In 1988, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Soviet Georgia All-Stars 85-84 in an exhibition game in the Soviet Union. The Hawks were the first team to play in the Soviet Union and defeat the home team. The first exhibition game took place in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital. The teams played a series of three games across the USSR. The Soviets won the final game in Moscow 132-123.
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CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 6: Dominique Wilkins #21 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks during the Gatorade Slam Dunk Championship during the 1988 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 6, 1988 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1988 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)