Apr 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks cheerleader performs against the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Nets 131-99. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
For those of you who think the Atlanta Hawks have nothing to play for over the next couple of weeks, this was the game to show you just how wrong you are.
Not only are the Hawks working hard to build momentum for the Playoffs, but they also have the future on their mind.
As a throwaway detail in the Joe Johnson trade, Atlanta acquired the right to swap draft picks with the Brooklyn Nets. A pick that looked like a certain lottery selection all season long has become more precarious with the Nets’ recent upsurge of form putting them firmly in the Playoff mix though.
So, I guess that meant that Atlanta had to take matters into their own hands to hurt Brooklyn’s case, and that’s exactly what they did tonight.
So, without further ado, we have your Atlanta Hawks grades and reactions from their 32 point win over the Brooklyn Nets.
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