Hawks extend Sonics’ losing streak to 13 games

  • Associated Press
  • Friday, January 25, 2008 10:37pm
  • SportsSports

SEATTLE — Marvin Williams scored a career-high 33 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 99-90 victory that exended the Seattle SuperSonics’ losing streak to a franchise-record tying 13 games.

Williams, who grew up in Brmerton had 16 points in the first half as the Hawks blew away the Sonics early to end a four-game losing streak. He also scored 11 points in the fourth quarter to hold off a late rally by the Sonics.

Chris Wilcox scored 18 points and had seven rebounds to lead the Sonics. Kevin Durant added 17 points and Damien Wilkins had 14 points.

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Seattle tied the team-record of 13 consecutive losses set over the final five games of last season and the first eight this season.

Williams shot 12-for-20 from the field and 9-for-12 on free throws. He also had seven rebounds.

Al Horford had 10 points and 16 rebounds for the Hawks. Josh Smith added 14 points and Joe Johnson had 13 points and 7 assists.

Atlanta led by as many as 24 points in the second half. The Sonics made a late run in the fourth quarter to get within nine points with 1:21 remaining.

But Williams stole the ball and drove the length of the court for a dunk with 58 seconds remaining.

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