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Houston Rockets 95, Atlanta Hawks 84

Found December 31, 2011 on Hawks Locker :
PLAYERS: Al Horford,  Joe Johnson,  Tracy McGrady,  Josh Smith
TEAMS: Houston Rockets,  Atlanta Hawks

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The Hawks came out a little flat tonight and the Rockets whacked them pretty good.  Al Horford (15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 blocked shot) and Joe Johnson (15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocked shots) led the way for the Hawks tonight.  Tracy McGrady was very effective off the bench tonight with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist in 25 minutes on the court.  Josh Smith only shot 4 of 12 from the floor as he finished up with 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 blocked shot tonight.  The Hawks are now 3-1 on the season.
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