They aired their differences on an off-night, then Glenn Robinson got the best of former teammate and friend Ray Allen in Philips Arena Thursday night as the Hawks broke out of their recent slump.

Robinson, quietly furious at being sharply criticized by Allen two months ago, had a contentious, if imperfect, performance to produce 23 points and seven rebounds as the Hawks pulled away to win 98-80 before 16,728. Allen sank 7 of 13 for 16 points, ending his five-game injury absence.

The Hawks got 19 points and 11 assists from a steady Jason Terry, and Theo Ratliff grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked four shots.