The Atlanta Hawks season came to an end on Wednesday night, falling to the Indiana Pacers 135-134. The young team finished the year with a 29-53 record.
-- @jcollins20_ ends the season by putting on a show.2⃣0⃣ points | 2⃣5⃣ rebounds#TrueToAtlanta | presented by @GeorgiaLottery pic.twitter.com/5bW3rwOHYN
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 11, 2019
Despite the record, there seems to be an excitement for the Hawks future. Rookie point guard Trae Young and second-year forward John Collins have given fans hope after exceeding expectations.
“I think what we went through this year is ultimately setting us up for better things ahead. And I’m super excited for the future we have here.”- @TheTraeYoung #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/CbpIjKB902
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 11, 2019Still in the rebuilding phase, could the Hawks win 50 games next season?
"I'll say no as far as 50 (wins)," McFadden said. "But based on how the roster is constructed now, they will be a playoff-caliber team."
There were only three teams in the Eastern Conference to have over 50 wins this season: Milwaukee Bucks (60-22), Toronto Raptors (58-24) and Philadelphia 76ers (51-31).
"If I'm Vegas, I put the Hawks over/under win total next year at 45," Tribble said.
