Atlanta Hawks: 4 Keys To Winning Game 2

May 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the second half in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 104-93. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
May 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the second half in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 104-93. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) watches during a timeout during the first half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) watches during a timeout during the first half in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Get Kyle Korver Involved

As previously mentioned, Kyle Korver had no impact offensively for the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1, going 0-for-1 from the field with only three points. Korver is such an integral part of the Hawks offense, and must get involved in Game 2.

The Cavaliers did an excellent job of containing Korver in Game 1, as he could not find any open shots from beyond the arc. The Hawks must find a way to screen for Korver, just to give him a window to get a shot up.

Even if Korver can’t find the best looks, he must find a way to get some shots up. The Hawks sharpshooter is so good at dictating the flow of the offense; and even if Korver ends up shooting at a higher volume, a couple of made shots will open up more opportunities for their offense.

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