NBA Playoff Photos: Cavs at Hawks, Game 4

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NBA Playoff Photos: Cavs at Hawks, Game 4

Atlanta Hawks host the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal on May 11, 2009, at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga.

Following his pre-game tradition, Cavaliers Lebron James tosses chalk up in the air, before taking the court for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Philips Arena on Monday.

Russell Gilbert cheers on his idol, MVP LeBron James, as he takes the court.

Hawks Joe Johnson shoots over a Cavaliers double team. the injured Hawks captain was back in starting lineup for Game 4.

Braving enemy territory, Dannielle Kane came to Philips on her birthday hoping for a Cavs sweep of Hawks.

Hawks center Al Horford fouls Cavaliers forward Lebron James to stop his drive to the basket.

Cleveland fans Carson Rudd, 5, and his brother Tyler, 9 watch pregame warmups.

Hawks center Al Horford get the Cavs' Mo Williams to switch gears in drive toward basket.

Cavaliers Zydrunas Ilgauskas sets up as Hawks Joe Johnson drives the lane. Ilgauskas left the game late in the first quarter with a mild right ankle sprain. He would return.

Zaza Pachulia has the ball stripped as he works inside against Cavaliers Anderson Varejao (left) and Joe Smith.

Cavaliers forward Lebron James gets past Hawks center Al Horford for 2 points from under the basket.

Hawks forward Josh Smith goes up for a layup.

Hawks coach Mike Woodson argues a call with referee Scott Foster.

Zaza Pachulia comes to help as Hawks Flip Murray falls over Cavalier Wally Szczerbiak going for the loose ball.

Josh Smith draws the foul from the Cavaliers' Zydrunas Ilgauskas (right).

Joe Johnson and Josh Smith meet at half court as the seconds tick down on the season.

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Following his pre-game tradition, Cavaliers Lebron James tosses chalk up in the air, before taking the court for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Philips Arena on Monday.

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