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With big turnaround, Hawks beat Celtics 110-83 for 3-2 lead

Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) drives between Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder, left, and guard Marcus Smart during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball playoffs first-round series Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 110-83.
Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) drives between Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder, left, and guard Marcus Smart during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball playoffs first-round series Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 110-83.

By Associated Press 4 min read

ATLANTA –

Talk about a stunning turnaround.

The Atlanta Hawks couldn’t make anything.

Then, suddenly, they couldn’t miss.

Kent Bazemore got the Hawks rolling with three straight 3-pointers in the second quarter, letting out a scream after the last one dropped through, and Atlanta reclaimed the upper hand in its playoff series against the Boston Celtics with a 110-83 rout Tuesday night.