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The Atlanta Hawks are members of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference. They became members of the National Basketball Association, when it was formed in 1949. The Hawks have kept some of the most entertaining nick names for their players with nicks such as, Walt “Big Bells” Bellamy and Pete “The Pistol” Maravich. Some people have called the Hawks one of the unluckiest teams, because of their poor history in the NBA drafts.  The Hawks have not won a NBA championship since they settled in Atlanta but the team looks determined to emerge triumphant. Get Atlanta Hawks Chicago tickets and watch the Hawks fight for victory at the United Centre.

The Atlanta Hawks, with their red logo have become a familiar name in the NBA. Their endless quest for the NBA Championship has kept them going through all the seasons. The ferocious red hawk featured on their logo, is an apt description of the team. Their passion for the game is apparent when they take center stage on the basketball court. With names like Dominique Wilkins and Joe Johnson having played in the prestigious Hawk’s jersey, the Atlanta Hawks have a rich history to boast of.

The Hawks will play against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago. Chicago which is also known as the Wind City, has teams in all the major professional sports leagues and has scores of spectators coming in to support their home teams. Catch the high energy, basketball game live with Atlanta Hawks Chicago tickets.

The Hawks have undergone quite a lot of changes, in names and locations throughout their turbulent history. The name of Hawks first appeared when the Buffalo Bisons moved to Moline, Illinois and they were named the Tri-Cities Blackhawks. The team moved to Milwaukee in 1951 and their name was shortened to Hawks. They further shifted to St. Louis in 1955, and won their lone NBA Championship three years later. It was in 1968 that the team was named Atlanta Hawks, after they moved there. Ever since then the Hawks have been based in Atlanta, Georgia. They play their home games at the Philips Arena, where their mascot Harry the Hawk is often seen entertaining the audience.