Joe Johnson Scores 30 As Hawks Beat Raptors

TORONTO (AP) – Joe Johnson needed just three quarters to match his season high with 30 points, Tracy McGrady scored 15 against his former team and the Atlanta Hawks recorded their sixth consecutive victory over the Raptors, beating Toronto 100-77 on Tuesday night.

Atlanta’s leading scorer, Johnson has averaged 30 points in his past four games against Toronto.

Jeff Teague, Marvin Williams and Zaza Pachulia each scored 10 points as the Hawks won their third straight.

Jerry Bayless scored 14 points for the Raptors, who lost their third in a row at home game. Toronto has gone 5-9 in playing a league-high 14 road games, but is just 2-6 at home.

Ed Davis had 11 points and matched a season-high with 11 rebounds while Gary Forbes scored 10 points for Toronto.

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