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Hawks sting Hornets, set playoff date with Wizards

Oct 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) goes for a lay up against Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore (23) during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Kings 106-95. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Hawks beat the Charlotte Hornets 103-76 on Tuesday with 19 points and 12 rebounds from center Dwight Howard to set an NBA playoff date with the Washington Wizards.

The Hawks’ fourth-straight victory assured them of the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, guaranteeing they’ll play the fourth-seeded Wizards in the first round when the post-season kicks off over the weekend.

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