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Hawks hit lull; fall to Grizzlies 79-76

Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) is fouled as he drives between Memphis Grizzlies’ Nick Calathes (12) and Tayshaun Prince (21) during the first half of Saturday’s game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

0209Hawks — Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) is fouled as he drives between Memphis Grizzlies’ Nick Calathes (12) and Tayshaun Prince (21) during the first half of Saturday’s game in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

Charles Odum

Associated Press

Updated: Feb 9, 2014, 3:17 AM

Published: Feb 9, 2014, 3:29 AM

ATLANTA — Zach Randolph scored 20 points and the Memphis Grizzlies continued their pattern of winning on the road with strong defense, shutting down the Atlanta Hawks 79-76 Saturday night. The Hawks were held to a combined 25 points in the second and third periods and set a season scoring low after leading 29-27 following the first period. Paul Millsap had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Atlanta, which has lost three straight.

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Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer and Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) react while talking with referee Ken Mauer (41) during the second half of a game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in New York. The Nets won 91-82. - photo by Adam Hunger

0405Hawksweb — Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer and Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) react while talking with referee Ken Mauer (41) during the second half of a game against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in New York. The Nets won 91-82. - photo by Adam Hunger

Charles Odum

Associated Press

Updated: Apr 5, 2017, 1:43 AM

Published: Apr 5, 2017, 1:46 AM

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