Atlanta Hawks Headlines: Game 4 Could Decide The Series

Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24, left), guard Dennis Schroder (17), and guard Jose Calderon (13) celebrate a basket on the bench in the fourth quarter of their game against the Washington Wizards in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24, left), guard Dennis Schroder (17), and guard Jose Calderon (13) celebrate a basket on the bench in the fourth quarter of their game against the Washington Wizards in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 116-98. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Hawks Headlines is back. Tonight will see the Atlanta Hawks face the Washington Wizards in Game 4 of their first round playoff series.

The Atlanta Hawks pulled themselves halfway out of a 2-0 hole on Saturday afternoon. Their Game 3 victory over the Washington Wizards has given them new life in these playoffs. They’re still down 2-1, but that victory ensures that they still have a fighting chance in this series.

There’s no time to rest and celebrate the victory. The Hawks will be back at it tonight for Game 4. This is, again, a must-win game for the Hawks. Teams have a made a habit of coming back from 3-1 deficits in recent years, but Atlanta shouldn’t count on that history repeating itself.

Those types of collapses are reserved for Western Conference teams on the brink of history. Can the Hawks send this series back to our nation’s capital all tied up at 2-2?

From Soaring Down South 4/23/2017

Atlanta Hawks: Taurean Prince Emerges as Third Scoring Option

Collin Hugugley writes on Taurean Prince‘s emergence as a third scoring option for the Hawks in this series. Prince has been outstanding as a cutter off the ball and a finisher in transition. He gives Atlanta’s offense a boost of energy. He’s even started to make outside shots. Prince is ahead of schedule in terms of his development. I’d expect him to begin next season in the starting lineup.

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From Around the Web 4/23/2017

Locked on Hawks podcast: Game 3 recap, Tony Ressler and more

On Locked on Hawks, Brad Rowland gets into an assortment of Hawks related topics. Rowland recaps the Game 3 win, provides Mike Budenholzer’s explanation of Thabo Sefolosha getting limited minutes, and discusses Tony Ressler’s comments about the structure of Atlanta’s front office.

Atlanta Hawks Weekly Wrap: Three Playoff Games and Ownership News

At Peachtree Hoops, Thomas Jenkins wraps up the week that was for the Hawks. The week included three playoff games. The Hawks lost two and won one. The week also included some interesting comments from ownership on the structure of the front office and the future of the Hawks’ roster.

Hawks notes: Schroder wants to work with Wall in offseason

At the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Chris Vivlamore reports that Dennis Schroder wants to work with John Wall during the upcoming offseason. Kyrie Irving was also included in Schroder’s statements. Schroder thinks they are the best point guards in the league and that competing against them would make him better.

Amidst war of words, Millsap enjoying every minute of playoff series

Vivlamore also delves into the war of words between Paul Millsap and Markieff Morris. Both players seem to be enjoying the hostile nature of this series. Millsap got the better of Morris in Game 3. Can he do it again in Game 4?

Next: Hawks Win Game 3 Easily

That’s all for today. Atlanta Hawks Headlines will return tomorrow with reaction to Game 4.