Hawks even series

The Hawks began Game 4 scorching and finished the game with a victory despite foul play at the end of the 1st half. The Atlanta Hawks beat the Miami Heat 81-71. It was Atlanta's first road playoff victory in almost 12 years. Ugly but I'm sure they would take it, tying the series at 2 heading back to Atlanta. Atlanta allowed frustration by calls form the official and lack there of, to affect their play. James Jones hit two 3 point baskets while being fouled in about 11 secs. Two four point plays in succession is almost unheard of. Starting Atlanta Hawks players shooting continued to struggle especially from All-star guard Joe Johnson. Johnson finished with 14 points on 5-12 shooting and 5 assists. In this series Johnson is averaging 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. He is shooting 38% from the field and 22% for 3 point range. All these statistics are well below his season average where averaged 21.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists while shooting 44% from the field and 36% from 3. Lucky for Atlanta reserves Zaza Pachulia and Flip Murray sparked them Pachulia finished with 12 points and 18 rebounds. Murray added 11 points and clutch baskets down the stretch. A cause of concern for Miami is the well being of Dwyane Wade. Wade is suffering from back spasms and opened up the game with two air balls. Although Wade finished with 22 points 6 rebounds and 7 assists, he only shot 9-26. Jamario Moon has been diagnosed with a sports hernia that will require surgery ending his season. Game 5 will be Wednesday April 29.