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Rondo Leads Celtics to Win Over Hawks, 96-77

Jamie Buss — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:23:53 CDT

Rajon Rondo outplayed Mike Bibby and helped the Boston Celtics silence Atlanta and its blustery point guard. Bibby was booed every time he touched the ball after shooting 4-for-17 from the field in the first two games. Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Rondo added 12 points,...

Celtics Prevent Hawks From Clinching

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:43:15 CDT

Sam Cassell and Boston's backups outplayed Atlanta's starters in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics prevented the Hawks from clinching their first playoff berth since 1999 with a 99-89 victory tonight. Atlanta would have ended the NBA's longest playoff drought with a victory, because Indiana lost to Charlotte earlier today....

Hawks Build Big Lead, Hold Off 76ers

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:41:04 CDT

Joe Johnson scored 22 points, Josh Smith added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks built a big lead and held off the surging Philadelphia 76ers 92-85 last night. Marvin Williams contributed 18 points, Al Horford had 10 points and 12 rebounds, and Mike Bibby had 10 points...

Pierce, Celtics Swat Hornets in Rematch

Lev Weinstein — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:14:50 CDT

The Big Three all hit double digits last night, as the Celtics cruised to a 112-92 victory over the Hornets, the AP reports, avenging a loss in New Orleans last week. Paul Pierce led the pack with 27 points, and was joined by Kevin Garnett's 21 and Ray Allen's 12....

Hawks Fly Over Bucks

Mitch Pritchard — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:30:10 CDT

The Atlanta Hawks avoided a major issue on a night they celebrated a 115-89 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, reports the Associated Press. Star point guard Mike Bibby left the game in the fourth period last night with an injured left thumb. X-rays were negative, however, and it appears to...

Hawks Hold Off Magic Down Stretch

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:29:51 CDT

Joe Johnson scored 34 points and Mike Bibby had 20 as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 98-90 last night, reports the Orlando Sentinel. The Magic had a chance to catch the Hawks late when Bibby missed a shot with the Hawks up 93-90. Atlanta fought for the offensive...

Hawks Continue Playoff Push With Solid Effort in Washington

Mike Buss — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:53:07 CDT

Atlanta edged into the eighth slot in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 105-96 road victory against Washington, reports AP. Mike Bibby scored 23 points and Joe Johnson had 18 points, 10 assists for the Hawks, who shot 55% from the field as the perennial cellar dwellars try to...

Orlando Lights Up Atlanta's 'D'

Mike Buss — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:49:26 CDT

Orlando set a franchise record with 74 first-half points on 61% shooting in a 123-112 beating of Atlanta, reports the Orlando Sentinel . Dwight Howard took a pre-game talk with coach Stan Van Gundy to heart, as he posted 26 points and 16 rebounds, while teammate Hedo Turkoglu had his second-ever...

Celtics Top Atlanta, 98-88

Jamie Buss — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:19:38 CST

Winners of five straight, the Boston Celtics continued their domination of the Eastern Conference today with a win over the Atlanta Hawks, 98-88. Paul Pierce accounted for 30 of the Celtics points, while Kevin Garnett added 20 points and 16 boards, reports the AP. Sam Cassell, recently waived by the...