Hawks continue push for guaranteed playoff spot vs. Nets

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A month ago, the Atlanta Hawks looked destined to make their fifth straight trip to the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. While the team remains in the ninth spot of the conference standings, a seven-game winning streak has Atlanta searching for a top-six finish.

Enjoying a stretch that will see them play 10 of 11 games at home, the surging Hawks host the lowly