Fagan: Finals Countdown: Hawks use timely rebounds to even series
Published 4/29/2008 by Ryan Fagan at SportingNews.com NBA News and Exclusive Analysis
The Hawks and Celtics are tied at 2-2 after Atlanta hustles its way to a dramatic Game 4 victory. In other action, the Lakers and Magic wrap up their first-round series.
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