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Atlanta Hawks: Grades From 97-82 Win Against Dallas

By Andrew Snyder

Jan 7, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives on Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (40) in the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives on Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (40) in the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Hawks defeated the Pelicans 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Hawks defeated the Pelicans 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

The Starting Five

A. <a rel=. PG. Atlanta Hawks. DENNIS SCHRODER

B-. <a rel=. SG. Atlanta Hawks. KENT BAZEMORE

C-. It was a rough night for <a rel=. SF. Atlanta Hawks. THABO SEFOLOSHA

PF. Atlanta Hawks. PAUL MILLSAP. B. His shot wasn’t falling, but <a rel=

DWIGHT HOWARD. A. Dwight Howard had a double-double? Water is also wet. Howard only shot 4-for-10 from the field, but like Millsap, he made up for it by turning in a stellar performance from the free-throw line. In the fourth quarter, the Mavericks attempted to implement a “Hack-a-Howard” strategy to get the Hawks out of their offensive rhythm. It was unsuccessful. Howard made 7-of-9 free-throws, ending his night with 15 points and 20 rebounds. Howard is shooting 55.3 percent from the free-throw line this season. That’s not anything to write home about, but it’s significantly better than the 48.9 percent mark he posted last season in Houston. His hard work is paying off.. C. Atlanta Hawks

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