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Atlanta Breaks Utah Chokehold

Abused by Boozer, Hawks still eke out first win over Jazz in five years, 116-111

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Dec 17, 2007 10:34 PM CST

(Newser) – The Hawks beat the Jazz for the first time in five years and ten games, despite Carlos Boozer's bruising 39 points and 12 rebounds. Utah continued its woeful play on the road, dropping its sixth straight to fall to 5-10 outside Salt Lake City limits.... Read full story »

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