The Hawks-Celtics rivalry spans over five decades and is one of the oldest in the NBA. The two teams first met during the 1949-50 seasons when the Hawks joined the league. Since then, these two teams have met in the playoffs eleven times, four of which occurred in the finals. Although the Celtics have gotten the better of the Hawks, for the most part, there is still plenty of bad blood on the court when these two meet.
The Hawks and Magic both play in the Southeast division, which has led to the creation of a fierce intra-divisional rivalry. The rivalry really took off in 2004 when Dwight Howard was drafted by the Magic and Josh Smith by the Hawks, since then the two teams have faced off in the playoffs twice with each team taking one of the series.
Atlanta Hawks Stadium Guide
In Game
The Atlanta Hawks provide one of the best values in all of the NBA thanks to their affordable ticket prices and the strong teams they’ve put on the court in recent years. You can typically find tickets to Hawks game for as little as $30 meaning that a trip to Hawks game is well within the budget of most fans.
The affordability of Hawks game has also led to State Farm Arena being home to one of the best in-game atmospheres in the NBA. The team’s recent uptick in fortunes hasn’t hurt either as more and more fans are turning out to show their support for the Hawks. Don’t worry though you’ll still find plenty of die hards in the seats when attending a Hawks game, so don’t hesitate to talk to other fans about the team as well as their favorite Hawks memories.
It’s not just the atmosphere in the arena that makes attending a Hawks game a tantalizing proposition, the area surrounding State Farm is also one of the best in the league. The stadium is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta meaning you’ll have an excellent opportunity to check out other Atlanta tourist attractions like the CNN Tower and World of Coca-Cola.
You can’t go wrong attending a Hawks game thanks to the incredible value, atmosphere, and location of the arena so book your ticket today.
Make sure to snap a picture with “The Human Highlight Film” outside State Farm Arena’s main entrance. Even if you're not a shutterbug the statue is a can't miss for any basketball fan.
The 3D Projection system at State Farm Arena is one of the most impressive things you’ll see at any sporting event. The system can make the court vanish into a beautiful display featuring unparalleled depth. Take a video of this incredible technology during your trip to State Farm Arena.
The banners hanging in State Farm Arena do an excellent job of honoring great Hawks players and teams of the past. The banners commemorate the 1958 championship team as well as Hawks legends including Dominique Wilkins and Lou Hudson. Make sure to check these out when visiting Atlanta.
Atlanta is one of the hubs for hip hop music, so keep your eyes open for a variety of rappers and hip hop artists who make their home in Atlanta. Chances are you’ll spot one of the many Atlanta-based rappers including TI and 2 Chainz.
The Hawks’ organist Sir Foster provides an incredible in-game experience by putting his own spin on hip hop hits you know and love. Keep your ears peeled for these jams as they’ll get you out of your seat and dancing.
Harry’s crazy antics will put a smile on your face and keep you entertained during breaks in the action. No matter what the score Harry will put on a show that appeals to even the youngest of fans.
The Hawks Cheerleaders give the Hawks a boost by getting everyone on their feet and. Keep an eye out for the cheerleaders and listen to their instructions to really get into the game when visiting Atlanta.
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