1985–86 Atlanta Hawks season
The 1985–86 Atlanta Hawks season was the franchise's thirty-seventh season in the National Basketball Association and the eighteenth in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hawks entered the season with rookies Jon Koncak and Spud Webb. The Hawks were transformed into one of the youngest teams in the NBA. The Hawks were led by "The Human Highlight Reel" Dominique Wilkins. He would have an outstanding year as he led the NBA in scoring with an average of 30.3 points per game. One of the highlights of the season came when Webb (measuring five feet, seven inches) won the NBA Slam Dunk contest during All-Star Weekend. In the second half of the season, the Hawks would be one of the strongest teams in the league. The club won 35 of their final 52 games to finish the season with a record of 50 wins and 32 losses. In the playoffs, the Hawks would eliminate the Detroit Pistons in 4 games. In the 2nd round, the Hawks would be defeated by the Boston Celtics in 5 games.
| 1985–86 Atlanta Hawks season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Mike Fratello |
| General manager | Stan Kasten |
| Owners | Ted Turner / Turner Broadcasting System |
| Arena | The Omni |
| Results | |
| Record | 50–32 (.610) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Central) Conference: 4th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Conference semifinals (lost to Celtics 1–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WVEU |
| Radio | WSB |