Hawks finish off the Nets
Paul Millsap had 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists and the Atlanta Hawks finally finished off the Brooklyn Nets in six games, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 111-87 victory Friday night in New York.
Paul Millsap had 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists and the Atlanta Hawks finally finished off the Brooklyn Nets in six games, advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 111-87 victory Friday night in New York.
Kyle Korver added 20 points and hit three of his six three-pointers during a series-deciding run to open the third quarter as the Hawks turned a six-point lead into the only blowout of the series. The East's No. 1 seed has a quick turnaround before facing Washington on Sunday in its second-round opener.
Warriors GM honored
Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers won the NBA's executive of the year award after assembling a roster that rolled to a franchise-record 67 wins and earned the league's top playoff seed.