Tristan Thompson proves to be Game 1 difference-maker against Atlanta Hawks

BOSTON — Paul Millsap had 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 104-92 Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Al Horford and Kent Bazemore each added 15 

Apr 11, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) works against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 109-94. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports.

BOSTON — Paul Millsap had 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 104-92 Game 6 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Al Horford and Kent Bazemore each added 15 

CLEVELAND, Ohio – When Tyronn Lue went with Kevin Love at the center position in the opening playoff round, it immediately forced the Detroit Pistons into an uncomfortable style of play. Andre Drummond, a conventional center, was exposed on the 

Kris Humphries will likely play a role in the Hawks' Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cavaliers, according to coach Mike Budenholzer. The late-season acquisition appeared in just one of the Hawks' six playoff games against the Celtics in