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Atlanta Hawks
Starting Five:
Eric Davis (PG)
Jason Terry (SG)
Dion Glover (SF)
Shareef Abdur-Rahim (PF)
Theo Ratliff (C)
Superstar: Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Abdur-Rahim is the most consistent performer on the Hawks' roster. He's a complete player with decent speed, a sweet shot and a rebounding edge. Look to get him involved near the basket.
Team Strategy:
You'll get the majority of your points by posting up Abdur-Rahim in the key, then rolling off of the defender and dunking. Once this works successfully a few times, other things will open up. You can work it to him with the Lo Post PF play, or just set it up manually. Another good play for Abdur-Rahim is the Pick and Roll. Theo Ratliff is also a good offensive center, so bang down near the hoop and go for the short hooks and dunks.
Bench Help:
Tony Kukoc has always been a better player off of the bench than as a starter, and here it's no exception. He's pretty good from anywhere on the floor, but make sure he's open. Like most players in this game, he doesn't shoot well under pressure.