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The Brooklyn Lesson: No More Close Games

By Nolan Keatley

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May 1, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Joe Johnson (7) controls the ball against Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver (26) and Atlanta Hawks power forward Pero Antic (6) during the second quarter of game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Bad:

  • What could be bad from such a wonderful win? The schedule could be a potential cause for concern. Atlanta won’t have time to bask in the victory for long or study up on their next opponent. On the flip side, the Washington Wizards will go a full week of rest before arriving in Atlanta, thanks to a quick sweep against the higher seeded Toronto Raptors. The Wizards even had time to all go to a Washington Capitals game. The lack of rest and preparation could pose a problem especially with Washington well rested. We’ll know Sunday the effects of fatigue when the ball finally gets tipped.

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