The Atlanta Hawks' 2026-27 schedule has some fun dates to circle, but the end of the regular season will be a dangerous stretch.
The Atlanta Hawks' 2026-27 schedule has arrived, and it comes with some key storylines.
From reunions to games against top teams, there are plenty of games to circle.
But one thing is for sure: Atlanta didn't get many favors from the NBA when the league was assembling its end-of-season stretch.
The Hawks' final five games in the 2026-27 season will be tough sledding, which could prove to be a problem if the team is battling for play-in or playoff positioning.
Let's take a look at those final five games.
4/2 at Toronto Raptors
The Hawks will open the month of April with a road clash against the Raptors. Toronto made the playoffs last season and was a win away from advancing to the second round before ultimately falling short. The Raptors then struck a trade to reunite with star wing Kawhi Leonard this summer, though that deal still needs to pass through. Toronto could prove to be a tough out this season.
4/4 at Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers have been the biggest winners of the NBA offseason, adding stars LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to become undeniable title threats. With a roster that also features fellow stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, Philly will have no shortage of weapons in the 2026-27 campaign. This is another tough matchup for the Hawks.
4/6 vs. New York Knicks
The Hawks will have the luxury of returning home for this game, but the matchup itself is nothing to take lightly. Atlanta will have to deal with the defending NBA champions as part of this treacherous stretch. The one silver lining is that the Hawks, as fans remember, pushed the Knicks to six games in the playoffs last season. They were the only team to do that during New York's title run.
4/9 vs. Boston Celtics
The Celtics will have a new look this season after trading Brown away, but they are sure to remain relevant in the Eastern Conference. Newcomer Paul George can't be forgotten about, and the team's frontcourt situation has improved. The Celtics always seem to be a problem no matter what in the East, and playing them near the end of the season will be no walk in the park.
4/11 at Cleveland Cavaliers
The Hawks will close out the regular season with a road matchup against the Cavs. Cleveland hasn't had a huge offseason but is still in the mix to land a wing like Peyton Watson or Jonathan Kuminga. The Cavs made the Eastern Conference Finals last season and remain a team to be cautious of.
