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Hawks post messages to fans on social media ahead of Game 3
Dwight Howard (8) and Paul Millsap (4) of the Atlanta Hawks walk off the floor during the timeout in the first half against the Washington Wizards in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 19, 2017 in Washington, DC.
The Atlanta Hawks won’t tip off Game 3 against the Washington Wizards until Saturday evening, but a few players are already posting messages of perseverance on social media.
After losing Wednesday night's game against the Wizards 109-101 in the game's final minutes, the Hawks are hoping for home court advantage as series moves to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4.
Here’s what the Hawks had to say to fans about pushing past an 0-2 start in the playoffs.
🥊🥊 #TrueToAtlanta #BeGr8 #NBAPlayoffs2017 pic.twitter.com/2UBJCQu4jg— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) April 21, 2017#ATLHawks Still In the Fight
Keep battling ! It won't be easy.
— Deandre Bembry (@fearthefro95) April 20, 2017
Keep fighting. That's why it's a series. Gotta win at home... #TrueToAtlanta
— malcolm delaney (@foe23) April 20, 2017
Game 3 against the Wizards tips off at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday from Philips Arena.
