NBA playoffs: Top moments from Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks Game 4
The city of Atlanta made do just fine without its latest favorite son in Tuesday's Game 4.
The Atlanta Hawks received bad news prior to the start of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks, when it was announced that Trae Young would be out due to a bone bruise in his right foot.
But the Hawks weren't fazed by the absence of their star point guard, as they won Game 4 in by a convincing score of 110-88 to even the Eastern Conference finals at 2-2.
The major story coming out of this game will be the status of Bucks' superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo after he hyperextended his left knee in the third quarter.
Here are the top moments from Game 4:
Atlanta Hawks 110, Milwaukee Bucks 88 (series tied 2-2)
In the early going, the Hawks showed little to no sign of struggling without their All-Star point guard.
They jumped to a quick 10-2 lead, thanks to some excellent two-man work between John Collins and Clint Capela.
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While the big men were active for the Hawks, so was the player starting in place of Young.
Lou Williams reminded the Bucks why he is a three-time Sixth Man of the Year award winner in the first quarter, scoring seven quick points to steady the Hawks.
To close the quarter, Danilo Gallinari caught fire from deep to ensure the Hawks' lead at the end of the frame.
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Even with the Hawks' fast start, it was only a matter of time before the Bucks got into a rhythm of their own.
The All-Star duo of Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo hooked up for this beautiful lob in the second quarter.
Nonetheless, the Hawks held firm to take a 51-38 lead into halftime.
Williams led his team in scoring at the half, and eight Hawks scored in the first 24 minutes of play.
With Milwaukee needing a jolt of energy to start the second half, Antetokounmpo provided that for the Bucks, showcasing the two-way impact that has made him an MVP and defensive player of the year.
Then the game came to a halt later in the third, when Antetokounmpo suffered what appeared to be a hyperextended left knee on a rebound attempt.
The crowd in Atlanta was silent as the Bucks' star was helped off the court.
The Hawks proceeded to go on a 12-point run, extending their lead to 20 late in the third.
Then, much to everyone's confusion, Giannis came back from the locker room, but he was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Undeterred, Bogdan Bogdanovic kept the Hawks rolling, refusing to let up the pressure late in the third quarter.
For the Hawks, the good times continued to roll. Capela is known mostly for his high-flying dunks, but he pulled off an improbable shot from behind his own basket to beat the shot clock in the fourth quarter.
That's just the type of night it was for the Hawks on Tuesday, as they cruised to victory to even the series.
Six Hawks scored in double figures, led by Williams' 21, to pick up the slack in the absence of Young.
Game 5 tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday.
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