NBA photos: Hawks vs. Trail Blazers

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks host the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at Philips Arena.

Hawks forward Josh Smith makes a leaping catch to steal a pass intended for Portland Trail Blazers Greg Oden. The Blazers were making their only trip to Atlanta this season. The Hawks won their earlier meeting in Portland 97-91.

Blazers center Greg Oden (center) is fouled by the Hawks' Al Horford as he drives to the basket.

Hawks center Zaza Pachulia draws the foul as he is hammered by Portland Trail Blazers' Greg Oden (52) and Rudy Fernandez.

Hawks guard Joe Johnson shoots over Trail Blazers guard Rudy Fernandez for two of his 35 points.

Hawks forward Josh Smith takes off on a fast break as Blazers Andre Miller (left) and LaMarcus Aldridge trail.

Hawks guard Mike Bibby grimaces as he collides with Blazers guard Steve Blake on his way to the basket.

Hawks forward Josh Smith drives for 2 between Portland defenders LaMarcus Aldridge (left) and Brandon Roy.

Hawks Mike Bibby (from left) Jamal Crawford, Josh Smith, and Joe Johnson gather to celebrate the win. The Hawks swept Portland for the first time since the 1996-97 season.

Hawks forward Josh Smith (5) had 20 points, 16 rebounds and two blocks in the win.

Hawks guard Joe Johnson is swarmed by fans after scoring 35 points -- 18 in the final period and overtime -- to lead the Hawks to a 99-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Hawks forward Josh Smith makes a leaping catch to steal a pass intended for Portland Trail Blazers Greg Oden. The Blazers were making their only trip to Atlanta this season. The Hawks won their earlier meeting in Portland 97-91.

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