Atlanta Hawks: 5 Takeaways From Friday's Elimination Game

Atlanta Hawks: 5 Takeaways From Friday’s Elimination Game 6

Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives against Washington Wizards forward Jason Smith (14) in the fourth quarter of 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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Apr 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Jose Calderon (13) attempts a shot in the third quarter of their game against the Washington Wizards of 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 /

Massive Comeback Effort Falls Short

On the first possession of the second half, the Atlanta Hawks surrendered a three-pointer to Otto Porter Jr., providing Washington with a 22-point advantage.

With the offense in need of a spark, the trio of Paul Millsap, Dennis Schroder and Tim Hardaway Jr. staged a rally in the third quarter, as the Hawks scored 36 points during the 12-minute period for their second highest point total of the series.

All 36 points were scored by the three players — Schroder (14), Hardaway Jr. (11) and Millsap (11) — while Taurean Prince was the only other player to even attempt a shot in the quarter.

The efforts of Hardaway Jr., Millsap and Schroder trimmed the Wizards lead down to seven points entering the fourth quarter. A three-pointer from Jose Calderon three minutes into the fourth quarter made it a 93-90 contest, until Wall’s block shifted the momentum back to Washington’s favor.

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The Wizards put the game away by responding with a 15-2 run, eliminating Atlanta in the process.

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