ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Mike Bibby, Shooting guard Joe Johnson, Small forward Marvin Williams, Power forward Josh Smith, Center Al Horford. Bench -- Guard Jamal Crawford, Guard Jeff Teague, Forward Mo Evans, Forward Joe Smith, Forward/center Zaza Pachulia. PLAYER NOTES: --G Josh Smith was a monster on the backboards for the second straight game. He had 20 points and 16 rebounds against the Blazers. He's playing as well as he ever has in a Hawks uniform. --C Al Horford matched Josh Smith's double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds of his own, as he and Smith outplayed Greg Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge in the paint. --F Marvin Williams is still fighting to get his game back. He managed just four points, three assists and two rebounds in the win over the Blazers. MEDICAL WATCH: --The Hawks don't have anyone nursing any significant injuries. Play Basketball Hot Streak and win prizes! Author: Fox Sports Author's Website: http://www.foxsports.com Added: November 17, 2009
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