Three Atlanta Hawks among NBA All-Stars

Al Horford, Paul Millsap, Jeff Teague part of East squad

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17), forward Paul Millsap (4) and Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) walk up court during a break against the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 22 in Dallas. Millsap, Horford and teammate Jeff Teague were selected as Eastern Conference All-Star reserves on Thursday. - photo by Jim Cowsert

0130 Hawks — Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17), forward Paul Millsap (4) and Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) walk up court during a break against the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 22 in Dallas. Millsap, Horford and teammate Jeff Teague were selected as Eastern Conference All-Star reserves on Thursday. - photo by Jim Cowsert

NEW YORK — Al Horford, Paul Millsap and Jeff Teague were picked Thursday as reserves for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, giving the sizzling Atlanta Hawks three selections. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were selected in the West, despite early season injuries for the Oklahoma City stars. The Miami Heat also had two reserves selected in Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade.

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