Zaza Pachulia held another great game. “Atlanta Hawks” gained 4 victories in a row against “Charlotte Bobcats” – 116:96. Captain of Georgian national basketball team was the strongest player on the arena. Zaza spent 38 minutes on the arena. He earned 12 points and 16 rebounds. Pachulia is the only basketball player who made double-double. When Georgian center was playing, advantage of “Hawks” reached 29 points (!). Zaza made 3 assists, 2-2 steals and block-shots. Our compatriot scored 5 from 6 2 points and both two free throws. After Pachulia, his teammate Ivan Johnson earned the most rebounds.
After this victory, “Atlanta Hawks” is in the 4th place in Eastern Conference. The team has 34 victories and 23 losses after 57 games. Zaza and his teammates are behind “Indiana Pacers” which has 34 victories and 22 losses in 56 games.
“Atlanta” will hold the next game against “Boston Celtics” on April 11.
Charlotte - Atlanta 96:116 (23:19, 13:29, 32:38, 28:30)
Charlotte: Main staff: Mullens (17 p.), Walker (10 p. 6 a.), Henderson (8 p.), Brown (8 p.), Biyombo (4 p.). Substitutes: Higgins (22 p.), Carroll (9 p.), Thomas (8 p.), Maggette (6 p.), White (4 p.).
Atlanta: Main staff: J. Johnson (18 p.), Smith (15 p.), Zaza Pachulia (12 p. 16 reb.), Teague (11 p.), Hinrich (3 p.). Substitutes: I. Johnson (17 p. 6 reb.), Pargo (15 p. 9 a.), Williams (14 p.), Green (11 p.), Stackhouse, Collins.
