[Lefty Noob]

The Hawks will face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

( 8 ) Atlanta Hawks vs. ( 1 ) Boston Celtics
1. Sun, Apr 20 – at Bos, 8:30 pm EDT (TNT)
2. Wed, Apr 23 – at Bos, 8:00 pm EDT (TNT)
3. Sat, Apr 26 – at Atl, 8:00 pm EDT (ESPN)
4. Mon, Apr 28 – at Atl, 8:00 pm EDT (TNT)
*5. Wed, Apr 30 – at Bos
*6. Fri, May 2 – at Atl
*7. Sun, May 4 – at Bos

Sadly, Atlanta fans, I can't say I like your team's chances in this one. So what are the keys to a Hawks victory!

[Lefty Noob]

The Hawks lose Game 1 big-time, 104-81. What do you think they can do to rebound and win Game 2?
NBA - Atlanta Hawks/Boston Celtics Box Score Sunday April 20, 2008 - Yahoo! Sports

[Lefty Noob]

Well, Atlanta cut the Celtics series lead to 2-1 with a 102-93 win on Saturday.
Josh Smith led the way with 27 points in the Hawks first home playoff game since a May 20, 1999 loss to the Knicks.
High-flying Smith soars over Celtics in Hawks' 102-93 win - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

[Lefty Noob]

Wow, can you believe it? The Hawks have come back to tie the series, 2-2! Joe Johnson had 35 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, and Josh Smith added 28 point in a 97-92 win yesterday. Do they actually have a shot of taking this series?

Johnson scores 35, Hawks surprise Celtics again 97-92 - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Wow, can you believe it? The Hawks have come back to tie the series, 2-2! Joe Johnson had 35 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, and Josh Smith added 28 point in a 97-92 win yesterday. Do they actually have a shot of taking this series?

Johnson scores 35, Hawks surprise Celtics again 97-92 - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

I still say the celtics win, but wow never predicted they would give them a series..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

I still say the celtics win, but wow never predicted they would give them a series..

Me neither. Talent wise the Hawks shouldn't be competing, but they definitely deserve credit for playing over their heads.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Me neither. Talent wise the Hawks shouldn't be competing, but they definitely deserve credit for playing over their heads.

The Hawks are dangerous for a few reason, they're young, they're excited to be there, and they're not afraid to make a mistake. If they can keep up the energy they played with at home in Boston, they could be a threat.

[Seahawker 562]

Great game, lost 20 bucks on it though...