New Marty Burns/SI on Hawks

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Atlanta can point to several on-court factors for its success: Johnson's All-Star-caliber play; Mike Bibby's leadership; Al Horford's muscle; Josh Smith's athleticism; the additions of veterans Flip Murray and Maurice Evans to the bench; and a suffocating team defense.

But coach Mike Woodson also believes the experience of facing the Celtics in the postseason has had a major boost psychologically on his young team.

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Good article