Atlanta Hawks' Joe Johnson (2) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Carlos Delfino (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
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Updated: Tuesday, 24 Jan 2012, 1:41 PM CST
Published : Monday, 23 Jan 2012, 9:50 PM CST
MILWAUKEE, Wi - Joe Johnson scored 15 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-92 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
Josh Smith had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Jeff Teague added 15 points in the opener of Atlanta's five-game road trip.
Brandon Jennings had 21 points and 11 assists to lead Milwaukee, and Mike Dunleavy added 17 points.
Johnson tied the score at 84 with a 19-foot jumper. After the Bucks failed to connect on their next two possessions, Johnson put Atlanta ahead with a tiebreaking five-footer.
Drew Gooden hit a 3-pointer from deep in the corner for Milwaukee to tie the score at 88, but Smith hit a 3 and Johnson made two free throws to push the Hawks ahead for good at 93-90 with 16.6 seconds left.
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