Photos: Hawks honor Pete Maravich but lose to Kyle Korver’s Cavs

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Photos: Hawks honor Pete Maravich but lose to Kyle Korver’s Cavs

Atlanta and Cleveland met in an NBA game at Philips Arena on March 3, 2017.

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: The Hawks retire the iconic Pistol Pete Maravich No. 44 jersey in a special halftime ceremony during a NBA basketball game between the Hawks and Cavaliers at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: The Hawks retire the iconic Pistol Pete Maravich No. 44 jersey in a special halftime ceremony during a NBA basketball game between the Hawks and Cavaliers at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Pistol Pete Maravichâs wife Jackie Maravich looks on as their son Josh speaks while his No. 44 jersey is retired in a special halftime ceremony at a NBA basketball game between the Hawks and Cavaliers at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts after scoring against the Hawks Paul Millsap looking for a foul on the play during the first half in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Cavaliers Kyle Korver shoots over Hawks Tim Hardaway Jr. during the first quarter in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Hawks center Dwight Howard forces Cavaliers forward LeBron James to pass off under the basket during the first quarter in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Former Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver gets a warm reception giving out high fives returning for the first time with the Cleveland Cavaliers to play the Hawks in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Former Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver gets a warm reception giving out high fives returning for the first time with the Cleveland Cavaliers to play the Hawks in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Former Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver does some pregame stretching returning for the first time with the Cleveland Cavaliers to play the Hawks in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: A Hawks fans holds a likeness of former Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver as he returns for the first time with the Cleveland Cavaliers to play the Hawks in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Former Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver goes through some pregame warmups with a trainer returning for the first time with the Cleveland Cavaliers to play the Hawks in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: LeBron James and the Cavaliers set an NBA record with 25 three pointers during a 135-130 win over the Hawks in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Cavaliers LeBron James launches a three point shot over Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha during the second half in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. The Cavaliers set a NBA record with 25 three-pointers in the game for a 135-130 victory. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Cavaliers LeBron James slams for two past Hawks guard Thabo Sefolosha during the second half in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, who led the team with 43 points, is fouled while driving past Hawks guard Dennis Schroder in the final minutes of a 135-130 victory in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver hits a three pointer past Hawks Tim Hardaway Jr. in the final minutes of a 135-130 victory in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. The Cavaliers broke an NBA record with 25 three pointers in the game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver gets five from LeBron James after hitting a three pointer against the Hawks in the final minutes of a 135-130 victory in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. The Cavaliers broke an NBA record with 25 three pointers in the game. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, who led the team with 34 points, shoots over Hawks center Dwight Howard during the first quarter in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: A Hawks fans holds a sign for the iconic Pistol Pete Maravich whose No. 44 jersey is retired in a special halftime ceremony during a NBA basketball game between the Hawks and the Cavaliers at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Hawks center Dwight Howard slams for two against the Cavaliers during the first half in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Hawks Paul Millsap shoots for two over Cavaliers LeBron James during the first half in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Hawks Paul Millsap is defended by former teammate Cavaliers Kyle Korver during the first half in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta Hawks Ersan Ilyasova drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James gets five from guard Iman Shumpert during a 135-130 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Former Atlanta Hawks guard Cleveland Cavaliers Kyle Korver reacts after scoring against his former team during the first half in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder lays on the floor after a collision while driving against the Cavaliers during the second half in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Cleveland beat the Hawks 135-130. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James looks for a foul call as Atlanta Hawks Kent Bazemore steals from him and breaks away during the second half in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Atlanta Hawks Dennis Schroder goes to the basket for two points past Cleveland Cavaliers Richard Jefferson during the second half in a NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

March 3, 2017, Atlanta: Cleveland Cavaliers Kyle Korver gets five from his former teammates Tim Hardaway Jr. and Paul Millsap after their NBA basketball game at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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March 3, 2017, Atlanta: The Hawks retire the iconic Pistol Pete Maravich No. 44 jersey in a special halftime ceremony during a NBA basketball game between the Hawks and Cavaliers at Philips Arena on Friday, March 3, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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