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NBA: Atlanta 101, Indiana 87

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Published: March. 13, 2009 at 11:17 PM

ATLANTA, March 13 (UPI) -- Joe Johnson scored 30 points Friday night and the Atlanta Hawks put on a charge late in the third period to defeat Indiana 101-87.

The Hawks produced the final nine points of the third quarter to take a 65-54 advantage into the final 12 minutes. Indiana did not threaten the rest of the way.

Al Horford chipped in 17 points and 15 rebounds in boosting Atlanta to its fourth consecutive victory. Maurice Evans had 15 points and Mike Bibby 13.

T.J. Ford registered 29 points for the Pacers, who have dropped three out of four. Indiana has won just one of its last six games in Atlanta.

Topics: Joe Johnson, Maurice Evans, T.J. Ford
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