
The Atlanta Hawks have won eight straight games to officially become the hottest team in the NBA. With their 108-97 win against the Brooklyn Nets, the Hawks improved to 35-31, and are surging in the Eastern Conference.
Since February 22, the Hawks have defeated the Nets (x2), Wizards (x2), Trail Blazers, Bucks, 76ers, and the Mavericks.
The team is playing great team basketball, and it's all been a credit to their strong defensive efforts during the winning streak. A little bit of defense is what Hawks fans have been praying for several years, and it's finally rearing its head. The guard play has been great, Jalen Johnson continues to torment all opponents, and the Hawks are playing great TEAM basketball.
It's also been a complete 180 at home, as the Hawks have won seven consecutive games at State Farm Arena.
Atlanta has stamped its mark as the hottest team in the NBA, and it would be great to see this team escape a play-in situation and earn the sixth seed in the East.
Up next for the Hawks are the Milwaukee Bucks and the Orlando Magic, both games at home. before a much tougher last 15 games as the NBA regular season comes to an end.