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Hawks defeat Warriors 103-93
Warriors Hawks Basket Heal
Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis (8) takes a shot against Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith (5) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Philips Arena, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press

ATLANTA  — Josh Smith had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Al Horford had 21 points and 15 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Golden State Warriors 103-93 on Wednesday night.

The Hawks have won two straight and four of five.

Dorell Wright scored a career-high 32 points for Golden State, which missed a chance for its first four-game winning streak since Feb. 26-March 4, 2008.

The Warriors, who have lost 11 of 13 on the road, play their next four away from Oakland.

Horford's 18th double-double of the season helped Atlanta drop Golden State to 1-13 when scoring 100 points or fewer. After Stephen Curry's jumper cut the lead to nine with 2:26 left in the game, Horford answered with a putback to make it 99-88 with 1:59 remaining.

Curry and Monta Ellis, the NBA's third-leading scorer, each finished 4 of 13 from the field. Ellis' nine points were his lowest total in 18 games. He has been bothered lately by a sore ankle.

Joe Johnson had 16 points to pass Lenny Wilkens for 10th place on the Hawks' franchise scoring list.

Mike Bibby, who was 0 for 3 at halftime, hit six of his last nine shots from the field to finish with 15 points. He hit a pair of 3-pointers early in third quarter.

Notes: Hawks F Marvin Williams left with a bruised lower back midway through the third quarter and did not return. Williams fell hard against the floor in an attempt to intercept a pass in the lane to Lou Amundson. ... Wright's previous career high was 30 points, scored in a Nov. 27 win at Minnesota. ... Warriors C Andris Biedrins (left ankle) and C Dan Gadzuric are on the five-game road trip but have yet to practice.