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NBA: Houston 112, Atlanta 106

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Published: Jan. 15, 2011 at 10:46 PM

ATLANTA, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Aaron Brooks scored 12 points in the fourth quarter Saturday, helping lift Houston to a 112-106 victory over Atlanta, ending the Hawk's 10-game home win streak.

Brooks, who went 4-of-7 from 3-point range, finished with 24 points and 10 assists. Luis Scola dumped in 20 points for the Rockets, winners of only two of their last nine games.

The Hawks were led by Joe Johnson's 30 points and seven assists. Al Horford contributed 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assist. Josh Smith had 21 points and a dozen boards in the loss, which snapped a five-game win streak overall for Atlanta, which had led by nine in the third quarter.

The Rockets rallied to victory, using a 30-8 run in the second half to put the Hawks away.

Topics: Aaron Brooks, Joe Johnson, Luis Scola
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