AJC: More of the same

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Practice today for the Hawks basically consisted of a video session and free throws.

“One of those days where I decided it would be more productive to just watch some tape instead of putting some wear and tear on them, especially with a game tomorrow,” L.D. said.

Everyone seemed subdued and tired, including L.D. He wasn’t enthusiastic about Atlanta’s performance in the 84-74 victory against New Orleans Saturday at Johnson City, Tenn.

“It was all right,” he said. “We’ve still got a ways to go as far as work and get to where we are trying to get to.”

His list of complaints is familiar: defense, rebounding, turnovers. And this time the Hawks couldn’t use the absence of their regulars to explain it. The starters plus Jamal all played at least 25 minutes while the Hornets went deep into their bench.

Now the Magic come to town after they crushed the Bulls Saturday. Orlando also beat down New Orleans last week.

“Watching then play in the preseason, they are looking like a team …

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