1996–97 Atlanta Hawks season Game log December

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Score | Location_Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | December 21 | at Charlotte Hornets | L 93-98 | Charlotte Coliseum 24,042 | 15-9 |
| 25 | December 23 | at New York Knicks | L 76-82 | Madison Square Garden 19,763 | 15-10 |
| 26 | December 26 | vs Chicago Bulls | W 108-103 | Omni Coliseum 16,378 | 16-10 |
| 27 | December 28 | at Washington Bullets | L 86-97 | US Airways Arena 11,797 | 16-11 |