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Shaquille O’Neal Still Picks The Hawks To Win Eastern Conference Finals: “I Say Five Or Six.”

Nico Martinez
Jun 26, 2021
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Even after their Game 1 win, the Atlanta Hawks were seen as major underdogs in their fight against the Bucks for the Eastern Conference crown.

After Game 2, in which they got absolutely wiped off the floor (125-91 in favor of Milwaukee), it only confirmed the predictions of countless people throughout the NBA community.

But for Shaquille O’Neal, he stands as one of the few who remains confident that the Hawks will win the series.

Here’s what he said after the game:

“I say six. The next conversation Nate needs to have with the team coming tomorrow, watch film, and say, ‘Guys, we can beat these guys, we did it. This last game we didn’t play well. We’re at home now, heck, play with confidence because guess what? Opportunities like this do not come around. We’re at home now, Trae take your ball, we can beat these guys if we play like we played in Game 1. Just bring the energy, I say five or six.”

The Hawks have their hands full in dealing with a Bucks team that not only has a 2x MVP in Giannis but also two All-Stars in Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton.

On Friday, we saw Atlanta struggle to keep up.

Still, the Hawks have always responded in these types of situations. When the odds are stacked against them, and everyone has them counted out, they seem to perform at their best.

Whether he’s right or not, you have to give credit to Shaq for sticking with his pick — at least, for now.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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