1994–95 Atlanta Hawks season | |
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Steve Smith's first season with the Hawks | |
Head coach | Lenny Wilkens |
Owner(s) | Ted Turner |
Arena | The Omni |
Results | |
Record | 42–40 (.512) |
Place |
Division: 5th (Central) Conference: 7th (Eastern) |
Playoff finish |
East First Round (eliminated 0-3) |
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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Local media | |
Television | SportSouth, WTBS, WATL |
Radio | WCNN |
The 1994–95 NBA season was the Hawks' 46th season in the NBA and 27th season in Atlanta. During the offseason, the Hawks acquired Ken Norman from the Milwaukee Bucks and Tyrone Corbin from the Utah Jazz. Early into the season, they traded Kevin Willis to the Miami Heat for Steve Smith and Grant Long after the first two games. Along the way, Lenny Wilkens made history by becoming the NBA's all-time winningest coach surpassing Red Auerbach on January 6 with 939 wins. The Hawks played mediocre basketball finishing fifth in the Central Division with a 42–40 record. In the first round of the playoffs, the Hawks would be eliminated by the Indiana Pacers for the second consecutive season as they were swept in three straight games. Following the season, Corbin was traded to the Sacramento Kings, and Jon Koncak signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Orlando Magic.
For the season, the Hawks added black alternate road uniforms which only lasted for just one season.
(2) Indiana Pacers vs. (7) Atlanta Hawks: Pacers win series 3-0
Last Playoff Meeting: 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Indiana won 4-2)
November 7, 1994