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(NBA) Atlanta vs. Brooklyn,
Point Spread: 4.50 | -105.00 Brooklyn (Home)
Result: Win
The Brooklyn Nets came out with a purpose in Game 3 and ensured that their first-round Eastern Conference series would make it to at least five games. The eighth-seeded Nets will try to even things up at two games apiece when they host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 4 on Monday. Brooklyn leaned on Jarrett Jack and Brook Lopez to pull out Game 3 while turning up the pressure on the defensive end. "Just us playing at home," Nets guard Joe Johnson told reporters. "It gives us extra motivation, that energy boost that we need. Brooklyn has to make sure Brook Lopez gets his touches to remain in this series. The more shots he gets the better the Nets do. Brooklyn has to make sure they seal their wins at their home court, if they really want to have a chance to move to the next round. Look for the Nets to even up the series and get another win at home on Monday night.