ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks didnt talk about ending their nine-game losing
streak against Miami.
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make up for the last loss in the streak -- an overtime defeat in Miami last
month. Paul Millsap scored 26 points and the Hawks overcame LeBron James 30 to
beat the Heat 121-114 on Monday night, leaving Miami to bemoan its defensive
woes. "To us, this was a get-back game," said Atlantas Lou Williams, who had 12
points. "We felt we should have won the last one in Miami that we lost in
overtime." James blamed poor defence for Miamis fourth loss in its last six
games. "We scored enough points to win, so obviously it was defence," James
said. "Especially in the first half." The Hawks led 71-70 at halftime.
DeMarre Carroll finished with 19 points and Pero Antic had 17 for the Hawks, who
beat Miami for the first time since Jan 2, 2012. It was Atlantas first home win
over the Heat since Nov. 18, 2009. The Hawks have been rebuilt under second-year
general manager Danny Ferry and first-year coach Mike Budenholzer. Most Atlanta
players said they had no idea the Hawks had gone so long without beating the
Heat. "I never even knew that," Millsap said, adding the Hawks were more
motivated by Miamis back-to-back NBA championships. "Anytime you play Miami or
any great team, you want to step up and play your best," Millsap said. "I think
thats what we did today." Chris Bosh had 21 points for Miami, which was without
Dwyane Wade for the second straight game. The Hawks set a season high for points
in a half and points allowed by a Miami opponent in a half. The Heat trailed
despite matching their season high for points in a half. It was only the second
time in Miamis franchise history both teams had at least 70 points in a half. "I
cant just pinpoint what it is," James said of the defensive woes. "Its a little
bit of everything. At some point weve got to figure it out. Its just not good
basketball right now." Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said the defensive problems
were "all across the board, A through Z." "There just wasnt a lot of pride on
that side of the court tonight," Spoelstra said. "We tried to win it on a
shootout and then when our offence came up dry on the road toward the end, a
couple missed shots and turnovers, we werent able to secure a win." The Hawks
led 57-45 late in the first half and kept a 97-92 advantage entering the final
period. Even so, Miami appeared bound for its eighth comeback from double-digit
deficits of the season. With a large portion of the Atlanta crowd chanting "Lets
go, Heat!" James sank a 3-pointer with 7:06 remaining for a 104-all tie. James
made another jumper on Miamis next possession to give the Heat the lead.
Carrolls 3-pointer for Atlanta tied it at 107. Miami took its last lead when
Mario Chalmers, who had 17 points, made one of two free throws. The Hawks
regrouped to lead 112-108 following two free throws by Millsap. The Hawks led
116-111 when a missed layup by Atlantas Shelvin Mack set up James three-point
play to cut the lead to two points. Kyle Korver, who had 12 points, answered
with a 3-pointer. James had a turnover on a bad pass and a missed 3-pointer on
Miamis next two possessions. Wade, who missed his second straight game, said
before the game there is "still a little soreness" in his knees. Some players on
each team wore purple shoes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Kings hometown.
Both teams and the officials wore "Dream Big" logos on their warm-up shirts.
Kings daughter, Bernice King, delivered a brief message before the game. Korver
hit a 3-pointer to open the second period, extending to 109 his NBA record of
consecutive games with a 3. James was slow to return to his feet after he was
hit in the back of his head by Korver, who was trying to block a shot with 3:18
remaining in the first half. Korver was called for a flagrant foul, but the call
was overturned following a review. NOTES: The Heat and the Celtics each had 70
or more points in the second half on April 12, 1990, at Boston, the only other
time Miami and its opponent each scored at least 70 points in a half. ...
Spoelstra said G Toney Douglas, acquired in a three-team trade on Wednesday, was
working out in Miami. ... Forward-centre Chris Andersen, who has missed the
Heats past three games with a right knee contusion, returned with eight points.
... C Greg Oden did not play. ... Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford,
the former University of Georgia star, attended the game.
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-- The Pittsburgh Steelers bolstered their injury-plagued backfield on Friday,
acquiring running back Felix Jones from Philadelphia for linebacker Adrian
Robinson. The deal is pending each player passing a physical. The 26-year-old
Jones gives the Steelers needed depth at running back. Rookie LeVeon Bell is out
with a sprained right foot and is out indefinitely. Isaac Redman is dealing with
a nerve injury and return specialist LaRod Stephens-Howling sat out last Mondays
preseason game against Washington with a sprained knee. Jones was the 22nd
overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys but never stayed
healthy enough to become a feature back. He has rushed for 2,728 yards and 11
touchdowns in 64 games. The Eagles brought in Jones to compete for a backup spot
behind starter LeSean McCoy. Jones rushed for 45 yards on 12 carries and caught
two passes for 12 yards in two preseason games with Philadelphia but failed to
make inroads on youngsters Bryce Brown and Chris Polk. Jones versatility gives
Pittsburgh options if Stephens-Howling remains limited. The former Arkaansas
star, considered one of the fastest players in the league when healthy, has
worked part-time as a return specialist throughout his career, including a
98-yard kickoff return for a score during his rookie season.
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Steelers consider Jones a short-term replacement for Bell, who sprained his foot
against the Redskins. Bell said Thursday he is optimistic hell be able to return
quickly and coach Mike Tomlin called early developments in Bells rehab
encouraging. Redman and Jonathan Dwyer, who led the Steelers with 623 yards
rushing last season, will split time with the first team on Saturday night
against Kansas City. Tomlin said theres a chance Stephens-Howling may play
versus the Chiefs. Stephens-Howling is considered the leading candidate to
handle kickoffs when the season opens Sept. 8 against Tennessee. Robinson made
the Steelers as an undrafted rookie free agent last season, appearing in 12
games. He was in the midst of a stellar camp and recovered a fumble for
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