Josh Smith’s triple-double lifts Hawks (AP)

Chicago Bulls' John Salmons(notes), right, dishes off as Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith(notes) (5) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 91-81.

The assist Josh Smith needed for his triple-double set up the basket the Atlanta Hawks needed to finally pull away from the Chicago Bulls. Smith and Joe Johnson each scored 18 points, and the Hawks recovered in the fourth quarter to beat the Bulls 91-81 on Friday night. Smith also had 14 rebounds and 10 assists for his second career triple-double as the Hawks regrouped after trailing by six to open…