Fansided · Nov 15, 2025
Hawks' early season grades: the starting five has been lethal, with one exception
The Hawks starting five has been ok, but must take a leap forward if the team expects to make waves in the postseason
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The Atlanta Hawks have had a tumultuous season, first plummeting near the bottom of the East with two regrettable losses before surging to fifth in the conference. The starting five has been the driving force behind the emotional rollercoaster the team has been, with good, bad, inconsistent, and ugly performances from each member.