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Atlanta Hawks Weekly: Momentum And The Lead

By Adam McGee

Apr 6, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) during the first quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward David West (21) during the first quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Charlotte Bobcats – Monday, April 14 (Philips Arena, Atlanta)

Apr 14, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson (9) loses the ball to the defense of Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic (6) and forward Elton Brand (42) during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 14, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson (9) loses the ball to the defense of Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic (6) and forward Elton Brand (42) during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

The Hawks have enjoyed great success over the Bobcats this season, but it was a very different looking Atlanta starting five for this game compared to their previous meetings. With the Hawks eyes looking ahead to the playoffs, coach Budenholzer rested three of his key men in Kyle Korver, DeMarre Carroll and Paul Millsap.

With playoff seeding still on the line, there was no such luxury for the Bobcats though. They came out looking determined to win and jumped out to an early lead. It wasn’t long until the Hawks cut back into it though, as regardless of personnel it started to look like they had the Bobcats number. Atlanta dominated the second and third quarters, meaning they entered the final period with a 15 point lead.

At this point it became evident who wanted it more. The Bobcats closed out with a 30-13 fourth quarter, rounded off by a Chris Douglas-Roberts game winner, and prevented the season sweep.

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