Hawks-Wolves thread
Hey, folks-
Kudos to those of you smart enough to figure out that I meant to ask for the Hawks of the decade about to end, not the one that ended 10 years ago. But, thanks to those who answered it. Maybe we’ll try Hawks of the 2000’s next week for real.
I’m trying to eat, do my game notes and study up on the game right now, so this will be brief. For what it’s worth, the Wolves aren’t as abysmal as they were at the start of the season. They started 1-15, but are 4-8 in their last 12 and 2-2 in their last four. Don’t know what you know about them, but coach Kurt Rambis is installing the triangle offense made famous by Phil Jackson in Chicago and Los Angeles. It obviously doesn’t work quite as well when Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan aren’t part of the triangle.
Obviously, players to watch are Al Jefferson, Kevin Love and Jonny Flynn, a rookie point guard whom Mike Woodson gave some props to.
Enjoy the game.
I’ll blog tomorrow from the plane to Denver, assuming the weather lets me get on it.
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Mz. Hawkdafied
December 23rd, 2009
2:13 pm
Joe Mama are you on here still making comparisons to try to prove why “Boss” shouldn’t be playing center?
round 1: Winner Al Jefferson:
Kevin Love- 15 points/ Al Jefferson- 17 points vs. Al “Boss” Horford- 16 points
round 2: Winner Kevin Love:
Kevin Love- 19 rebounds/Al Jefferson- 10 rebounds vs. Al “Boss” Horford- 11 rebounds
round 3: Winner Al Horford:
Kevin Love- 0 steals/ Al Jefferson- 0 steals vs. Al “Boss” Horford-2steal-
round 4: tied:
Kevin Love- 0 blocks/Al Jefferson- 1 block vs. Al “Boss” Horford- 1 block
round 5: Winner Horford:
Kevin Love- 0 assists/Al Jefferson- 2 assists vs. Al “Boss” Horford- 4 assists
round 6: Winner Horford:
Kevin Love- 1 turnover/Al Jefferson- 5 turnovers vs. Al “Boss” Horford- 1 turnover
round 7: Winner Horford:
Timberwolves: 87 vs. Hawks: 112
After taking a closer look at the stats that you keep bringing up it seems the Boss has came out victorious. He played a better overall center/forward game than those other two guys.
As far as minutes go Horford was the only big making big contributions last night and we needed him on the floor since the other bigs were in foul trouble or not physically able to play big minutes (Jason Collins).
Mz. Hawkdafied
December 23rd, 2009
2:38 pm
Okay this Horford Nut Hugger would like to remind you that:
Boston’s centers are Perkins 6 feet 10, Scalabrine 6 feet 9, and Wallace 6 feet 11
Orlando’s centers are Foyle 6 feet 10, Gortat 6 feet 11, and Howard 6 feet 11
And Cleveland while having two actual 7 feet players Shaq 7 feet 1 and Ilgauskas 7 feet 3 with Varajeo 6 feet 11 are still flip flopping in the standings with the Hawks so right now that team doesn’t exactly help your cause.
Well perhaps LA Lakers would have helped your cause with their 7 feet Bynum, Gasol, and Mbenga but thinking back on when the Hawks lost to them and remembering the first half of that lost. You remember the Hawks were handling the Lakers just fine with our 6 feet 10 Al Horford.
Nope still can’t agree with your assessment that Al Horford is not a center. Guess I’ll going on hugging Horford’s nuts then.
Mz. Hawkdafied
December 23rd, 2009
2:45 pm
What does Big Ray Rule have to do with this discussion? What is this Big Ray Rule?
Mz. Hawkdafied
December 23rd, 2009
2:59 pm
LOL @ those who don’t recognize that Horford was a center when being runner up for ROY, when the Hawks made it’s first playoff appearance in almost a decade and took the eventual champs to a full series, when the Hawks earned homecourt advantage in round one, and when the Hawks won a round of the playoffs last season and had it’s first winning season since I don’t remember.
Al Horford is the Atlanta Hawks’ starting center and an All Star.
Joe Mama
December 23rd, 2009
3:00 pm
“Nope still can’t agree with your assessment that Al Horford is not a center”
Ok. No problem. Im not trying to convince you. I appreciate you having an opinion.
Happy holiday’s
Really?
December 23rd, 2009
3:03 pm
if Al is an allstar, Love and Jefferson are superstar of the decade – LOL
enjoy your nuts
Mz. Hawkdafied
December 23rd, 2009
3:17 pm
That’s not fair you have more nuts to enjoy than me, Al Jefferson’s and Kevin Love’s! LOL! You are trying to convince someone cause you keep posting comments about why Horford is not a center. Let me guess next game you are gonna compare Al Horford to Denver’s center.
Joe Mama
December 23rd, 2009
3:38 pm
Are crediting me with someone else’s comment you describe your self as a nut hugger.
Im not a Jefferson or Love’s fan, but a hawk fan and yes, I am a Horford Fan. But it doesnt over rule whats real. Horford plays best as a pf.
Im going to be wise like I started. Big Ray Rule.
Happy Holidays.
Mz. Hawkdafied
December 23rd, 2009
4:36 pm
Good for you Joe Mama, follow Big Ray. Happy Holidays to you too! And a Happy New Year as well.
Reggie (The Bird and Indian)
December 23rd, 2009
5:29 pm
It’s pretty fun reading the Braves blog right now.
Best team in Georgia!!
Reggie (The Bird and Indian)
December 23rd, 2009
5:54 pm
Hawks are first on Hollingers Rankings, and the Lakers and Celtics fans are having a cow about it. Go check out the comments, it’s pretty funny.
Sautee
December 24th, 2009
9:25 am
Mz. H.,
Wouldn’t you just LOVE to see a discussion between Woodson and Joe Mama (truth-serum) regarding Al’s ability at Center?
Funny that he’s on Woody’s nuts more than anyone on the blog, but Woodson’s choice to play center is somehow found lacking.
cashonline
May 3rd, 2010
6:19 pm
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June 10th, 2010
9:16 pm
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tomclick
June 16th, 2010
5:05 am
Hello!
Im a newbie here, although i have been watching on the sidelines for a little while.
Im a part time librarian, love baking and my wesie Daisy. I also am way too excited about Christmas for words!!
I cant wait to get on here some more and ‘meet’ lots of new people!
Keep smiling