The 1970–71 NBA season was the Hawks' 22nd season in the NBA and third season in Atlanta. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings z – clinched division title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | March 25 | @ New York | L 101–112 | Pete Maravich (23) | Bill Bridges (13) | Hazzard, Maravich (5) | Madison Square Garden19,500 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | March 27 | @ New York | W 113–104 | Lou Hudson (35) | Bill Bridges (36) | Pete Maravich (5) | Madison Square Garden19,500 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | March 28 | New York | L 95–110 | Walt Bellamy (29) | Walt Bellamy (18) | Walt Hazzard (7) | Alexander Memorial Coliseum7,192 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | March 30 | New York | L 107–113 | Walt Bellamy (25) | Bill Bridges (18) | Walt Hazzard (9) | Alexander Memorial Coliseum7,192 | 1–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | April 1 | @ New York | L 107–111 | Lou Hudson (29) | Bellamy, Bridges (20) | Walt Bellamy (5) | Madison Square Garden19,500 | 1–4 |- Awards and records Pete Maravich, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team References Atlanta Atlanta Hawks seasons Atlanta Atlanta