Hawks-Knicks thread
Hello, all-
Hope you’ll be somewhere to see the game. I’ve got to get down there before I get stuck in SEC traffic.
Things I’ll be watching
1) What do the Hawks do with Al Harrington? The former Hawk busted out for 21 in the first game and had control of the game in the first half. Watch for double teams if he gets it in the post.
2) Same question with Toney Douglas. Expect him to see plenty of minutes off the bench, as Nate Robinson is squarely in Mike D’Antoni’s doghouse. Douglas also went for 23. Perhaps Mike Woodson goes to Jeff Teague, who knows a little about defending Douglas from their ACC days, and might be a good match in quickness.
3) Can the good feelings of unselfishness from Wednesday keep going? The Hawks assisted on 37 of 52 baskets as they moved the ball around and found open shooters. Given the way the Knicks defend (109.1 ppg defensively, third worst in the league), I’d expect they’ll have a chance to do so.
4) How many points does Joe Johnson get? His last three games – 9, 10, 12. (Mathemeticians among you will predict 15 points.)
5) Can they put the Knicks away early? With a Saturday night in Dallas awaiting them, the Hawks can use as much rest as they can get.
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Melvin
December 4th, 2009
9:05 pm
I seen enough on ZaZa this 3rd qtr. Put in Joe or Randmo…
Wabe
December 4th, 2009
9:06 pm
Finally, the Hawks show some life on the defensive end.
BONE
December 4th, 2009
9:06 pm
Teague is probably thinking what it would be like to be on a team where he can actually play.
Jody
December 4th, 2009
9:07 pm
Why is it that when Al has a clear advantage in the post, the Hawks want to make it hard on themselves by playing perimeter basketball. Amazing.
Mactown'z Finest 478
December 4th, 2009
9:08 pm
Josh Smith got ejected on purpose…he’s already in VIP at one of them clubs yall got up there. Assuming his overall IQ is similar to his bball IQ, He probably told on himself on his “Twitter” already.
BONE
December 4th, 2009
9:09 pm
Jody becuz Mike Woodson doesn’t want to something that obviously makes this team better. He wants to stay stubborn.
BONE
December 4th, 2009
9:10 pm
LOL @ Mac
Ken Sugiura
December 4th, 2009
9:10 pm
defense tightening up.
Najeh Davenpoop
December 4th, 2009
9:10 pm
Al is picking up the slack for Josh in this half so far.
Sam from da Swats
December 4th, 2009
9:12 pm
Thank you Marvin…bout damn time!!
Ken Sugiura
December 4th, 2009
9:13 pm
teague chekcing in.
Big Ray
December 4th, 2009
9:14 pm
Love the way Horford is playing.
BONE
December 4th, 2009
9:14 pm
Joe stop the ball hogging.
Jody
December 4th, 2009
9:14 pm
Can Al get a foul call with Harrington leaning on him? And what kind of lineup is this?
Big Ray
December 4th, 2009
9:15 pm
Watching this team step up without Josh…..and without Joe…
BONE
December 4th, 2009
9:15 pm
WTF
bigdave
December 4th, 2009
9:15 pm
should’ve done a couple more reps this summer Mo…
O'Brien
December 4th, 2009
9:15 pm
Ken S,
I’m surprised Teague hasnt gotten more PT already, because he probably wont play much tomorrow night. Actually, I’m not surprised Teague has not gotten more PT.
Is it just me, or has Mo Evans struggled of late?
msubearfan
December 4th, 2009
9:16 pm
seriously, this is something you learn in little league ball, but if you are gonna foul make sure they still dont get an easy layup. that’s twice now tonight.
Big Ray
December 4th, 2009
9:16 pm
I’d rather lean on Jamal and Al right now. Too bad Al is not in the game, now we get more pounding of the basketball.
BONE
December 4th, 2009
9:16 pm
Mo just sucks he’s barely better than a d-league player.
BONE
December 4th, 2009
9:17 pm
I know Woody is not yellin at Teague for that. Woody’s the one that got people switchin
bigdave
December 4th, 2009
9:17 pm
damn.
Macaroni Tony
December 4th, 2009
9:18 pm
Bone
Woody told not to grab, and use his body.
Jody
December 4th, 2009
9:19 pm
Bone,
I thought the same thing. The continuous switching is silly.
Truth-Serum
December 4th, 2009
9:20 pm
Play the 4th the same way take the ball deep in the paint and they(new york) will fold. Go job by Zaza.
Truth-Serum
December 4th, 2009
9:21 pm
Al needs to expect the ball
KevinA
December 4th, 2009
9:21 pm
Marvin a super star
BONE
December 4th, 2009
9:21 pm
Marvins butt was almost in front of him lol
Mactown'z Finest 478
December 4th, 2009
9:21 pm
Hey Bone get a grip Woodson was only coaching, let a master do his work. This coaching thing comes naturally to Woodson, atleast that’s what the E&J tells him back in the office.
Ramon
December 4th, 2009
9:22 pm
I see JJ’s strategy now. He has figured it out. If you want 20 ppg, then take 21 shots. If you want 30 ppg, take 33 shots. It doesn’t matter how many possessions the TEAM loses while you’re on that quest, but you’ll still end up with your stats. JJ is close to heading to the corner of the league who doesn’t make their team better. They play really good, but makes no one else better. We call that the Arenas League.
bigdave
December 4th, 2009
9:22 pm
haha… Nique doesn’t like Joe…
Big Ray
December 4th, 2009
9:22 pm
Dammit Joe! Chandler scores right in his grill on one end, then he holds the ball just to shoot an airball on the other!
Wabe
December 4th, 2009
9:22 pm
10…9…8…7…
You wanna start movin a bit quicker Joe?
Wabe
December 4th, 2009
9:25 pm
Ok, Horford missed that last shot, but that’s where the ball should be going on every possession. Keep the ball swinging inside out.
bigdave
December 4th, 2009
9:25 pm
its early but this Joe Johnson/ Jamal Crawford thing isn’t what i envisioned…
BONE
December 4th, 2009
9:25 pm
I seriously cannot understand why this team is struggling to beat the knicks. THE FREAKIN KNICKS. Even without Josh the hawks should not be struggling to beat the knicks.
Truth-Serum
December 4th, 2009
9:25 pm
Al needs to make more shots. Hes got no real center on the floor to stop him if he can make a shot.
O'Brien
December 4th, 2009
9:25 pm
Why didnt Woody give Teague some more burn? And now he brings Bibby back in, and Bibby has been getting abused defensively (especially since we continue to switch everything).
bigdave
December 4th, 2009
9:25 pm
blazer Joe…
Mactown'z Finest 478
December 4th, 2009
9:26 pm
that was the best thing I’ve saw marvin do all year.
Najeh Davenpoop
December 4th, 2009
9:26 pm
Nice board Marvin. Way to attack the basket, even if you couldn’t get it to go.
Truth-Serum
December 4th, 2009
9:26 pm
good hustle marv
Sam from da Swats
December 4th, 2009
9:26 pm
Great effort Marvin..but damn yo a$$ is clumsy!!
BONE
December 4th, 2009
9:27 pm
Teague played what 2 mins
bigdave
December 4th, 2009
9:27 pm
i wonder what type play that is when 2 screeners come at once for Mike bibby… is that some sort of PG option play…? where he can got to one side or the other, or just no damn logic our scheme.
Big Ray
December 4th, 2009
9:28 pm
Great hustle by Marvin after back-to-back baskets by Joe.
Marvin may seem clumsy, but he never gave up on the play, and eventually got the foul. I forsee a 20-something point night if we can be smart enough to get him the ball a bit more.
Truth-Serum
December 4th, 2009
9:28 pm
turnover teague came in at an impact moment, turned the ball over and the coach took him out. Good call Woodson
Truth-Serum
December 4th, 2009
9:29 pm
Kind of easy to predict since he already has 17 before he goes to the line Ray
Big Ray
December 4th, 2009
9:29 pm
Joe flirting with a triple double. He needs 2 more boards, 2 more assists.