Hawks Quit Before They Are Swept

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ATLANTA -- When the Atlanta Hawks called time out with seven minutes and 39 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter Saturday night, the fans didn't flood the aisles to make last call at the concession stands.



They headed for the exit doors. The ones that stayed behind stayed to boo the home team. It was not a pretty sight.



The Hawks waited 12 long years to have another 50-win season like this one. Too bad it's ending in disaster.



It wasn't worth the wait.



These aren't growing pains anymore, a young team trying to find its way, a route these Hawks previously traveled. They look more like chemistry issues, a team that comes home for Game 3, and treats its paying customers to the biggest disappointment of the season.



"They (fans) deserve to be pissed off. The way we played, the fans deserve to be upset,'' said Hawks forward Marvin Williams. "If your team lost by 30 in the playoffs, wouldn't you be upset? If you get blown out like that, effort is always a factor.''

 

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