Mike Budenholzer: Hawks frustrated and focused after Cavs’ 3-point barrage

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ATLANTA –- The day after the Atlanta Hawks’ death by 3’s in Cleveland during Game 2, Mike Budenholzer had his team relive the nightmare by watching some of the film.

It might actually be a good thing considering the mood the Hawks were already in after surrendering an NBA-record 25 3-pointers to the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference semifinal whipping on Wednesday night.

“I think they all know they have more to give and are looking forward to playing in Atlanta,” Budenholzer said on a conference call when asked about the team’s mood. “I think there is a certain degree of frustration, a certain degree of — I don’t want to say pissed off, I am sure that is not appropriate for print — whatever the right word is for pissed off, as you should be going into a Game 3.”

Budenholzer was asked if he and the Hawks took exception to the Cavs breaking the NBA record for 3-pointers made late in the 123-98 rout.

“No,” Budenholzer said. “I think we are, or I am, more focused on what we are doing and what we need to do going forward. It is somewhat unimportant to us … I know some things have been said and I don’t think I need to make any comments — it is not something for me. I am more focused on what we are doing and what we need to do going forward.”

Budenholzer was asked if the Hawks should have retaliated as the Cavaliers were aiming to set the all-time record late in the game.

This was a sentiment shared by TNT analyst Charles Barkley, who asserted that the Hawks should …

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