Hawks vs. Nets: Gut Check Time
By Mitchell Kay
Apr 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) defends against Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during second half 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 Sp
Execution, Efficiency, Energy
Atlanta leads the series 2-1, but Brooklyn has outscored Atlanta in the fourth quarter in each of the three games the two teams have played. If you examine each teams shooting percentages in the final frame, Brooklyn leads there as well. Listed below, is how many points each team scored and their field goal percentages from the fourth quarter in each game:
- Game 1: Atlanta 25 (.400) – Brooklyn 30 (.500)
- Game 2: Atlanta 21 (.368) – Brooklyn 24 (.533)
- Game 3: Atlanta 21 (.375) – Brooklyn 24 (.428)
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