Apr 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Atlanta Hawks players watch the final seconds from the bench during second half against Brooklyn Nets in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. The Brooklyn Nets won 91-86. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Nevertheless, the Hawks are going to have a few more games to try to re-discover themselves. They could probably get away by playing like this against the Nets, but I’m not sure if that will apply in round two.
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Atlanta Hawks 2-1
Last week: 1-1
Last rank: 6
Remember when the Atlanta Hawks were that dominate team in the Eastern Conference? Well, it seems like those days are long gone.
Either that or their game doesn’t exactly translate to NBA playoff basketball. It’s one of those two, because I don’t think we should give the Brooklyn Nets – who backed into the playoffs – credit.
Nevertheless, the Hawks are going to have a few more games to try to re-discover themselves. They could probably get away by playing like this against the Nets, but I’m not sure if that will apply in round two.
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