Sports | NBA Atlanta Breaks Utah Chokehold Abused by Boozer, Hawks still eke out first win over Jazz in five years, 116-111 By Jesse Andrews Posted Dec 17, 2007 10:34 PM CST Copied Atlanta Hawks Joe Johnson drives on Utah Jazz Ronnie Brewer (9) and Jason Hart, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 17 2007, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 116-111. (AP Photo/John Amis) (Associated Press) The Hawks beat the Jazz for the first time in five years and ten games, despite Carlos Boozer's bruising 39 points and 12 rebounds. Utah continued its woeful play on the road, dropping its sixth straight to fall to 5-10 outside Salt Lake City limits. The Jazz were particularly inept at the charity stripe, shooting 29 of 42. The Hawks, however, were hardly better at 36 of 50. Boozer's big night was two points shy of his career record; he fouled out with two seconds left in the game, his team down four. Joe Johnson led four Atlanta double-digit scorers with 26 points; Anthony Johnson had 17 points and 14 assists. His Hawks are back at .500 for the third time. Read These Next Doctor shares wish for pro-Trump flood victims, and is fired. Man breached airport security, died in jet engine. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for mass federal layoffs. If you're an ancient history geek, this story is for you. Report an error