Joe Smith out, and some tidbits
Hello, Hawks fans-
Hope you are all well. A few things.
1) Joe Smith won’t be making the trip to Toronto. He’ll stay home for treatment, and Othello Hunter will be activated in his place. It’s possible Smith could play Sunday against New Jersey, but it would seem like that’d be an outside shot, perhaps somewhat dependent on what Hunter does against Toronto. Mike Woodson said Marvin Williams could be an option at 4 behind Al Horford if he doesn’t get what he wants from Hunter.
Smith had his hand in a wrap Thursday. He said the thumb was very sore.
2) A quick thought on Wednesday’s game:
They got a lot of help from the Bulls (Kirk Hinrich, playing after missing the last six games with a sprained thumb, missed all nine of his shots) but the Hawks played pretty tough defense for the second game in a row. They held Dallas and Chicago under 40 percent shooting and, if the fourth quarter hadn’t turned into an AAU game between the backups, they would have held both teams to their season lows for points.
I asked Joe Johnson if this was a turning point, defensively, for the team.
“I don’t know,” he said. “I hope so. We’ve been pretty good.”
3.) I think someone might have posted this already, but the Hawks reportedly lost $2 million last season, according to Forbes magazine. The report also said that the team is worth $306 million, which is 21st in the league.
4) To move along one of our favorite topics, Marvin Williams. Woodson on No. 24, from before Wednesday’s game:
“He’s still young. … When we got him, he was only 18, 19 years old. (He was 19 on opening night) He played on a national title team and played 20 minutes a game. He hasn’t played much ball is kind of how I look at it. He’s still learning.”
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BONE
December 11th, 2009
8:30 pm
PASS IT JOE DAMNNNNNNNNNNN
BONE
December 11th, 2009
8:32 pm
Bibby hasn’t done anything.
Mac-Town'z Finest 478
December 11th, 2009
8:32 pm
I like Horford and even Pachulia’s “mid ranged” jumpers.
Here’s something I’ve always wondered, even though Josh Smith has backed off from firing those 3s, he still jacks up a good number of long 2s.
It’s either a long 2…or at the rim…
Why doesnt he try mid-ranged jumpers since the long 2s arent really for him just like the 3s??
Mac-Town'z Finest 478
December 11th, 2009
8:34 pm
Marvin’s like “I cant believe I didnt fall”
Lacsho
December 11th, 2009
8:35 pm
Mac- actually JSmash has been shooting more mid range jumpers this season.
BONE
December 11th, 2009
8:35 pm
Marvin knew he wasn’t gonna finish that lol. And Mac you are right. Josh just takes long 2s instead developing a mid-range shot.
bigdave
December 11th, 2009
8:36 pm
iso Nique…
Lacsho
December 11th, 2009
8:37 pm
Even though this is Smashes team; JJ is finally on fire this guy might be back.
BONE
December 11th, 2009
8:37 pm
Man get Bibby out
BONE
December 11th, 2009
8:39 pm
Oh Nique with the heat check
Lacsho
December 11th, 2009
8:40 pm
Damn a Heat Check LMAO!!!
2young2simple
December 11th, 2009
8:40 pm
bone ur pure SB, would u plz shut up 4 a little while
Lacsho
December 11th, 2009
8:41 pm
Bone- you beat me to it.
Mac-Town'z Finest 478
December 11th, 2009
8:41 pm
Lacsho….nah that’s not what I see. I mean shots like barely beyond the the free throw line…or half way between the three and hoop from the sides.
Josh’s jumpers are still just within the 3 pt line..
He should take more jumpers from the range that Horford does…..
BONE
December 11th, 2009
8:42 pm
2young2simple you can lick DEEZ NUTZ. Don’t read what I got to say then.
Mac-Town'z Finest 478
December 11th, 2009
8:42 pm
Toronto’s D is horrid.
BONE
December 11th, 2009
8:44 pm
Put Teague in again
Mac-Town'z Finest 478
December 11th, 2009
8:45 pm
Some of the pre-season predictions I saw on different sites and mags had this cRaptors team as a higher playoff seed than us.
Melvin
December 11th, 2009
8:45 pm
Will we see Teague in the 3rd quarter????? WWWD (What Will Woody Do)…
Mac-Town'z Finest 478
December 11th, 2009
8:46 pm
You guys think Josh is makin the all star game this year?
Lacsho
December 11th, 2009
8:46 pm
Mac- I agree he does take long two’s, but I’ve seen him take quite of few mid range shots.
Bone- Don’t get caught up with the alias’s.
Peace
Najeh Davenpoop
December 11th, 2009
8:46 pm
Watching the Raptors makes you start agreeing with Samuel. They are at least somewhat competitive without their overpaid, soft Europeans (as in players from Europe, not white people, so get off your racial high horse) on the floor. If I were their coach I would seriously consider starting Jarrett Jack and Sonny Weems over Jose Calderon and Hedo Turkoglu.
Lacsho
December 11th, 2009
8:48 pm
No Doubt, the coaches will vote Smash in. The NBA fans are suspect, or maybe the NBA has a agenda?
Blast
December 11th, 2009
8:48 pm
3 turnovers for Joe!
bigdave
December 11th, 2009
8:48 pm
hmm… best wishes to coach Drew…
Melvin
December 11th, 2009
8:49 pm
Wow, Woody put Teague in the game during the 3rd qtr… Kudos Woody…
Lacsho
December 11th, 2009
8:50 pm
Teague sighting!!!!
Lacsho
December 11th, 2009
8:50 pm
What’s good my main man Melvin?
Melvin
December 11th, 2009
8:51 pm
This broadcasting crew fro the Raptors dont have a clue about basketball. They must be on loan from the Hockey team….
Lacsho
December 11th, 2009
8:52 pm
WoW, on pace for a buck 30.
Melvin
December 11th, 2009
8:54 pm
Lascho,
Just enjoying the winning ways the Hawks are having this season. It’s good to see ya back on a regular basis…
Blast
December 11th, 2009
8:56 pm
Another turnover for Crawford.
Teague is gonna be special.
Mac-Town'z Finest 478
December 11th, 2009
8:56 pm
I think we can expect more Teague sightings. I think he’s winning Woodson over.
Melvin
December 11th, 2009
8:57 pm
Nice behind the back no look pass from Teague to Josh..
BONE
December 11th, 2009
8:57 pm
Teague should start
terrell barron
December 11th, 2009
8:58 pm
Teague looks so much more comfortable out there. Lookout!
Najeh Davenpoop
December 11th, 2009
8:58 pm
Rathbun took the words right out of my… uh, keyboard. Teague’s court awareness is getting better with every game. That pass in traffic maybe wasn’t the greatest of decisions, but a few weeks ago he may have tried to force that layup.
BONE
December 11th, 2009
9:00 pm
Nique said nimbers instead of numbers lol
Lacsho
December 11th, 2009
9:01 pm
Mel- I’m trying to come back, sometimes this new blog gets really out of control.
Wabe
December 11th, 2009
9:02 pm
Lovin the way Teague’s coming along. Finally getting to showcase what he can do. He just reminds me of Rajon Rondo. Quick with the ball. He’s looking to dish the ball when it’s in his hands. We play at a much faster pace when he’s in the game. And he’s shown his quick hands with his steals many times this season.
Boy
December 11th, 2009
9:02 pm
Nique can’t say numbers, Bone. don’t know why.
Ken Sugiura
December 11th, 2009
9:04 pm
An impressive performance.
Teague 7 assists, 1 turnover. Not to beat a dead horse, but he looks really comfortable out there.
Hawks 23 assists on 38 baskets.
bigdave
December 11th, 2009
9:04 pm
Teague just teeing em up…
Najeh Davenpoop
December 11th, 2009
9:04 pm
Damn, if he gets that floater in the lane down, Teague is gonna be a PROBLEM…
vava74
December 11th, 2009
9:05 pm
man… this kid is sick…
Mike Bibby's Thoughts
December 11th, 2009
9:05 pm
my job!!!
Melvin
December 11th, 2009
9:05 pm
21 pt lead with 6mins left in the 4th. I would like to see Randmo get some mins. Especially since the Raps have their starting frontline in the game..
bigdave
December 11th, 2009
9:05 pm
check him out…
Najeh Davenpoop
December 11th, 2009
9:05 pm
Wabe, Rondo is a great comparison, and the scary thing is Teague already shoots better than Rondo.
Mac-Town'z Finest 478
December 11th, 2009
9:06 pm
Teague is gettin it