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Top Ten Atlanta Hawks Games of the 2016-17 Season: Honorable Mentions

By Jerome Boateng

Apr 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrate a basket on the bench in the closing minutes of the first half of the Hawks game against the Boston Celtics at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) and guard Dennis Schroder (17) celebrate a basket on the bench in the closing minutes of the first half of the Hawks game against the Boston Celtics at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 7, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) dances after hitting a three-pointer during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Hawks won 114-100. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) dances after hitting a three-pointer during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Hawks won 114-100. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Zombie Hawks Shock Champs

Atlanta Hawks @ Cleveland Cavaliers – April 7, 2017

Hawks win, 114-100

This was the by far the most surprising victory of the season.

The Hawks sat five starters for this game as they prioritized health in this early-April game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In a game the Hawks had no business winning,  the Hawks outworked and outgunned the Cavs. This win also clinched a tenth consecutive playoff berth for the Hawks.

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There’s a legit argument to made for this game going on the list. It was ultimately left off because the Hawks’ other two victories against the Cavs were much closer and more nail-biting. While this game was definitely satisfying and fun to watch, it lacked the suspense of the ten games that made the list. This game still deserves a mention.

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