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Atlanta Hawks 93, Toronto Raptors 84

Found January 17, 2012 on Hawks Locker :
PLAYERS: Josh Smith,  Joe Johnson,  Jeff Teague
TEAMS: Atlanta Hawks,  Toronto Raptors

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The Hawks outscored the Raptors 20-13 in the 4th quarter last night to pull away from the pesky Raptors.  Josh Smith (28 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 blocked shot) and Joe Johnson (27 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocked shots) led the way for the Hawks last night.  Jeff Teague pitched in with 13 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and 1 blocked shot last night.  The Hawks are now 10-4 on the year.
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