Published: 5:20PM Tuesday November 17, 2009
Source: Reuters
Source: ReutersAtlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson
The Atlanta Hawks beat Portland 99-95 in overtime on Tuesday, spoiling the Trail Blazers' bid for a perfect five-game road trip.
Joe Johnson had a game-high 35 points, including eight in overtime, as the Hawks won their fifth game in a row.
Portland (8-4) entered the game winning six straight, including four in a row on the road.
Johnson also nine assists while Josh Smith recorded 20 points and 16 rebounds for the Hawks (9-2).
Blazers reserve Rudy Fernandez drained a three-pointer as time expired in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime and scored a team-high 19 points.
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