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Hawks hope to end six-game slide to SuperSonics

Dec 5, 2006 - 2:21 PM Atlanta (7-8) at Seattle (7-11) 10:00 pm EST

SEATTLE (Ticker) -- The Atlanta Hawks seek some revenge for an earlier matchup this season against the Seattle SuperSonics on Tuesday.

In Atlanta on November 11, the Hawks had their season-high four-game winning streak snapped with a 113-112 overtime setback to the SuperSonics. Ray Allen, who scored 33 points, converted a left-handed layup with 1.2 seconds remaining as Seattle beat Atlanta for a sixth straight meeting.

Continuing its five-game road trip, Atlanta tries to continue its momentum after ending a nine-game losing streak to Portland with a 107-96 triumph Sunday. Joe Johnson collected 33 points, six rebounds and six assists in the win.

Tyronn Lue had 19 points and Josh Smith added 13, 12 boards and six assists for the Hawks, who forced 21 turnovers.

The Sonics were edged by the Utah Jazz on Saturday, 109-107. Allen, who had 33 points, missed a long 3-pointer as time expired.

Rashard Lewis finished with 27 points and Luke Ridnour added 13 and 10 assists for Seattle, which shot 8-of-19 from the arc.