Hawks Clinch 8th Seed, Eye Play-In Rematch vs. Magic After Strong Road Wins

The Atlanta Hawks are gaining steam at just the right time. On April 11, 2025, the Hawks secured a convincing 124-110 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on the road, led by a dominant performance from Trae Young, who posted 36 points and 11 assists. Caris LeVert followed with a season-best 31 points, helping Atlanta lock in the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference ahead of the play-in tournament. The win capped a back-to-back road sweep after a 133-109 blowout of the Brooklyn Nets on April 10, where rookie sensation Zaccharie Risacher erupted for a season-high 38 points.

With those two wins, the Hawks improved their record to 37-42 and built key momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. Social media buzzed with fan excitement following the team’s energized second-half efforts and the looming possibility of a postseason run. All eyes now turn to Atlanta’s regular-season finale on April 13 against the Orlando Magic at State Farm Arena. Tipoff is set for 1:00 p.m. EDT, and while the outcome won’t affect seeding, it could preview the upcoming play-in matchup between the Southeast Division rivals.

Given the secured 8th seed, the Hawks may choose to rest stars like Trae Young and allow bench players more minutes to prepare for the high-stakes play-in. Still, the game offers a prime opportunity to evaluate rotations and test schemes against a playoff-caliber opponent