Hawks lose Korver for remainder of playoff run

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Atlanta Hawks player Kyle Korver injures his ankle during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia (AFP Photo/Mike Zarrilli)

Atlanta (AFP) - Atlanta Hawks 3-point sharpshooter Kyle Korver will miss the remainder of the team's NBA playoff run with a severe right ankle sprain, the club announced Saturday.

The 34-year-old American guard suffered the injury late in the third quarter of Friday's 94-82 home loss to Cleveland in the Eastern Conference finals.

The Cavaliers lead Atlanta 2-0 in the best-of-seven series to decide which team will advance to the NBA Finals against the Western Conference champions, either the Golden State Warriors or Houston Rockets.