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NBA: Atlanta 102, Charlotte 94

Published: Feb. 2, 2006 at 12:28 AM

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Joe Johnson totaled 15 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds Wednesday night as Atlanta beat Charlotte, 102-92 for the Bobcats franchise record 13th straight loss.

Al Harrington had 19 points and six rebounds; Zaza Pachulia had 18 points, six rebounds and four steals; Tyronn Lue had 13 points, two assists and five rebounds; while Josh Smith added 12 points, two assists, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots for the Hawks (13-31). It was the Hawks' first win against a Southeast Division opponent in six games this season.

Raymond Felton had 20 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals; Brevin Knight had 19 points and 10 assists; Jumaine Jones had 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals; Melvin Ely had 11 points and seven rebounds; and Matt Carroll added 10 points and four rebounds for Charlotte (11-36).

The Hawks out-rebounded the Bobcats, 46-35.

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