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Hawks face Hornets, looking to extend season-best win string to six

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The Atlanta Hawks will put their season-long five-game winning streak on the line Saturday when they host the struggling Charlotte Hornets.

Atlanta beat the New York Knicks 139-124 on Friday night. Charlotte snapped a five-game losing streak by beating Houston on Wednesday, but has lost eight ofits last 10.

The Hawks have pulled within a half-game of Miami and New York for the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The two clubs have split the first two meetings, each losing on their home court. The Hawks won the last contest 125-106 on Dec.