Hot Hawks trump Blazers

Published: 5:20PM Tuesday November 17, 2009 Source: Reuters

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  Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson - Source: Reuters

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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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