1982–83 Atlanta Hawks season

The 1982–83 Atlanta Hawks season was the franchise's thirty-fourth season in the National Basketball Association and fifteenth in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to the start of the season, the Hawks made a blockbuster trade. The franchise sent John Drew and Freeman Williams to the Utah Jazz in exchange for first round draft pick Dominique Wilkins, a star at the University of Georgia. Wilkins would make an impact as he averaged 17.5 points per game. The Hawks finished in second place with a 43–39 record. In the playoffs, the Hawks would however be eliminated 2–1 by the Boston Celtics.

Season standings

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

Game log












Playoffs

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 * 1
 * April 19
 * @ Boston
 * L 95–103
 * Dan Roundfield (24)
 * Dan Roundfield (20)
 * Johnny Davis (11)
 * Boston Garden 15,320
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * April 22
 * Boston
 * W 95–93
 * Dan Roundfield (19)
 * Tree Rollins (14)
 * Johnny Davis (14)
 * Omni Coliseum 10,405
 * 1–1
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 * 3
 * April 24
 * @ Boston
 * L 79–98
 * Tree Rollins (18)
 * Dan Roundfield (10)
 * three players tied (3)
 * Boston Garden 15,320
 * 1–2

Playoffs
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Awards

 * Dan Roundfield, NBA All-Defensive First Team
 * Wayne Rollins, NBA All-Defensive Second Team
 * Dominique Wilkins, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team