The 1982–83 Atlanta Hawks season was the franchise's thirty-fourth season in the
National Basketball Association
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and fifteenth in
Atlanta
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,
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. Prior to the start of the season, the Hawks made a blockbuster trade. The franchise sent
John Drew and
Freeman Williams
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to
the Utah Jazz in exchange for first round draft pick
Dominique Wilkins
Jacques Dominique Wilkins (born January 12, 1960) is a French-born American former professional basketball player who primarily played for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Wilkins is a nine-time NBA All-Star, a seve ...
, a star at
the University of Georgia.
[Atlanta Hawks (1968-Present)]
/ref> Wilkins would make an impact as he averaged 17.5 points per game. The Hawks finished in second place with a 43–39 record. In the playoffs, the Hawks would however be eliminated 2–1 by the Boston Celtics.
Draft picks
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
:z - clinched division title
:y - clinched division title
:x - clinched playoff spot
Record vs. opponents
Game log
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Playoffs
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, April 19
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L 95–103
, Dan Roundfield (24)
, Dan Roundfield (20)
, Johnny Davis (11)
, Boston Garden
15,320
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, April 22
, Boston
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W 95–93
, Dan Roundfield (19)
, Tree Rollins (14)
, Johnny Davis (14)
, Omni Coliseum
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10,405
, 1–1
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, April 24
, @ Boston
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L 79–98
, Tree Rollins (18)
, Dan Roundfield (10)
, three players tied (3)
, Boston Garden
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Player statistics
Season
Playoffs
Player Statistics Citation:
Awards and records
Awards
* Dan Roundfield, NBA All-Defensive First Team
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* Wayne Rollins, NBA All-Defensive Second Team
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* Dominique Wilkins
Jacques Dominique Wilkins (born January 12, 1960) is a French-born American former professional basketball player who primarily played for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Wilkins is a nine-time NBA All-Star, a seve ...
, NBA All-Rookie Team
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1st Team
Records
Transactions
Trades
Free agents
Additions
Subtractions
See also
* 1982-83 NBA season
References
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