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Hawks Fly Over Bucks

Atlanta holds on to eighth spot in the East

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Mar 27, 2008 12:30 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The Atlanta Hawks avoided a major issue on a night they celebrated a 115-89 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, reports the Associated Press. Star point guard Mike Bibby left the game in the fourth period last night with an injured left thumb. X-rays were negative, however, and it appears to be only a strain. That is good news for the Hawks, who held onto eighth in the East.

Joe Johnson led the Hawks with 28 points and Josh Childress had 20 as Atlanta stayed a half game ahead of ninth-place New Jersey. The Bucks, who were led by Andrew Bogut's 27 points and nine rebounds, fell to 6-29 on the road. Michael Redd also had 20 points, but 19 of those came in the first quarter.

Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams (24) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd (22) Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of a basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks forward Marvin Williams (24) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd (22) Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of a basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Atlanta.   (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson (2) looks for teammates while defended by Milwaukee Bucks forward Desmond Mason, right, and center Andrew Bogut during the Hawks win last night.
Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson (2) looks for teammates while defended by Milwaukee Bucks forward Desmond Mason, right, and center Andrew Bogut during the Hawks win last night.   (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Hawks' Josh Childress, center, splits Milwaukee Bucks defenders forward Charlie Villanueva, left, and guard Michael Redd (22) as he drives to the basket during last night. Atlanta won 115-96.
Atlanta Hawks' Josh Childress, center, splits Milwaukee Bucks defenders forward Charlie Villanueva, left, and guard Michael Redd (22) as he drives to the basket during last night. Atlanta won 115-96.   (AP Photo/John Amis)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut (6), of Australia, walks off the floor with a bloody face last night. Atlanta won 115-96.
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut (6), of Australia, walks off the floor with a bloody face last night. Atlanta won 115-96.   (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, left, goes up against Milwaukee Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Atlanta.
Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, left, goes up against Milwaukee Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Atlanta.   (AP Photo/John Amis)
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