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Hawks Continue Playoff Push With Solid Effort in Washington

Five hit double figures for victorious Atlanta

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(Newser) – Atlanta edged into the eighth slot in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 105-96 road victory against Washington, reports AP. Mike Bibby scored 23 points and Joe Johnson had 18 points, 10 assists for the Hawks, who shot 55% from the field as the perennial cellar dwellars try to earn their first playoff berth in nine seasons.

Atlanta's rookie center Al Horford added 12 points and 15 rebounds in snapping Washington's three-game winning streak. Antawn Jamison, the reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week, had 25 points, as Washington dropped to .500 on the season (33-33) and only  a half-game ahead of seventh-place Philadelphia. The Hawks' second straight road win improved their mark as visitors to 9-25.

Atlanta Hawks' Mike Bibby dives for a loose ball against Washington Wizards' Brendan Haywood, left, during the fourth quarter on Monday, March 17, 2008, in Washington. Bibby scored 23 points.
Atlanta Hawks' Mike Bibby dives for a loose ball against Washington Wizards' Brendan Haywood, left, during the fourth quarter on Monday, March 17, 2008, in Washington. Bibby scored 23 points.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford (15) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison (4) and Caron Butler (3) during the first quarter of an NBA game, Monday, March 17, 2008, in Washington.
Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford (15) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison (4) and Caron Butler (3) during the first quarter of an NBA game, Monday, March 17, 2008, in Washington.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson (2) shoots over Washington Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson, left, on Monday, March 17, 2008, in Washington. Johnson scored 18 points as the Hawks won 105-96.
Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson (2) shoots over Washington Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson, left, on Monday, March 17, 2008, in Washington. Johnson scored 18 points as the Hawks won 105-96.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford (15) knocks the ball away from Washington Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson (2) during the fourth quarter of NBA action, Monday, March 17, 2008 in Washington. The Hawks won 105-96.
Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford (15) knocks the ball away from Washington Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson (2) during the fourth quarter of NBA action, Monday, March 17, 2008 in Washington. The Hawks won 105-96.   (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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