For the first time in a decade the Hawks have an opportunity to sweep their season series against the Raptors. Those are not the words you want to read as Toronto struggles to stay in the conversation for an eighth straight postseason appearance.
The Hawks have been one of the hottest teams in the league as of late, having won seven of their last 10 games to move up into fourth place in the Eastern Conference. After finishing 14th in the conference last season, they’re currently on pace to clinch the Southeast division for the first time since 2014-15.