Larry Drew returned Zaza Pachulia in lineup in the game against “Clippers”. The Georgian used this chance perfectly. He earned the first double-double in NBA 2012-13. Zaza played well in offence as in defense. “Atlanta Hawks” celebrated another victory on its “Phillips Arena” – 104:93. It is their sixth victory in the last 7 games. Pachulia played for 36:41 minutes. He earned 19 points (7 from 9 2 points, 5 from 7 free throws), 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. When Zaza was on the arena, his team won that period with 31 points. The Georgian has the highest coefficient +31.

The head coach of “Atlanta” stated in post-game comments: “Zaza is a real fighter and he proved it today. We have watched his brilliant play. His such active play was useful for us”.

“Hawks” has 4 failures and 8 victories. The team is in the third place in Eastern Conference.

Atlanta - Clippers 104:93 (21:24, 30:17, 34:19, 19:33)

Atlanta: Teague (19+11პ), Pachulia (19+12მ), Horford (10), Smith (17), Korver (8); Scott, Williams (18) ,Johnson (4), Morrow (9), Petro, Jenkins

Clippers: Paul (19), Green (7), Jordan (8), Griffin (22+11მ), Butler (3); Crawford (12), Odom, Hollins (2), Bledsoe (12), Turiaf (2), Barnes (6)