There have been 35 instances in Atlanta Hawks history where one of their players has recorded at least 20 rebounds in a playoff game. Bill Bridges is their only player to surpass 30 rebounds in a playoff game. Let’s dig into their record books further and highlight their top five leaders in rebounds for a single playoff game.

Bill Bridges, 36 Rebounds (1971 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 2)

The Hawks lost the first game of the 1971 Eastern Conference Semifinals to the Knicks. Bridges helped them tie things up with a win in Game 2, hauling in 36 rebounds across 48 minutes. He scored 12 points in the game and added two assists. The Hawks eventually lost the series in five games.

Bill Bridges, 32 Rebounds (1967 NBA Western Division Finals, Game 3)

The Hawks lost the first two games o

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