Capelas Hawks gambled away a mega lead

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Clint Capela and the Atlanta Hawks suffer an embarrassing defeat in the NBA. Despite a clear lead, San Antonio’s Georgia team lost 118:126.

At halftime, the Hawks were still in good shape. Atlanta had taken a 24-point lead shortly after halftime. But the Spurs didn’t give up and let the cushion get smaller and smaller. Until they took the lead for the second time with just under four minutes to go, this time decisive. Capela still recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, his 29th in 55 appearances this season.

Hawks depend on wins

However, the loss to the third-weakest team in the league is a setback to the Hawks’ sporting ambitions, especially as Quin Snyder’s team is as good as it gets for likely participation in the play-in tournament, in which the final two play-offs. will be played searched for position.

If Atlanta, currently in ninth place, finishes 7th or 8th in the Eastern Conference at the end of the regular season, a win could be enough for a final entry into the playoffs. However, if you start the race from 9th or 10th place after the eleven remaining races, two wins are needed to qualify for the final stages of the championship.

The next game follows on Wednesday evening against a team from the lower regions of the ranking. Atlanta welcomes the taillight with the Detroit Pistons. (cat/SDA)

Source : Blick