NBA Mavericks playoff hopes fading after Hawks win thriller Inquirer Sports

LOS ANGELES – The Atlanta Hawks overcame a 41-point display from Kyrie Irving to leave the Dallas Mavericks on the brink of elimination from playoff contention on Sunday as the New York Knicks sealed their place in the NBA postseason with victory over the Washington Wizards. A thrilling duel in Atlanta saw the Hawks squeeze home 132-130 in overtime after Irving gave up a costly foul with 1.8 seconds remaining to hand two game-winning free throws to Trae Young. It was the final act of a nail-biting encounter which saw Irving lead Dallas back from a 15-point deficit to tie…