May 9, Game 3: Wizards 103, Hawks 101

Defensive lapse burns Hawks on Pierce game winner

While there is a valid argument over what Hawks' personnel was on the floor for the final possession of Game 3, it was a defensive miscommunication that gave Paul Pierce enough room to make the final shot.

Carroll, Budenholzer on Game 3's final possession

DeMarre Carroll and Mike Budenholzer discuss the final moments of Game 3 and the decision process for the final possession.

Hawks find backs to the wall after Game 3 loss

A furious comeback in Game 3 may build some confidence, but there is no ignoring that real problems exist for the Atlanta Hawks.

DeMarre Carroll pulled himself out of Game 3's final possession

Pierce buzzer-beater sends Hawks to 2-1 deficit

The Hawks floundered for more than three quarters, and the self-created hole was too large despite a heroic effort from the bench in a 103-101 loss to the Wizards.

Millsap scratched from Game 3 starting lineup

The Hawks will deploy a different starting lineup for Game 3, as Paul Millsap will not start due to flu-like symptoms.

Wall out for Game 3

The Washington Wizards will be without point guard John Wall for the second straight game due to a wrist injury.

Podcast: Previewing Hawks-Wizards Game 3

Game 3 Officials

Game 3 Preview: Hawks and Wizards rekindle series

The Hawks and Wizards get things going again on Saturday afternoon, and the John Wall question looms.

DeMarre Carroll, Hawks putting in work in advance of Game 3

John Wall has 5 hand fractures; status uncertain

The Wizards have announced that All-Star point guard John Wall has five non-displaced fractures in his wrist and hand, leaving his status very much up in the air moving forward.

Bazemore under microscope in absence of Sefolosha

The Atlanta Hawks received a significant contribution from Kent Bazemore and the bench in Game 2, but that performance shouldn't alleviate the notion that the team greatly misses Thabo Sefolosha.