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The Collection 3.0: Air Max A Lot Al Horford

TheLetterJ — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:35:10 GMT

Al Horford averaged 14.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per game during the 2009-2010 season, earning him his first All-Star Game appearance.

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The Collection 3.0: Air Max Rise Al Horford

TheLetterJ — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:49:58 GMT

Al Horford averaged 14.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per game during the 2009-2010 season, earning him his first All-Star Game appearance.

In the playoffs, Al is averaging 14.1 points and 9.4 rebounds as his Atlanta Hawks are battling the Orlando Magic for a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Play With Heart Moments: October 28, 2009

TheLetterJ — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:25:59 GMT

Check out Play With Heart moments from Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, Russell Westbrook, Steve Nash, and Al Horford.

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Oklahoma City made a statement in its first game of the season, beating Sacramento 102-89. Kevin Durant, Jeff Green, and Russell Westbrook had the pure drive to win. Durant had a double-double, with 25 points and 11 rebounds, two of which came on a baseline-to-baseline finish in the first quarter. Northwestern High School alumnus Jeff Green chipped in 24 points, going 4-5 from behind the arc, along with 8 rebounds. Russell Westbrook ran the offense to perfection, finishing with 14 points and a career-high 13 assists, including a pretty thread of the needle to Durant in the second quarter.

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Steve Nash was clutch in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 of his 24 points--including 7 straight Suns points--in the final stanza, as Phoenix beat the Clippers 109-107. With 5 seconds to go, Nash hit a circus layup in traffic, which would be the deciding points in the Suns victory.

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Atlanta's Al Horford had 24 points, 16 rebounds to lead his team over Indiana 120-109, with two of those points coming on a follow-up dunk in the middle of the fourth quarter. But he also showed up in the box score with 4 assists, including two in the third quarter on consecutive possessions.

What was your favorite Play With Heart moment from Wednesday?

The Family: Versus

Hotnix — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:39:14 GMT

Since their big lineup change last season, Boston has played like a team possessed. But as they hold the top spot in the East, Atlanta is climbing the ranks to challenge the crown.

By the way they have been playing it's hard to imagine the Celtics not making their second consecutive appearance in the finals. Behind their fearless leader Paul Pierce, they've racked up 14 straight wins for a total record of 22W – 2L. Averaging 18.8 points and 6 rebounds a game, Pierce and his squad face Atlanta for the second time this season. In their first matchup, The Truth put up 34 points in their narrow 103-102 victory, serving the Hawks their first loss of the season.

But as Boston rules the conference, Atlanta continues to fight for that top seat. So far, they've had a season to remember. After starting the regular season undefeated, they recently returned to form by beating Miami and breaking the Cavs 11 game win streak. With their back court stars combining for an average of almost 40 points a game and last season's Rookie of the Year runner up Al Horford putting up 11 points and 8 rebounds a night, the Hawks occupy the number 4 seat in the conference.

This season, the Celtics and the Hawks are showing the West that the East is in the house. Danger.

NBA Regular Season

Tuesday, December 16

New York vs. L.A. Lakers @ 10:30pm ET

Wednesday, December 17

Boston vs. Atlanta @ 7:00pm ET

Thursday, December 18

Phoenix vs. Portland @ 10:30pm ET

Friday, December 5

Cleveland vs. Denver @ 10:30pm ET

Saturday, December 20

Utah vs. Chicago @ 8:30pm ET