Talk about a sentence we never thought we would write, break up the Hawks? But, believe it or not, the Hawks are hottest team in the NBA right now. Does anyone in the sports apathetic city of Atlanta care? Who knows.
But the Hawks, led by Joe Johnson, are rolling. They own the NBA's best record at 9 wins and 2 losses. The ended Portland's six game winning streak last night in OT. (A streak that incidentally coincided with the Clarion Content's criticism of the Trail Blazers.) The Hawks have now beaten Portland twice. Last night they dominated Portland's highly touted inside duo, LaMarcus Aldridge, the fourth player drafted in 2006, and Greg Oden, the first player drafted in 2007. Aldridge and Oden combined for 29 points and 16 boards. The Hawks Al Horford and Josh Smith had 35 points and 26 boards. The Hawks outscored Portland 56-38 in the lane.
Atlanta has also beaten the Eastern Conference favorite Boston Celtics this season and blew out another quality opponent, the Denver Nuggets.
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