Apr 27, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) drives around Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) during the first quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Deron Williams turned back the clock in game four, dropping 35 points which included seven triples. The often criticized Nets point guard also hit two back to back long bombs in the fourth quarter. Brooklyn simply fought harder and closed out in the overtime frame. It was a critical game for Atlanta.
Williams clutch performance wasn’t the only story in this game. Turnovers and points off those turnovers are what sunk the Hawks. We examine the adjustments that were made in game three, how they worked out for the Hawks, and what needs to be done moving forward. This is officially a brand new series folks.
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