It’s funny what winning can do. Two weeks ago it looked like the Atlanta Hawks were in the midst of a fire-sale. They traded Kyle Korver to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and reports suggested that Paul Millsap, Thabo Sefolosha, and Tim Hardaway Jr. might be next.
Then something happened. The Hawks started winning. Then they kept winning. Then they won some more. The trade rumors are gone and this team is focused on making the playoffs. At the moment, the playoffs seem like a forgone conclusion.
The Hawks have won eight of their last ten games, and currently have a 26-18 record.