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New Jersey Nets Vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview And Game Thread #3


Atlanta Hawks 2011-2012 Regular Season Game #3

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1-2 2-0
Philips Arena
December 30, 2011, 7:30 PM
SportSouth, 680 The Fan, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Deron Williams PG Jeff Teague
Anthony Morrow SG Joe Johnson
Damion James SF Marvin Williams
Kris Humphries PF Josh Smith
Mehmet Okur C Al Horford

Hawks Injury Report: Kirk Hinrich (shoulder) is out

Nets Injury Report: Brook Lopez (foot) is out

More SB Nation Coverage: SB Nation Atlanta StoryStream, SB Nation New York, NetsDaily

Game Preview:

After two dominating victories, the Atlanta Hawks look for their third straight win with a rematch of opening night against the New Jersey Nets. Atlanta pounded the Nets Tuesday in a 106-70 win that was the Hawks largest opening day win ever. Atlanta made it two in a row with an 18 point win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The Hawks have yet to trail in any game this season so far.

Atlanta once again catches New Jersey in the second game of a back-to-back situation. The Nets were 94-78 losers to Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic Thursday night at the Amway Center in Orlando. Once again tonight's game will focus on the match up between Atlanta point guard Jeff Teague and New Jersey's Deron Williams. Teague held his own in the first match up finishing with 13 points and three assists in just 24 minutes while helping Atlanta's defense harass Williams into a tough night of 10 points, one assist and six turnovers.