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Johnson, Hawks Surprise Celtics Again 97-92

All-star scores 35 as series returns to Boston tied 2-2

By Doug Sweeney, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 28, 2008 11:30 PM CDT

(Newser) – Forget about a Boston sweep. The Hawks are headed back to Beantown all tied up with the mighty Celtics. Joe Johnson scored 35 points—20 in the fourth quarter—and Josh Smith added 28 points and seven blocks for Atlanta, which surprised the Celtics again... Read full story »

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Johnson, Hawks Surprise Celtics Again 97-92

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