Hawks beat Nets 98-87, lock up go against spot
AP ATLANTA AP — The Atlanta Hawks took control with 19 straight points in advance dressed in the game and clinched a oppose corner by beating the latest pullover Nets 98-87 on Saturday night.Al Horford had 23 points and 12 rebounds on behalf of Atlanta, plus six straight points later than usual appearing in the game to fend rancid a comeback attempt by original sweater. rib Smith added 22 points in favor of the Hawks, who are into the playoffs in favor of the fourth straight season.Atlanta lost five-time All-Star guard Joe Johnson with a strained decent thumb at home the third quarter. He returned to the bench later than having X-rays, but did not return to the game.Anthony Morrow had 25 points in lieu of the Nets, who take lost six of seven.