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Double Dribble

An NBA blog from Newsday's Bobby Bonett

Johnson out of All-Star Game; Irving should be in

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) passes out under

Photo credit: AP

The Atlanta Hawks today announced that Joe Johnson will miss the NBA All-Star Game with left knee tendinitis.

Johnson's injury is the second major injury in Atlanta this year, the team without Al Horford since Jan. 11. After reeling off nine wins in 11 games following Horford's injury, the Hawks have struggled, just 3-7 to start February.

Now, the discussion turns to who will replace...

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