Money Matters, Simplified.
NBA: Atlanta 119, New Jersey 89
Thu, 01/07/2010 - 09:29 by Rakhi Kaptiyal
Atlanta ended a four-game losing streak by shooting 57 percent from the field and making 13-of-22 from 3-point range.
Crawford equaled his season's best showing, making 10-of-14 shots from the field. Joe Johnson chipped in 20 points and Josh Smith had 11.
The Nets, who have dropped three straight after winning their third game of the season, were led by Yi Jianlian with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Atlanta hit 13-of-19 shots in the opening quarter while taking a 32-15 lead.
The Hawks led by as many as 35 in the second half.
Their 10 3-pointers in the opening two quarters tied a team record for one half.
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