The Hawks are no longer looking up at every other team in the Eastern Conference.
Or nearly every other team in the NBA for that matter.
On Dec. 17, the day after a staggering 144-127 loss at the Nets, the Hawks held a 6-23 record. It was the worst mark in the East. Only the Suns, at 6-24, had a worse record in the entire league.
Things have changed in the two weeks since.
The Hawks, now 11-24, have won five of their past six games, including wins at the Timberwolves and versus the Cavaliers on back-to-back nights.