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'Junkyard Dog' Carroll finally making his mark with Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta up two games in playoff series against Brooklyn
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Atlanta Hawks forward DeMarre Carroll (5) drives against Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Johnson (7) in the first half of a playoff game April 19 in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press
ATLANTA — When DeMarre Carroll is having one of those nights where the shots just won't fall, like Game 2 of the playoffs, he doesn't get down on himself. He knows there's so many other ways he can help the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks, whether it's playing shutdown defense, banging for a rebound or diving to the floor to grab a loose ball. Besides, Carroll knows a thing or two about adversity beyond the court.
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