Spurs at Atlanta Hawks: Win and They Are In (Game is at 8)
So the Hawks can clinch a playoff berth with a victory against the Spurs tonight. Before you say “So what?” remember from whence the Hawks came.
“It wasn’t even pro basketball,” J.J. said of his early days with the Hawks.
Clearly the Hawks have higher aspirations than just making the playoffs. Still, making it official means something.
“It definitely does,” Josh Smith said. “When you go from the bottom up you appreciate the moments of winning.”
“That’s what makes it so special,” J.J. said, “knowing what you had to go through to get to this point.”
“It would be fantastic,” Woody said of clinching tonight. “It’s what we all push for. The first three years we wasn’t playing for nothing. Well, I can’t say that third year–we had a legit shot to make it but we had a lot of injuries. We finally made it in the fourth year, and now here we are.”
Then there is Jamal Crawford, whose losing goes back even further than the Hawks. Jamal asked Bibby how long he was in the league before he made the playoffs.
“Three,” Bibby said.
“Imagine 10,” Jamal said.
Jamal said he “always had faith” he’d make the postseason one day, if only because each season is a fresh start. He thought he had a chance in 2004-05 with the Knicks but they faltered in the final three months of the season and Crawford struggled with injuries. He also thought it might happen in 2006-07 but the Knicks were eliminated in the final week of the season.
Now (unless he’s really cursed or something) Jamal will finally make it.
“I’m going to reflect but not celebrate,” he said. “It’s been a long time coming.”
– I took a look at East teams Nos. 5 through 8 for my Sunday notes and briefly examined why the Hawks may or may not want to face each opponent.
Smoove said he’s not doing the same because those teams are closely bunched in the standings. If the Hawks remain fourth behind Boston (which would get the tiebreak over the Hawks due to winning the Atlantic Division) it’s looking like they’d get Milwaukee in the first round. If they finish third and the Bucks stay hot, it could be Miami, Charlotte or Toronto.
“It’s so crazy down at five through eight, you don’t know who you are going to play,” he said. “So we’ll just see how it plays out. Everybody is right behind each other.”
– I also wrote a story about the Hawks raising premium season ticket prices by nearly 50 percent next year. Today I got the following email and it made me think back to this post from hawksdawgs at Peachtree Hoops.
Interesting article on the Hawks attendance. I want to tell you why I think they can’t draw with a decent team. First many people, like me, who can afford to go live north of the city and I went to a recent Hawks game with Cleveland and it took me over an hour to drive from Johns Creek. Traffic was horrible that time of day. Marta is no better. The trains don’t run often enough, you have to change trains and they are always dirty and crowded. And to top it all off , I went to a basketball game and a Rap concert broke out. Every time out, half time and in between all I heard was rap. And they even introduced all the Atl Rappers sitting in their prime seats during one timeout. Never Again. Horrible traffic and they cater to the Rap crowd. They can have it.
I won’t respond to the bulk of his comments, but I feel I must defend Marta. I ride it all the time because I hate driving and I’ve found it to be safe, reliable and clean. I’m still trying to figure out why some people in the city hate on it so much.
– Remember, the game is at 8 tonight. Apparently some fans missed the numerous notices from the Hawks about the time change for the Feb. 26 game vs. Dallas.
MC
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doggy
March 21st, 2010
3:35 pm
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EW
March 21st, 2010
3:35 pm
I wonder if the gentlemen that complained about getting downtown for a hawks game is equally as inconvenienced about getting to Turner Field. I’m no rap fan, but I generally go to the hawks games for the actual game.
Hawk Str8Talk
March 21st, 2010
3:36 pm
In defense of MARTA and the Hawks games – that’s really a horribly inaccurate assessment of the Hawks game experience. Now, if it takes you an hour to drive to the game, that’s on you and your decision to live far away. As for the game experience and mass transit, as a person who has been to at least 25 games a year for the past 10 years – that’s just wholly inaccurate. MARTA is one of the cleanest, safest rides you can find in mass transit – now, it doesn’t get a lot of places, so I can certainly understand how you can use access as a reason to complain about MARTA, but not once you get to the station.
As for the game, about the only music they don’t play is country. Pop, Rock, R&B, and Hip Hop are all played at those games. Now, it depends on what game you come to that determines what you’ll hear, but to say it’s catered would be an exaggeration – if it’s not someone’s speed, ok, but my mom doesn’t like rap and it’s not keeping her from going to the HAWKS game. Now, that said (and I’ll let other NBA beat writers chime in), but if you’ve been to any NBA game in ANY city – hip hop is played. It was in the games I’ve attended in Utah, Minnesota, etc and that doesn’t keep those gyms from being full. Same for college games in some of the most remote towns (read: not urban) and they aren’t not showing up. So, that’s not a reason people don’t come to games. No reason to make up reasons – bottom line, the economy, the fact that Atlanta is a city of transplants from cities with strong NBA roots, and years of losing have way more to do with things than MARTA and hip hop.
doggy
March 21st, 2010
3:37 pm
Love the Hawks but Coach has to go… he will not take us to that next level.
yourewrong
March 21st, 2010
3:51 pm
Hey all you Woodson haters stop taking shots at him the guy deserves a new contract and i’ll tell you why: year 1 we didnt win even 20 games and look at what he has brought us almost 50 wins 4 years later. Its not easy to get to 40 wins in this league for 2 consecutive years and he has made the hawks from sucky to a good contender today. And by the way what good coaches are there in the market next year that you think will make the hawks better? Cause Phil Jackson is gonna retire next year and most non elite nba coaches suck and all the elite teams have their coaches locked in long term.
clarkekent
March 21st, 2010
3:59 pm
MC- sounds like that fan hates rap music and the crowd it plays too. Secondly, why move 40 miles from the city then complain about commuting to the city? And tell me what city transit is spotless. Its ok, I’ll wait. (katt williams)
As far as the hawks, this team will struggle with the spurs tonight. They have 2 penetrating guards… can’t hide bibby. Teague should play more this game. His speed should help the switching “D” woodson likes to play. Hopefully woodson coaches the flow of the game not the players he wants to play. if the bench is playing well they let them play.(ride that horse)
As far as playoffs, unless woodson changes his coaching method ORL is not the team we want to play. Bos or Cle is the better match up
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
4:00 pm
So “yourewrong” u think that the increase in wins over the years is all becuz of Woody and has nothing to the natural progression and the growing experience of the team?
chem
March 21st, 2010
4:02 pm
Uh, MARTA sucks and it’s nearly the worst public transit of any major city. You can go north-south and east-west on TWO FRICKIN RAILS. If your destination and start point don’t lie on a station, good luck playing frogger to get to your destination. Atlanta leaders don’t care because the city is built around the automobile. Apparently, having some of the longest commutes and worst air quality in the country aren’t motivation enough to improve the public transit. City council needs to wake up.
SWAT Native
March 21st, 2010
4:04 pm
I wonder if folks realize that if the Hawks fire Woody after all these years of steady improvement and bringing them to the upper bracket of the playoffs that few top level coaches would want the job because they would think that it’s a bad situation? The best that you would get would be another Woody (a hot assistant looking to be a head coach) or a retread. At least let the guy fail first.
One day I’m going to check a Lakers board to see if people criticize Phil Jackson.
chem
March 21st, 2010
4:06 pm
Michael, have you ever ridden public transit in other major US cities? Better yet, have you ever ridden public transit in any major European city? You can get almost anywhere in Europe without a car. MARTA is an underfunded joke and an embarrassment that was exposed to the world during the ‘96 olympics.
SWAT Native
March 21st, 2010
4:14 pm
As for MARTA, it used to be one of the best transit systems but has suffered because of a lack of support from the surrounding counties and the state. If the surrounding counties had joined it rather than creating their own bus services the whole region would be better off.
chem
March 21st, 2010
4:17 pm
With one north-south and one east-west line, MARTA was never one of the best. I don’t understand how anyone that’s ever been outside of Atlanta could defend MARTA.
showboat
March 21st, 2010
4:22 pm
MARTA has a station called GWCC/Philips Arena once you get out of the station take about 25 steps and you’re at the door of Philips Arena. MARTA may not go alot of places but it does get to Philips Arena.
SWAT Native
March 21st, 2010
4:27 pm
It used to be an award winning transit system. And as far as only going east west and north south, remember that is more than just a rail system, it’s also a bus system. The idea is that the ra takes you to the part of town you want to go to and the bus feeds you put to the surrounding neighborhoods.
"jgsbrids
March 21st, 2010
4:27 pm
I don’t agree with the fact that “music played at the game” is keeping me away from attending a Hawks game. I do live in Chattanooga, Tennessee and would love to come to every home game. I generally can only make it to a couple each year. The main reason is ticket prices. True I can pay around ten bucks in sit in the upper bowl–but I’ll be honest I would rather stay at home and watch on directv than do that. So one or two times a year I can afford the trip. But 80 bucks a seat for a family of 5 is 400 bucks not counting concessions, gas and any form of gifts. It’s just too much!!!
Still watch every game though and love the team…thanks for a great season–keep it up Hawks.
gwite
March 21st, 2010
4:32 pm
People keep saying Woodson will not get the Hawks to the “next level”; but every year, every year, he has done just that!
Chris D'
March 21st, 2010
4:34 pm
2 out of 13 metropolitan counties pay for “Atlanta’s” public transportation system and it is the largest system in the country without state funding. If you want a better public transportation system pay for it or shut the F up.
As far as MARTA not going everywhere that is a bit irrelevant with a Hawks game when the elevator pretty much runs right into the arena. No public transportation system in the world is uncrowded when leaving or arriving to a major sporting event.
gwite
March 21st, 2010
4:42 pm
“…I won’t respond to the bulk of his comments, but I feel I must defend Marta. I ride it all the time because I hate driving and I’ve found it to be safe, reliable and clean. I’m still trying to figure out why some people in the city hate on it so much…”
MC, you know what it is, but of course you can’t print it. The same “vocal minority” that insist on firing Woodson, for “no GOOD reason”.
Michael Cunningham
March 21st, 2010
4:53 pm
@chem “Michael, have you ever ridden public transit in other major US cities? Better yet, have you ever ridden public transit in any major European city? You can get almost anywhere in Europe without a car. MARTA is an underfunded joke and an embarrassment that was exposed to the world during the ‘96 olympics.”
yes, too many U.S. cities to name and yes, a couple European cities (plus two Asian cities). but read carefully. this guy didn’t say “Marta doesn’t go anywhere,” in which case i’d say “true, and that’s why i live in Inman Park but i understand why families choose to stay in the ‘burbs.” he said it’s unreliable, dirty and crowded. that hasn’t matched my experience at all. my guess is he doesn’t like all the “rap fans” he sees on Marta.
plus, from what some locals tell me, haven’t some ‘burbs resisted an expansion of Marta into their ‘hoods?
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
4:57 pm
As I’ve ranted in both Bradley’s and Schultz’s blogs about attendance . . . NO EXCUSES FOR YOU LIVING IN ATL.
I live right on the TN/KY border . . . and I drive 300 miles JUST to see the Hawks about 5 – 10 times a year.
People simply have to stop making excuses about why they don’t see the Hawks . . and just admit that the Hawks are NOT AN ENTERTAINMENT PRIORITY for some of you fans. Because THAT’S is what will determine what you’ll do to see this team. And I’m just going to say this. A lot of the other things are simply due to racial prejudices by some of the surburbanites.
Those of us who go to the games know that we may have to sit in traffic for a while or save up a little money to see them. That is a freakin FACT OF LIFE of being a fan.
Just stop with the dang excuses. You’re either not going to Hawk games because 1) you’re not really a fan of the team . . . 2) you’re not willing to make the Hawks an entertainment priority for you and/or your family . . . or 3) your racial prejudices keep you from going.
That’s all it is.
All of that other stuff is just pure crap. Philips will be PACKED when Kobe comes to town . . and the folks will be ON TIME too.
other side of the coin
March 21st, 2010
5:04 pm
ever heard the music played at Turner Field when they ask for the crowd to vote by applause? pretty much a reflection of the listening audienece. Then again, who cares. I’ve got my own music playing on the way to the game. dude, your undertones are hurting my ears.
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
5:12 pm
jgsbirds . . . what someone in your situation needs to do, is call the Hawks ticket reps. They WILL work with someone like you, who is bringing in a family from out of town. If you’re not willing to spend $400 on $80 seats . . . see what they’ll do for you, if you’re willing to spend $200 or $250. I personally sit in the 200 level seats ( normally 201 or 207 ), and those seats are great for the price they have them at ( $52 for most games ). The seats in the upper deck, especially in the 310 – 311 sections, are good seats as well ( as long as you’re not too high up ). That’s basically a TV type view of the game.
LOL . . but I bet you and your family have been to more Hawk games coming from Chatt, than some of these so-called Hawk fans who live 20 – 25 miles from the arena.
In the end, it’s all about people making the Hawks an ENTERTAINMENT PRIORITY. If folks aren’t willing to do that, they’ll always be able to come up with excuses for not attending games.
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
5:18 pm
No excuses folks. If you want to see what a particular seat looks like, click on the Hawks 3D seat viewing link
http://www.seats3d.com/nba/atlanta_hawks/
Grandad
March 21st, 2010
5:25 pm
Michael:
Ahem – I’ve ridden on transit systems in DC and Chicago among others
and really I don’t remember much difference.
Marta’s biggest problem is, for the life of me, why, in 45 yrs. have they not figured out how to run it to the Braves games?
NOW! I am able to afford to live south of the city. This elitist fella
talking about affording to live “wherever”, what about us folk that live in the south, west, or east. ‘OR’ are we untouchables, not worthy of being a true Hawks fan.
I am of European descent, [so is Boris Diaw, not that I'm French] and I like country music, but what has that got to do with anything.
I’ll bet the Predators [Nashville] intro country music stars, so what.
UGA alums have zero trouble getting to Dawgs games no matter where they are. Starkville, Mississippi for crying out loud!
I came on here to talk about the tournament. Will do so later.
But this Hwksdwgs fella pissed me off.
I sincerely apologize for my rude language.
Section 303
March 21st, 2010
5:25 pm
MARTA sucks. Until it actually takes people where they want to go, I don’t want to hear anyone defending it. The worst public transit in any city.
GO SPARTANS!!! Hope you all saw Korie Lucious send the boys onto St. Louis!! GO GREEN!!!
Go Hawks tonight, too. My folks are in Vegas this weekend. I made my first ever bet, through them. Bet $50 on the Hawks, as a 3 pt favorite. Always said I would never bet, but what the h#ll, right? Give it a try just this once.
O'Brien
March 21st, 2010
5:30 pm
From the previous blog,
cp,
After watching Law at Texas A & M, I was very impressed. As a senior, he won the Bob Cousy award for the best PG in college. He made big shots against big time programs (Texas, Kansas etc), so I was glad to see him get drafted by the Hawks.
He was named MVP of the pre-season or summer review, and there were some games where he looked good, and some games he looked bad. But his biggest issue was after he got injured, he just never seemed the same.
I hope he is able to turn his game around and play well when the opportunity arises, wherever that might be.
Ken S,
What I would like to see is Sund to resign Chills, and for Woody to have an open competition in camp (like they do for QBs in the NFL). If Chills outplays Marvin, then make him the starter, and Marvin the backup (or trade Marvin). If Marvin outplays Chills, then keep Chills as our backup (or trade him).
If Sund does not want Chills, or if Chills does not want to play for the Hawks, then use him in a sign and trade and bring a player in here that will contribute next season.
Our bench has played well the last 2 or 3 games, so I hope Woody will continue to play them, and I I hope they will continue to perform well. For tonight’s game, I am looking forward to seeing our offense and ball movement.
As for the playoffs, I dont want to play Charlotte or Miami. Charlotte is tough, and you know DWade will get his calls in the playoffs. Give me Milwaukee or Toronto.
NDiiBaBii
March 21st, 2010
5:42 pm
Well I live in Alpharetta/Johns Creek as well and I’m a season ticket holder, honestly the traffic isn’t that bad, that’s why I hate when ppl say that. I go to ever home game takes 35mins to get to Philips Arena and the same to get back. Ppl are sooo dramatic! If you like the Hawks the music doesn’t matter, support the team! Fake fans, so tired of em!
Pryncess
March 21st, 2010
5:44 pm
Obviously this guy hasn’t been to many games because most of the music is now played on a keyboard…NO LYRICS, NO DRUMS, just pure MUSIC!…Besides, no one told him to move all the way to John’s Creek…part of the same area that wants their own county now, and wanting a nice location is not an excuse. I live in Sandy Springs inside the perimeter in a nice community and have no problems (other than the usual traffic) to get to the games. Maybe you should rethink your location if you want to be more involved in the city’s activities??
A.T.
March 21st, 2010
5:51 pm
WOW! So the suburbanites are moaning about MARTA sucking and not going everywhere? Uh. hey idiots, the only reason MARTA can’t expand is because it’s of you guys! The COBB, GWINNETT and FORSYTH’s of the world that don’t want black people in their counties have refused to let public transit anywhere near their counties for decades. So please don’t even try to blame the city of Atlanta! MARTA works just fine, especially considering it’s the largest train system in the country that is not state funded!
newkid
March 21st, 2010
5:54 pm
From someone who regularly takes MARTA to Hawks and Falcons games, I’ve not had unpleasant experiences with either cleanliness or timeliness. In fact we’re en route (via MARTA) to tonight’s game just after dinner. Hope you’ll join us there.
By the way, take a look at the expanse of the urban mass transit system at the link below (ALL BUILT IN LESS THAN 15 YEARS). We’ve sent the better part of the past more than 40 years here in the region spitting (via the venom of speech) at each other about where to lay tracks and how best to finance and operate the system, while in many other places in the world the venomous speech is absent and the REAL work has far outstripped ours. Of course our forte is far too often venomous speech and little action, isn’t it?
http://www.urban.net/as/shan/shanghai.htm
chocochip
March 21st, 2010
5:57 pm
we don’t want anything to do with milwaukee
newkid
March 21st, 2010
5:59 pm
Sorry, incorrent link. Here it is.
http://www.urbanrail.net/as/shan/shanghai.htm
KevinA
March 21st, 2010
6:01 pm
A 52″ in HD is a better experience unless you have good seats. At home the bathroom is closer, the food is better and I don’t have to wait in line to pee or eat . If the Hawks need money for a new PG or an improved bench, host a few raffles – I would buy tickets. A million $5 tickets for a donated BBQ grill would work. Besides don’t the Hawks make revenue off of TV contracts.
KevinA
March 21st, 2010
6:04 pm
We want to win tonight but we also get to see Duncan in his last years. One of the best to have ever played.
gwite
March 21st, 2010
6:06 pm
^^Any fan anywhere in the world could make those excuses.
Again, excuses. Not good reasons.
gwite
March 21st, 2010
6:09 pm
San Antonio is just another of those teams that Atlanta has a mental block(inferiority complex) about.
Hopefully they can get over that tonight.
my wife has some bigguns
March 21st, 2010
6:11 pm
The Hawks are great..My wife looks great too..If anyone wants some pics of her email me at georgiagal1972@hotmail.com
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
6:12 pm
chocochip
March 21st, 2010
5:57 pm
we don’t want anything to do with milwaukee
…………………………
I think regardless if its MIL, CHA, or MIA…we’re in for a tough series…..but one we still should win…..I’m still more scared of CHA than the others
SWAT Native
March 21st, 2010
6:12 pm
I’m sorry the blog got sidetracked onto urban transit policy. The real story is the Hawks are in a position to clinch a playoff berth tonight and the fact that folks are excited shows how far the franchise has come. I hope that the Hawks can keep Tony Parker for going off for 40 like he did last time. If he goes off on them again, I hope they try putting him on his back this time.
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
6:12 pm
We owe Spurs a butt kickin….they embarrassed us last time.
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
6:18 pm
northcyde,
about this:
“Just stop with the dang excuses. You’re either not going to Hawk games because 1) you’re not really a fan of the team . . . 2) you’re not willing to make the Hawks an entertainment priority for you and/or your family . . . or 3) your racial prejudices keep you from going.”
“That’s all it is.”
“All of that other stuff is just pure crap.”
northcyde, you must be a lucky man. Not all of us can afford what you so blithely think of as commonplace.
doc offered me his tickets for the game Friday. I had to turn him down, even with free tickets, because from the mountains, it’s about $35-40 in gas, usually $10 for parking, and supper for two, even at the Food Court would be another $10-15. A beer and a water for another $10.
$65-75 and that’s with free tickets. And my current situation is such that I had to turn it down. But it totally PI$SES ME OFF that you would tell me that either I’m not a Hawks fan, or that I’m not making the game an ENTERTAINMENT PRIORITY while I have to turn down free tickets..
How dare you to tell ANYBODY how to spend their money? Or else they’re not a Hawks fan.
Speaking of no excuses, there is NO EXCUSE for that attitude.
BigDex
March 21st, 2010
6:28 pm
I’m actually a Magic fan! But I have season tickets for the Hawks! I stay on the west of Atlanta and always catches MARTA to get to games. I used to hear the horror stories about MARTA but they are not all true. If, I’m not traveling through the city; I ride MARTA to get to places in the city! It’s the best option for me and my family! Hawks games are a very exciting place to be at; The are my second best team now! I love the atmosphere at these games especially during playoff times.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
6:42 pm
1) Not showing up to the games as much as the “next guy” doesn’t mean you’re not a fan, or a “bad fan.” You can watch them on tv all you want and still be a serious fan, even a rabid one. Ask Vava74 , who lives in Portugal and can’t be flying over here to be a “real fan.”
2) It is up to each individual person or family where they place their priorities on entertainment, especially when relating to what they have to spend. It’s flat out wrong to judge people on such personal decisions, period. Why? Because this is ENTERTAINMENT. Not politics, not civil/public service, not something important that heavily affects every day life, 365 days a year.
3) I have nothing to say about MARTA. When I travel 3+ hours to get to a Hawks game, I’m in my personal vehicle. Driving to and through downtown Atlanta is not a joke, but I know how to drive. I drive back home after the game, too. No whining, I know what the deal is before I leave, and plan accordingly.
4) Job and family time might just come first. If you don’t have the time or your family just doesn’t enjoy it as much as you do, then it’s ok to put them first. These aren’t excuses. They are REASONS.
Just my simple-minded opinion. If you like the Hawks, then you’re a fan. Don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. It’s freakin’ entertainment, people. Holy crap….
chem
March 21st, 2010
6:43 pm
Well, Michael, that answers your question as to “why people in the city hate on it so much.” The reason is: It’s awful because for $4 you can’t get anywhere. Once people step up and stop defending Atlanta and Georgia government’s shortsighted policies, things may change.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
6:49 pm
Anyway, speaking of the Hawks, all I can think of is Tony Parker spanking us for 42 points, with no Tim Duncan in sight.
I hope the Hawks have a chip on their shoulder, take some pride and defend homecourt.
A note on Teague:
This is a bit of a quandary. He could get some very valuable experience in this game, but I don’t know that I’d look for him to get more than 7-10 minutes of playing time. The reason being, guard play will be pivotal in this game, and the Spurs have some very smart, savvy-strong guards. Bibby will have to bring his A game, as will Jamal. JJ will be JJ, I’m not worried about that.
Teague could learn a lot, but it might be a painful experience. He has the physical tools and the basic knowledge, but defending against guys like Parker, Ginobilli, etc….requires an experienced mind. We’ll see what happens.
Atlive
March 21st, 2010
6:51 pm
Stop complaining about Marta. At least we have a public transportation system option. I ride Marta daily and I’m thankful to have it.
Go Hawks, can’t wait to watch them beat the Spurs!
O'Brien
March 21st, 2010
7:00 pm
Ray,
Woody also needs to play close attention to the effectiveness of the switching defense.
And if Horford is struggling against Duncan like he did in San Antonio, then I hope Woody makes some adjustments. Didn’t Duncan go for 20 and 20 against us (and they played without TP for most of the game).
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
7:04 pm
O’brien ,
Good points. Very good points. Playing against the Spurs is always a matchup of wits all the way around.
Clyde
March 21st, 2010
7:13 pm
Thank the Lord for MARTA. Clayton county won’t have anything at the end of the month.
FIRE WOODY
Christy Salter
March 21st, 2010
7:20 pm
I can’t change anyone else’s opinion but I disagree w/most of his view. When I lived in Alpharetta, we took MARTA fr Northsprings and it was GREAT way to get to game. I was a single Mom w/ my son in tow. Now we live in B’ham and we still drive over for a few games each year and the playoffs. It takes us 2 1/2 hours and we LOSE an hour going over but again our Hawks are WORTH IT. The crowd is very diverse and I love that. He sounds too uptight for basketball. GO HAWKS!!!
Black Ceasar
March 21st, 2010
7:28 pm
Somebody need to tell Buddy Atlanta is a Black City. Tell him his son likes Rap. He can wait on that All Lilly league then get dose of Charlie Daniels that he needs.
Blast
March 21st, 2010
7:33 pm
I use Martha anytime I make a Hawks game. The outlying surburbs have made it impossible for Martha to operate in their counties, hence it’s effect citywide is negligible, but it provides good service for Fulton county. And it is clean. Anytime I can take Martha, drops you right in Philips Plaza, or to the airport, it’s a nice break from driving.
Spurs whooped Hawks at home. Let’s see if Hawks can retailiate on their home court. Hawks have to be mentally tough to win tonight, especially since it’s on National TV.
I hope we get Hubie.
Go Hawks!
SWAT Native
March 21st, 2010
7:36 pm
I agree with Blast – I hope we get Hubie. It’s worth watching the game on TV to hear him analyze the Hawks.
BirdDawg
March 21st, 2010
7:39 pm
Listening to these Woody supporters are like listening to a guy who’s happy to take his hot cousin to the prom. True, you get to take a really hot girl to the prom, but…SHE’S YOUR COUSIN!!! Like the Hawks, true they have improved every year Woody has been here, but…1) they didn’t really have anywhere to go but up, and 2) they are still suffering from the same shortcomings they did when they were irrelevant. I was an avid Woodson supporter in a “wait and see” mode until I realized Woody wasn’t improving in areas where his coaching deficiencies were glaring (i.e. in-game substitutions and adjustments, rookie development, adequate use of the bench, offensive game-planning). Truth be told, almost any coach in the league could have done what Woodson did with that much time and that many lottery picks at their disposal. Oklahoma City is already better than the Hawks in less time with younger players so what Woodson has done has been no great feat. Woodson supporters are just happy to have a winning team without taking into account that, with the talent and experience available to them, this team should probably be well beyond where they are if they had adequate coaching to guide them. I’ve been a fan of this team for years and I’m very happy that they are competitive and relevant, but to look at the potential and talent on this team and see how it has been wasted on Woodson coaching is a travesty. This team shouldn’t be battling Boston for the 4th best record in the east, it should be batttling Cleveland for the best record in the NBA. The window of opportunity to win an NBA Championship doesn’t remain open long for most teams and without a decent coach, that window is going to slam shut on the Hawks before most of the Woodson supporters even realize it was open.
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
7:41 pm
I’m sick of losing to these guys. It’s been 5 years now. Let’s hope the players are as sick of it as I am.
drmaryb
March 21st, 2010
7:47 pm
Blue-Ray:
642 PM POST! Clear, Concise & on POINT! That’s why I call dude – “Blue Ray”!
Hawks Fans are Fantastic & Amazing! You can find them on this here Blog.
Blast
March 21st, 2010
7:49 pm
On attending Hawks games, when I do, I park at the train station and ride Martha. But I don’t attend too many games simply because I cannot afford to. I can easily pay $10 for nosebleed tickets, but I’d rather watch from home in comfort than be that far away.
Seats I like cost $55-80. Even though I have been exemplary on my job, my pay raise has been frozen for the last 3 years and my bonus has been cut the last two, along with other benefits that average $1500 a year. I have lost more than 8 grand so far every year just before the recession started. Glad I still have job!
As a result, I have been forced to trim my budget drastically. Partying, spending bread on girls, been too nice to people, giving pan handlers money, all that is gone, along with regular attendance to Hawks games. Life as I used to know it, is temporarily on hold. Only basic needs gets serviced. All the free loaders have been kicked to the curb. If that means making me a monk, so be it.
Until I start making more money, that’s just how it is, and I’m still a rabid Hawks fan! Shout it out to the world!!!!!!!
KevinA
March 21st, 2010
7:52 pm
Xavier wins – Jamals little brother played great. He does more than dunk over Labron.
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
7:54 pm
Blast,
I feel ya’, man.
Unfortunately northcyde would say that you are just not making the Hawks an ENTERTAINMENT PRIORITY.
What’s wrong with you, anyway?
LOL, if YOU aren’t a real Hawks fan, then I’m not either.
O'Brien
March 21st, 2010
7:54 pm
I wish we could hire Hubie as our team consultant during training camp and preseason.
Sautee,
I’m sure the players are sick of losing to the Spurs. I just dont know if they are tough enough to beat them, or if Woody is good enough to make the necessary adjustments.
Blast
March 21st, 2010
8:01 pm
Hubie Brown, baby!!!!
Blast
March 21st, 2010
8:05 pm
Sautee,
Back at ya. Anyone got free tickets, let me know! With free tickets, I can nurse two beers for the night for ten bucks, buy a return Martha pass for $3.50, and I’ll be good!
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:12 pm
Enter your comments herelets get revenge on tese punk spurs
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:13 pm
Al has got to stop fading away
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:15 pm
Josh stop gambling and play defense damn. Duncan isn’t an idiot.
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
8:15 pm
Great showing so far
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:15 pm
Here we go again another quick PG
Blast
March 21st, 2010
8:16 pm
Slow starts are never good for Hawks, especially against a good team.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:17 pm
Duncan is so much better than anyone on the Hawks it’s incredible. The guy is phenomonal imo
O'Brien
March 21st, 2010
8:17 pm
I wonder how George Hill would have looked if he played for the Hawks?
Hawks have tried going inside, but its not working.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:18 pm
They can’t go inside becuz Al (as much as I like him) is not a true center. If we had a real center and put Al at PF then things would be different.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:20 pm
Manu is schooling Josh.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:20 pm
Like I said.
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
8:21 pm
this is pathetic
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
8:21 pm
switching
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:21 pm
Man Josh is getting picked on
Blast
March 21st, 2010
8:21 pm
Hawks can’t buy a bucket, Spurs can’t buy a miss!
O'Brien
March 21st, 2010
8:22 pm
Switching is costing us again. Ginobli drives by Josh, and then RJ drives by Josh.
Great finish by Marvin. We need a double double from Marvin tonight.
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
8:22 pm
The only matchup that you need to concern yourselves with whenever we play the Spurs is Papavich vs. Woody.
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
8:22 pm
man wdf? these guys gonna embarrass us again?
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
8:23 pm
Then again, Pap is one of the best (if not the best) in the NBA.
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
8:23 pm
Gee, they sure do miss Parker.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:23 pm
Man and this is all without Tony Parker torchin us as usual. Where are all the folks tellin me how great Woody has this team playing.
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
8:24 pm
that time JJ went through the pick and Manu still burned us for a 3.
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
8:24 pm
Woody for COY!
Clyde
March 21st, 2010
8:24 pm
What ever happened to defending the basket Horford? When someone gets beat off the dribble at least try and take a charge to help them out. Horford may be the worst defensive center in the NBA.
FIRE WOODY
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:24 pm
Even Hubie notices how weird the Hawks play.
Blast
March 21st, 2010
8:25 pm
Hawks have to watch out for Manu tonight more than Duncan.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:26 pm
This is why we need a real center. U see teams drive on us constantly. FOR THE LAST DAMN TIME. AL IS NOT A CENTER.
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
8:26 pm
Seriously, Horford is to blame because J.Smith keeps winding up on Manu and Jefferson?
S Hawk Fan
March 21st, 2010
8:26 pm
Let’s see…… young team against veteran team!! great coach against a clueless coach!! adds up to another defeat at home! I am telling you again… we will not move to the next level with this loser coach!!
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
8:26 pm
Some of yall crack me up.
Sleepy
March 21st, 2010
8:27 pm
lack of intensity again .
This is very disturbing you really have to wonder if this is gonna be the swan song for this group at seasons end.
O'Brien
March 21st, 2010
8:27 pm
Where is the defense Hawks? 10 points for Manu already.
Sautee,
If that was the Hawks without their starting PG, you would hear how our bench sucks and thats why we’re losing. But yet if George Hill played for the Hawks, I dont think he would be the player he is today.
The Hawks have been blessed to be so healthy all year.
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
8:27 pm
Wabe,
Don’t you know that it’s ALWAYS Horford’s fault?
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
8:28 pm
O’Brien,
co-sign
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
8:29 pm
Manu killed us.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:29 pm
I never said it was Al’s fault. I said he should be playing PF. But he’s not making himself play C Woody is.
Blast
March 21st, 2010
8:30 pm
Woody bringing in more beef.
Jody
March 21st, 2010
8:31 pm
The size inside is CLEARLY bothering the Hawks. On offense everything is perimeter.
Clyde
March 21st, 2010
8:31 pm
All I gotta say is when JJ drives to the hole 2 or three people are in the lane contesting his shot. But when Ginobili or Hill drives the lane its wide open.
FIRE WOODY
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
8:32 pm
When was the last time we won an ESPN game?
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
8:32 pm
When you have a team that’s poorly coached with an unsystematic style of play on both Offense and Defense..Vs. one of, if not the, best coached/most fundamental teams in the league…this is what happens.
The Hawks have more overall talent…and if they win or make a game of this..it will be solely based off that alone.
CAN WOODSON.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:33 pm
Nobody can convince me that Al should be playing Center for us.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
8:33 pm
NO.
You see teams drive on us consistently because we can’t stop their penetration at the perimeter , and because there is a good chance that our beloved switching defense will have a big guy trying to guard a smaller, faster guy.
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
8:33 pm
Great D 31 in a quarter
heartofdarkness
March 21st, 2010
8:33 pm
Hubie is running a clinic tonight. It is a treat.
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
8:33 pm
33
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
8:34 pm
Woody with the quick sub of Horford and Smoove. They were definitely being outworked. JJ and Marvin at least trying to play defense.
Sleepy
March 21st, 2010
8:34 pm
If I was Woody for the next 5 games I would invoke a pg/sg only dribble the ball up . We have entirely too many turnovers where we dont give it to the point guard and someone else tries to bring it up and turns it over
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
8:34 pm
Venom Spitter ,
Nobody has to. But tell me WHO on this roster do you want to play center INSTEAD of him?
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
8:34 pm
That quarter could’ve been much worse. We’re lucky not to be down 15
Sleepy
March 21st, 2010
8:35 pm
@ Taylor – We have played very well on espn this year
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
8:35 pm
“But tell me WHO on this roster do you want to play center INSTEAD of him?”
Bingo. It seems that sometimes, people completely miss that part of the equation.
O'Brien
March 21st, 2010
8:37 pm
You compare Hubie’s analysis to ‘Nique, and you realize how far Nique has to go.
He usually just agrees with Bob, or he states the obvious.
Clyde,
You dont see Duncan trying to guard JJ do you? Didnt you see Josh trying to guard Manu on multiple occasions? Thats what the beloved switching defense does.
Hawks need to turn up the defense.
S Hawk Fan
March 21st, 2010
8:38 pm
Woody should come coach the local guys that play up the street.It is see who can shoot the quickest and shoot the long ball. Oh yea!!! dunk! Just watch the Spurs pass and actually have set plays and oh yea block out on the rebound. Atlanta could use guys like Tim Duncan that are incredible team players and even better people!
Won’t happen under this hillbilly ownership group and awful coach!
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
8:38 pm
Pop’s like “coaching against this guy is too easy”
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:39 pm
Oh Big Ray we can’t do anything about it now. And thankfully Al is not bad at playing C, I just think he would be an even better PF.
Dawgie Fan
March 21st, 2010
8:39 pm
I almost hope the Hawks get bounced in the first round so Woody gets canned. He is such a joke.
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
8:40 pm
People blame Woody, even though they know EXACTLY what is going on in this game. LOL. . it’s hilarious. They’re bigger than us, thus, our frontcourt guys are struggling.
But I guess that’s on the coach. He did see what was going on, and subbed them out a lot earlier than what he usually does. But when Horford and Smoove come back into the game, they have to simply outwork the Spurs.
In the game in January . . . Horford went 2 – 10 FG, scored only 4 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
Smoove was better. 16 points and 14 rebounds . . . he was an unusual 8 – 12 FG, but he went 3 – 9 FG
If they continue to struggle ( especially Horford ), it’ll be interesting to see if Woody goes with Zaza a little more in this game.
But this team has to simply play better defense.
Tankready
March 21st, 2010
8:40 pm
By all means lets give it to the point gaurd who will dump it off for 23 seconds of dribbling to another guard who is shooting 3-8
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
8:41 pm
No Hubie, “they” didn’t lose confidence in him, because “they” never had confidence in him.
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
8:41 pm
lmao@woodson wired up…..no strategic guidance….just “we gotta pick it up”
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
8:42 pm
Even funnier are those who think the defense begins and ends with Horford and Smith.
I didn’t know basketball was a game of 2 on 5. Gee, guess you learn something new every day.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
8:43 pm
I wish Hubie Brown was still coaching. What a fantastic basketball mind. I’d hire him right out of a nursing home.
But I think the nursing home is exactly why Hubie stopped coaching. He didn’t want to prematurely put himself into one…
S Hawk Fan
March 21st, 2010
8:43 pm
Woody wired… the best he could come up with is that we are being beat everywhere! How about pointing the finger at yourself! That’s right……………. it’s never your fault! My Bad!!
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:43 pm
Big Ray I don’t think these defensive breakdowns are becuz of Al. A big part of it is the Terrible PG defense and the stupid switching defense.
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
8:44 pm
Don’t blame JT0 for that, he cutoff the easy two.
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
8:44 pm
This is so much fun to watch
Jody
March 21st, 2010
8:44 pm
Jamal trying to do too much right now.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:44 pm
U can just see how much better the spurs are coached compared to the hawks.
Dawgie Fan
March 21st, 2010
8:45 pm
LOL at the Spurs shooting 75% from the floor. Hawks will be swept in the first round. PLEASE FIRE WOODY.
S Hawk Fan
March 21st, 2010
8:46 pm
I love the ONE person who will support Woody! I can’t watch this anymore it is sad!!!!!!!!!!! So Sad!
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
8:46 pm
Hey northcyde, are you watching this on your big 52″ flat screen rich guy?
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
8:46 pm
Venom Spitter ,
I’m not arguing the idea of having a more traditionally sized center. Never have. Back when we drafted him, I was one of the loudest ones on here talking about him being a natural PF (hey, didn’t Joakim Noah play center for the Gators?).
Just saying…you make the best with what you have. And to be honest, unless a guy fits exceptionally well…you don’t trade for a guy who isn’t as good in the pivot as Al is. Getting a “traditional” center who can start for you for the next 5-10 years ain’t easy. They don’t grow on trees, and nobody gives ‘em up without asking for everything in return…
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
8:47 pm
Big Ray . . . Horford and Smith are the keys to our defense. If those guys don’t battle on the boards and deter shots, we’re going to look bad. You already know that. They aren’t responsible for guys knocking down jumpers and guards penetrating. That’s all on the guards. But there’s no denying that Horford and Smith were getting outworked on BOTH ends of the floor.
When they come back in the game, they have to play with much more energy . . . period.
Marvin has 4 rebounds . . . Smith has 2 . . . Horford has 0
That tells you that our PF and C have to pick it up.
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
8:48 pm
Sautee . . who in the hell said I was rich?
O'Brien
March 21st, 2010
8:48 pm
Horford has 0 points and 0 rebounds. Crawford 1-5.
But we need to play better defense.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
8:49 pm
S Hawks Fan ,
Nope, never his fault. Not ever, not even one iota. Seriously, I don’t blame the guy for everything, and I don’t hate him (but don’t ask Truth Serum about that, he’s made his mind up…). Some things a coach is responsible for, and that’s all there is to it. Other things, the players are responsible for.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:49 pm
Your right Big Ray they don’t grow on trees.
Blast
March 21st, 2010
8:49 pm
Hawks getting chances to get it under single digits, but not taking advantage.
O'Brien
March 21st, 2010
8:50 pm
northcyde,
We definitely need to rebound better.
And Horford needs to stop forcing it. Focus on playing defense and rebounding.
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
8:51 pm
Horford and these fade aways
Dawgie Fan
March 21st, 2010
8:51 pm
Wish I was at the game tonight. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
8:52 pm
Hubie is the man
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
8:53 pm
come on josh finish strong
Jody
March 21st, 2010
8:53 pm
The Hawks aren’t going to get anything inside in the half court tonight unfortunately it looks. The Spurs are too big and too good defensively up front.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
8:53 pm
Northcyde ,
Yes, I am aware of that. And I’m not talking about YOU. I agree that our two “bigs” are being outplayed, bar none. And they do have to pick it up.
But if you listen to some people, they aren’t just blaming Woody for global warming, a bad economy, and all else that is troublesome in the world. They also think that these two guys have to be there to cover up for the mistakes of their teammates EVERY SINGLE TIME…without getting into foul trouble.
And while I won’t blame the switching defense for everything that goes wrong, it just doesn’t help in some matchups. Like against teams such as the Spurs, who are extremely well-coached, extremely smart, and extremely disciplined.
You can outwork the Spurs, and we have to do exactly that. But it’s also a battle of wits. That might just have something to do with why we haven’t beaten them in FIVE YEARS .
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
8:53 pm
lol im glad I picked the friday game over this one
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:53 pm
Al is not Hakeem the Dream he needs to stop with the fadeaways. He’s not good enough to do that.
Dawgie Fan
March 21st, 2010
8:54 pm
Watching Woody coach against Pops is like watching those avatar people and their bow and arrows against the tanks and machine guns of the earth people.
james
March 21st, 2010
8:54 pm
Why didnt Woody try and get Crawford matched up against Roger Mason . We are not going to beat the Spurs in a halfcourt game . Shouldve stayed quicker on the perimeter and looked to push the ball.
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
8:55 pm
lmao@Dawgie Fan
Clyde
March 21st, 2010
8:56 pm
Is anyone watching the local broadcast of this game? I needed a break from Nique.
FIRE WOODY
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
8:57 pm
JJ already with 11 shot attempts. He already sees what is going on. He may need to go for 30 in this game, even if he has to take 30 shots. The Spurs don’t have to double Horford or Smoove because they don’t respect their offensive game. So it’s going to come down to JJ and eventually Crawford to keep us in it.
This is almost exactly how the January game went.
Ree Roe
March 21st, 2010
8:57 pm
Were clearly out of our comfort zone & we’re getting pushed around. Josh & Al look uncomfortable on both sides of the ball. Let’s pick it up Hawks
-REEticulate it for Roe!!!
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
8:57 pm
Marvin is outplaying Josh and Al. How often can u say that lol
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
8:57 pm
lets get it down to a manageable 5-6 pt game by the half plz
Jody
March 21st, 2010
8:57 pm
VenomSpitter,
I hear what you’re saying and so do the Hawks obviously. If they didn’t, they would not have been trying to sign Big Z so aggressively. I love Al Horford and think he’s a major piece for this team going forward. However, this team does need more size and we’ll see if that’s finally addressed in the offseason.
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
8:57 pm
“In the end, it’s all about people making the Hawks an ENTERTAINMENT PRIORITY. If folks aren’t willing to do that, they’ll always be able to come up with excuses for not attending games.”
You’re either not going to Hawk games because 1) you’re not really a fan of the team . . . 2) you’re not willing to make the Hawks an entertainment priority for you and/or your family . . . or 3) your racial prejudices keep you from going.”
“That’s all it is.”
“All of that other stuff is just pure crap.”
ONLY if you can actually AFFORD to go. For those who cannot, your remarks are a slap in the face.
You can afford to travel far and go to several games a year.
THAT is rich to some of us. And you are condescending to those who may not be as fortunate as you.
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
8:58 pm
lol duncan got fouled
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
8:58 pm
lol that boy Marvin is playin tonight…I wish duck would step up like this more often
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
8:58 pm
Good job Marvin. Those are the shots he has to knock down. He’s the x-factor when it comes playoff time, because he’s the one that will be open.
Blast
March 21st, 2010
8:59 pm
Marvin! 2 quick buckets gets it down to 6!
Spurs needs to stop arguing about non calls and play ball! Josh was fouled on that last drive too, but no call.
Cannon
March 21st, 2010
8:59 pm
Can someone tell Smoove that we pay Bibby,JJ,and Jamal big money to run the offense. What is with him running the ball up totally ruining the sync of our offense?
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
8:59 pm
We have to play better defense, it will help spark our offense.
Horford is getting a lesson from one of the best big men to ever play the game. And I’m making no excuses for him, but it is what it is. Horford has to work harder and smarter, he’s going against one of the hardest-working, smartest players in the game, PERIOD.
But he can’t do it alone. The TEAM is losing.
Why is Joe 4 for 11, Smith 1 for 8, and Crawford 1 for 5? Those are our top three offensive production guys.
The Spurs are everything we aren’t and want to be: highly disciplined and highly focused.
Spread the blame for that one where you will, but that’s the truth of it. I’m glad this is just one game, one matchup, on one night.
MAD-DONNA
March 21st, 2010
8:59 pm
Josh Smith is the worst pg in the NBA!
Clyde
March 21st, 2010
9:00 pm
The only way Horford can score tonight is by going to the free throw line.
FIRE WOODY
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:01 pm
Can someone tell Smoove that we pay Bibby,JJ,and Jamal big money to run the offense. What is with him running the ball up totally ruining the sync of our offense?
What sync? Call me back when Smoove actually turns the ball over, eh?
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:02 pm
OMG Marvin.
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
9:02 pm
Marvin looking like a pro…
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:02 pm
Great to see Marvin stepping it up. Nobody else is…
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:02 pm
Finally Josh makes a great play
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
9:02 pm
smoooveeee
Blast
March 21st, 2010
9:03 pm
Josh Smith! Nasty alley-oop from Joe!
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:04 pm
Yeah, Josh is definitely messing up the sync of our offense. His 4 assists, when compared to the ONE our pg has, is definitely proof of that. Sometimes this blog is the best comedy show in town, I swear….
Sautee ,
There is nothing like the taste of one’s own words. Not that I’d know what that is like….
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:04 pm
Damn Manu is killin the hawks
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:04 pm
WTF @ Marvin lol
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
9:04 pm
Duck almost died
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:04 pm
is duncan really that could that we have to double?
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
9:05 pm
If Marvin would only play this hard and confident all the time…maybe we can see the player we thought we drafted.
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:05 pm
good^
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
9:05 pm
MAAAAAAAAAAAAAARVIN!
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
9:05 pm
Can the Hawks get a foul call?????????
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:05 pm
I’d complain more about JJ’s shooting, but I seem to recall a game a couple nights ago…and many more beyond that…when he came back in the second half from horrid first half shooting.
And his assists are HUGE right now.
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
9:05 pm
Marvin is da man.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:06 pm
Man if Marvin played this way all the time I would Marry a Goose. forget a duck.
Blast
March 21st, 2010
9:06 pm
San Antonio getting aggitated at the non-calls! Lol! Hawks have had to live with that for years!
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
9:06 pm
Sautee . . it’s all about how and where you choose to spend your entertainment dollar . . and how committed you’re really are about seeing this team.
If going to the game is your objective, the Hawks have plenty of $20 and $30 seats in that arena. I usually don’t spend more than $60 on a ticket going to a Hawks game.
If I was a college student in ATL, and I really wanted to go to a Hawks game, I’m preparing in advance when to go. So if it’s November, and I wanted to attend a game in December, I’m saving up some money to make that happen.
That’s commitment.
If my approach about this subject is condescending . . good. It’s meant to be. People in ATL need to stop making excuses about seeing Hawk games.
If you can’t afford to go, that’s one thing. But if you can go, but come up with excuses NOT to go, that’s a totally different animal.
*************
As for the game, I LOVE the effort of Marvin Williams. With basically the entire team struggling to score, he’s really elevated his game tonight and is playing with a lot of energy and confidence.
Cannon
March 21st, 2010
9:07 pm
@Big Ray Josh is a great passer when posted-up. Not while trying to run the point.
james
March 21st, 2010
9:07 pm
thank you for speeding the game up .Sometimes it makes you wonder what we are thinking trying to play a slow tempo with these old slow teams
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:07 pm
Mac Town ,
We’ll never see the player that Billy Knight thought he was drafting, but we may yet see a guy who was one of our most consistent players in ‘07 and ‘08. That guy, I’d be glad to see. I don’t need him to be a superstar anymore, just a steady 13/14 ppg and 6 rpg guy who hits the open shots. I’d be cool with that.
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
9:07 pm
that looked like a charge on Dunkman
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:08 pm
Marvin is in the duck zone
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
9:09 pm
Marvin is balling out of control in this 1st half….
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
9:09 pm
lol @ Venom
Blast
March 21st, 2010
9:09 pm
Let’s go, Hawks! Let’s go, Hawks! Let’s go, Hawks!!!!!!
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:09 pm
Cannon ,
I agree. He’s also a great passer at the top of the key if he’s not telegraphing where he’s going with the pass. And there is a difference between running the point and trying to make a play.
How’s our point guard doing? I’ll say this: he’s hitting his shots.
Part of our offense depends on Smoove passing the ball. Same with JJ. We don’t have a pg who is a big assist guy.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:10 pm
lol @ Venom
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:10 pm
lmao@duck zone
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
9:10 pm
Marvinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
9:10 pm
dammmmmmmmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:10 pm
marvinnnnnnnnnnnnn
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:10 pm
Marvin has turned into a goose
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
9:10 pm
duckman to the rescue!
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
9:10 pm
MARVINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
WILLIAMSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
9:11 pm
where did Marvin come from?
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
9:11 pm
hell of a finish to that half.
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
9:11 pm
if this guy played like this .. aggression wise… boy..!
Jody
March 21st, 2010
9:11 pm
Way to go Marvin!!! Keep workin’!
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
9:11 pm
Marvin with 11 in the quarter. 18 for the game.
Please continue to be this aggressive for the rest of the game
Cannon
March 21st, 2010
9:11 pm
WTF!?!?!? Where has this Marvin Williams been all season? He looks like an all-star tonight?
james
March 21st, 2010
9:12 pm
Its gonna be a press conference tomorrow with Marvin announcing hes underpaid . He shouldve been maxed !!!!!!!!
Ree Roe
March 21st, 2010
9:12 pm
QUUUUUUUACK!!!!!!! 18 & 5 at halftime for the most maligned/beloved duck in ATL
-REEmove the Roe!!!
vava74
March 21st, 2010
9:12 pm
I’m new around here… who’s that guy playing with the number 24 for the Hawks?
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
9:12 pm
Marvin goin quackers!
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
9:12 pm
co-sign northclyde, but make it the rest of the season + playoffs marvin.
Blast
March 21st, 2010
9:12 pm
Marvin is single handedly saving Hawks right now.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:13 pm
Do ya’ll know how good the hawks would be if Marvin got his goose on like this all the time. DAMN
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:14 pm
Man, somebody better send EMS to Rod’s house tonight. Marvin has shown up to this game!
james
March 21st, 2010
9:15 pm
Marvins contract stipulates two of these types performances per month any more than that and he can renegotiate for the max !!!!!!!!
SWAT Native
March 21st, 2010
9:15 pm
I hate to beat a dead horse, but it’s a real pleasure listening to Hubie analyze a game. And Marvin’s game took off after he said he hasn’t begun to reach potential. I wonder if Hubie gave him a pep talk before the game?
How many of you are old enough to remember when Hubie coached the Hawks?
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
9:15 pm
I just turned on the game. Duck has 18 points against the Spurs? I thought April Fools Day was next week?
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:16 pm
Finally, the Hawks show some discipline and focus. Don’t chalk it up to just defense, the Spurs are still shooting 58%. Hawks are now playing smarter on OFFENSE, sparked by Marvin’s excellent play, and JJ’s passing.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:19 pm
Key to this game, apparently:
Spurs don’t have the defender that they’re used to at the SF position. Richard Jefferson isn’t to them what guys like Mario Elie, Sean Elliot, Michael Finley, and Stephen Jackson were.
And Marvin has stepped up and taken advantage. Glad to see it. I was getting kinda sour on him…
Blast
March 21st, 2010
9:21 pm
Even though Marvin only scored 2 points in the last game or so, previous to that, he has been stepping it up, and this might just be his breakout party.
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
9:22 pm
Northcyde,
Do you recognize these words?
” You’re either not going to Hawk games because 1) you’re not really a fan of the team . . . 2) you’re not willing to make the Hawks an entertainment priority for you and/or your family . . . or 3) your racial prejudices keep you from going.”
“That’s all it is.”
“All of that other stuff is just pure crap. ”
Ok do you see any choice in there that says 4) You can’t afford it?
No, you do not. Because that would have weakened your argument. So you’ll throw those who cannot afford to go to a game under the bus as “not willing to make the Hawks a priority”. That is heinous to me. You got a lotta damn nerve.
And to be proud of being condescending to those less fortunate financially than you, is arrogant and small-minded.
So, what
March 21st, 2010
9:26 pm
If al could play defense the way marv is tonight wed win a championship but the dude doesnt play defense
vava74
March 21st, 2010
9:27 pm
Brace yourselves for what is coming:
Shorter rotation in the second half and… we will fade in the 4th.
falcons pick spoon
March 21st, 2010
9:27 pm
Great game played by Marvin to this point. VERY important that the Hawks start off with the same energy they had ending the half, not lathargic like how they begun.
So, what
March 21st, 2010
9:29 pm
Marvin has arrived!
So, what
March 21st, 2010
9:31 pm
Vava doesnt know jack!He a whining bittch
Blast
March 21st, 2010
9:31 pm
Come on, Hawks! You gotta win this game! Break another curse, and make another piece of history. You have two games on the road coming up! You HAVE to win this game!
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:31 pm
The library must be open…
So, what
March 21st, 2010
9:32 pm
Northcyde knows WTF hes talking about.
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:33 pm
and they end up scoring
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:33 pm
This switching crap is getting on my nerves
So, what
March 21st, 2010
9:33 pm
Im cleaning the floors so they let me use the computer-LOL you wont tell will you ray?
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:34 pm
So,what,
Not me! I ain’t no snitch!
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:34 pm
LOL Josh threw the ball off of bibby’s head
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:34 pm
lmaooo@the ball hittin bibby in the head
So, what
March 21st, 2010
9:35 pm
All Joking aside ray, do you think Marvin has reached his peak?
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
damnnnnnnnnnn
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
Al’s best play of the Game.
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
Now THAT’S how you work Horford
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
Horford serves up a facial on Duncan….
Cannon
March 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
OMG Horford just posterized Duncan!
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
LMAO@Horford being so vicious to that nice gentleman, Duncan.
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
DUNCAN JUST GOT POSTERIZED!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blast
March 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
Horford! What a dunk!
And the free throw too!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
6′10″ Al Horford THROWS IT DOWN on Hall of Famer Tim Duncan!!!
Clyde and Truth-Serum, Horford has a Facebook — he’ll accept your apologies there.
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
9:37 pm
Sautee . . . we’ll discuss this after the game. All I’ll say that just about anybody with a job can commit $30 to see a Hawks game every once in a while.
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
9:38 pm
Spurs are getting touch fouls. The Hawks have to draw blood before they get a foul call… These refs a terrible…
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:38 pm
Josh Smith must have gotten tired of shooting 50% from the field. He seems determined to outperform JJ in number of shots missed tonight.
Difference: JJ has 9 assists, and will probably end the game with 12 or more.
Jody
March 21st, 2010
9:38 pm
What Hubie just said.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:39 pm
Joe has gotta give the ball up earlier. stop hoggin it
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:41 pm
So what ,
Yes, I do. I think Marvin is a role player who can provide what he did the last two years: 13-14 ppg and 5-6 rpg. I used to think he had more potential, but much of it starts from the neck up, and he just doesn’t have the mentality. That, and while athletic, he’s not the kind who will ever use his body as efficiently as guys like Gerald Wallace.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:42 pm
ESPN dunk by Horford.
Somebody must have said something to him at half-time. I wouldn’t be surprised if Woody said he was out there playing like a b**ch. In which case, that’s one of the best coaching jobs by Woody I’ve ever seen.
Maybe he’s gone to the Phil Jackson school of “Insult your players so they respond and play better”. He already called Bibby out…
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
9:45 pm
I actually have to agree somewhat with northcyde. Sure, there are plenty of people who can’t afford to go to Hawks games at all — these people usually can’t afford their car payment either and I don’t think northcyde is addressing them. But most of the people who come on these blogs and complain about Hawks games being so expensive choose not to buy upper level seats, insist on buying overpriced arena food and beer, and choose not to take advantage of the Hawks’ discount programs. I’ll say it again — I have never spent more than $30 on a regular season Hawks game, and mostly that’s because I park away from the arena and don’t buy arena food. And by the way, if you have any sort of ID card with a college’s name on it — even if you are not a student, and even if it’s not your name or picture — you can get seats for $15. Hawks ticket prices are very, very cheap compared to most other professional sporting events in America.
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
9:46 pm
that was nice
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:46 pm
horford is on fire now
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
9:46 pm
Keep working Horford. This is what he has to do. (( clapping ))
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:46 pm
Al has stepped up this half. Hubbie said Al Hubbard LOL
Ree Roe
March 21st, 2010
9:47 pm
Al is workin right now…
-REEspond to Roe!!!
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
9:47 pm
You can always get some cheap tickets on ebay unless its a big game. I’ve sat in the lower level for 20 a ticket
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
9:47 pm
northcyde,
Perhaps you should go back and read my 6:18 post.
Blast
March 21st, 2010
9:48 pm
Now, Spurs have to play from behind, but Hawks cannot afford to let up!
GMcKill
March 21st, 2010
9:48 pm
About the music, Beat It, My Sherona and Ring My Bell hardly qualify as rap.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
9:48 pm
I also gotta address something in MC’s original post. I am neither white nor black and I can’t stand most rock and country music, but I still enjoy going to Braves games, where the vast majority of the music being played is of that variety. They do a damn square dance during the 7th inning stretch for crying out loud. If the music is your excuse for not coming to Hawks games, you should just grow some balls and admit that you’re a racist.
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
9:48 pm
I’d still rather watch the games on TV. unless I could get them GOOD seats.
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:49 pm
lol everybody watchin it on espn?
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:49 pm
i had a 10 dollar seat friday and it wasnt bad at all
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
9:51 pm
I mean, for crying out loud, I am a hip hop fan and I don’t think they play enough hip hop at Hawks games. It’s not hard to figure out what the “hip hop atmosphere” complainers are really complaining about.
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
9:53 pm
what’s the call on that turn over.
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
9:53 pm
Exactly Najeh.
The Hawks run all kinds of promotions and offers that a single ticker buyer and families can take advantage of. The last game I attended was the Milwaukee game ( which fell on a Sunday ). That was a Kids’ Day promotion in which a child gets a free ticket for every regular ticket purchased. So while it wasn’t a big crowd there, families did take advantage of that.
And like you, I park way away from the arena . . in a $5 or $8 lot.
There are definitely ways to reduce your expenses going to a Hawks game. You simply have to make a commitment to do so.
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:53 pm
man can we get a rebound
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
9:53 pm
REBOUND!!!!!!!!
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
9:54 pm
Najeh,
My beef with northcyde is the attitude that you aren’t a true Hawks fan unless you do what he does. I agree that IF you live nearby, it’s possible. We live 2 hours away. And we have a hard time affording the other things beyond just the tickets. $30 you say? OK, for Mrs. Sautee and me that’s $60 not counting gas for a 4 hour trip. And we’d have to eat SOMEWHERE (usually we go early and eat at the CNN food court). Not as doable as you might think on what we make.
But does that make me less of a Hawks fan? Or anybody who can’t afford to go?
THAT’S STUPID!
L
March 21st, 2010
9:54 pm
damn i wish that Josh would stop complaining about every single foul call he gets
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:55 pm
I also gotta address something in MC’s original post. I am neither white nor black and I can’t stand most rock and country music, but I still enjoy going to Braves games, where the vast majority of the music being played is of that variety. They do a damn square dance during the 7th inning stretch for crying out loud. If the music is your excuse for not coming to Hawks games, you should just grow some balls and admit that you’re a racist.
Agreed, but asking a racist of any kind to grow some cahones is like asking a fish to stop swimming.
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
9:57 pm
refs cheatin
james
March 21st, 2010
9:58 pm
thats like the 4th bad screen call tonight
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
9:59 pm
Like I said before the game, didn’t expect to see Teague play all that much.
Not complaining either, Spurs are a very savvy, smartly coached team, and that goes for their guards as much as anything.
To think, Parker and Ginobilli were some of the wildest, most frustrating players when they arrived in the NBA. Nothing like patience and very good coaching to go with talent and learnability.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
9:59 pm
Hubie tellin the truth
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
9:59 pm
lol crawford
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
10:00 pm
nba is so frustrating cause the refereeing is so subjective.
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
10:00 pm
Preach Hubie about the attendance
lol @ crawford’s shot
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
10:00 pm
Jamal taking over
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:00 pm
Great flop Zaza!
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
10:00 pm
MC…
can i get a link to the blog that does entries on the players shoes… check Joe’s footwork tonight…
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:01 pm
Damn, am I the only one listening to Bob and Nique?
Blast
March 21st, 2010
10:01 pm
Stupid foul by Blair.
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
10:01 pm
good call on Blair, though.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:02 pm
Crawford is BALLIN’…
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
10:02 pm
Crawford = the guy you want in the clutch
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
10:02 pm
Hawks score 18 in the 4th
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:03 pm
lol@najeh I think so
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:03 pm
im tired of hearing “nimbers”
james
March 21st, 2010
10:04 pm
Crawfords handle is incredible for a guy his size . I dont think Ive ever seen a modern nba player go behind his back as much as he does.
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
10:04 pm
I switch to Bob and Nique when the Hawks turned over the ball and Hubie and them wouldn’t say what the call wuz. Najeh.
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
10:04 pm
its great to watch@james
I cant believe this guy hasnt found a stable home
SWAT Native
March 21st, 2010
10:05 pm
Najeh,
You’re a real fan. Not only do you stick by the Hawks, you stick with Bob and Nique.
L
March 21st, 2010
10:06 pm
@James
i agree. I think he is a lot more exciting to watch than Joe at times. he’s more creative
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:06 pm
Spurs will try to go on a couple of runs, and we need to be ready for that.
In the meantime, we need to go on a run of our own. I don’t want to play down to the very wire against these guys.
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
10:06 pm
ISO FOURTH IS COMING!
Ree Roe
March 21st, 2010
10:06 pm
@ najeh, yes. Listening to Hubie talk about these Hawks is like hearing the gospel about all things Hawks. I like Bob & Nique, but it’s a pleasure to hear Hubie. Let’s finish strong Hawks
-REEbound to Roe!!!
james
March 21st, 2010
10:07 pm
Joes gotta take that free throw jumsphot they are giving it to him .
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:08 pm
bad call
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:08 pm
Hubie Brown = great basketball mind
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
10:10 pm
lol zaza
james
March 21st, 2010
10:10 pm
OMG in that situation why not just come out and double Manu . No one else has made a jumpshot in a longtime but dont put him on the line
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:10 pm
man we gotta keep them off the free throw line
L
March 21st, 2010
10:10 pm
spurs will make a run. their coach was able to rest ginobli and duncan for much of the third. can we keep the lead and finish strong
james
March 21st, 2010
10:11 pm
Big shot Mo
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:11 pm
Crawford heating up, Joe taking some shots. We’ll need both to be on to finish this game off.
Hopefully we don’t forget about Horford.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:12 pm
Is Joe passing that ball or what?
If this is what y’all call ball-hoggin’, I want some MORE of it!
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
10:13 pm
Joe with two straight good passes against collapsing defense…
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:14 pm
That Slick Hair Ref is not making any calls in the Hawks favor….
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
10:14 pm
JJ 5 – 16 FG . . but has 11 assists. As long as guys keep knocking down perimeter shots, he’ll pass out of that double team.
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
10:14 pm
Joe with a low % but playing like an All-Star.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:14 pm
Can’t forget Marvin, either. Hope he still has some left of what he gave in the first half, if it’s needed.
james
March 21st, 2010
10:15 pm
We need to continue to look for the easy baskets . We dont want to slow it down here keep pushing it
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
10:15 pm
Melvin,
The felon, you mean.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:16 pm
Northcyde , Sautee ,
Exactly…
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
10:17 pm
just too big
drmaryb
March 21st, 2010
10:17 pm
HUBIE BROWN
Qoute: “when Jamal or Joe gets the ball & run that ISO play…the HAWKS are un-stop-able! They are terrific players in one on one situations.”
Whoever said we need HUBIE? He just endorsed Woodson! LOL!
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:18 pm
Somebody need to take that Slick Hair Ref out on the baseline… A flying drop kick would do it….
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
10:18 pm
great ball movement…
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:18 pm
Good play
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
10:19 pm
drmaryb
March 21st, 2010
10:17 pm
HUBIE BROWN
Qoute: “when Jamal or Joe gets the ball & run that ISO play…the HAWKS are un-stop-able! They are terrific players in one on one situations.”
Whoever said we need HUBIE? He just endorsed Woodson! LOL!
Haha, It can be great,but you gotta have a plan B!
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
10:19 pm
Melvin…
you know ole’ slick up to his usual antics…
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:19 pm
Ah yesssssss
Let’s get Josh and Joe back in the groove here…
james
March 21st, 2010
10:19 pm
Because we are moving the ball they dont know who to guard between Crawford and Joe and so the extra pass for an easy basket is there everytime .
Blast
March 21st, 2010
10:20 pm
Move the ball, get some easy buckets! Sounds simple, innit’t?
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:20 pm
Maybe we can let one of the players dress up in a Jason Kidd jersey, wearing a Jason Kidd-look alike mask, and he can run along the baseline and right into that ref…
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:20 pm
On second thought, let the Hawks mascot do it…
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:21 pm
lol bibby riding that bench
james
March 21st, 2010
10:21 pm
double manu when he starts his dribble and put a body on Duncan on the rebound
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
10:22 pm
They are STILL shooting over 50%. We need to clamp down even harder.
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
10:22 pm
Hubie was saying that because of problems crawford and joe present 1 on 1 and how effective they CAN be. He knows that it wouldnt work all the time and would make adjustments, and thats the difference.
lol If it worked all the time, then we’d have the Cavs record.
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:23 pm
uh oh zone
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
10:23 pm
2 horrible possessions
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:24 pm
what is crawford doing shoting a quick 3
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:25 pm
choke time
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
10:25 pm
here comes the drought
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:25 pm
How the hell do u leave him open. Not another choke
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:25 pm
Oh no, not that zone. Are we going to learn how to beat that?
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:25 pm
Not again
L
March 21st, 2010
10:26 pm
we’re starting to look tired
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:26 pm
This is exactly why I don’t like playing teams like this down to the wire.
Dawgie Fan
March 21st, 2010
10:26 pm
choke. this should be woody’s last game. fire him right now.
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:26 pm
Dang it. We cant put these old guys away….
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
10:27 pm
Zone?…..get the ball to Al at the foul line, and he’ll make the right decision.
james
March 21st, 2010
10:28 pm
What was Josh doing on that Bonner three ? he basically left a 41% three point shooter wide open to guard NO ONE
Vava's prediction
March 21st, 2010
10:28 pm
Anyhow, brace yourself for what is coming:
Shorter rotation in the second half and… we will fade in the 4th…
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:29 pm
I wonder if he did it on purpose, or was it a switch assignment. Heh…
Dawgie Fan
March 21st, 2010
10:29 pm
lol at woody trying to coach against pops
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:29 pm
Why dont Joe use the backboard more on his drives….
drmaryb
March 21st, 2010
10:29 pm
Taylor
Iso is plan B.
Read the Paul Pierce & Doc Rivers post game comments re: iso-Joe. Real Players & championship coaches? They all fear Joe in Iso.
What do you recommend we do with the ball in crunch time? Do you wanna give it to Josh or Teague?
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:30 pm
here come bald spot
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:30 pm
Haha… I agree with y’all, Hubie Brown is hands down the best in-game analyst out there. I stick with Bob and Nique more out of superstition. I never listen to the national TV guys if the local guys are on. It worked for me all through the ’90s with the Braves, so I’m sticking to it.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:30 pm
OMG
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:31 pm
Here comes the drought
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:31 pm
Glad Joe made those two free throws.
His assists have been GREAT, but it does almost without saying: it’s tough to win a game when he and Josh are BOTH not doing so well (combined 11 for 32 from the field).
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
10:32 pm
game over
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
10:32 pm
hmmm… Marvin..
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:33 pm
Man I don’t wanna call Josh dumb. But why can’t he realize that gambling on defense is bad.
drmaryb
March 21st, 2010
10:33 pm
Pure Shooters NEVER use the backboard,
Dawgie Fan
March 21st, 2010
10:33 pm
It’s all ovah, fire woodson before the post game press conference.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:33 pm
“Read the Paul Pierce & Doc Rivers post game comments re: iso-Joe. Real Players & championship coaches? They all fear Joe in Iso.”
Joe is a very good player, so of course they should fear him in isolation. That doesn’t mean isolating him is the most efficient way the team can score points.
Anyway, it’s pretty irrelevant in this game, since the Hawks have shared the ball well throughout.
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
Horford is killing them….
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
Josh is tryin to shoot us outta the game.
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
AL HORFORD B**********CHES!
Iso joe
March 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
6-19 tonight
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
C’mon Hawks, you can pull this one out. I’d hate to see them lose after they played this well.
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
Nice putback
james
March 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
Josh…………………. LOL I would have a heart attack if I was coaching him
Dawgie Fan
March 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
couldn’t get a stop if their life depended on it.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:35 pm
Venom Spitter ,
He ain’t the only one.
james
March 21st, 2010
10:35 pm
Bonner = go to guy …………….
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
10:36 pm
Hawks just aren’t that good.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:36 pm
stop all the damn sswitchin
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:36 pm
Well thats the game
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:37 pm
that might be game
L
March 21st, 2010
10:37 pm
OMG there is no reason why josh or Al should be out on the perimeter guarding anyone. this switching defense drives me crazy
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:38 pm
The Hawks won’t win with this dumb switchin defense
Dawgie Fan
March 21st, 2010
10:38 pm
FIRE WOODSON FIRE WOODSON FIRE WOODSON. Don’t wait until the hawks get swept in the first round, do it now
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:38 pm
Pop continue to run a pick n roll every time down the floor to get the Hawks to switch their bigs off on a guard.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:39 pm
Hard to get stops once our perimeter is breached. Because after THAT, it’s like watching musical players as some goes go where their switch assignment takes them, and others are still lost on which way they are supposed to go.
It’s ugly.
And I hate to say it, but I think that about does it. Spurs know how to play it down to the hub, and draw fouls all the way there.
Not to mention, they can rely on Stern’s minions for help.
tjhook
March 21st, 2010
10:39 pm
With Williams becoming more aggressive, the Hawks are creeping closer to becoming a big success. Someone please get Woodson a coach that can teach offensive strategy. I’m tired of watching this team have to improvise so frequently when we are facing adversity. Plan for success, WOODY!!
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:40 pm
Melvin ,
Exactly. Exactly, exactly, exactly.
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:40 pm
Where are all the Horford haters tonigh?
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
Oh my
Taylor
March 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
make the damn shot joe
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
Damn it….
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
man this is just crazy
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
Damn… Joe had a really good look…
tjhook
March 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
Horford is like He-Man! I have the Power!!! Keep pushing, Hawks!
Hawks v. Spurs
March 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
all those misses during the 4th can’t say i’m surprised they miss those at the end of the game too
L
March 21st, 2010
10:42 pm
thank u Al Horford for saving this game and giving us an opportunity to win in OT! Damn
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:42 pm
Joe has played 41 mins so I know his legsare tired
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:42 pm
A good team with the right personnel and a smart coach can use our own defensive concept against us.
Why? Because it only takes one player to break down, miss, or otherwise fail on an assignment for the whole thing to go to crap.
And guess what? At least one of the two or three players most likely to mess up is ALWAYS IN THE GAME TOWARDS THE END.
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:43 pm
How many big plays did Horford make in the last min of play? 2 offensive rebs, steal and game tying basket….
james
March 21st, 2010
10:43 pm
I wouldve gave it to Crawford at the end there as I think he wouldve gotten a better look over Hill than Joe wouldve over RJ at least with a tie game.
Now lets keep the momentum and lets start fast in the OT
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:43 pm
“Not to mention, they can rely on Stern’s minions for help.”
Heh… my #1 argument against every NBA conspiracy theorist has always been that boring, small-market Tim Duncan has 4 rings and Patrick Ewing had zero.
J.J.M.
March 21st, 2010
10:43 pm
back 2 back game winners is 2 good 2 be true
Jody
March 21st, 2010
10:43 pm
Jamal was wide open under the basket!!!!!
Sleepy
March 21st, 2010
10:43 pm
Al has picked up his intensity and Im loving every minute of it
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:43 pm
In the meantime, does anybody have anything to say about Al Horford and his performance against one of the best big men to play in the NBA?
16 POINTS, 15 REBOUNDS. ‘Nuff said.
L
March 21st, 2010
10:44 pm
what is Woody going to do now? I don’t think he subbed anyone in the 4th
drmaryb
March 21st, 2010
10:44 pm
We should have called a time out for the last play in reg.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:44 pm
I’m glade Joe didn’t pass to Josh tho.
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
10:44 pm
Jamal was open..
but when you have the ball all you are doing is focusing on your shot.. and u see colors… 1 and black..
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:45 pm
Seriously, the Hawks have played great in this game. This is one game I really don’t want to see them lose.
Blast
March 21st, 2010
10:45 pm
Damn! Hawks could have won that in regulation! I’m not happy about going to overtime.
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
10:45 pm
Ray,
If we lose, it’ll STILL be his fault for some.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:45 pm
Heh… my #1 argument against every NBA conspiracy theorist has always been that boring, small-market Tim Duncan has 4 rings and Patrick Ewing had zero.
I’m not an NBA conspiracy theorist. I just like to complain about the refs every now and again. And I don’t know the name of their union rep, so Stern it is.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:46 pm
If Horford can become automatic with that 17-footer by next season, I think he becomes a 20-ppg scorer. The pick and pop game with Joe would be deadly.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:47 pm
Of course, I’ve also heard that JJ doesn’t get foul calls, and that couldn’t be true either.
No really. There was five guys on the grassy knoll, and they all had belt-fed machine guns.
Just kidding…
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:47 pm
“Hawks got nimbers”…
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
10:47 pm
Smoove playing good d on Dunkman
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:47 pm
The Hawks best offensive play has been to shoot it and get the rebound.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:47 pm
OMG play defense
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:48 pm
Josh stop cryin u fouled him ok. Stfu
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:48 pm
If Josh goes for that with his right hand, I think he gets the clean block.
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:49 pm
All the Spurs have to do is fall down and they will get the call
L
March 21st, 2010
10:49 pm
they’re too damn tired to double him
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:49 pm
If Horford can become automatic with that 17-footer by next season, I think he becomes a 20-ppg scorer. The pick and pop game with Joe would be deadly.
No. We need to trade Al for a traditional 7-footer who averages 25 points and 25 rebounds per game, shuts down Dwight Howard and Shaquille O’Neal completely, gives hard fouls but doesn’t ever get called for them or foul out, figures out a health care plan for everyone that doesn’t cost anybody anything….and likes kittens.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:50 pm
Josh almost messed up again
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
March 21st, 2010
10:50 pm
Al Clutchford
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:50 pm
Big Al is clutch!
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
10:50 pm
BIG AL!!!
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
10:50 pm
AL HORFORD B***************S!!!!!!!!!!!
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
10:50 pm
set em up.. knock em down…
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:50 pm
Yes Al has been playin hard since the 2nd half.
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:50 pm
Where are all the AL Horford haters at now???? We can’t hear you…
Dawgie Fan
March 21st, 2010
10:51 pm
the one time i will cheer for a gator! Horffffooooorrrrddddddd
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:51 pm
He’s gotta like kittens too? You’re being way too unreasonable, man…
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
10:51 pm
DITTO. RAY! IF HE’S A GOOD PASSER.
Sautee
March 21st, 2010
10:51 pm
LOL at Ray
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:52 pm
Marvin: 24 and 9…somebody call Rod
Horford: 20 and 18…somebody call Clyde and his new wife Truth Serum
I kid, I kid….
eyebrows
March 21st, 2010
10:53 pm
NOW YOU SEE EM, NOW THEY BURNT OFF!
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:53 pm
Rod has probably committed suicide by now Big Ray lol
Hawks v. Spurs
March 21st, 2010
10:54 pm
make the FTs win the game!
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:54 pm
The Spurs have 11 offensive rebounds.
Al Horford has 9 offensive rebounds.
BOOOOOYAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
10:54 pm
TECH ON pOP!
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:55 pm
Why didnt Slick Hair call foul…
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:55 pm
lol @ Venom Spitter
That ain’t right, man!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:55 pm
If that ball wasn’t touched, it should be a foul on Ginobili… how the hell else can you explain the ball just falling out of his hands out of bounds? Shut the f-ck up Popovich…
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
10:55 pm
Why didn’t they go to the monitor when the cavsscrewed us
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
10:56 pm
They are playing “Wasted” by Gucci Mane during the timeout… on the organ. I’m sure all the hip hop haters just got scared away by that threatening and menacing musical performance.
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
10:56 pm
Najeh definitely well played.. hard played… everyone contributed…
i dont understand how some bloggers can pull the trigger so quickly and call the game a loss..
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:57 pm
Ray,
Horford is too small to play center. You see that Duncan is killing him…
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
10:57 pm
Ginobilli was crowding Bibby. shouldn’t he get more space to inbounds the ball?
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
10:57 pm
what the hell are the spurs complaining about?
Hawks v. Spurs
March 21st, 2010
10:57 pm
wasn’t hard to read Pop’s parting word
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
10:58 pm
bigdave ,
It looked bad for a minute there, down by 4 with little more than a minute to go in regulation. This team has not normally been this tough against teams like the Spurs. I think we just turned a corner.
Dawgie Fan
March 21st, 2010
10:58 pm
love that gucci mane. by the way, lol at t pain’s new video reverse cowgirl. wonder how many music execs know what that phrase means
Cannon
March 21st, 2010
10:59 pm
And OUR Hawks have officially clinched a spot in this years playoffs! Congrats to Woody, and his boys. Now Let’s get 50+ wins!!!!
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
10:59 pm
With the way this game started . . . this was a HUGE WIN.
joBjo
March 21st, 2010
10:59 pm
good game Hawks!
Sleepy
March 21st, 2010
10:59 pm
we havent beat the spurs in 3 years
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
10:59 pm
Great win by the Hawks…
drmaryb
March 21st, 2010
10:59 pm
Woody is coaching his azz. Off! Sending old Pops home with a loss. SA has a brutal scehdule coming up
Hawks v. Spurs
March 21st, 2010
10:59 pm
If only Marvin could build on this game
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
11:00 pm
Great win in its own right, coming from behind and beating a dangerous and experienced Spurs team. But even better, to me, is that they did it on a poor shooting night by Joe and on a night where Josh didn’t have nearly the impact he usually does. That is a very positive sign for the playoffs.
Wabe
March 21st, 2010
11:00 pm
One of the best games this season.
VenomSpitter
March 21st, 2010
11:00 pm
Good game
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
11:00 pm
Ball game. SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
11:00 pm
18 rebounds for Horford . . after that horrendous start. Great job by him.
Another good team win tonight
Melvin
March 21st, 2010
11:01 pm
Get the Spurs out of here….
tjhook
March 21st, 2010
11:01 pm
beautiful win, men! Go Hawks!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
11:02 pm
Also, nice to see Marvin coming out in the 2nd half and proving his first half was no fluke. He’s had games before when he started off strong and disappeared down the stretch, but not tonight. 8 points after halftime may not seem like a whole lot but he was knocking down shots and attacking the boards. Keep it up Marvin, the Hawks need it.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
11:03 pm
Mucho credit to Woody and the Hawks players. One of the best wins I’ve ever seen these guys grind out.
In my mind, they really have turned a corner with that one, even if it’s not as big of a corner as some might like.
Al Horford’s second half was nothing short of Herculean.
Marvin Williams’ first half literally kept us in the game (along with JJ’s passing).
bigdave
March 21st, 2010
11:04 pm
Ray..
there were 90 ticks left.. and Joe made a runner immediately after the post to cut it to 2…
but hey.. 2nd game in a row a loss as been called and Hawks proved resilient…
Ree Roe
March 21st, 2010
11:05 pm
Al was a monster. Joe was solid. Marvin was huge in the first half. Jamal did his thang. Tonight (minus the 1st quarter) is the kind of effort the Hawks MUST have down the stretch & into the playoffs. Very impressed with tonights win
-7 game losing streak to San Antonio SNAPPED
-Hawks clinch a playoff spot
-Hawks tied for 3rd in the East
Big game tomorrow night in Milwaukee…
-REEgionally Roe!!
vava74
March 21st, 2010
11:06 pm
Nice win, although SA without Parker is just a 5-8 playoff team in the West.
So don’t get so excited about the win. The vast majority of wins we got against playoff teams were when they played us undermanned on at the back end of a road trip.
Anyhow, I’ll take the win and the playoffs clinched.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
11:06 pm
bigdave ,
I never claimed to have perfect faith. I’m absolutely ecstatic for the win. Maybe someday my crystal ball will work as well as yours.
falcons pick spoon
March 21st, 2010
11:06 pm
Wow. Marvin dominated the first and Al beasted the second half. With complimentary play from both Joe and Jamal tonight. Josh hardly factored into it and we still come out on top. Great win Hawks. Great win.
SWAT Native
March 21st, 2010
11:07 pm
I think our young Hawks grew up tonight. You could see what the Hakws can be when all their young players reach their potential. They beat probably the best executing team in the league (that needed a win desperately) down the stretch. I’m so proud of them.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
11:07 pm
Vava ,
I refuse to lessen this win. Sorry to disagree with you, but I REFUSE .
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
11:08 pm
SWAT native,
Right on!
20-9 vs. Western Conference this season
March 21st, 2010
11:12 pm
Chance for blackjack against the Lake show @ the end of the month.
CLUTCHED IT
March 21st, 2010
11:16 pm
Big Ray — I love your attitude of refusing to lessen the win.
So the Hawks are in the playoffs now.
Blake
March 21st, 2010
11:18 pm
Way to step up your game Marvin.Take your game right into the playoffs my friend!
northcyde
March 21st, 2010
11:19 pm
vava74
March 21st, 2010
11:06 pm
Nice win, although SA without Parker is just a 5-8 playoff team in the West.
So don’t get so excited about the win. The vast majority of wins we got against playoff teams were when they played us undermanned on at the back end of a road trip.
Anyhow, I’ll take the win and the playoffs clinched.
LOL . . . I knew someone would try to cheapen the win. Too predictable.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
11:19 pm
I sure hope he does. We need that from him. And Al Horford proved he can learn his lesson in a single half, instead of taking days or weeks to get it. He manned up big time.
ILL-logical
March 21st, 2010
11:21 pm
Congratulations to the organization’s owners,staff,coaches and players for a great win that put the team into the playoffs for the third consecutive year. And a great birthday present for Jamal as well!
Big Ray
March 21st, 2010
11:22 pm
Vava is a good dude. I understand his worries/concerns.
I just disagree. I have to say it again. I CANNOT lessen this one. Team turned a corner right in front of us. They came together. I want to see more of this, and I think we will.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2010
11:22 pm
“Nice win, although SA without Parker is just a 5-8 playoff team in the West.”
Nah. Sure, there are times when teams are missing a key player and play significantly worse, but I don’t think tonight qualifies. I try to judge teams based on how well they play in each particular game, and I don’t think San Antonio would have played considerably better if they had Parker. They played a great game. The Hawks just played better. Can’t take credit away from the Hawks in this one.
see Tim Duncan
March 21st, 2010
11:23 pm
on Al Horford’s new poster.
drmaryb
March 21st, 2010
11:28 pm
Woody out coached Pop & the PIPs.
Horford out played Duncan.
Marvin outplayed EVERYBODY!
Great Win!
drmaryb
March 21st, 2010
11:46 pm
Joe is a very unselfish player.
He doesn’t take 40 shots/game like all the other so-called ball hogging super stars.
Melvin
Horford to small to play center? What planet do U live on? Al is a All-Star at the 5.
& he man handled Duncan down the stretch… Mmmh.
Where does this stuff come from?
Grandad
March 21st, 2010
11:53 pm
I was really proud of Marv tonight. That said:
‘Josh’ did something exceptional mid-way through the 4th.
Marv had not scored yet in the 4th
[as Nique later said, had not touched it].
(Jamal & Joe had taken almost all the 1st attempts in the 4th)
Josh with the ball, waved off Jamal, sought out Marv & fed him
for an open jumper. It’s little things like that,
people don’t notice, that seperates a player from ‘good’ player
into a ‘winner’. JOSH has become a winner! Great Teammate! He gets it.
Whoever questioned the young man’s basketball IQ?
I was really proud of Josh tonight.
cp
March 21st, 2010
11:55 pm
I love when Hubie calls our games. He has so much insight and knowledge…It was a great game and a great win. Cant really complain about anything other than the sluggish start. I don’t understand why the Hawks come out so flat against good teams. Hopefully they fix this issue in time for the playoffs. I don’t think you want to extend a lot of energy in a 7 game series trying to come back from large deficits all the time. They have to come out with better energy. Once again great win.
akobyli
March 21st, 2010
11:59 pm
well…it takes me 5 minutes to walk to marta from my decatur h9ome….it takes me 13 minutes on marta to walk into the door of phillips, and then i enjoy the entire game…then another 13 minutes to get back to the marta station near my house, and then another 5 minute walk home…..location, location, location.
SWAT Native
March 22nd, 2010
12:03 am
I think the reason that the Hawks come out flat is the late arriving crowds. They are a young team that feeds off the energy of the crowd. Fans need to start getting to the games on time.
drmaryb
March 22nd, 2010
12:06 am
JJM
I’m tired of hearing that U are tired of hearing nimbers? There is a MUTE button on all remote controls.
So, why not step up your game and use that feature. Or do what Mike Tyson said, “Turn your station.”. -problem solved.
David
March 22nd, 2010
12:07 am
Funny how the “young, athletic” Hawks team is struggling to keep up with the “old, decrepit” Celtics.
drmaryb
March 22nd, 2010
12:11 am
JJM
I’m tired of hearing that U are tired of hearing nimbers? There is a MUTE button on all remote controls.
So, why not step up your game and use that feature. Or do what Mike Tyson said, “Turn your station.”. -problem solved.
.
Grandad
March 22nd, 2010
12:20 am
David – Wdsn is not young & athletic anymore.
However, the Hawks are 4-0 v. Celtics.
JosephdaKoolest
March 22nd, 2010
12:24 am
Great win for the Hawks!!!!!!! Way to play big down the stretch Big Al. Total team effort balanced scoring grea energy beyond the fourth quarter. Wa to hang tough Josh way to takeover when we needed you to Jamal Crawford. Joe Johnson you know you just the man enough said. Bibby hit som nice shots. And the man of the night Marvin Wiliams. If we get at least have of that every night the sky i the limit. Go Hawks!!!!!!!!! The A Town is behind you.
RLP
March 22nd, 2010
12:27 am
Some of you are saying that the Hawks have clinched a playoff spot. Chicago is in ninth place in the standings and have lost 37 games. The Hawks have 13 games left and have lost 24 games. If the Hawks lose every game remaining and the Bulls win every game then each team will have 37 wins. I do not know what the tie breaker between the two teams is. I do know that ESPN is not showing that the Hawks have clinched a playoff spot. I would prefer one more Hawks win or one Chicago loss to claim that they have clinched a playoff spot. (Or to have someone who knows how to figure out the tie breakers out proclaim that they have clinched the playoff spot.)
RLP
March 22nd, 2010
12:29 am
Correction – I wrote that each team will have 37 wins. I should have written that each team would have 37 LOSSES.
HawksFan11
March 22nd, 2010
12:43 am
Loved this one from start to finish. This is what the Hawks can do when the big men play like big men. Ladies and gentlemen I hope you have enjoyed tonights episode of the Marvin Williams & Al Horford show.
Good night.
northcyde
March 22nd, 2010
1:05 am
Some of you are saying that the Hawks have clinched a playoff spot. Chicago is in ninth place in the standings and have lost 37 games. The Hawks have 13 games left and have lost 24 games. If the Hawks lose every game remaining and the Bulls win every game then each team will have 37 wins. I do not know what the tie breaker between the two teams is. I do know that ESPN is not showing that the Hawks have clinched a playoff spot. I would prefer one more Hawks win or one Chicago loss to claim that they have clinched a playoff spot. (Or to have someone who knows how to figure out the tie breakers out proclaim that they have clinched the playoff spot.)
How many times have we lost to Chicago? . . once
How many times have we beaten them? . . . three times
There’s your tiebreaker right there.
And ESPN haven’t updated their standings yet. We have 45 wins, not 44.
northcyde
March 22nd, 2010
1:11 am
http://www.nba.com/statistics/playoff_picture.html
Funny how the Hawks
March 22nd, 2010
1:30 am
poned the Celtics this season.
T.I.
March 22nd, 2010
1:33 am
tell them other broke joka’s (Celtics) be quiet. 0-4 vs. Hawks.
David
March 22nd, 2010
2:27 am
T.I.–Yes, the Hawks are 4-0 against the Celtics…in the REGULAR SEASON. Let’s see who gets further in the playoffs.
Samuel
March 22nd, 2010
8:14 am
Woody=COY
Joe Mama
March 22nd, 2010
9:46 am
So, what
I guess so What knows his round-ball! Statement made in the first half when horford was acting like the bytch he normally is, not playing defense and freeloading rebounds, and begging for the ball when the opposing starter is out of the game. For once, he acted like a man in the paint although it was 1half of a game it proves that he is capable if he gets off his sorry azzzse. Good insight
So What
March 21st, 2010
9:26 pm
If al could play defense the way marv is tonight wed win a championship but the dude doesnt play defense
Yes samuel Woody= COY