Atlanta, GA (My Sportsbook) - Joe Johnson scored 26 points as Atlanta sent Memphis to its seventh straight loss with a 105-95 decision at Philips Arena. Josh Smith, who had missed the previous 12 games due to a high left ankle sprain, returned to the lineup and posted 14 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Hawks, who won for the fifth time in seven contests. Mike Bibby had 20 points and 10 assists for Atlanta, which also got 16 points from Marvin Williams and 15 from Al Horford. The Hawks shot 56.3 percent from the field. Hakim Warrick had 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting for Memphis, which has dropped 11 of its last 12 contests. Rudy Gay added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Grizzlies, while Kyle Lowry finished with 17 points. |
