Smith returns for Hawks
Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith, who had missed the previous 12 games due to a high left ankle sprain, returned to action by starting Wednesday's 105-95 win against Memphis.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Memphis
Joe Johnson scored 26 points as Atlanta sent Memphis to its seventh straight loss with a 105-95 decision at Philips Arena.
NBA Matchup - Memphis at Atlanta
Memphis Grizzlies (4-13) at Atlanta Hawks (10-6), 7 p.m.
NBA Southeast: Dwyane knows what's happening in Miami
Haywood Nelson, aka Dwayne Nelson in the 1980s sitcom What's Happening, got the party started every time with his patented introduction 'Hey, Hey, Hey'.
Recap: Washington vs. Atlanta
Al Horford scored 19 points, including the go-ahead three-point-play with 12.4 seconds left in the fourth quarter, to lead the Atlanta Hawks in a 102-98 victory over the lowly Washington Wizards.
NBA Matchup - Atlanta at Washington
Atlanta Hawks (9-6) at Washington Wizards (2-11), 7 p.m.
Recap: Toronto vs. Atlanta
Chris Bosh arrived later than usual to the arena thanks to an elevator issue, but then had a great all-around effort with 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, helping Toronto to a 93-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
NBA Matchup - Atlanta at Toronto
Atlanta Hawks (9-5) at Toronto Raptors (7-7), 7 p.m.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Milwaukee
Al Horford scored 21 points, hauled in nine rebounds and had three blocks to lead the Atlanta Hawks in a 102-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
NBA Matchup - Milwaukee at Atlanta
Milwaukee Bucks (7-9) at Atlanta Hawks (8-5), 7 p.m.
Recap: Cleveland vs. Atlanta
LeBron James finished with 24 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 110-96 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
NBA Matchup - Atlanta at Cleveland
Atlanta Hawks (8-4) at Cleveland Cavaliers (9-3), 7:30 p.m.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Charlotte
Joe Johnson scored 30 points and doled out eight assists to lead Atlanta in an 88-83 victory over Charlotte.
NBA Matchup - Charlotte at Atlanta
Charlotte Bobcats (3-7) at Atlanta Hawks (7-4), 7:30 p.m.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Washington
Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams drained three- pointers in the final minute, carrying the shorthanded Atlanta Hawks to a 91-87 win over the Washington Wizards.
Hawks' Horford will not play against the Wizards
Atlanta Hawks center/forward Al Horford is not expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards after spraining his right ankle against the Pacers on Tuesday.
NBA Matchup - Washington at Atlanta
Washington Wizards (1-7) at Atlanta Hawks (6-4), 7 p.m.
Hawks' Horford leaves game vs. Pacers
Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford left Tuesday's 113-96 defeat against the Indiana Pacers with an apparent ankle injury.
Recap: Indiana vs. Atlanta
Danny Granger had a game-high 34 points, leading the Indiana Pacers over the Atlanta Hawks, 113-96.
NBA Matchup - Atlanta at Indiana
Atlanta Hawks (6-3) at Indiana Pacers (4-5), 7 p.m.
Recap: Atlanta vs. New Jersey
Devin Harris continued his strong play with 33 points and 10 assists, as the New Jersey Nets topped Atlanta, 119-107, sweeping the home-and-home set with the Hawks.
NBA Matchup - New Jersey at Atlanta
New Jersey Nets (3-5) at Atlanta Hawks (6-2), 7 p.m.
Recap: New Jersey vs. Atlanta
Devin Harris finished with 30 points, eight assists and six rebounds, as the New Jersey Nets used a strong fourth quarter to take a 115-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
NBA Southeast: Youth movement paying off in Atlanta
Baby-faced NFL quarterback Matt Ryan has led the local Falcons to a winning record so far this season, as have most of the members of the Atlanta Hawks.
NBA Matchup - Atlanta at New Jersey
Atlanta Hawks (6-1) at New Jersey Nets (2-5), 7:30 p.m.
