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00:04Greetings, everyone.
00:05Hope you're as excited as we are to watch 7 play 8.
00:09It's the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament on 2K Sports.
00:13This is Brian Anderson.
00:15I've got Tim Legler and Grant Hill at the table with me.
00:17And Allie LaFour is covering us court side.
00:20Now the opening lineup for Atlanta.
00:22Trey is flanked by Daniels in the backcourt.
00:25Riesa Shea at the 3.
00:26Johnson at the 4.
00:27And it's Porzingis in at the center position.
00:30They've got Rui Achimura.
00:32Mitchell out there with Keon Ellis.
00:34Then there's Prince.
00:35And it's Larson in at the 5.
00:37Roaming the paint.
00:37You take a look at the home team.
00:39The 7th best record through the regular season.
00:42But, Grant, that position is more perilous than in years past.
00:45Well, B.A., what was once an automatic ticket to face the second seed has become this.
00:50They've got to win one of the next two games to escape elimination.
00:55The putback controls the rebound.
00:57And the putback.
00:58Just a great follow-up move by Daniels.
01:01Coaches love guys who are ready to fight for the play.
01:05Ellis outside.
01:08Pass to Prince.
01:10Shoots over Johnson.
01:12Rebound.
01:13Trey Young.
01:14Here's Atlanta with the ball.
01:16A chance here to catch up with Allie from the sideline.
01:18Thanks.
01:19I caught up with the home team's head coach.
01:21He knows they're in for a tough matchup against Trey Young.
01:24Coach will mean Trey's an offensive savant.
01:26We have to find a way to disrupt his game.
01:29We're going to throw some length at him.
01:30Pick him up once he crosses half court.
01:33And pound him on every possession.
01:35Back to you.
01:35Great work, Allie.
01:37Thanks.
01:38Here's Mitchell.
01:40The Hawks getting their last shot to go.
01:42Yeah, and the defense has really got to tighten up on him.
01:44I mean, he's just too dangerous from the three-point line.
01:48Reads of shade.
01:49Oh, good.
01:49That's just unlucky.
01:51You don't mind him taking that shot at all.
01:57Ellis outside.
01:59Here's Larson.
02:00And a foul called on the way up.
02:02So he'll take two from the free-throw line.
02:06That's on Zachary Resachet.
02:08The officials were right on top of that one.
02:14And he drops the first.
02:28That's also good.
02:29So he hits both free-throws.
02:33Atlantis gone 0 for 2 from outside.
02:36To the middle.
02:37Porzingis.
02:38That one's good.
02:39And it's Young with the assist.
02:41Porzingis has got his second basket on the night.
02:43One of the tallest guys in the league.
02:46Give Porzingis the ball there.
02:48And just let him work.
02:49Ellis good.
02:51Love that look there.
02:52Locating his teammate.
02:54And creating an easy basket.
02:56Now here's Resachet.
02:5823 points his last outing.
03:02Johnson for 3.
03:04They get it again.
03:06Here's Porzingis.
03:08Nails the baby hook.
03:11Porzingis has got 6 points.
03:12An authoritative play by Porzingis.
03:15Dominating the glass and getting the second chance look.
03:21Here's Achimura.
03:23Banked it in off the glass.
03:25And setting the tempo with an assertive move.
03:27Like, where was the defense on that play?
03:30That is a quality look.
03:32You can't do it much better than that.
03:34Now here's Porzingis.
03:366 points for him.
03:37Good work there as it goes.
03:40Give him 8.
03:40But he still hasn't missed.
03:434 for 4 to start the game.
03:48Mitchell against Young.
03:50Ellis outside.
03:52Back to Mitchell.
03:54Releases.
03:56No good.
03:57A bit long that time.
03:58Well, he got the shot he loved.
04:00And the defense should honestly be relieved he didn't punish them for being a little bit soft there in the
04:05mid-range.
04:06Young from long range.
04:07Doesn't go for him.
04:09Ooh, solid defense from Mitchell.
04:12Pass to Larson.
04:17Johnson against Achimura.
04:20Arson with the bucket.
04:22Well, that's what you're trying to do offensively.
04:24Get a shot close to the rim.
04:26For Atlanta, they've gotten 50% of their shots to Paul so far.
04:30They're 5 of 10.
04:34Here's Risa Shea.
04:35Oh, and makes it with the kiss.
04:37Yeah, great look for Risa Shea.
04:39Close in.
04:40Gets it done.
04:43Outside Mitchell.
04:45That one goes.
04:47Now he's 1 for 2.
04:48And they may have talked about shot selection coming into this.
04:51And here's Young.
04:53He'll bring it up for the Atlanta Hawks.
04:57Here's the 3.
04:59Achimura with the rebound.
05:00He's lost his rhythm completely this quarter.
05:03But he's determined to stay after.
05:05The score now all even.
05:07Larson's got 6 points.
05:09Very difficult to stop team play when the ball's moving.
05:13Excellent find with the pass to create that scoring opportunity.
05:17Now here's Daniels.
05:18Right now averaging 5.5 a game.
05:21Young with the bucket.
05:22After missing his first 4 shots,
05:24he finally gets one to drop.
05:26Quickly becoming one of the most feared defenders in the game, Tim.
05:30Dyson Daniels.
05:32Well, the numbers speak for themselves, Brian.
05:34Daniels is always engaged.
05:36Every second he's on the court.
05:38And he's right there lurking.
05:40For a deflection or a steal.
05:42It's deflected.
05:45It's stolen by Daniels.
05:46Goes up and lays it in nice and easy.
05:49Inside, Daniels really uses his agility.
05:52Getting nimble to find himself a shot.
05:55Inside.
05:56Here's Larson.
05:57Boom!
05:58He damped it straight down.
06:00High value assist there.
06:02Finding him inside for the finish.
06:08Daniels outside.
06:09Daniels outside.
06:09The kick out to Young.
06:12Pure from three-point range.
06:15Young's got his second basket of the game.
06:18Well, that's just a breakdown defensively right there.
06:20You can't let Trey Young get these looks from the corner.
06:24The home team calls timeout.
06:28Go for the Hawks.
06:30Kennard.
06:30He's checked in for Rizache.
06:32And it's Alexander Walker in for Daniels.
06:35He's got six of ten attempts to fall.
06:46Outside Watson.
06:49That one falls.
06:50Nice setup by Mitchell.
06:52Mitchell's got his fourth assist with that last one.
06:55And they keep trading punches.
06:57Both teams in the groove early.
06:59Well, if you love high-scoring games, you came to the right place.
07:03Even after that serious knee injury, Porzingis with the spring to flush it.
07:09Carson, no good.
07:10I love how they've attacked the boards here in the first quarter.
07:14Here's Alexander Walker.
07:18Johnson passes to Porzingis.
07:21The three.
07:23Mitchell grabs a miss.
07:25Yeah, he usually makes you pay from that range.
07:28Hachimura finds Mitchell.
07:30Gets Herter on the wing.
07:32Back to Mitchell.
07:33Up and over Kennard.
07:35Nice spin off the left rim and ends.
07:37Intelligent basketball.
07:39Keep feeding the hot hand.
07:44Outside Young.
07:46From outside the arc.
07:48Offensive board.
07:49And that one's good.
07:50Porzingis.
07:52Oh, fantastic start from the field for him.
07:55Six for eight.
07:57Mitchell, the pass to Hachimura.
07:59Here's Larson.
08:03On the wing, Hachimura.
08:05Back to Mitchell.
08:07Tries to keep it alive.
08:09Six to shoot.
08:12And Mitchell with the slams.
08:14Wow.
08:15I'll tell you, such an advantage having a playmaker who can get up to the rim and finish.
08:20Now that is what every team wants.
08:23And you can see how it energizes the entire team.
08:27A nice shot by Watson.
08:30Watson's got his second bucket of the night.
08:32That's just a smart play right there.
08:34The right pass to a ready shooter.
08:39Young from long range.
08:41It's hauled in by Herter.
08:42Well, he's not having as much success shooting the ball early as he wanted.
08:47But so far, it's not hurting their team performance.
08:50The Hawks leading.
08:52Just one second separating the shot clock and the game clock.
08:56Here's Young.
08:58And that one goes.
08:59Three for nine for him.
09:01And we know Trey Young will hurt you from deep.
09:04But when he's getting inside and scoring around the rim,
09:08it just makes him that much more difficult to contain.
09:12Hachimura.
09:13Count it.
09:14That's what you call him playing big.
09:16He just stays committed to the attack mode.
09:19Well, you take it right at him.
09:21And if they block the shot, fine.
09:23But you can't back down.
09:24And so, lots of scoring in a competitive first quarter.
09:28Atlanta on top.
09:29Leading by just two.
09:31And we'll bring you the start of quarter number two when we return.
09:45And welcome back, everyone, to second quarter action of this NBA play-in game.
09:51All right, guys.
09:52What do you think about the Hawks here in this one?
09:53Well, a big differentiator was their ability to generate offense by pounding the glass.
09:59Yeah, when you get a second chance opportunity here or there, it starts to add up.
10:09Kevin Herter out there with Peyton Watson.
10:11Then there's James.
10:12Then it's Zeke Nagy.
10:13And it's Gillespie.
10:15In at the point.
10:16And that one's good.
10:17Their offense is really humming right now.
10:20And it's because of the beautiful ball distribution.
10:23And for the Hawks, we've got Nikita Alexander-Walker.
10:26Noel out there with a kongwu.
10:28Then it's Luke Kennard.
10:29And it's Wallace in at the point guard position.
10:34Back to Watson.
10:36Pass to Gillespie.
10:37From behind the arc.
10:38Sinks it from distance.
10:41Gillespie's gotten himself going with a triple.
10:43His first basket of the game.
10:48Outside.
10:49Alexander-Walker.
10:50It's tipped.
10:53And they're on the run.
10:54Here's James.
10:56Finished off the break.
10:58James has gotten his first points in this one.
11:00I just love how he runs the floor with energy and intensity.
11:04But still stays under control.
11:06In this league, you run whenever you can.
11:09It's so much easier to score in transition.
11:12Alexander-Walker with the bucket.
11:14Well, that's a tough matchup because he's skilled and relentless.
11:18James.
11:19Outside.
11:23Pass to Gillespie.
11:24Back to James.
11:26Here's Najee.
11:27And there's the slam.
11:28Come to finish it all.
11:30The reverse slam.
11:32That was sweet.
11:33Ah, the finesse on full display.
11:36Hawks trail by five.
11:38Outside.
11:39Alexander-Walker.
11:44To the wing on the left.
11:49Now here's a kongwu.
11:50The D's right arm.
11:51Oh, the dunk by a kongwu.
11:54Making sure of it with the two-man slam, B.A.
11:57Yeah, I don't blame him.
11:58With the score this tight, you cannot take a chance here.
12:01The home team calls timeout.
12:05Atlanta making some changes.
12:06Risa Shea, he's checked in for Kinnard.
12:09Daniels comes in for Alexander-Walker.
12:11And it's Trey Young in for Wallace.
12:21Second quarter play with around two minutes gone so far.
12:25Ellis outside.
12:28Achimura.
12:28A pass to Watson shoots over to Will.
12:31And there's the call on Rui Achimura.
12:34That's his first foul.
12:35The way he was going over and through the man in front of him.
12:38He should have known the whistle was coming.
12:41Yeah, you appreciate the effort, but you have to stay disciplined.
12:45That's an easy call for the ref.
12:49Here's Daniels.
12:53Showing off his agility and touch inside.
12:56Trey Young.
12:57Yeah, there's Trey Young getting it done inside.
13:00Tim, you look at his career rate of assist per game.
13:03Trey Young, one of the most prolific passers ever to lace him up.
13:06Yeah, B.A., despite the fact that he's known for shot making,
13:09it's his vision that sets him apart.
13:12And it's the reason you want the ball in his hands.
13:15It's stolen by a kongwu.
13:18Goes up on the wing.
13:20Young can't hit.
13:23Gotten off to a perfect 4-for-4 start of the second.
13:27Here's Achimura.
13:29Rebounded by Daniels.
13:31And it's Daniels with the ball for Atlanta.
13:37Outside Rizachet.
13:40Driving in.
13:41Ooh, a two-handed power slam.
13:44Good to see Rizachet attacking like that.
13:46When he sees the lane open up, he gets real aggressive.
13:51Prince finds Achimura.
13:53Here's Gillespie.
13:55Guarded by Young.
13:57Gillespie passes to Prince.
13:58I love great defense.
14:01Just quick to establish his feet.
14:03And he takes the hit.
14:08And the Hawks making a change here.
14:10Johnson's checked in.
14:17And a little under three and a half minutes elapsed here in the second quarter.
14:22Here's Young.
14:24Here's Young.
14:24Prince grabs the miss.
14:25That was a breakdown defensively, but he couldn't take advantage.
14:30Here's Achimura.
14:31Takes the assist and lays it in.
14:33Nice setup.
14:34Achimura's got six points.
14:36That's three buckets in a row off assist.
14:40Here's Young.
14:43Achimura with a rebound.
14:45Achimura's got his fourth rebound in this one.
14:48Back to Watson.
14:49Achimura, right side.
14:53Unloads.
14:55Achimura.
14:55He shoots again.
14:57Rebounded by the Hawks.
15:01Here's Young.
15:03Ten points for him.
15:05Baseline jumper.
15:07Shot by Johnson.
15:08No good.
15:10Got five of seven shots to fall in the second.
15:13And he gets it to go.
15:15Four for six so far.
15:16And a big reason they have this lead is the way he's shooting the ball.
15:23Daniels outside.
15:25Back to Young.
15:26Oh!
15:27There's the alley!
15:28And an emphatic jam on the lob.
15:31And that was beautiful timing on that play.
15:34Daniels with good lift off the floor.
15:36Makes it look so easy.
15:38Ellis outside.
15:41Prince.
15:41The pass to Ellis.
15:44Rebound Atlanta.
15:46Johnson's got five rebounds in the game.
15:49Lots of room.
15:51Watson with the rebound.
15:53Gotten six of ten shots to drop in the second.
15:56Nice work.
15:58Here's Atimura.
15:59Pass to Prince.
16:00Over Rizashay.
16:01Atlanta with a rebound.
16:03Johnson's got his sixth rebound on the night.
16:06The 11-footer.
16:07That bucket makes him three for five.
16:09Yeah, not an easy shot for Rizashay.
16:12But he's stayed calm.
16:13The home team.
16:14The team calls timeout.
16:15The team calls timeout.
16:22Porzingis has checked in for Atlanta.
16:34shooting the rock well in the second quarter.
16:3655% from the floor.
16:39Here's Larson.
16:40And the dunk to finish it off.
16:43Oh, beauty.
16:44And the lead just keeps changing hands.
16:46Five times already.
16:48And we still haven't gotten out of the first half.
16:50Rizashay uses the glass on the layup.
16:54Rizashay's got six points in the quarter.
16:56And there's the ability to finish for Rizashay.
16:59Nobody scares them at the rim.
17:01Here's Larson.
17:04Here's Atimura.
17:07Misses off the left iron.
17:09For Atlanta, they've gotten seven shots out of 14 attempts in the second quarter.
17:14There's Young with the three.
17:15You kind of wonder where his head's at.
17:17The shot selection hasn't been there.
17:19And, of course, that one was just crazy.
17:22The home team calls timeout.
17:31Watson, he's checked in for Larson.
17:47Muting the ball at 60%.
17:49An excellent average.
17:52Outside Mitchell.
17:53Pass to Watson.
17:56That one's good.
17:57Mitchell making the play.
18:00Mitchell's got five assists in the game.
18:03Defensively, they've got to get more bodies in the paint.
18:06That's three straight field goals from below the free throw line.
18:09And Keon Ellis gets the whistle that time.
18:12That's his first foul of the game.
18:14First foul.
18:24Here's Porzingis.
18:26Porzingis punishing inside.
18:28On the offensive end, Porzingis has been so dialed in.
18:31Making the most of every scoring opportunity he gets.
18:35Pass to Ellis.
18:36Back to Watson.
18:37And here's Mitchell.
18:40Outside Watson.
18:42Now, here's Ellis.
18:43Over Daniels.
18:45Rebounded by Johnson.
18:47The battle of the boards has been something to watch.
18:52Here's Young.
18:54Achimura with a rebound.
18:56Achimura's got rebound number seven tonight.
18:59Well, he better focus now.
19:00His efficiency is dropping.
19:03But there's enough game left to make corrections.
19:06Here's Mitchell.
19:07And he sinks that one.
19:09Hitting the back of the rim on the way in.
19:11Mitchell's got eight.
19:13Well, it's certainly been a rollercoaster ride.
19:15You do me one, I'll do you one better.
19:18It feels like we have a lead change every few possessions.
19:21That one goes.
19:22Count it.
19:23And the Hawks lead by one.
19:26And it seems like Daniels is comfortable all over the floor.
19:30Here's Mitchell.
19:32Rebound Atlanta.
19:36Atlanta.
19:37Right side, Reese Shea.
19:39Rips it home.
19:40Off a terrific move.
19:42Oh, what ferocity on the throwdown.
19:44I just love when he goes up with purpose.
19:47Where was the D right there?
19:48The effort lacking big time.
19:51Well, defensively, you can't allow that in a game this close.
19:55And the first half comes to an end.
19:57We've got a close game going here.
19:59The Hawks on top.
20:00They lead by one.
20:01And Allie LaForce has something for us on the sidelines.
20:05Hey, Allie.
20:06You got it.
20:06Trey, what's been the key to your effort so far?
20:10Just playing hard.
20:11We're playing hard right now.
20:13They made a lot of shots.
20:14And we've got to do better at making it tougher for them.
20:18Got to keep the fight going, guys.
20:20All right.
20:21Good stuff, Allie.
20:22And we'll get back to the action at the start of the third quarter.
20:39Greetings, one and all.
20:40The postseason drama we love and no disappointment here as it's a close game so far for the Atlanta Hawks.
20:49Their effort on the offensive glass has set a strong message.
20:52They're not going to be pushed around.
20:54And they're going to battle and outwork you.
20:57Like I outwork you every day, Kenny.
20:59I'm just saying.
21:00I outwork both of you.
21:02And it ain't even close.
21:07Checking out how the Hawks are doing in this series.
21:11A close one in this play-in tournament 7-8 game.
21:14The winner advances to the playoffs.
21:17The loser has another shot at it, Kenny.
21:19Yeah, it's not actually do or die.
21:21It's like a game six.
21:22If you lose tonight, you're sweating that next one.
21:24Yeah, and I love this format.
21:26The more pressure, the more excitement for the fans.
21:29Absolutely.
21:31That's it for us.
21:33Thanks for tuning in.
21:34Now let's send you over to Brian Anderson with the third period.
21:52And welcome back to the action in the third quarter of this all-important play-in game.
21:58It has been a clinic out there by Christoph Porzingis.
22:01Yeah, he plays such a smart first half.
22:04Maximizing his opportunities offensively.
22:06And what more can you ask of him?
22:09That is helping out your team.
22:26Gooding about 60% for the game.
22:29And it's time for an injury report.
22:31He called the injury a lower back breeze and said it's very stiff at the moment.
22:35We know he doesn't want to be sidelined, and the staff has already given him the green light.
22:40Typically a short recovery window, so with any luck, it will not be slowing him down.
22:44Guys.
22:45Okay, thanks for that.
22:46Well, he certainly didn't envision his season going like this.
22:51But it happens to the best of them, and now it's all about how you respond to it.
22:55Rui Hachimura is out there with Tori and Prince.
22:58Then there's Mitchell.
22:59Then there's Keon Ellis.
23:00And it's Larson in at the center position.
23:03And for the Hawks.
23:04Rizache at the three.
23:06Johnson at the four.
23:07Trey is flanked by Daniels in the backcourt.
23:10And it's Porzingis in at the five spot.
23:13Here's Ellis.
23:15Here's Larson.
23:16And down it goes.
23:18Dunked it through off a beautiful setup.
23:20What a pass right there.
23:22Coaches love seeing guys making it easy for their teammates.
23:29Young, the pass to Daniels.
23:33Hey, how's that for an answer?
23:35Right back with a dunk.
23:37Get it, young fella.
23:38Dyson Daniels has a lot of tools showing his hops on that one.
23:45Back to Hachimura.
23:47Over Porzingis.
23:50Rebounded by Johnson.
23:52Johnson's got double-digit rebounds now in the game.
23:54And that's a cold start out of the break.
23:57Only one of his first four has he gotten to go.
24:01Gotten only one of four shots to fall in the second half.
24:05Here's Mitchell.
24:06Sinks it from just inside the baseline.
24:09Mitchell's got ten points in the game.
24:12And here's Young.
24:13He'll bring it up for Atlanta.
24:15Two-point game.
24:17Johnson passes to Daniels.
24:22Outside Rizache.
24:24They get it back.
24:25Oh, it's Porzingis with the jam.
24:28Oh, my.
24:30What a display of effort.
24:32That's his bread and butter, right?
24:33Chasing down the boards.
24:35And he showed you great timing as well.
24:38Offensive rebound.
24:39One of his specialties.
24:42The Hawks lead by four.
24:47A little over two and a half minutes off the clock in this final half of play.
24:51And the jumper from the wing offline.
24:53Here's Mitchell.
24:55Oh, he drains it.
24:56His sixth make and nine tries so far.
24:59The defense couldn't collapse quickly enough.
25:05Young with it.
25:06He's got 13.
25:08And he'll draw the foul.
25:09He'll head to the line for two.
25:11All right, Grant.
25:12We'll talk about the range Trey Young possesses.
25:14Just how dangerous can this guy be?
25:17Well, when he's on, he's a nightmare matchup for defenses.
25:20Once he crosses half court, he's a threat to score.
25:23Which, in turn, really helps open up the floor for everyone else on his team.
25:28And that's why he is box office.
25:31Trey Young could go off on any given night.
25:34He is so fun to watch with the ball in his hands.
25:37Holmes, he's checked in for Larson.
25:41So he hits one of two from the strike.
25:44Gone three of seven here in this third quarter.
25:47Achimura outside.
25:49Here's Mitchell.
25:51Hits the target from 18 feet.
25:52Mitchell's got six in the quarter.
25:55Everybody will remember the bucket.
25:57But how about that pass to set it up?
26:00Here's Rizache.
26:01Oh, and he breaks it down with a two-handed jam.
26:05Showcasing his athleticism.
26:07Plays like this are why you've got to be excited about Rizache's future in this league.
26:12Back to Prince.
26:14Mitchell, the pass to Achimura.
26:16Shoots over Johnson.
26:18Hits rebounded by Rizache.
26:20The Hawks lead by three.
26:22Johnson on the wing.
26:23Three-pointer.
26:25Drains the triple.
26:26Johnson's got his first bucket of the game.
26:28And he's on the board for three.
26:30Well, Johnson should get credit right there for staying ready and making himself available off the ball.
26:37Pass to Prince.
26:38And Rizache misses off the right iron.
26:43You'd like to see more effective ball movement there.
26:45Well, that's just a wasted opportunity.
26:48And down it goes.
26:49Two points.
26:51And now it's an eight-point Hawks lead.
26:53And their offensive game plan is clear.
26:56Get it inside and go to work.
26:58Here's Prince.
26:59Driving to the basket.
27:00And he goes in for the dunk.
27:02And just a lack of fight right now on the defensive end.
27:06Right?
27:07At least on that slam it was.
27:09That's one way to let a team back in the game.
27:11It looked like a let-up from the team in the lead.
27:15Cancel the timeout by Quinn Snyder here.
27:17He's going to take a minute to regroup with his players.
27:22Alexander Walker.
27:23He's checked in for Trae Young.
27:43Now Daniels.
27:44He's got ten.
27:46Johnson on the wing.
27:48No good with the triple.
27:51Gone.
27:52Five of eleven in his third quarter.
27:54Here's Holmes.
27:55Here's the drive.
27:56And the layup is good off the glass.
27:59Now just a four-point Atlanta lead.
28:03Atlanta's gone two of six from downtown here in the second half.
28:06Here's Daniels.
28:11Pass to Rizachet.
28:13Good ball moving here by Atlanta.
28:15Steps back.
28:16Here's Alexander Walker.
28:18Rejected by Mitchell.
28:20And here's the fast break.
28:24And Porzingis with the block.
28:26Yeah, protecting the rim.
28:28Porzingis, one of the best in the league at that.
28:30It's time to take a glance again at that superb block.
28:34Oh, terrific defensive intensity right there.
28:37Getting stops like that is crucial for them right now.
28:40And the Hawks making a change here.
28:42Okongwu's checked in.
28:51So it's the home team now to the paint.
28:55Here's Ellis.
28:58And it's off from three-point range.
29:00And it just feels like his poor shooting has been contagious to his entire team as they
29:05find themselves trailing.
29:07And you can't leave the basket unprotected.
29:10Bad things will happen to you.
29:12Yeah, that was just way too easy.
29:14And now this offense feels like they can just do whatever they want.
29:19Najee, he's checked in for Larson.
29:24And the free throw, no good.
29:27Gotten six of 14 shots to drop in this third quarter.
29:31Mitchell, the pass to Najee.
29:33Now here's Watson.
29:34Defended by Porzingis.
29:37Pass to Najee.
29:39That one falls.
29:40Nice setup by Mitchell.
29:42Najee's got six.
29:44There's just no reason to give him inside position.
29:46Well, you have to force a scorer away from his favorite place on the floor.
29:51In this case, you have to push him out or deny him the ball.
29:56I'm surprised he missed that one.
29:58He is a dangerous guy to leave open.
30:00Pass to Prince.
30:03It's stolen by Okongwu.
30:06And a pass break now for Atlanta.
30:09Daniels.
30:10That one's true.
30:1112 points for him.
30:12And leaking out well in transition.
30:14I mean, I like seeing Daniels get rewarded for hustle.
30:18Down low.
30:20It's stolen by Okongwu.
30:25Right side, Reese's Shea.
30:27Outside, Alexander Walker.
30:29Connects from downtown.
30:31And now a nine-point Hawks lead.
30:33And breaking down some numbers here.
30:35The hustle stats for Atlanta.
30:37Well, their D has been a major story tonight.
30:40I mean, those steals.
30:42And putting pressure on the ball.
30:44Clogging the passing lanes.
30:46Impressive.
30:46And I also really like the pace they played with in this one.
30:50Specifically, how high tempo it's been.
30:54Clearly working to their advantage so far.
30:56Pete Watson is going to pick up the foul.
30:59That's his first foul of the game.
31:00Well, he's checked in for Atlanta.
31:03Trey Young comes in for Daniels.
31:19Outside, Reese's Shea.
31:21Okongwu, a screen on Herter.
31:23Back to Okongwu.
31:24Oh, the dunk by Okongwu!
31:27Nice pass by Reese's Shea.
31:29You can already see he has a high basketball IQ.
31:33Herter passes to Achimura.
31:35Shoots over Okongwu.
31:36That went off the back iron and out.
31:38Wow, his team really needs some scoring opportunities.
31:41But he can't get anything going this period.
31:47And here's Young.
31:4916 points for him.
31:51Clock at 6.
31:53Tries it from 19.
31:55And he nails the jumper.
31:57Young's got 18 points in the game.
31:59And he was dominant in their last outing.
32:02And the same thing here tonight.
32:03He is in a terrific groove right now.
32:06And that confidence has carried over to tonight.
32:09He is playing great basketball.
32:11And so it's the Atlanta Hawks closing out the quarter ahead by 11 points.
32:16Just pounding the painted area.
32:18That's helped him build an advantage.
32:20We'll be right back after this word.
32:33And while we have a chance, let's go to our State Farm assist of the game.
32:37This is the definition of team chemistry.
32:40I love to see this kind of communication and connection between teammates leading to the perfect pass.
32:47Well, coaches love unselfishness.
32:49And this is exactly what they're referring to.
32:55And we welcome you back as we head into the fourth quarter of this decisive play-in game.
33:01Rui Hachimura is out there with Peyton Watson.
33:03Then there's Kevin Herter.
33:05Then there's James.
33:06And it's Gillespie in at the point guard position.
33:12Here's Gillespie.
33:13Guarded by Young.
33:14Gillespie can't get it to go.
33:19Pass to Newell.
33:21And here's Kennard.
33:22Herter defending.
33:24Young from long range.
33:25Fires in the triple.
33:27Young's got five points in the quarter.
33:29It's been a modest night scoring so far.
33:32Maybe that shot will encourage him to get some more looks.
33:38James passes to Hachimura.
33:40The shot's good on the assist by James.
33:43A point-blank range.
33:45That is too easy.
33:47And so it's Young with it.
33:48He brings it up for the Atlanta Hawks.
33:51Pass to Okongwu.
33:52And there's a three-second violation.
33:55Yes.
33:56One, two, three.
34:14Unable to get the ball inbounds.
34:15And they got called for a five-second violation.
34:18Ooh.
34:19Talk about a way to deflate the team.
34:21A play like that can absolutely take the wind out of your sails.
34:25Just a tough break.
34:30Outside, Alexander Walker.
34:32Oh!
34:33A rim-rattling two-handed jam.
34:36Since half, there's been a stark contrast between these teams.
34:39I'm talking about efficiency at the offensive end.
34:42And that's just good coaching.
34:44They have made the better adjustments.
34:48Atlanta leading by 16.
34:50To the inside.
34:52Noel.
34:52And it's tied.
34:54He sends it right off the glass.
34:57Herder passes to Watson.
35:00Inside.
35:00Gets Herder on the wing.
35:03Sends it home from three-point land.
35:06Herder's gotten himself going here.
35:08His first points of the game on the deep ball.
35:12Young from long range.
35:14James with the rebound.
35:16And just terrible defense.
35:18I don't know how he missed that shot.
35:19To the middle.
35:20Here's Watson.
35:21Sinks that one from the post.
35:24He's really carrying the load.
35:26But no man can do it all by himself.
35:28And Quinn Snyder decides to call timeout.
35:31He's decided it's time to clarify the situation.
35:34Leaving a little room for Aaron.
35:36Larson's checked in for James.
35:37And a change for the Hawks.
35:40Johnson.
35:40He's checked in for Kongwu.
35:42Let's go now to the sideline and catch up with Allie LaForce.
35:45Hey guys.
35:46Well, Quinn Snyder was just reviewing the plan with the team.
35:48Coach had a direct message for the team saying no matter the lead, no NBA game is ever over.
35:55Do not let your guard down.
35:56We'll see if they hold on.
35:57And Allie, thank you for that.
35:59Hits a three-pointer.
36:00Young's got eight points here in the quarter.
36:02Their strategy has been pretty simple here in the second half.
36:06Attack from three-point range.
36:08Well, they certainly have the shooters to do it.
36:10It's just about finding that riddle.
36:13Herder gets the bucket.
36:14Every coach in this league loves assistant baskets.
36:18It indicates your offense is flowing the way it's supposed to.
36:24Here's Alexander Walker.
36:26Up again.
36:27Oh, he hangs in there and cashes in on the second chance points.
36:31Newell's got his first two points.
36:33And that's what he's known for.
36:34Great activity on the glass.
36:37He will outwork you.
36:39Gillespie passes to Watson.
36:40Here's Gillespie.
36:41Guarded by Young.
36:42Shot is good by Gillespie.
36:45Those are the ones you're happy to get every trip down the court if you can.
36:53There's Young with the three.
36:54The three-ball is good from Young.
36:57Shots are falling, and he is making it look easy.
37:03Gillespie passes to Watson.
37:06Here's Gillespie.
37:11Back to Achimura.
37:12To the paint.
37:14Larson with the bucket.
37:16Sees his man.
37:17Threads the pass inside.
37:19Excellent teamwork.
37:22Pass to Alexander Walker.
37:24Here's Newell.
37:25Achimura covering.
37:26Back to Alexander Walker.
37:29He's shooting the ball well.
37:31He's five for nine in the game.
37:32After a rough first half, it's good to see him start to put the pieces together here.
37:38Here's Larson.
37:40Here's Achimura.
37:43Kennard with the rebound.
37:45Nice rebound.
37:46Trying to match the other team's intensity right now.
37:50Deflected.
37:52Down low.
37:53Here's Herber.
37:54Oh, a big finish with a one-handed jab.
37:58Flying in with the one-hand slam.
38:01That right there was a statement finish.
38:06Kennard on the wing.
38:08Off target from outside.
38:11Gotten seven of their first ten shots to go during this fourth quarter.
38:14Herber can't hit.
38:16The Hawks lead by 12.
38:21Now here's Young.
38:24Young on the drive.
38:26Crossed up the deep perfectly.
38:28Young's got 31.
38:30He's carried much of the scoring load tonight.
38:33And with the win in reach, don't expect him to let up.
38:36The home team calls timeout.
38:49Battle's checked in for Larson.
38:52Oh, I think so long.
39:04Gone seven for 11 so far on the fourth.
39:10Can't get it.
39:11Well, that's an excellent contest.
39:13And then he finished the play with a tough rebound.
39:20Here's Daniels.
39:22Porzingis.
39:23And yes, sir.
39:24In stride on the lay-in from a sweet assist.
39:27And trust me, when the D's slow to react, he'll be the first guy to make them pay.
39:32Well, the way this game is going, I'm actually not surprised it was that easy for him.
39:37Jack's up a three.
39:38Money from three.
39:40Yeah, if you give him that much room, he's usually going to connect.
39:44And when Snyder decides to call timeout, rallying his guys to make sure they all know the plan.
40:14The Hawks lead by 13.
40:18And he nails it.
40:20Exactly what every offense needs.
40:23Shooters who can force the defense to extend.
40:26Yeah, that's how you create that spacing.
40:28And that will open up a lot of options offensively.
40:32That one goes.
40:33Yes, sir.
40:34It took a lot of confidence to take that shot.
40:40Atlanta's got four of seven three-pointers to fall in the form.
40:44In for two.
40:46Beating the tenacious team.
40:48And how about the skill of Lisa Shea?
40:51Able to outlook the contact and finish what he started.
41:05Gone four of nine so far from the perimeter.
41:10Young inside.
41:12And he converts the layup.
41:13And it's 36 points for Trey Young.
41:16They've been battling all night.
41:18Now they're on the brink of putting this game away.
41:21I think the key here is to be careful about playing it too safely.
41:26Just keep doing what you're doing.
41:30Pass to battle.
41:31Takes a three.
41:33Rebound Atlanta.
41:34Johnson's got 11 rebounds in the game.
41:36Atlanta leading by 19.
41:38It looks like it'll be a big win for them here.
41:41Time to just cruise to the end of the game and chalk up the victory for the Hawks.
41:46The coaching staff has to be happy with the way they've limited their turnovers here.
41:51Yeah, B.A., that's hashtag facts.
41:53Just tremendous patience and self-control.
41:55And for the seventh seed, all signs pointing to the postseason.
42:00You love how they've come in and executed.
42:02Yeah, great game plan.
42:04And great communication at both ends.
42:06They might be a tough out going forward.
42:08And what a huge performance it was for Trey Young.
42:12And watching that last game, you could see the comfort zone he got into.
42:17Just filling it up from all of the spots he loves.
42:20And we're playing about as much defense as they did there.
42:24Not nearly enough.
42:26Atlanta's gotten four of seven three-pointers to fall in the fourth.
42:30Kennard into the lane.
42:31He makes it from the left block.
42:33And the Hawks lead by 21.
42:36Showing us that killer instinct right now.
42:39No letting the foot off the gas for them.
42:41They are playing with so much confidence.
42:44They've been clutch all the way around.
42:48And Atlanta with possession here.
42:53Outside, Alexander Walker.
42:58Excellent defense there from Watson.
43:01Fantastic ball movement for them tonight.
43:03If things are definitely working offensively,
43:06a balanced attack is just so much harder to defend.
43:1123 seconds left in the fourth quarter here.
43:18Outside, Alexander Walker.
43:33And they've done it.
43:34The Atlanta Hawks get it done.
43:37Securing their slot in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
43:41That's what you expect from a seven seed.
43:43And it's what they expected of themselves.
43:46You're right.
43:47I mean, they came in upset.
43:48Couldn't have the sixth seed to avoid all this.
43:52They used that frustration, though,
43:54to ensure they wouldn't have to play another game in this play-in tournament.
43:58All right.
43:59Let's go courtside to Allie LaForce with our player of the game.
44:02Allie, it's all yours.
44:05Well, Trey, leadership is such a key part of the point guard position.
44:08What's your focus in living up to that?
44:11I'm a big guy in building team chemistry.
44:14So any chance I can go bowling, hang out with these guys, build chemistry.
44:18And I think that's where it starts with off the court.
44:20That translates on.
44:22Bowling, that's something I haven't done in a while.
44:24Thanks for the inspiration.
44:25Allie, thank you as always.
44:26And that's all from us.
44:29One thing is for certain.
44:30These play-in tournament games have added some late-season drama.
44:35For Grant Hill, Tim Legler, and Allie LaForce,
44:38this is Brian Anderson thanking you for watching this 2K Sports presentation.
44:42And let's leave you with our player of the game, Trey Young.
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