Atlanta made some believers today with a big win over Portland. "I know all the headlines are going to say 'Atlanta upset Portland', but we knew going in that we could play with these guys. It's no upset in my book," said Atlanta coach Bob. "We've had some trouble early on, but the team's finally getting it together. Just look at Baker - he was unstoppable." Today's win certainly helps get their message out, but Atlanta still have some work ahead of them. Atlanta was led by Baker (24 points, 0 assists, 2 blocks), Contreras (13 points, 4 assists, 2 blocks), Chandler (6 points). Portland was led by King (7 points, 9 boards, 7 assists, a steal, 2 blocks), Harper (11 points, 8 boards, 0 assists, 3 blocks), Guerrero (14 points, 1 assists, a steal, 2 blocks).

With this win, Atlanta improve to 24-34 and 17-14 at home. They remain at #4 in the Southeast and remain at #12 overall in the Eastern Conference. Portland fall to 31-24 with this defeat. They hold at #2 in the Northwest and hold at #5 overall in the Western Conference.

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