Atlanta Hawks: Three Takeaways From Their Game 5 Dominating Win vs Boston

Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Lamar Patterson (13) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics guard James Young (13) and forward Jordan Mickey (55) in the fourth quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11) fights for a loose ball with Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) and forward Paul Millsap (4) in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Celtics 110-83. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Game of Runs

This game can ultimately be defined in two runs that were made by the Atlanta Hawks. During the second quarter, Kent Bazemore decided to take matter into his own hands as he hoisted and connected on three straight three-point field goals propelling Atlanta’s lead up to 11.

On the night, Bazemore finished with 16 points with four 3’s.

The fun did not stop there, though. During the third quarter, the Hawks proceeded to go on a 14-1 run only interrupted by a Isaiah Thomas free throw, which all but put the game out of reach for the Hawks.

These two runs pretty much shaped the entire game, and without these two combined 23-1 run. the Celtics may have had a chance to steal Game 5 on the road.

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