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The Atlanta Hawks dominated the Brooklyn Nets 141–107 on April 3 at Barclays Center, delivering a 34-point blowout that far exceeded the Vegas total of 225.5 points. C. McCollum led Atlanta with 25 points, while N. Alexander-Walker added 21 in a balanced offensive assault. The Hawks shot 56.7 percent from the field and made 20 three-pointers, compared to Brooklyn's 49.4 percent accuracy and 12 threes, establishing early control with 35 first-quarter points. Atlanta's fourth quarter proved decisive—the Hawks outscored the Nets 43–22 to put the game away, while Brooklyn managed only 22 points in the final frame. The Hawks' 36 assists and 41 rebounds underscored their superior ball movement and rebounding advantage, and their defensive rating of 104.1 suffocated Brooklyn's offense, which posted a 133.6 defensive rating. N. Claxton (16 points) and M. Smith (15 points) provided minimal resistance for the hosts. Atlanta's depth, efficiency, and defensive intensity signal continued momentum in playoff positioning.
