But Glenn Rivers countered with a 3-pointer with 29 seconds left for Atlanta.

Glenn Rivers did not get a chance to spark Atlanta's fastbreak until the second half tonight.

Glenn Rivers broke a 2-2 tie with a 3-point basket from the left wing to put the Hawks ahead to stay.

Wilkins had 19 and Glenn Rivers had 14 for the Hawks.

Glenn Rivers scored 6 points in a 10-0 spurt in the third quarter as Atlanta's lead grew to 82-55.

Glenn Rivers scored 22 points to lead Atlanta before fouling out in the fourth quarter.

"Bird is just a phenomenal player," said Glenn Rivers, an Atlanta guard, "better than great."

Glenn (Doc) Rivers once played with a separated shoulder.

With 1:22 remaining, Glenn Rivers drove the middle and converted a 3-point play to give the Hawks a 95-93 lead.

Glenn Rivers added 15 points and 12 assists for the visiting Hawks.