GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NBA: ATLANTA at MIAMI

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    MIAMI (Ticker) -- Josh Childress was in rare form.

    Childress scored four of his 25 points in overtime as theAtlanta Hawks held on for a 106-100 victory over the Miami Heatin Wednesday's preseason matchup.


    All-Star Joe Johnson netted 21 points and high-flying Josh Smithpulled down 15 rebounds for the Hawks, who shot 45 percent(35-of-77) from the field and overcame 21 turnovers.

    The Hawks took advantage of Miami's foul trouble in the secondquarter, making 14-of-18 free throws to wipe away a 14-pointdeficit and grab a 50-48 edge at halftime.


    Childress wasn't the only player in mid-season form.

    Udonis Haslem collected 22 points and 12 boards to lead the wayfor the Heat, who shot 42 percent (39-of-91) and registered 10blocks.


    Newcomer Smush Parker scored 14 points off the bench andAll-Star Shaquille O'Neal poured in 10 points in 15 minutes asMiami fell to 0-2 in preseason play.
     

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