The Atlanta Hawks, currently competing for a playoff spot for the first time in years, held their first fan attended game of the season last week.
The game featured very limited attendance, with 1,364 season ticket holders allowed into the arena. The team planned to allow only season ticket holders to attend but had to further limit the crowd after too many applications.
The Hawks improvement from last season has been driven by defense. With the addition of Clint Capela, the shot-blocking by the Hawks has reached new heights, with the center recording a triple double after an almost-unseen 10 block game on Jan.