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The Good Guys
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The Bad Guys
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ESPN.com NBA Preview
Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson finally shook off his worst slump of the season. He's had little trouble getting into a grove against the Washington Wizards in the last two seasons.
After helping the Hawks end a long losing streak, Johnson looks to continue his scoring surge against the Wizards when the teams continue their season series Friday night.
Johnson scored 29 points as Atlanta (16-16) snapped a four-game skid with a 90-81 win over Cleveland on Wednesday night.
The Wizards' 101-90 win at Atlanta on Nov. 10 was their first of the season and started a season-high six-game winning streak after they opened the season 0-5. They have not lost more than three straight since.
Washington had won four of six before shooting 41.1 percent (30-for-73) in a 92-84 loss to short-handed Houston on Tuesday night. The Wizards haven't beaten a team with a winning record since a 101-97 victory over Toronto on Dec. 1.
With Arenas out, Washington has also tightened up its defense, yielding an average of 92.8 points in its last 18 games.
Strong defense has helped put the Hawks and Wizards in the midst of the Eastern Conference playoff race. They are among five teams hovering around the .500 mark, making head-to-head contests between them crucial.
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The Atlanta Hawks would like to welcome you to Phillips Arena tonight as they take on Washington with early playoff implications on the line. You know something, the Wizards coming to town tonight could actually work in our favor. After all..........
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They are known for their Magic
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The possibilities are endless if we use their sorcery to conjure up lost souls
We could rransform A Chillz to a Smitty
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A Horfy to a Deke
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A Lue to a Doc
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A Bush to a Tree
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A Law to a Spud
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Marinate on this for a little bit
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A Smoove to a Reef
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A Joe to a Nique
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An Old Man to an Older Man
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An AJ to a Mookie
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One broken down guy to another broken down guy
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One worthless piece of Poo to another
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What Would we have Hawks fans?
Atlanta's Air Force
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And before I leave I'd like to send a shout out to all Hawks fans
HEEEEEEEYYYYYYYY YOOOOUUUUUUUU GUUUUUYYYYYSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Enjoy the game and as always.....
Viva la Hawks!
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