The Atlanta Hawks

         The Atlanta Hawks are the surprise team of the league about half way through the season. 41-9 record, as they stand first in the east. Also with the best record in the NBA. Last year they were the eighth seed and lost in the first round, but this year they got Al Horford back and he is leading the unlikely team to an amazing season. They just came off a 19 game win streak, longest in team, history.  Although they have no "stars'' that they can go to in the clutch, they have many solid players that can win them those close games.

         Their start to this season is one of the most improbable starts in NBA history. Coming off a sub par year they have come out firing on all cylinders this year. After having 1 All-star last year, they have 3 this year that are all worthy of the spots. All 5 of their starters are averaging over 10 points a game. With many capable players off the bench. All 5 of their starters were named players of the month. Coming into the season there were only 2 real contenders in the east, The Bulls and the Cavs, neither of them have preformed and the Hawks have taken advantage and outplayed every other team in the NBA. Many people on ESPN are saying the Hawks coach is a lock for the coach of the year. We can hope they keep preforming at this level going into the playoffs.