The Hawks and Golden State Warriors will try to improve their respective playoff positions when they meet on Friday in Atlanta.
The Hawks (36-37) hold the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference, one game behind the Charlotte Hornets and in play-in tournament position. Atlanta was soundly beaten 122-101 by the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday and dropped below the .500 mark again.
The Warriors (48-25) sit in the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference, two games behind the Memphis Grizzlies and 11 behind the first-place Phoenix Suns. Golden State broke a three-game losing streak on Wednesday by defeating the Miami Heat 118-104.