NBA Power Rankings: Kobe Bryant Calls It Quits; What’s Next For The Lakers

125. <p>The Atlanta Hawks continue to teeter around mediocrity this season. They still have a top 10 offense in the NBA, but their defense is below average, ranked 16th in all the league. That simply isn’t going to cut it right now and is a big reason why they’re not on pace to win as many games as they did last season.</p> <p>If the season ended today, the Hawks would finish as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. After a year in which they took the top seed, it would be a pretty strange sight.</p>. (11-8). Previous: 8th. Atlanta Hawks. 8. team