Hawks even series by stunning Celtics again
Published 4/29/2008 at L.A. Times - Basketball
Johnson scores 20 of his 35 points in the final quarter of a 97-92 victory. Josh Smith adds 25 points and seven blocked shots as Atlanta overcomes a 16-3 opening deficit.
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The Boston Celtics were supposed to be resting by now, getting ready for the next round of the playoffs.
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