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Horford Records Atlanta's First 20-20 Game Since Mutombo

Feb 27, 2009 9:58 PM EST

Al Horford did something the Hawks hadn't done in eight years -- recorded a 20 point, 20 rebound game.

Horford finished Friday's game against the Heat with 21 points and 22 rebounds.

The last time a Hawks' player put up such a performance was Dikembe Mutombo, who tallied 21 points and 29 rebounds against the Toronto Raptors on January 31, 2001.

Horford played 43 minutes and helped lead the team to a 91-83 win over division rival Miami.

Via RealGM Staff Report

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Bibby And Smith Out For Hawks

Feb 25, 2009 9:24 PM EST

Mike Bibby and Josh Smith were unavailable for Atlanta's game in Denver on Wednesday night.

Bibby was out with the flu, while Josh Smith was excused by coach Mike Woodson to deal with a family issue.

Flip Murray and Zaza Pachulia replaced Bibby and Smith in the starting lineup.

Atlanta's game in Denver will conclude a five-game West Coast trip that began after the All-Star break.

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Josh Smith Could Face Suspension For Foul

Feb 25, 2009 10:13 AM EST

Hawks forward Josh Smith may face a suspension stemming from a foul on Jazz forward Matt Harpring in Monday night's game.

Smith knocked Harpring to the floor on a fast break, and Harpring's head hit the floor in the process. The players had to be restrained following the foul.

"I don't think Josh had any harm in it," Hawks center Al Horford said. "I think that the way that [Harpring] landed is what really caused [it]. He landed fine and then hit his head. I don't think Josh is a dirty player, it was just unfortunate that it happened."

Smith didn't comment, but Harpring said the reaction was instinctual.

"That was one of those that hurt," he said. "Every time I get knocked down like that a voice goes off in my head, 'Get up.' It just goes back to what my dad said in football — never act like you are hurt."

Atlanta will await the NBA's decision heading into their game on Wednesday night.

Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Hawks Feb 2009 Archive

  • NBA Won't Suspend Hawks' Smith

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Feb 25, 2009

    Hawks forward Josh Smith will not be suspended by the NBA for the flagrant-2 foul called against him in Monday's loss to the Jazz.

  • Hawks Recall Gardner, Hunter From D-League

    Press Release | Feb 23, 2009

    The Atlanta Hawks today recalled guard Thomas Gardner and forward Othello Hunter from the Anaheim Arsenal of the NBA Development League.

  • Sund Will Evaluate Hawks After Season

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Feb 21, 2009

    Hawks general manager Rick Sund didn't swing a trade prior to Thursday's deadline, and has reiterated that he won't evaluate the team until after the season.

  • Hawks Assign Gardner To D-League

    Press Release | Feb 20, 2009

    The Atlanta Hawks today assigned guard Thomas Gardner to the Anaheim Arsenal of the NBA Development League.

  • GM Sund Travels With Hawks On Road

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Feb 18, 2009

    Hawks general manager Rick Sund has joined the team on their current five-game Western road trip as Thursday's trade deadline looms.

  • Durant, Mayo, Johnson Chosen For H-O-R-S-E Contest

    ESPN | Feb 10, 2009

    The NBA has chosen Kevin Durant, O.J. Mayo and Joe Johnson to participate in the first-ever H-O-R-S-E contest during All-Star Weekend.

  • Josh Smith Won't Try For Dunk Title

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Feb 7, 2009

    Hawks forward Josh Smith was invited to participate in next weekend's slam dunk contest, but decided not to take part for a variety of reasons.