Cavaliers 114, Hawks 111 (OT)
Cavaliers 114, Hawks 11
How the game was won: LeBron James had a triple-double of 37 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists as the Cavaliers are on the verge of sweeping the Eastern Conference finals after an overtime win. They lead 3-0 and can advance to the NBA Finals with one more win. For the Hawks, no team has ever won a playoff series after trailing 3-0. Jeff Teague had 30 points and Paul Millsap had 22 points to lead a valiant effort by the Hawks, who led late in the fourth quarter. They had a shot to win at the end of regulation and two chances to tie at the end of overtime.
Turning point: Al Horford was ejected with 34.3 seconds remaining in the second quarter for a Flagrant Foul 2. Horford had his legs taken out by the Cavaliers’ Matthew Dellavedova when the two tangled for a loose ball. Horford came down with an elbow on Dellavedova’s head. Dellavedova was called for a technical foul and Horford was ejected.
Number: 0. Points from Cavaliers’ star LeBron James through the first 15:55 of the game. James missed his first 10 field goal attempts. His first points came on free throws with 8:05 left in the second quarter. His first field goal came with 7:03 left.
Next: The series continues with Game 4 in Cleveland Tuesday night.
About the Author
Chris Vivlamore is the sports editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has served as reporter and editor at the AJC since 2003.
