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ATLANTA — Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks seemed to be a team on the rise when they made an unexpected run to the Eastern Conference final in 2021. It proved to be a mirage. What followed was three seasons of infuriating mediocrity, which returned the Hawks to the sort of middle-of-the-pack purgatory that has been a familiar spot through most of their existence. Now, with a more defensive-minded approach and a roster that runs eight or nine deep, Atlanta is again showing signs of promise. The Hawks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 in overtime for their sixth straight victory — Atlanta's longest winning streak in nearly three years.
