The Atlanta Hawks enjoyed a historic and revitalizing 2020-21 season, finishing with a 41-31 record to capture the Southeast Division title and end a four-year playoff drought. Under the leadership of interim head coach Nate McMillan and All-Star guard Trae Young, the team transformed into a postseason powerhouse, pulling off thrilling upsets against the New York Knicks and the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2015.