Hawks-Bulls: Joe Johnson and Co. Charge Past Chicago
Atlanta came out firing in the first quarter and never looked back, as they beat Chicago 105-84. Prior to the matchup, Atlanta had gone four years without a victory against Chicago.
The Hawks played with the same consistency they played with during a five-game win streak earlier this season.
They shared the ball well and continually made the extra pass. Everyone who saw the floor scored, and that's including Solomon Jones who contributed off the bench with six points and seven boards.
Josh Childress also provided a nice spark off the pine with 14 points and nine rebounds.
Oh by the way, Joe Johnson was 5-6 from three point land with 37 points and nine boards. Johnson had it going all game.
At one point after hit three consecutive jump shots, sparking the crowd with chants of "J-J-J-Joe Johnson is ON FIRE!"
The game was not even close. Atlanta gained a double-digit lead in the first quarter and never looked back.
Atlanta shared the ball and got out into the open court. At the half, the Hawks were up 69 to 49. Joe Johnson scored 25 of his 37 in the first half.
The Hawks struggled in the third quarter, however Chicago failed to take advantage.
It seemed as if the officials were the only ones out there.
Foul after foul was called. Tyronn Lue and Joe Johnson had a nice fourth quarter to close out the win for Atlanta.
Chicago shot poorly from behind the arc, and the result showed in the final score.
The Bulls lived and died by the three.
Atlanta outshot the Bulls behind the charity stripe 62.5 percent to 23.1 percent.
The Hawks finally got back to good basketball. You never know, maybe the Hawks have another win streak up their sleeves.
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