Marc J. Spears of the BOSTON GLOBE reports on a possible reason for Atlanta’s blowout loss to Boston in Game 7 of the first round of the NBA playoffs.

(Someone might check Erin’s cup while they’re at it)

Word is, Boston entertainment prince Patrick Lyons might have played a role in the Celtics’ blowout Game 7 win over the Hawks a week ago that vaulted them to the second round. The Hawks stayed at the Liberty Hotel May 3 in Cambridge before playing the Celtics. A league source said Lyons, who operates the Alibi Lounge in the hotel, instructed his bar staff to give anyone affiliated with the Hawks a double shot in any alcoholic beverage they ordered. Read more…