1979–80 Atlanta Hawks season

The 1979–80 NBA season was the Hawks' 31st season in the NBA and 12th season in Atlanta.

Season standings

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

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * April 6
 * @ Philadelphia
 * L 104–107
 * Eddie Johnson (26)
 * Dan Roundfield (13)
 * Eddie Johnson (6)
 * Spectrum 10,561
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * April 9
 * @ Philadelphia
 * L 92–99
 * Dan Roundfield (23)
 * Dan Roundfield (14)
 * three players tied (3)
 * Spectrum 18,276
 * 0–2
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 * 3
 * April 10
 * Philadelphia
 * W 105–93
 * Eddie Johnson (19)
 * Tree Rollins (17)
 * three players tied (6)
 * Omni Coliseum 15,617
 * 1–2
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 * 4
 * April 13
 * Philadelphia
 * L 83–107
 * Dan Roundfield (17)
 * Dan Roundfield (12)
 * three players tied (4)
 * Omni Coliseum 15,617
 * 1–3
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 * 5
 * April 15
 * @ Philadelphia
 * L 100–105
 * John Drew (29)
 * Dan Roundfield (13)
 * Charlie Criss (5)
 * Spectrum 18,276
 * 1–4

Awards and records

 * Dan Roundfield, All-NBA Second Team
 * Dan Roundfield, NBA All-Defensive First Team
 * "Fast Eddie" Johnson, NBA All-Defensive Second Team