The Atlanta Hawks set the series' early tone with a furious Game 1 comeback. Though it still ended in defeat, the second half proved they weren't going to roll over for the Cleveland Cavaliers and bow out of the second round without a fight.
In Game 2, the Cavs sent a contradictory message.
Message received.
En route to a 123-98 victory Wednesday night and a crushing 2-0 series lead, the Cavaliers forgot missing a three-point attempt is permissible under the NBA's rules and regulations. When both teams retreated to their respective locker rooms at halftime, Cleveland already boasted a 74-38 advantage behind a record-shattering 18 treys.
Prior to that outburst, no team had ever made more than a dozen triples during a single half of postseason basketball. And as Cleveland.com's Chris Haynes revealed, the Cavaliers moved past that mark with half a quarter to spare:
The Cavs got their 18 makes on just 27 attempts. Perhaps even more impressive, all but one came on an assist, helping the East's No. 1 seed showcase just how dominant its of ...
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