)
 * Walt Bellamy (18)
 * Walt Hazzard (7)
 * Alexander Memorial Coliseum 7,192
 * 1–2
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 * 4
 * March 30
 * New York
 * L 107–113
 * Walt Bellamy (25)
 * Bill Bridges (18)
 * Walt Hazzard (9)
 * Alexander Memorial Coliseum 7,192
 * 1–3
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 * 5
 * April 1
 * @ New York
 * L 107–111
 * Lou Hudson (29)
 * Bellamy, Bridges (20)
 * Walt Bellamy (5)
 * Madison Square Garden 19,500
 * 1–4

Awards and records

 * Pete Maravich, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team