There's no uncertainty surrounding the stakes of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. When the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks square off in Quicken Loans Arena, one team will be playing to advance to the NBA Finals, and the other will be playing just to keep its season alive.
After a 114-111 overtime victory in Game 3, LeBron James and the Cavaliers will look to close out the Hawks at home Tuesday night, to make it back to the Finals for the first time since 2007.
Injuries have played a key role in the series thus far, and that won't be any different in Game 4.
Atlanta has to find a way to make up for injured Kyle Korver's outside shooting presence.
Although Korver hadn't been at his best in the postseason, his presence on the perimeter still attracts attention from defenders, opening up lanes for other options in Atlanta's offense to operate.
Atlanta's offensive flow was clearly thrown off without him in the previous game.
To put the Cavaliers defense on its heels, Jeff Teague will have to continue his aggressive offensive play from the second half of Game 3.
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Hawks vs. Cavaliers: Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 Preview and Prediction
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