Even on the road, if the Hawks can't cover this number not having to face Miami's starting backcourt of Kyle Lowry and Jimmy Butler, well, then Atlanta deserves to get eliminated. Butler especially has been the defensive linchpin on Trae Young -- I'd probably go Over his point total now.

The Atlanta Hawks had no answers in Game 4 for the Heat’s defensive intensity. Each minor adjustment the Hawks have tried has been countered by the great mastermind of coach Erik Spoelstra. But what the NBA playoffs always teaches you is that even a clear better team is vulnerable to a letdown spot. Grab the points Tuesday as Atlanta finally gives the Heat a four-quarter game in an elimination spot.