Put the Brooms Away Celtics Fans; we (sort of) have a series now

The Boston Celtics failed to make the necessary plays down the stretch as the Hawks win and in doing so, eliminate the prospect of being swept by the Celtics

ATLANTA — For Boston Celtics fans looking to bring out the broomsticks for Game 4, the Atlanta Hawks apparently have other plans.

By edging the Celtics 130-122 in Game 3, the Hawks now trail Boston 2-1 in the best-of-seven series and for their own basketball psyche, avoid being swept.

And when the Celtics review Game 3, they will undoubtedly recognize the plethora of opportunities to get the win or at least put added pressure on the Hawks to close the game out.