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The Hawks throw a scare into LeBron’s crew

CLEVELAND — The Hawks didn’t win. But they had a shot. They watched a 22-year-old German outduel all of Cleveland’s Big Three for an astonishing stretch and, boats against the current, seized a fourth-quarter lead. Then they lost 104-93.

Sorry if that doesn’t make much sense, but this was one of those crazy playoff nights that all but defy rational thought. The Cavaliers went from 18 points ahead to one behind in less time than it takes to say, “Dennis Schroder from Braunschweig is really quick.” And he is. On this night, he was best player on a star-spangled floor.