1987–88 Atlanta Hawks season

NBA professional basketball team season August 2023 March 2026 Atlanta Hawks 1988 50 32 Central 3 4 Mike Fratello Stan Kasten Ted Turner / Turner Broadcasting System The Omni Conference Semi-finals(lost to Celtics 3–4) ATL WGNX(John Sterling, Butch Beard) WGST(John Sterling, Steve Holman) The 1987–88 Atlanta Hawks season was the 39th season for the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association, and their 20th season in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta Hawks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/ August 6, 2026 Season summary Regular season In December, the Hawks traded Mike McGee to the Sacramento Kings, Sports People: Kings Get McGee The New York Times December 15, 1987 https://www.nytimes.com/1987/12/15/sports/sports-people-kings-get-mcgee.html June 7, 2025 Associated Press Hawks Send McGee to Kings for Two Draft Picks Los Angeles Times December 15, 1987 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-12-15-sp-29099-story.html June 7, 2025 Kings Obtain McGee The Ledger December 15, 1987 5D https://books.google.com/books?id=Ir9OAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA22&dq=1987+traded+Hawks+Kings+mike+mcgee&article_id=3693,10653982&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiQ-ZKS7N-NAxVPn4QIHVdiKv8Q6AF6BAgKEAM#v=onepage&q=1987%20traded%20Hawks%20Kings%20mike%20mcgee&f=false June 7, 2025 and acquired second-year center Chris Washburn from the Golden State Warriors. Rhoden William C. Sampson In, Washburn Out The New York Times December 16, 1987 https://www.nytimes.com/1987/12/16/sports/sampson-in-washburn-out.html June 7, 2025 Associated Press Warriors Trade Washburn to Hawks Los Angeles Times December 16, 1987 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-12-16-sp-19511-story.html June 7, 2025 The Hawks got off to a 6–5 start to the regular season, then won 16 of their next 18 games, while posting a 13–2 record in December, and later on held a 30–15 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 4, 1988 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/index.cgi?month=2&day=4&year=1988 January 24, 2023 The team posted a seven-game winning streak between March and April, Associated Press Hawks Beat Nets, 120-94 The New York Times April 8, 1988 https://www.nytimes.com/1988/04/08/sports/hawks-beat-nets-120-94.html March 11, 2022 but then lost six of their final nine games of the season. The Hawks finished in third place in the Central Division with a 50–32 record, and earned the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. 1987–88 Atlanta Hawks Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/1988_games.html March 11, 2022 Dominique Wilkins averaged 30.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team, while Doc Rivers averaged 14.2 points, 9.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game. In addition, Kevin Willis provided the team with 11.6 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, while Randy Wittman contributed 10.0 points and 3.7 assists per game, Cliff Levingston provided with 10.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, and Tree Rollins averaged 4.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and led the team with 1.7 blocks per game. Off the bench, John Battle contributed 10.6 points per game, while Antoine Carr averaged 8.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, and Spud Webb provided with 6.0 points and 4.1 assists per game. 1987–88 Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/1988.html March 11, 2022 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, Wilkins and Rivers were both selected for the 1988 NBA All-Star Game, as members of the Eastern Conference All-Star team, while head coach Mike Fratello was selected to coach the Eastern Conference; it was Rivers' first and only All-Star appearance. Barnard Bill Today's NBA All-Star Game Will Be Homecoming of Sorts for 3 Players Los Angeles Times February 7, 1988 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-02-07-sp-41271-story.html January 24, 2023 NBA.com Staff 1988 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1988 December 14, 2024 1988 NBA All-Star Game: East 138, West 133 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1988.html March 11, 2022 Wilkins scored 29 points as the Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference, 138–133. In addition, Wilkins and Webb both participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. United Press International Field Set for NBA Dunk Contest The Daily Record January 13, 1988 11 https://books.google.com/books?id=yCdVAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA6&dq=1988+NBA+slam+dunk+roster&article_id=5534,1225999&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjZl9rgtpeQAxUhlGoFHeDSKPoQ6AF6BAgIEAM#v=onepage&q=1988%20NBA%20slam%20dunk%20roster&f=false October 9, 2025 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html October 9, 2025 Wilkins also finished in sixth place in Most Valuable Player voting, while Battle finished tied in eighth place in Most Improved Player voting. 1987–88 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1988.html June 7, 2025 The Hawks finished eighth in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 572,460 at the Omni Coliseum during the regular season; as of 2026, this would be the final season in which the Hawks finished in the top ten in home-game attendance. 1987–88 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1988.html December 14, 2024 NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 1988 NBA playoffs, the Hawks faced off against the 5th–seeded Milwaukee Bucks, a team that featured Terry Cummings, Jack Sikma, and sixth man Ricky Pierce. The Hawks won the first two games over the Bucks at home at the Omni Coliseum, and took a 2–0 series lead. However, the team lost the next two games on the road, which included a Game 4 loss to the Bucks at the MECCA Arena, 105–99. Associated Press  Bucks Force Fifth Game with Hawks, 105-99  The Ledger  May 7, 1988  3D  https://books.google.com/books?id=uZQsAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA66&dq=1988+Milwaukee+Bucks+Atlanta+Hawks+105-99&article_id=1262,4848997&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjZ1p37w5OVAxVzxRoGHTLiM28Q6AF6BAgMEAM#v=onepage&q=1988%20Milwaukee%20Bucks%20Atlanta%20Hawks%20105-99&f=false June 19, 2026 Associated Press  Bucks Pull Even  The Blade  May 7, 1988  15  https://books.google.com/books?id=WENPAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=1988+Milwaukee+Bucks+Atlanta+Hawks+105-99&article_id=6268,261216&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjZ1p37w5OVAxVzxRoGHTLiM28Q6AF6BAgOEAM#v=onepage&q=1988%20Milwaukee%20Bucks%20Atlanta%20Hawks%20105-99&f=false June 19, 2026 1988 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 4: Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks Box Score, May 6, 1988 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/198805060MIL.html June 5, 2026 With the series tied at 2–2, the Hawks won Game 5 over the Bucks at the Omni Coliseum, 121–111 to win in a hard-fought five-game series. Love Ian NBA Playoff Roundup United Press International May 8, 1988 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1988/05/08/NBA-Playoff-Roundup/1240579067200/ March 11, 2022 Associated Press Jordan Carries Bulls to Win; Pistons, Hawks Victorious The Ledger May 9, 1988 5D https://books.google.com/books?id=s5QsAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA18&dq=1988+Atlanta+Hawks+Milwaukee+Bucks+121-111&article_id=1256,6491335&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwic24Do8t-NAxUEVTABHVEUCKQQ6AF6BAgKEAM#v=onepage&q=1988%20Atlanta%20Hawks%20Milwaukee%20Bucks%20121-111&f=false June 7, 2025 1988 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Bucks vs. Hawks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1988-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-bucks-vs-hawks.html June 7, 2025 In the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, the Hawks faced off against the top-seeded, and Atlantic Division champion Boston Celtics, who were led by the All-Star quartet of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish and Danny Ainge. The Hawks lost the first two games to the Celtics on the road at the Boston Garden, but then managed to win the next three games, including a Game 5 road win over the Celtics at the Boston Garden, 112–104 to take a 3–2 series lead. Moran Malcolm N.B.A. Playoffs: Hawks Win to Close in on Upset The New York Times May 19, 1988 https://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/19/sports/nba-playoffs-hawks-win-to-close-in-on-upset.html March 11, 2022 Hafner Dan The NBA Playoffs: Hawks Hold Garden Party, Upset Celtics: Wilkins Shows Way as Atlanta Pushes Boston to the Brink Los Angeles Times May 19, 1988 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-05-19-sp-4540-story.html January 24, 2023 1988 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5: Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics Box Score, May 18, 1988 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/198805180BOS.html May 29, 2026 However, the Hawks lost Game 6 at the Omni Coliseum, 102–100, Bonk Thomas Celtics Rise to Occasion: A 102-100 Victory Over Hawks Sends Series to Game 7 Los Angeles Times May 21, 1988 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-05-21-sp-2943-story.html January 24, 2023 Goldaper Sam N.B.A. Playoffs: Celtics' Tradition Looming Larger The New York Times May 22, 1988 https://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/22/sports/nba-playoffs-celtics-tradition-looming-larger.html January 24, 2023 1988 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6: Boston Celtics at Atlanta Hawks Box Score, May 20, 1988 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/198805200ATL.html May 29, 2026 and then lost Game 7 to the Celtics at the Boston Garden, 118–116, despite a 47-point performance from Wilkins, thus losing in a hard-fought seven-game series; Vecsey George N.B.A. Playoffs: Celtics' Mr. Clutch Downs the Hawks The New York Times May 23, 1988 https://www.nytimes.com/1988/05/23/sports/nba-playoffs-celtics-mr-clutch-downs-the-hawks.html March 11, 2022 Bonk Thomas Against All Those Hawks, One Bird Is Enough for Celtics Los Angeles Times May 23, 1988 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-05-23-sp-2200-story.html January 24, 2023 1988 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals: Hawks vs. Celtics Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1988-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-hawks-vs-celtics.html June 7, 2025 this was the closest Wilkins had ever gotten to advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. Aftermath Following the season, Wittman was traded to the Sacramento Kings, Goldaper Sam N.B.A. Draft: Manning, Then 3-Way Trade Give Hope to Lowly Clippers The New York Times June 29, 1988 https://www.nytimes.com/1988/06/29/sports/nba-draft-manning-then-3-way-trade-give-hope-to-lowly-clippers.html February 10, 2022 Baker Chris 1988 NBA Draft: Clippers Choose Manning, Then Play for Position; They Trade Cage, End Up with Smith and Grant Los Angeles Times June 29, 1988 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-06-29-sp-4949-story.html December 6, 2022 Smith Sam Theus Complements Hawks' Stars Chicago Tribune November 17, 1988 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-11-18-8802180006-story.html December 6, 2022 while Rollins signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks Center Wayne Tree Rollins, a... Chicago Tribune August 1, 1988 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-08-01-8801190887-story.html December 6, 2022 Exner Rich The Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday Announced the Signing of Free-Agent... United Press International August 2, 1988 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1988/08/02/The-Cleveland-Cavaliers-Tuesday-announced-the-signing-of-free-agent/7142586497600/ December 6, 2022 Sports People: Rollins to Cavaliers The New York Times August 3, 1988 https://www.nytimes.com/1988/08/03/sports/sports-people-rollins-to-cavaliers.html February 12, 2022 and Washburn was released to free agency. Draft picks 1987 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 21 Dallas Comegys PF DePaul 2 42 Terrance Bailey Wagner 2 44 Terry Coner Alabama 3 67 Song Tao 4 90 Theofanis Christodoulou 5 113 Jose Antonio Montero 6 136 Riccardo Morandotti 7 159 Franjo Arapovic Roster Atlanta Hawks 1987–88 #B50000 #FFFFFF #F4C934 #000000 12 John Battle basketball G 6 2 175 1962–11–09 Rutgers 35 Antoine Carr F 6 9 225 1961–07–23 Wichita State 44 Scott Hastings basketball F 6 10 235 1960–06–03 Arkansas 32 Jon Koncak C 7 0 250 1963–05–17 Southern Methodist 53 Cliff Levingston F 6 8 210 1961–01–04 Wichita State 25 Doc Rivers G 6 4 185 1961–10–13 Marquette 30 Tree Rollins C 7 1 235 1955–06–16 Clemson 50 Chris Washburn C 6 11 225 1965–05–13 NC State 4 Spud Webb G 5 6 133 1963–07–13 NC State 21 Dominique Wilkins F 6 7 200 1960–01–12 Georgia 42 Kevin Willis F 7 0 220 1962–09–06 Michigan State 10 Randy Wittman G 6 6 210 1959–10–28 Indiana 1 Leon Wood G 6 3 185 1962–03–25 Cal State Fullerton Mike Fratello Don Chaney Brian Hill Brendan Suhr https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/1988.html March 25, 1988 Regular season Season standings ATL ATL z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents vs. Eastern Conference vs. Atlantic Division 1987–88 NBA recordsTeamBOSNJNNYKPHIWSBTotal Atlanta 2–4 5–0 3–3 6–0 3–3 19–10 Chicago 3–3 5–1 3–2 4–2 3–3 18–11 Cleveland 3–2 5–1 2–4 3–2 6–0 19–9 Detroit 3–3 5–1 4–2 4–1 3–2 19–9 Indiana 0–5 6–0 2–3 2–4 2–4 12–16 Milwaukee 3–3 3–2 3–3 2–4 4–1 15–13 vs. Central Division 1987–88 NBA recordsTeamATLCHICLEDETINDMILTotal Atlanta — 2–3 5–1 2–4 3–3 4–2 16–13 Chicago 3–2 — 3–3 2–4 3–3 5–1 16–13 Cleveland 1–5 3–3 — 1–5 4–2 2–4 11–19 Detroit 4–2 4–2 5–1 — 3–3 4–2 20–10 Indiana 2–4 3–3 2–4 3–3 — 3–3 13–17 Milwaukee 3–3 1–5 4–2 2–4 3–3 — 13–17 vs. Western Conference vs. Midwest Division 1987–88 NBA recordsTeamDALDENHOUSACSASUTATotal Atlanta 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 8–4 Chicago 0–2 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 2–0 7–5 Cleveland 1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 2–0 0–2 7–5 Detroit 1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 2–0 8–4 Indiana 0–2 1–1 0–2 2–0 2–0 1–1 6–6 Milwaukee 0–2 1–1 0–2 2–0 1–1 1–1 5–7 vs. Pacific Division 1987–88 NBA recordsTeamGSWLACLALPHOPORSEATotal Atlanta 2–0 2–0 0–2 1–1 0–2 2–0 7–5 Chicago 2–0 2–0 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 9–3 Cleveland 0–2 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 5–7 Detroit 2–0 1–1 0–2 2–0 1–1 1–1 7–5 Indiana 2–0 1–1 1–1 2–0 0–2 1–1 7–5 Milwaukee 2–0 2–0 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–1 9–3 Game log Atlanta Hawks 1988 #D3222C #FFFFFF 30 11 20 21 Atlanta Hawks November yes #FFFFFF #D3222C 6 1 1 4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | November 6, 19877:30p.m. EST | Washington | W 114–97 | Wilkins (34) | Wilkins (14) | Webb (10) | The Omni16,064 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | November 7, 19877:30p.m. EST | Cleveland | W 113–105 | Rivers (23) | Willis (11) | Rivers (9) | The Omni11,455 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | November 10, 19878:00p.m. EST | Chicago | L 95–105 | Wilkins (35) | Koncak (10) | Webb (10) | The Omni16,451 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | November 15, 19878:30p.m. EST | @ Milwaukee | L 103–112 | Willis (21) | Willis (10) | Rivers,Wilkins (5) | MECCA Arena11,052 | 4–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 8 | November 20, 19878:30p.m. EST | @ Chicago | L 92–94 | Wilkins (36) | Koncak (15) | Rivers (9) | Chicago Stadium18,423 | 5–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 10 | November 25, 19877:30p.m. EST | @ Boston | L 102–117 | Wilkins (22) | Willis (14) | Rivers (9) | Boston Garden14,890 | 6–4 |- Atlanta Hawks December #FFFFFF #D3222C 5 0 8 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 13 | December 1, 19877:30p.m. EST | Boston | W 120–106 | Wilkins (22) | Carr,Rollins (10) | Webb (9) | The Omni16,451 | 8–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 14 | December 3, 19877:30p.m. EST | @ Washington | W 102–94 | Willis (23) | Rollins (16) | Levingston (6) | Capital Centre6,464 | 9–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 21 | December 18, 19879:00p.m. EST | @ Milwaukee | W 94–87 | Wilkins (23) | Koncak (11) | Webb (8) | MECCA Arena11,052 | 15–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 22 | December 19, 19877:30p.m. EST | Utah | W 130–124 (OT) | Wilkins (46) | Rollins (12) | Battle (6) | The Omni12,215 | 16–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 26 | December 29, 19878:30p.m. EST | @ Chicago | W 108–98 | Rivers (29) | Rivers (14) | Rivers (12) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 19–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 27 | December 30, 19877:30p.m. EST | @ Cleveland | W 117–110 | Wilkins (33) | Koncak (8) | Rivers (14) | Richfield Coliseum19,029 | 20–7 |- Atlanta Hawks January #FFFFFF #D3222C 6 1 3 6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 29 | January 5, 19888:00p.m. EST | Detroit | W 81–71 | Levingston (15) | Levingston (14) | Rivers (7) | The Omni16,451 | 22–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 30 | January 6, 19887:30p.m. EST | @ Detroit | L 87–90 | Rivers (22) | Rollins (7) | Rivers (6) | Pontiac Silverdome25,749 | 22–8 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 31 | January 8, 19887:30p.m. EST | Cleveland | W 101–97 | Wilkins (34) | Levingston (11) | Wilkins (8) | The Omni11,408 | 23–8 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 32 | January 9, 19887:30p.m. EST | Denver | W 113–105 | Wilkins (33) | Koncak (12) | Rivers (11) | The Omni14,986 | 24–8 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 34 | January 14, 19889:30p.m. EST | @ Denver | L 112–115 | Wilkins (34) | Levingston (10) | Rivers (8) | McNichols Sports Arena14,944 | 25–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 35 | January 16, 19881:30p.m. EST | @ Dallas | W 101–98 | Wilkins (34) | Wilkins (14) | Rivers (13) | Reunion Arena17,007 | 26–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 37 | January 19, 19888:00p.m. EST | Chicago | W 106–94 | Wilkins (41) | Levingston (13) | Wittman (12) | The Omni16,451 | 27–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 38 | January 21, 19887:30p.m. EST | @ Cleveland | W 101–93 | Wilkins (28) | Rollins (8) | Rivers (12) | Richfield Coliseum10,129 | 28–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 39 | January 22, 19888:00p.m. EST | @ Boston | L 106–124 | Wilkins (23) | Koncak,Rivers (9) | Battle (6) | Boston Garden14,890 | 28–11 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 41 | January 26, 19887:30p.m. EST | Boston | L 97–102 | Wilkins (38) | Willis (15) | Rivers (12) | The Omni16,451 | 29–12 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 42 | January 29, 198810:30p.m. EST | @ L.A. Lakers | L 107–117 | Rivers (27) | Willis (12) | Rivers (9) | The Forum17,505 | 29–13 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 43 | January 30, 19889:30p.m. EST | @ Utah | L 109–115 | Wilkins (35) | Rollins (9) | Rivers (6) | Salt Palace12,212 | 29–14 |- Atlanta Hawks February #FFFFFF #D3222C 4 3 2 3 |- align="center" |colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break |- style="background:#cfc;" |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 47 | February 12, 19888:00p.m. EST | @ Detroit | L 92–108 | Wilkins (31) | Rollins (11) | Rivers (8) | Pontiac Silverdome35,884 | 31–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 48 | February 13, 19887:30p.m. EST | Washington | W 105–103 | Wilkins (45) | Rollins (13) | Rivers (15) | The Omni16,451 | 32–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 49 | February 15, 19881:30p.m. EST | @ Chicago | L 107–126 | Wilkins (25) | Levingston (7) | Rivers (10) | Chicago Stadium17,704 | 32–17 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 51 | February 19, 19888:00p.m. EST | L.A. Lakers | L 119–126 (OT) | Wilkins (38) | Levingston (16) | Rivers (15) | The Omni16,451 | 32–19 Atlanta Hawks March #FFFFFF #D3222C 6 2 2 4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 56 | March 1, 19887:30p.m. EST | Detroit | L 104–117 | Wilkins (50) | Rivers (8) | Rivers (8) | The Omni16,451 | 35–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 57 | March 5, 19887:30p.m. EST | Milwaukee | L 101–104 | Wilkins (24) | Willis (15) | Rivers (7) | The Omni16,451 | 35–22 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 60 | March 13, 198812Noon EST | @ Boston | L 100–117 | Wilkins (26) | Willis (12) | Webb (5) | Boston Garden14,890 | 37–23 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 64 | March 21, 19887:30p.m. EST | Milwaukee | W 115–105 | Wilkins (35) | Rollins (9) | Rivers (11) | The Omni13,702 | 40–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 65 | March 22, 19888:30p.m. EST | @ Milwaukee | L 98–111 | Wilkins (25) | Willis (8) | Wittman (6) | MECCA Arena11,052 | 40–25 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 66 | March 24, 19887:30p.m. EST | @ Washington | L 91–94 | Wilkins (28) | Levingston (7) | Rivers (6) | Capital Centre13,629 | 40–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 67 | March 26, 19887:30p.m. EST | Cleveland | W 109–102 | Wilkins (37) | Willis (10) | Rivers (9) | The Omni16,418 | 41–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 68 | March 29, 19888:00p.m. EST | Dallas | W 120–106 | Wilkins (40) | Willis (8) | Rivers (17) | The Omni14,583 | 42–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 69 | March 30, 19887:30p.m. EST | @ Detroit | W 103–102 | Wittman (20) | Rivers,Rollins (10) | Rivers,Wittman (6) | Pontiac Silverdome47,692 | 43–26 Atlanta Hawks April #FFFFFF #D3222C 3 4 4 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 72 | April 5, 19887:30p.m. EDT | Milwaukee | W 121–110 | Wilkins (39) | Wilkins (11) | Rivers (16) | The Omni15,442 | 46–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 74 | April 9, 19887:30p.m. EDT | Detroit | L 102–115 | Wilkins (36) | Wilkins (9) | Rivers (12) | The Omni16,451 | 47–27 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 75 | April 11, 19887:30p.m. EDT | Washington | L 85–86 | Wilkins (17) | Willis (18) | Battle,Webb (5) | The Omni10,473 | 47–28 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 76 | April 12, 19887:30p.m. EDT | @ Cleveland | L 103–116 | Wilkins (28) | Levingston,Willis (5) | Rivers (7) | Richfield Coliseum12,418 | 47–29 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 81 | April 22, 19887:30p.m. EDT | Boston | W 133–106 | Wilkins (35) | Willis (8) | Rivers (10) | The Omni16,451 | 50–31 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 82 | April 23, 19887:30p.m. EDT | @ Washington | L 96–106 | Wilkins (19) | Willis (9) | Rivers (6) | Capital Centre15,638 | 50–32 ATL 1988 Playoffs Atlanta Hawks 1988 yes #D3222C #FFFFFF Atlanta Hawks Eastern Conference First Round yes no yes #FFFFFF #D3222C 3 0 0 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | April 29, 19887:30p.m. EDT | Milwaukee | W 110–107 | Wilkins (26) | Willis (9) | Rivers (6) | The Omni11,517 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | May 1, 19887:00p.m. EDT | Milwaukee | W 104–97 | Wilkins (43) | Willis (10) | Rivers (8) | The Omni11,777 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | May 4, 19888:30p.m. EDT | @ Milwaukee | L 115–123 | Wilkins (22) | Wilkins (14) | Wittman (8) | MECCA Arena11,052 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 6, 19888:30p.m. EDT | @ Milwaukee | L 99–105 | Wilkins (31) | Willis (8) | Rivers (9) | MECCA Arena11,052 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | May 8, 19887:00p.m. EDT | Milwaukee | W 121–111 | Wilkins (33) | Wilkins (10) | Rivers (15) | The Omni12,190 | 3–2 |- Atlanta Hawks Eastern Conference Semifinals no yes #FFFFFF #D3222C 2 1 1 3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | May 11, 19888:30p.m. EDT | @ Boston | L 101–110 | Wilkins (25) | Rivers (9) | Battle,Rivers,Webb (5) | Boston Garden14,890 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | May 13, 19888:00p.m. EDT | @ Boston | L 97–108 | Wilkins (22) | Rollins (9) | Rivers (6) | Boston Garden14,890 | 0–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 15, 19881:00p.m. EDT | Boston | W 110–92 | Wilkins (25) | Willis (13) | Webb (13) | The Omni16,451 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | May 16, 19888:00p.m. EDT | Boston | W 118–109 | Wilkins (40) | Rollins (12) | Rivers (22) | The Omni16,451 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | May 18, 19888:00p.m. EDT | @ Boston | W 112–104 | Willis (27) | Willis (14) | Rivers (7) | Boston Garden14,890 | 3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 | May 20, 19881:00p.m. EDT | Boston | L 100–102 | Wilkins (35) | Rollins,Willis (11) | Webb (7) | The Omni16,451 | 3–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 7 | May 22, 19881:00p.m. EDT | @ Boston | L 116–118 | Wilkins (47) | Willis (11) | Rivers (18) | Boston Garden14,890 | 3–4 |- ATL 1988 yes Player statistics Season Player GP GS MPG FG% 3FG% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPGDominique Wilkins 78 76 37.8 46.4 29.5 82.6 6.4 2.9 1.3 0.630.7Doc Rivers808031.345.327.375.84.69.31.80.514.2Kevin Willis755527.951.80.064.97.30.40.90.511.6John Battle67118.345.439.075.01.72.40.50.110.6Randy Wittman828229.447.80.079.82.13.70.60.210.0Cliff Levingston823226.055.750.077.26.10.90.61.010.0Antoine Carr80218.554.425.078.03.61.30.51.08.8Spud Webb82116.447.55.381.71.84.10.80.16.0Jon Koncak492221.948.30.061.06.80.40.71.15.7Mike McGee11010.642.326.333.31.51.20.50.04.6Tree Rollins765923.251.20.087.56.00.30.41.74.4Leon Wood1405.653.347.487.50.41.40.30.03.4Ennis Whatley504.844.40.075.00.80.40.40.02.2Scott Hastings5507.348.841.792.61.80.30.10.22.0Chris Washburn2906.044.90.056.51.90.10.10.32.0 Playoffs Player GP GS MPG FG% 3FG% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPGDominique Wilkins 12 12 39.4 45.7 22.2 76.8 6.4 2.8 1.3 0.531.2Kevin Willis121238.558.00.068.09.00.90.80.816.2Doc Rivers121234.151.131.890.74.99.62.10.215.7Randy Wittman121228.754.10.071.42.23.60.60.111.4Spud Webb12017.643.225.091.91.74.70.80.08.8Antoine Carr12017.552.90.064.33.41.30.31.46.8John Battle12013.847.80.068.01.72.20.20.06.8Cliff Levingston12013.648.00.075.02.20.60.40.45.0Tree Rollins121227.855.60.086.75.90.50.81.64.4Scott Hastings1109.464.30.0100.01.50.30.30.12.4Leon Wood401.0100.0100.00.00.00.30.00.00.8Chris Washburn102.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0 Player statistics citation: Awards and records Dominique Wilkins, All-NBA Second Team See also 1987-88 NBA season References Category:Atlanta Hawks seasons Atlanta Haw Atlanta Haw Atlanta Hawks