Zaza Pachulia and his “Atlanta Hawks” held regular match against “Orlando Megic” and beat them with six point difference 86:60. Pachulia who was in the substitutions played for his club according to the decision of Larry Drew and he played one of the decisive role in the success of his club.
Pachilia played for 18:40 minutes and during thus tine he brought 7 points to his club (3 two-point kicks from five, one penalty from three) and 9 rebounds.
“Atlanta” started the match in a very active way. The club played very carefully in defense as for offence, Al Horford and Jos Smith were dominants and as a result of their good playing their club won the first time with 12 point difference.
In the third quarter “Atlanta” advanced with 16 points in one episode, hosts activated. In the left time they did their best but could not manage to overcome the opponent.  Finally the match ended in favor of “Atlanta Hawks” 86:80.

After the match at the press-conference Larry Drew was asked about Zaza Pachulia:” how do you think, did Pachulia simulate against “Washington” last week?”
Larry Drew answered the following:” I really do not remember that episode, what you reminded me now. NBA commission will discuss this topic and soon everything will be found out. I would like to mentioned that Zaza is a real professional and he always does his best for the club”.
“Brooklyn Nets’ finished 5- match failure serie and beat “Toronto” which is without leaders 94:88 at Air Canada Center. Ivery Johnson took Tornike Shengelia back in 13-man lineups, but Georgian player spent whole match in the substitutions.

Orlando– Atlanta 80:86 (15:20, 19:26, 26:26, 20:14)

Giorgi Barbakadze