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<p>Kyle Korver credited his teammates for his record tying three-point streak and once again showed why he is an important part of the Atlanta Hawks' offensive attack Wednesday night. </p> <p>When asked about tying Dana Barros' streak on Wednesday night, <span>Kyle Korver</span> responded in much the same way he has while chasing down the mark. <a href="http://www.nba.com/games/20131204/LACATL/gameinfo.html?ls=slt">He credited his teammates</a>:</p>
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<p>"It really is a team streak," Korver said. "I'm not out there creating those shots. I don't want to make a speech, but there are a lot of people to thank."</p>
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<p>Korver most thankful for being back in the lineup after missing the last four games with a rib contusion. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> were happy to have him after his 23 point performance that included six threes.</p>
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<p>"We're all just happy to see Kyle healthy," Atlanta coach <span>Mike Budenholzer</span> said. "He's a heck of a shooter and he showed that tonight."</p>
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<p>That he did and it started just 30 seconds into the game when he knocked down his first three-point attempt of the night to tie Barros' record. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> head coach <span>Doc Rivers</span> thought that moment was indicative of his team's defensive performance on the night.</p>
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<p>"The first play of the game, Korver got a 3, and that was indicative of our defense all night,"</p>
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<p>Every time the Clippers made a run on Wednesday the Hawks had an answer and many times that answer came in the form of another basket from Korver. His four-point play with 5:06 remaining put Atlanta up 96-83 and ended any thoughts of a Los Angeles comeback. Korver's presence on the floor opened up space inside for <span>Paul Millsap</span> and <span>Al Horford</span> who each had big games as well.</p>
<p>Korver is now averaging 12.4 points while shooting 53 percent from the field. He is 44-85 from three-point range which is good for 52 percent.</p>
https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/5/5177806/kyle-korver-streak-89-dana-barros-recordKris Willis2013-12-05T08:00:17-05:002013-12-05T08:00:17-05:00Highlights, Twitter, roll call and more
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<p>Paul Millsap, Al Horford and Kyle Korver shine as the Atlanta Hawks knock off the Los Angeles Clippers 107-97 at Philips Arena.</p> <p><span>Kyle Korver</span> extends consecutive games streak with a made three to 89 tying Dana Barros for the all-time record:</p>
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<p>Again who says <span>Paul Millsap</span> can't dunk:</p>
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<p>Twitter Reaction:</p>
<blockquote lang="en" class="twitter-tweet"> <p>Great win for the <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Hawks</a> tonight! LAC tried to get physical in 2nd half and Hawks did not back down! <a href="https://twitter.com/SportSouth">@SportSouth</a></p>— Bob Rathbun (@BobRathbunTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/BobRathbunTV/statuses/408445937422721024">December 5, 2013</a> </blockquote>
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<blockquote lang="en" class="twitter-tweet"> <p>Great team win! Fans were great tonight. Go Hawks!</p>— <span>Al Horford</span> (@Al_Horford) <a href="https://twitter.com/Al_Horford/statuses/408444491821895680">December 5, 2013</a> </blockquote>
<p><script charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>Peachtree Hoops game thread roll call:</p>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/5/5177664/video-highlights-clippers-vs-hawksKris Willis2013-12-04T22:17:46-05:002013-12-04T22:17:46-05:00Hawks handle Clippers 107-97
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<p>Paul Millsap finished with 25 points and nine rebounds as the Atlanta Hawks defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 107-97 to get back to .500 on the season. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> seized control early and cruised home Wednesday night with a 107-97 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a> at Philips Arena. Atlanta climbs back to .500 on the season with a 10-10 record.</p>
<p>Kyle Korver's return to the lineup gave the Hawks a boost in a big way as they grabbed their most significant win of the season to date over the Clippers. Korver wasted little time getting in on the action after sitting out the last four games with a rib injury. He knocked down his first look from deep to tie Dana Barros' all-time mark for consecutive games with a made three at 89. Korver will have a chance to set the all-time mark on Friday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cavaliers</a>. That got the Atlanta offense rolling and the Hawks would lead 29-21 at the end of one.</p>
<p>Atlanta kept the pressure on in the second and took advantage inside of the Clippers' over aggressive defense. <span>Paul Millsap</span> and Al Horford worked the two man game to near perfection in the paint and Atlanta's ball movement was crisp overall. The lead grew to as much as 15 points in the second but four straight points to end the half by Los Angeles cut the lead to 55-44 at the break.</p>
<p>The Hawks began the third quarter with a 5-0 run to extend the lead to 16 points before the Clippers started to make a run. Los Angeles got as close as seven points several times in the quarter but the Hawks had always had an answer and took a 79-70 lead into the fourth.</p>
<p>The Clippers again made a charge to start the fourth and Chris Paul brought them to within five at 19-74 with 11:08 remaining. Atlanta answered with a leaning three-pointer by Lou Williams at the shot clock buzzer followed by a jumper from Millsap to push the lead back to 10. Los Angeles would not threaten again and the Hawks pulled away for the victory.</p>
<p>Millsap turned in a splendid performance to lead Atlanta finishing with 25 points, nine rebounds, six assists and three blocks. Korver finished with 23 points on 8-12 shooting including 6-9 from behind the arc. Al Horford added 21 points and nine rebounds of his own.</p>
<p>Jeff Teague spent much of the evening in foul trouble and finished with just six points and six assists in 28 minutes. Atlanta did get a big lift from Shelvin Mack who finished with 12 points and five assists off the bench. DeMarre Carroll rounded out the Hawks' scorers in double figures with 12 points and seven rebounds.</p>
<p>Atlanta shot 51 percent from the field for the game and connected on 12-23 attempts from downtown. They racked up 28 assists while turning the ball over 13 times.</p>
<p>Blake Griffin led the Clippers with 24 points and seven rebounds but seemed powerless to slow down Millsap in the paint. Chris Paul logged another double-double finishing with 19 points and 11 assists. Jamal Crawford and Darren Collison added 13 points each.</p>
<p>Atlanta successfully carried over the momentum from Monday's close loss in San Antonio. The Hawks had lost five of six and grabbed a much needed win over a good team. Even better they put up a solid offensive performance even though Teague was held in check for most of the night.</p>
https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/4/5176910/clippers-vs-hawks-final-scoreKris Willis2013-12-04T20:23:49-05:002013-12-04T20:23:49-05:00Korver ties Barros record
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<p>Kyle Korver's first quarter three extended his consecutive games streak with a made three to 89 games tying Dana Barros for the all-time lead. </p> <p><span>Kyle Korver</span> didn't waste anytime getting back into the swing of things after missing four games with a rib injury. Korver knocked down his first look at a three-pointer extending his consecutive games streak to 89 and tying Dana Barros for the all-time record. Korver will have a chance to set the record on Friday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fearthesword.com/">Cleveland Cavaliers</a>.</p>
<p>Korver suffered the rib injury in last week's matchup against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a>. He missed four games but was back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Getting Korver back gives the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> back a much needed weapon. Korver into Wednesday's game averaging 11.7 points per game while shooting 52 percent from three-point range.</p>
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<p>The Atlanta Hawks look to bounce back from Monday's loss when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night at Philips Arena. Discuss all of the action here:</p> <p></p>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/4/5173936/los-angeles-clippers-vs-atlanta-hawks-game-threadKris Willis2013-12-04T14:18:25-05:002013-12-04T14:18:25-05:00Schröder headed to the D-League
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<p>The Atlanta Hawks have assigned rookie Dennis Schröder to the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League. </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Hawks</a> have assigned rookie point guard Dennis Schröder to the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League. Schröder has recently fallen behind <span>Shelvin Mack</span> in the Hawks' point guard rotation of late and this will be a way for him to get some on court time.</p>
<p>Schröder will join teammate <span>Jared Cunningham</span> with the Jam and could start alongside him in the Jam's backcourt.</p>
<p>Schröder is averaging 3.7 points, 2.5 assists in 11 games. He has received DNP-CD's in each of the last three games. The Jam's next game will be on Friday when they take on the L.A. Defenders.</p>
<p>This move also suggests that Lou Williams may be close to having his back-to-back restriction lifted which also will give the Hawks a little more depth at the guard position.</p>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/4/5175448/dennis-schrKris Willis2013-12-04T14:00:05-05:002013-12-04T14:00:05-05:00Hawks vs. Clippers: Q&A with Clips Nation
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<p>Lucas Hann of Clips Nation previews Wednesday night's Hawks-Clippers match-up and discusses the benefits of having CP3 and how JJ Redick's injury will impact one of the league's premier teams.</p> <p> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Clippers</a> sit at 12-6 on the season, but in an absolutely packed Western conference, that's nothing at which to scoff. LAC has one of the most dynamic offenses in the league and, led by floor-general and perennial MVP candidate <span>Chris Paul</span>, they are a terrifying match-up for Atlanta's usually mediocre pick-and-roll defense. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Hawks</a> may play in the Highlight Factory, but the Clippers are looking to accentuate that nickname by their own doing.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><b>Question (Daniel Christian): The Clippers were tagged by many to start the year as a title contender. Do you think they've lived up to that expectation so far?</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Answer (Lucas Hann): </b><span>It's hard to say if the Clippers have lived up to expectations, because expectations have varied so much. At Clips Nation, we tempered our expectations for the opening stretch of the year due to a nasty schedule. Wins over Golden State, Houston twice, Minnesota twice, and Oklahoma City say that yes, this Clippers team is a title contender. They've also lost games in Miami, in OKC, and at home against Indiana (without <span>Matt Barnes</span> or JJ Redick). So have the Clippers been worldbeaters? Nah, but they've definitely been good. They're definitely better now than they were a month ago, and they're definitely title contenders, especially once they get healthy and add <span>Lamar Odom</span> or another defensive big off the bench.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Q: <span><span>Jeff Teague</span> is off to a strong start for the Hawks, but he certainly is no CP3. How will the Clippers' superstar look to take advantage of a sometimes porous perimeter Hawks defense?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>A: </b><span>To be frank, Chris Paul will abuse your perimeter defense, porous or not. Teague might actually be able to do a solid job on CP3 as he tends to struggle against the smaller, quicker guards like Teague, Conley, Parker and <span>Isaiah Thomas</span>. What he'll do is he'll come off of ball screens, get into the lane, and work from there. He can take a stepback jumper from anywhere inside 20 feet, he'll pull up for a floater, he can take it all the way to the rim, and of course he can find any of the Clippers' many cutters and shooters. He's a tremendous player and I've really never had the privilege of watching someone as gifted as him play on a regular basis before.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Q: <span>JJ Redick recently broke his hand. How will his absence effect the Clippers' offense and how does that change the match-up for Atlanta?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>A: </b><span>Redick's absence changes everything. Every singe offensive set the Clippers run when they have their starters on the floor is contingent upon off-ball motion by Redick. He's magnificent coming off of curls and screens and, if the defense loads up on the side of the floor with the Redick/Griffin off-ball action, then on the other side <span>Jared Dudley</span> is certainly capable of making an open shot or dishing to the much-improved <span>DeAndre Jordan</span>. Without Redick, the Clippers run those motions to either Dudley or interim starting SG Willie Green, who is a shadow of the man he's replacing. It's a lot easier to defend without Redick on the court. Due to that, the Hawks defense should expect to see less of that motion that has been the Clippers' calling card so far, and instead a higher dosage of <span>Blake Griffin</span> post-ups, Chris Paul pick-and-rolls, and <span>Jamal Crawford</span> isolations.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Q: <span>Who do you think wins on Wednesday night and why?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>A:</b> <span>I think the Clippers win. They won't embarrass the Hawks but I don't think it'll be particularly close either. I think that especially after being demolished on the glass against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.indycornrows.com/">Pacers</a> in their last game (the overall numbers were fairly even, but the Clippers lost the game down the stretch by allowing offensive boards, including a critical one when they were down 3 with less than 20 seconds remaining), the Clippers will come out aggressive on the boards against a Pacers team that already struggles on the glass. The Clippers starting bigs average 23.8 rebounds per 36 minutes. The Hawks? Only 16.9.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><b>My take: </b>The Hawks have lost 5 of 6 and it doesn't look like it's getting any easier when Lob City and the Clippers come to town. And I don't care if Blake Griffin doesn't want to be called Lob City anymore. It's a permanent moniker. As long as there are lobs and there is a city, it is what it is.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal">Anyway, it's just not a good match-up for the Hawks. The Clippers have a slew of talented guards led by the point-god himself, Chris Paul. Teague's pick-and-roll defense has been notoriously weak, and given Paul's effectiveness in pick-and-rolls from just about everywhere on the floor, I'm not sure how Teague is going to hold up on that end of the floor. And as for the Clipper bigs, I think Atlanta matches up well. I think we're in for a shootout and it's going to be a high scoring game. Both teams are going to get a ton of open perimeter looks.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal">Something else to watch is the return of Jamal Crawford. I'm sure he'll have a nice night as usual, but it's always fun to note when a former actually impactful Hawk steps foot in Philips again. I don't know about everyone else, but I miss the shake-and-bake, even if his role as the irrational confidence guy was too much for some. Mainly though, I miss him banking wild three-pointers over Jameer Nelson's head.</p>
https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/4/5173732/hawks-vs-clippers-previewDaniel Christian2013-12-04T13:08:59-05:002013-12-04T13:08:59-05:00Korver expected to return against Clippers
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<p>The Atlanta Hawks could get a much needed weapon back in Kyle Korver who is expected to return from a rib injury. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> did get a bit of good news on Wednesday as <span>Kyle Korver</span> is expected to return to make his return from a rib injury after sitting out the last four games. Per the AJC's Chris Vivlamore:</p>
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<p>Kyle Korver says he expects to play tonight. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ATLHawks&src=hash">#ATLHawks</a></p>
— Chris Vivlamore (@ajchawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajchawks/statuses/408280819804151808">December 4, 2013</a>
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<p>Korver's consecutive games with a made three streak currently stands at 88 games and just one behind Dana Barros for the all-time record. Korver is averaging 11.7 points per game this season while shooting a crisp 52 percent from three-point range.</p>
<p>No word on whether Korver will return to the starting lineup or whether <span>Mike Budenholzer</span> will ease him back into the rotation.</p>
<p>Update - Mike Budenholzer says that<a href="https://twitter.com/ajchawks/status/408298101435543552"> Korver will "probably" play</a> but a final determination won't be made until during pregame.</p>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/12/4/5175142/kyle-korver-injury-rib-atlanta-hawksKris Willis