The top-seeded Atlanta Hawks finally looked like their 60-win selves on Friday night, as they dominated the Brooklyn Nets 111-87 in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. With the win, Atlanta advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2011.
Now, Atlanta's attention turns to the fifth-seeded Washington Wizards, who haven't played since they finished a four-game sweep of the fourth-seeded Toronto Raptors on April 26.
The Hawks took the season series against the Wizards 3-1, with the only Washington win coming on April 12 when all five Atlanta starters were rested. However, considering the Hawks' and Wizards' respective performances in the first round, this matchup should be more tightly contested than it was in the regular season.
How can Atlanta stop the momentum Washington gained from its impressive first-round performance? There are five things the Hawks must emphasize to ensure a series win.
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5 Keys for Atlanta Hawks to Defeat Washington Wizards in 2nd Round
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