The Atlanta Hawks are the defending Southeast Division champions, but many have predicted that the team will be unable to claim that distinction in back-to-back seasons. The reason? Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat.
On Sunday evening, the public will get an advanced look at what could be a back-and-forth battle for division supremacy this season, as the Heat visit Atlanta for a preseason contest. To be fair, there isn't exactly a lot of pressure on either side on this day, but the Hawks are playing quite well on the way to a 4-0 start, and it will be interesting to see what transpires.