Not a whole lot to say as the Hawks enter the final period trailing 79-43. It's been a rough, rough afternoon. The last quarter will be entirely garbage time ball for both teams, as each has several starters off the court. It's disappointing, but the Hawks can still leave with their heads held high. No one expected them to get this far, and though it would have been nice to make this game close, the fact that they are playing it at all is a testament to Atlanta's mettle and resolve.
The Celtics deserve a ton of credit for the way they've played today. They never let the Hawks in it, and as such will move on to the second round to face the Cleveland Cavaliers. But the luster is off their star, no matter what the final score is today. This is a beatable team, no longer the favorites to win the title (or even the East), and the Hawks are responsible for showing that.
It's not a series win, but it's something.
