The Hawks' best summer plans? Avoiding their past mistakes

ATLANTA — Sure, it was one of the most embarrassing performances in franchise history … but let’s focus on the positive. No, seriously.The Atlanta Hawks played 87 games before Thursday, and while their season-ending 140-89 demolition at the hands of the New York Knicks closed things out with a thud, this was a successful season. Atlanta won 46 games, took two more off a contending New York team in the playoffs … and, yes, finally avoided the Play-In Tournament. Eat your heart out, Miami Heat fans.Advertisement