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Found January 25, 2012 on Project Spurs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jeff Teague,  Tony Parker,  Joe Johnson,  Kawhi Leonard,  Al Horford,  Willie Green,  Jannero Pargo,  Jerry Stackhouse,  Donald Sloan,  Marvin Williams,  Tracy McGrady,  Josh Smith,  Tim Duncan,  Tiago Splitter,  Matt Bonner,  DeJuan Blair,  Richard Jefferson,  Zaza Pachulia,  Ivan Johnson,  Jason Collins,  Danny Green,  Gary Neal
TEAMS: San Antonio Spurs,  Atlanta Hawks

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Briefing Session After winning their second road game of the season on Monday, the San Antonio Spurs (11-7) return home, where they are 9-1. The Spurs host the Al Horford-less Atlanta Hawks, the Hawks come into the Alamo City with a highly efficient defensive reputation, and the third best record overall in the NBA. Case No. 19: Atlanta Hawks Record: 13-5, road: 5-4, last 10 games: 8-2, vs. West: 2-1 Commendable areas for the Hawks Defense: First off, through 18 games, the Hawks have not allowed an opponent to shoot 50% or better. The Hawks hold their opponents to 43% shooting from the field and limit their opponents to 91 points per game which is ranked 7th in the NBA. Offense: The Hawks score an average of 97.9 points per game; which is ranked 6th in the league. The team shoots 45% from the field; which is ranked 10th in the league, and they shoot 39% from beyond the arc (5th in NBA). The Hawks’ passing is ranked 4th in the NBA with 22.4 assists per game and they take...
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