AJC: Bulls 95, Hawks 83

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Chicago–The energy and effort were there for the Hawks but their execution and poise (and maybe their legs) were lacking at the end.

• The Hawks gradually clawed back from their early 15-point deficit. They survived foul trouble and poor shooting early. They held their own on the boards and limited the Bulls to 63 points over the final three quarters.
• But the Hawks couldn’t finish. Now they have to win Thursday at Philips or the season’s over.
• “We are not content with a loss but we can hang our hats on that we competed,” Josh said. “In Game 5 in Orlando you know what the outcome was with that.”
• The Hawks scored 69 points through three quarters with 36 of those in the paint. They shot 53 percent, had 11 points on the break and just six turnovers. They worked for good shots Chicago’s relentless D.
• In the fourth quarter the Hawks scored 15 points with six in the paint. They shot 31 percent, had two points on the break and four turnovers. They settled for shots against …

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