ATLANTA, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Joe Johnson scored 31 points Friday night and capped a fourth-quarter run that boosted the Atlanta Hawks past Houston, 105-99.
The Hawks got 20 points from both Josh Smith and Marvin Williams while winning for the second time in five games.
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Houston was led by 37 from Tracy McGrady and 23 from Rafer Alston.
The Rockets took a one-point lead with just over five minutes remaining in the game, but Atlanta went on an 8-1 surge to move in front for good. Johnson hit a jumper that ended the run with 3:12 to play.
