The Nets fell behind in the first quarter and trailed all night. At times they would keep it close and they even rallied in the fourth quarter, but the Hawks never let them take the lead for good. Brook Lopez led the Nets with 22 points and four other players scored in double-figures. Former Hawk Joe Johnson had fifteen points but he only made four of his fifteen shots, including going 0-4 from three-point range. Deron Williams and Andray Blatche added twelve points and Kris Humphries scored ten. The Nets are now 23-16 on the season.
The Hawks needed this win, especially after Monday's blowout loss. Teague had an amazing night, going twelve for eighteen from the field, including three of five from downtown as he had 28 points to lead the Hawks. He also dished out eleven assists in what could easily be his best game so far this season. The Hawks also shot 57 percent from the field as a team, almost 30 points higher from Monday.
Al Horford and Zaza Pachulia both recorded double-doubles. Horford scored seventeen points and pulled down thirteen rebounds to lead the Hawks. Pachulia had thirteen points and eleven rebounds. Devin Harris was the second-leading scorer with eighteen points, while Kyle Korver had eleven points and Lou Williams also had eleven off the bench. Anthony Morrow was once again out with his injury, it is still not known when he will return. Josh Smith also missed the game, he was suspended for inappropriate conduct during practice. He should be back for the Hawks' next game.
The Hawks are now 22-16. They will now travel to Brooklyn to take on the same Nets team on Friday night at 7:30 p.m.
Jeff Teague (left) and Devin Harris high-five each other during the Hawks win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Teague led the Hawks with 28 points and Harris added eighteen.
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