Bucks at Atlanta Hawks Game 7: Here They Are Again
Some of my blog people are not in the mood to praise the Hawks even after that Game 6 triumph. I understand.
You think the Hawks shouldn’t have this much trouble with the Bogut-less Bucks. You remember the Game 3 surrender and the Game 5 collapse. You think Woody should have made defensive adjustments earlier in the series. And if the Hawks win today, some of you probably don’t want to hear about their resilience, their character, how they responded with their backs against the wall and all the other things they tend to say in these situations.
Well, like “they” say (and like I vowed I never would), it is what it is. The Hawks can win the series today.
“Every team goes through adversity at times,” Al said. “It’s all about how you handle it. Now we have a chance to make it right and win a series.”
I’ve heard rumblings that the Hawks lose in the long-term by winning today but I’ve got to think your fanhood instincts overwhelm your sourness and you cheer the Hawks on to a W. Shoot, you might even begin to believe they can take on the Magic, despite your misgivings and general grumpiness.
I would understand that, too.
– J.J. on the improved communication in Game 6 after things got snippy at times in Game 5: “It was a lot better. But we are always going to have arguing. That’s is because we are a family, we are brothers. We ain’t always going to get along. Everything ain’t going to be peaches and cream. We are going to get in each other’s face every now and then but that is just the way it is. At the end of the day we got love for each other, got each other’s back and each others’ best interest.”
– After Game 6 some in the Hawks locker room sarcastically asked if Jerry Stackhouse can sing the National Anthem today like he did on Friday. So it was pretty funny when I saw this line in Michael Hunt’s column about the pressure on the Bucks for Game 7: “Just think about how much poise it took for Stackhouse to sing the national anthem before Game 6 in that setting.”
Indeed.
– Have fun, Hawks fans,
MC
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322 comments Add your comment
Gilley
May 2nd, 2010
10:27 am
First Place
SWAT Native
May 2nd, 2010
10:32 am
NOTHING EASY! NOTHING EASY! TIME FOR GAME SEVEN!
Gilley
May 2nd, 2010
10:32 am
Everyone is writing off us against ORL (Not to overlook today’s game) but if we play like the Bucks (hustle, heart, energy) we have a chance. I am running late for the game but GO HAWKS!!!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
10:32 am
My official song fro 2days game. The Bucks fans need TO UNDERSTANDwhat we’re all about.
Everybody should remember this hot track
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12dUxCij2_Q
Lacsho
May 2nd, 2010
10:46 am
I’m vexed that were playing a game 7, however; there’s no way in Hell I’m going to miss this game!!!!
Me and my minnie me will be sitting in section 111 row L. Just like MC stated, I feel some kind of way about these Hawks, but there’s no way I could miss a game 7. I was at the first playoff series against Boston, and the seen was electric. That’s a feeling I will never forget; I have a feeling today’s game is going to be off the chain.
Me and my son will do our part.
Go Hawks!!!!!
Fire Woody
Ted Striker
May 2nd, 2010
10:48 am
Nice read, Michael Cunningham.
SWAT Native
May 2nd, 2010
10:48 am
If you’re asking, I would much rather win this series and face Orlando than lose. I think he Hawks will do better against the Magic than people think.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 2nd, 2010
10:50 am
VenomSpitter you stay posting songs from my cassette tape Walkman 12 years ago haha.
Go Hawks! F-ck the deer! (And fire Woody.)
Rock Preston
May 2nd, 2010
10:55 am
Regardless of the outcome today or whenever this ends…Woody needs to go!!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 2nd, 2010
10:55 am
I don’t think there’s any long term good that comes out of losing, unless you are tanking to get the #1 overall pick. If the Hawks squeak by today and get killed in Round 2, it will be up to Michael Gearon to realize that does not constitute progress from last year and act accordingly on Woody. If the Hawks take the Magic to seven games or upset them, I think it’s fair to say Woody would have redeemed himself for this lackluster Bucks series at that point.
Of course, as schizophrenic as our beloved team is, I’m not even taking today’s game for granted. All I know is it’s a sellout and we the fans are going to tear the roof off that motherf-ucker.
Wabe
May 2nd, 2010
10:56 am
Yall fools better be loud today!
i know i’m bout to go wildddddddddddddddd
Kiki
May 2nd, 2010
11:01 am
Here’s a nice article from Sekou:
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/sekou_smith/05/01/horford.leads/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1
Najeh Davenpoop
May 2nd, 2010
11:01 am
While we are discussing songs that were hot when I was in middle school… this song NEVER fails.
D Hawks
May 2nd, 2010
11:03 am
Good post MC. Can we get 48 minutes of focus today? If not today, we never will as this team is currently constituted. I’m thinking that we will. I hope everyone that’s going to the game will get there early and make some noise.
Go Hawks!
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
11:04 am
Pressure back on the Hawks today. Lets see how they respond. And of course we want the Hawks to win, as long as it doesnt blur Sunds’ vision, as far as Woody is concerned.
Hawks73
May 2nd, 2010
11:08 am
Wow, we are all excited about a game 7…against the Bucks???? I think relieved is a better way to put it. The reality is this, the Hawks are the better team, but are so poorly prepared that they win mostly on talent and determination ( or should I say sometimes determination).
Woody, while having been semi-decent at getting the team to this point, lacks “that next step” that coaches must have in order to maximize this teams talent. The fact that it took an elimination game to make an adjustment is just astonishing. We have all beaten this dead horse, but basketball (like any other professional sport) requires constant adjustments/changes in order to progress “to the next level”. They may win tonight, but if you look closely many of their opponents echo the same sentiments, Hawks are very easy to figure out. Win today, and the Magic will make short work of these Hawks…maybe even sweep.
Section 303
May 2nd, 2010
11:13 am
Guys, on my way to Philips. Hope you all can make it! Josh Smith says they won’t let us down this time. I believe him! Let’s Go!
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
11:14 am
Well said Hawks73. He waited until an elimination game to make adjustments. That’s insane. Series would be over if he had a brain.
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
11:15 am
@Najeh hell yea. No mo play in GA
lewis
May 2nd, 2010
11:15 am
Now lets see if he can overcome himself and pull Bibby out earlier.
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
11:16 am
Section 303, did Josh also say that he would’nt be taking any jumpers, bitchin at the refs, or missing many freethrows today? lol!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
11:16 am
And yea Al has the leadership DNA that Joe doesn’t have. Thats obvious.
mountain_jim
May 2nd, 2010
11:17 am
Go Hawks! I will be cheering (and no doubt occasionally cussing) from my WNC living room.
Have really enjoyed your coverage and blogs this season, MC.
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
11:40 am
aw man… he brought out the classic Troy.. 8th grade Inman Middle School… Super Bowl XXXIII good times right there…
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
11:46 am
by the time the 3rd verse came on somebody has got swung on.. guaranteed…
glad the game is on ABC.. they have this nice graphic where they put up the starting lineups against the backdrop of the competing cities skyline and other representations of the city.. anxious to see what they have planed for Atlanta..
NCBravesFan
May 2nd, 2010
11:47 am
Kiki: that is a good article! Thanks for putting it out there.
I’ll be watching from NC and cheering the Hawks on – my thoughts about the changes that need to happen this offseason are still the same, but that doesn’t mean I pull against the boys today (or any day). Go Hawks!
Geemack
May 2nd, 2010
11:52 am
Game 7 against the under manned Bucks. That really shows a lot of guts. I will watch the game today, because I’m a Hawks fan, but if we fail to make any adjustments in the next series, we will be gone if 4.
MC
The next time a Hawks offical complain about the fans lackluster attitude toward the team.
Show them a copy of game 5 against the undermanned Bucks at home.
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
11:56 am
[Interesting article from the 'Boston Globe']
Uncertainty trails Hawks
Today’s Game 7 between the Hawks and Bucks could be the most critical game for Atlanta in several years. And a loss could cost coach Mike Woodson his job.
The Hawks were badly exposed in Game 5 for their lack of half-court offense, and they have yet to win difficult road games in Woodson’s tenure. His contract expires at season’s end, and Hawks general manager Rick Sund told the Globe in January that the two sides would wait until the end of the season to discuss an extension.
Sund joined the Hawks in 2008 and did not hire Woodson, which is never a good sign for a coach on the hot seat. Woodson clashed with former general manager Billy Knight, who wanted to fire the coach but was then fired himself by the team’s ownership group.
The ownership group then hired Sund, who has a history of running teams on limited budgets, and signed forward Josh Smith to a manageable five-year contract.
The Hawks likely won’t bring in a high-priced coach such as Avery Johnson even though they appear to be on the cusp of being an elite team. So Woodson may return with a slight raise and a short-term contract or could be replaced by a coach who could harness the Hawks’ talent into a more consistent winner.
The consensus across the league is that Atlanta may have the deepest talent pool, but it lacks a bona fide center and Woodson’s rather simplistic offense only works when the Hawks run.
James
May 2nd, 2010
11:58 am
Swat–Very Nice. I was at that game. And we were all like “Oh my god. They are giving ZAZA the microphone.” Best postgame speech ever!
Good luck hawks. DO what you did the other day, and we’ll see you again next week!!
James
May 2nd, 2010
11:59 am
Also, Najeh, I like the slogan. I am tired of hearing about that damn deer.
Hawk n the Ham
May 2nd, 2010
12:00 pm
Unless the Hawks win it all, Woody will be gone. Not getting a good feeling from ASG and Sund on his future here in the ATL.
While everyone is throwing in those old ATL hits, here is my contribution……………..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J89f_8Pp55A
Kiki
May 2nd, 2010
12:20 pm
NCBravesFan,
You are welcome.
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
12:31 pm
pre game on..
Play Da Rook
May 2nd, 2010
12:34 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB9kuT14hzE&playnext_from=TL&videos=BqmZp6C5_f4
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
12:36 pm
I wonder how many years straight will the NBA crown it’s King the MVP? I mean who’s going them a reason not to give it to him for the next 10 years? Seriously. Durant? Maybe. Kobe? Doubt it. Rose? Possibly. Stern’s going to ride Lebron for a league record of MVP’s. Bank on it. Move over Michael.
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
12:38 pm
Are we gonna have to listen to John Barry today?
Najeh Davenpoop
May 2nd, 2010
12:39 pm
As far as I’m concerned, there’s nobody out there that can f-ck with Outkast and Goodie Mob.
Hawk n the Ham
May 2nd, 2010
12:41 pm
The playoff crossover “heard around the world!”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exj9NJOalks
Clyde
May 2nd, 2010
12:41 pm
HAWK IN THE HAM THIS IS A REAL ATL CLASSIC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTYHwp31IZ8
FIRE WOODY
Sick & TIred Of Being Sick & Tired
May 2nd, 2010
12:43 pm
What I don’t understand is why did it take Woody so long to figure out that he needed to change the defensive strategy of the Hawks against the Bucks???
A good coach would have made the adjustment earlier especially after that first lost in Milwaukee.
Woody needs to go!!!!!
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
12:45 pm
@ Grandad. Knight refused to resign. he was not fired. They tried to resign him. He thought the pastures were greener elsewhere. An omen for Joe Johnson maybe?
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
12:46 pm
Nobody can mess with the Dungeon Family. Watch for the hook baby
ATL Classic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12dUxCij2_Q
Clyde
May 2nd, 2010
12:49 pm
ANOTHER CLASSIC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9RdwNoKZCM
FIRE WOODY
Hawk n the Ham
May 2nd, 2010
12:51 pm
CLYDE
I take your bass classic and amp it up a notch……..
“It really feels great, flexin’ like a star, but the best part about is the BOOM in my CAR”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnpSj23stEk
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
12:51 pm
Najeh
You’re a blast. A real fan – brother! Be careful & enjoy the game today. I like that song!
Lascho & Minnie-Me! Be Careful, Have Fun & Raise the Roof!
Hey Hawks play your game! Impose your WILL on the Bucks & always remember:
INSIDE – Peanut Butter!
OUTSIDE – Jelly!
Pound the paint, play defense, rebound, share the ball & the offense will come!
Is dat supposed to be real muzik?
May 2nd, 2010
12:55 pm
I don’t think so
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCbCJdpcBFY
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
12:56 pm
phuck Wilbon.
Is dat supposed to be real muzik?
May 2nd, 2010
12:58 pm
Let me Educate you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvRWV9LLdT4&feature=related
Is dat supposed to be real muzik?
May 2nd, 2010
1:00 pm
Now dis is real muzik
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acwt9KN2uCA
Lesson over
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
1:02 pm
joBjo – semantics: fired/re-signed. [Boston Globe] I agree they should have got it right. The point remains the same (squabble over Wdsn)not greener pastures. If so, they were not quite as green as he thunk.
Interesting article nonetheless. The aticle does go on to talk about Joe
leaving and the possibility of us signing Rudy Gay. It’s on ‘Hoops hype’
if you care to read. Game on!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
1:07 pm
Yea Al
geno
May 2nd, 2010
1:07 pm
HAWKS have the potential to go all the way. I’m tired of the “P” word. Let’s see some results!!!
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
1:11 pm
if that was a foul on Smoove then that had to be a foul on Marvin by Thomas
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
1:12 pm
Here we go with this bulls.hit
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
1:14 pm
We are gonna need a huge effort from Crawford today going to the basket because the effort and energy is there from everyone but the shots just are not falling .
Ken Strickland
May 2nd, 2010
1:22 pm
Atlanta HC MWoodson, in a dramatic display of infinite stupidity, has started this gm out forcing the Hawks to play the very switching DEF that led to our last 3 consecutive losses. It also contributed to Smoove getting his 2nd foul. STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES!!!!!! THE PETER PRINCIPLE AT WORK.
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
1:25 pm
good aggressive move from Marvin..
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
1:25 pm
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
1:26 pm
Zsa Zsa playing his AZZ off!
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
1:29 pm
I like this BIG line-up with Zsa & J-Quick!
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
1:31 pm
PANTS ON THE GROUND!
Hawks are playing like their PANTS are on FIRE!
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
1:32 pm
Big second quarter coming up and none of the Bucks have really showed up. We need a big run to start this quarter and its well on its way to being over . But we need to take this to 20+ points right now you can just see on the Bucks faces and in there body language . They dont believe they can win and any confidence they get now will be because we give it to them .
Woody should be giving the rah rah speech right now because the game is there for taking .
Sautee
May 2nd, 2010
1:32 pm
Frontcourt: 6-12
Backcourt: 2-10
Let’s hope that the guards don’t forget the frontcourt.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 2nd, 2010
1:34 pm
There’s a guy a few rows in front of me with a sign that says “Kurt Thomas: America’s Next Flop Model”. Classic.
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
1:35 pm
Cmon zaza just trap him
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
1:36 pm
Jamal is on fire
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
1:36 pm
look at Joe standing up.. wanting Jamal to break down his defender..
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
1:42 pm
cmon Josh just give it to jamal there and fill the lane lol
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
1:43 pm
Josh should just pass it back to jamal
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
1:43 pm
josh just pass it back out no need to be Pippen this game just be Rodman
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
1:44 pm
Go back to the simple two man game with Crawford ans Horford . They both were making excellent decisions with the ball.
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
1:45 pm
Bibby got clowned. And again the Hawks hit a drought
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
1:46 pm
The momentum changed when Josh tried to do to much.
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
1:46 pm
should’ve fouled there..
Joe has to look to get involved..
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
1:47 pm
Standing around …………………….no movement on OFFENSE! ISO.
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
1:47 pm
We totally went away from what was working during that stretch . Horford and Crawford were keeping the ball moving and we were getting good looks and suddenly Bibby is pounding the ball and we are trying to post up Josh with 2 fouls ……seriously Woody cmon .
Najeh Davenpoop
May 2nd, 2010
1:47 pm
The Hawks have brought their defensive intensity from Game 6 to this game, and it has sustained itself even with Josh in foul trouble.
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
1:47 pm
Please tell Josh he is not a PG!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 2nd, 2010
1:49 pm
From my angle that charge on Smoove looked like a blocking foul.
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
1:50 pm
Jamal has found his groove
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
1:50 pm
heat up just in time for rd 2 Mal…
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
1:50 pm
Bogut activated for this game & Charlie Bell? Deactivated for what? Skiles said, “No Comment!”
Consensus is, no P.T. & probably threatened Skiles with bodily harm – if coach didn’t put him in! LOL!
& The Bucks bloggers called us – dysfuntional? I don’t think so! Joe said it best, “were like brothers and we all want to win, (in ref to bickering from bench in game 5), Joe said, we ALL love each other on this team!
So, dissenters – How CAN you break that up? That’s a TEAM over there – Coach included!
Joe may even demand an extension for Mr. Woodson – WHY? Because Woody let’s him do his thing!!
This TEAM will NOT be dismantled, at least for 2 more years!
Let’s Go!
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
1:51 pm
JJ poor defensive effort!
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
1:51 pm
jesus JOE !!!!!!!!!!!!! Bibby was WIDEOPEN DAMNN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
1:52 pm
Marvin’s aggressiveness is proving big today..
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
1:52 pm
Marvin playing hard! Hawks playing lights-out QUICK!
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
1:54 pm
Bibby’s weight helping him against the larger posters..
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
1:54 pm
Thank you JJ no need to throw up bad shots as both Bibby ,Crawford ,and Al are all on and even Marvin is all over the glass so just make the right play Joe .
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
1:55 pm
JC TAKE IT TO DA HOLE!
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
1:56 pm
Hawks are PRACTING for Game 1 – Round 2 today!
Bibby & J-Quick playing great whie Josh is on the Bench!
Bucks look out-classed today. Their DREAMS have officially ended!”
JB
May 2nd, 2010
1:56 pm
All the alarmists look pretty stupid now
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
1:57 pm
good cut good pass nice team ball
o.O-Mac-Town -Macon, Georgia- Westsider-O.o
May 2nd, 2010
1:58 pm
Wow I’m impressed.
Sautee
May 2nd, 2010
1:58 pm
Horford with a double-double in the first half.
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
1:58 pm
Sharing the ball is more successful that ISO(One on One ). Keep moving the da ball.
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
2:01 pm
So nice to see the Hawks playing at such a high level today. They’re completely taking care of business today.
LOL . . but I STILL have to watch the game via the internet, seeing that Nashville has turned into Venice, and they’re NOT showing the game on the ABC affiliate.
Yeah Woody:
“You get stops one possession at a time.” Words of wisdom.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
2:01 pm
Congratulations Mr. Woodson!
You have prepared your team WELL, for this critical GAME!
No sir, you are NOT perfect – (neither is anyone on this blog! Were just arm-chair , Monday morning quarterbacks!) , but you know the personalities & make-up of your ball club players better than ANYONE!
Front office included! Hell, they don’t even know, nor like each other! LOL!
Go Woodson!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:01 pm
Now this isn’t a good lineup wtf is woody thinkin we have no PF out there
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:02 pm
FIRE WOODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:03 pm
Here we go JUMP Shooting!
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
2:03 pm
JJ . . jump into the man and draw that contact. Don’t settle for the fadeaway when you can jump into him and get to the FT line.
Your fatal flaw as a player man. Get your head in the game JJ.
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:03 pm
Damn is joe not focused
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
2:03 pm
lol wth was that ?
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:03 pm
Tricky Dribbling……………..equals No Shot!
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
2:04 pm
dat’s bs call.
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
2:04 pm
and another case of Woody offense defense subs blowing up in our face
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
2:04 pm
LOL . . and Mario FOULS AGAIN !!!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:04 pm
we should be up by 20. But we always gotta let the other team get on a run
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
2:04 pm
What does Woody see in Mario? Omg. He’s a foul waiting to happen.
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:04 pm
Deer closes on 9-0 Run…………………….MOVE THE BALL GUYS!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:04 pm
Fire Woody!!!
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
2:05 pm
I guess he had a foul to give though.
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:06 pm
Is JJ comptemplating where he will be playing Nex Year?
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:06 pm
Woody is a bald headed idiot
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
2:06 pm
Only up 13. Should be up by 20+. And wtf is up with Joe Johnson?
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
2:07 pm
Northcyde, we didn’t have a foul to give.
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:07 pm
Let’s see how The Hawks come out in the third quarter. Wiil we have the intensity or will we let The Deer close the lead down to 3 points or less?
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
2:09 pm
I’ll go with the latter Old Hawk fan.
Jody
May 2nd, 2010
2:10 pm
I can clearly see Al Horford becoming the leader of this team and if he ever gets to play the 4, WATCH OUT! Good 1st half.
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:13 pm
What kind of second half will JJ have?
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:14 pm
This team should come out the third quarter with a STATEMENT! What will it be?
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
2:18 pm
First 5 minutes of this 3rd quarter is critical. If the Hawks extend the lead past 15 plus, this game is probably over. If the Bucks can get this back down to 6 or 7 by the 7 minute mark, we’ll probably have to battle to win the game.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
2:19 pm
Grand-Daddy
(Who’s your Grand-Daddy?)
Mine sat me on his knee – after Game 5. He gave me a cherry popsicle & rubbed my head.
He told me, “This too shall pass!”. More proof that, FATHER knows BEST!
Hawks are balling as a TEAM! JJ doesn’t have to do it ALL anymore – qualified HELP has arrived! For that reason alone – Mr. Johnsdon will resign & will demand an extension for Mr. Woodson, in that process.
Some All-Stars & Super-Stars can’t play for just any coach. eg. (ESPN broke the news last Thursday @ 6pm).
Jeanie Buss, “phil Jackson WILL coach somewhere next year – There will be a lot of great jobs that will open up next year!”. I guess THE BLACK MAMBA” is at it again! That dude is UN-COACHABLE! Kobe is a complete Azz on and off the court. His teammates & coches find him intolerable! He’s probably pissed that King James is MVP two years in a row! What a sucker! Go Figure!
Sautee
May 2nd, 2010
2:20 pm
northcyde,
Which do you think will happen?
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
2:21 pm
We need to do a better job on the defensive glass and a better job of overall collapsing on jennings and forcing the kickout as no one else on the team has been able to really make a basket .
Ersan Ilyasova came off the bench and basically who kept them in it on those little lay ins around the basket .
9 pts 5 boards off the bench for that guy
Bucks only 1 three pointer so far
shooting 38% from the field as a team
Keys to the second half
Offensively – lets just keep driving to the basket make good decisions with the basketball and force them to foul us.
defensively – lets tie up the details like the defensive glass and its almost time to break out the trap for both Jennings and Salmons . I would do it at the start of the 3rd and you know they will come out and try and bounce back . So Woody needs to throw something at him to keep the struggling while also getting the ball out of Jennings hands .
I love how everyone talking about Jennings handles . You are not juking anyone simply because you use your right hand especially when you never use your right hand so everyone is trying to force you to go right.
ABC is horrible
sam'l
May 2nd, 2010
2:21 pm
Everyone here knows the Bucks don’t give up. This game isn’t over. The article in the Boston Globe sums up my feelings, but why do we have to look to Boston to get a comprehensive feel for our own team?
Don’t kid yourself…if the Hawks screw up, Joe’s gone. He can’t take this dysfunctionality anymore than we can.
However, MaryB is right on one point. ADTHE.net is a great way to watch when you’re holed up in BFE. (You figure this one out yourself).
Plus, for whatever reason, Friday’s third quarter defense worked. That’s what we need!
This game….not over….Hawks could lose..”Watch what happens.”
Ken Strickland
May 2nd, 2010
2:23 pm
We’ve just witnessed a perfect example of how our OFF has masked the problems caused by Woodson forcing the Hawks to play his beloved Switching DEF. When we’re hitting our jumpers and our overall OFF is clicking, it looks like the switching DEF is working. But when we stop hitting our jumpers and can’t score consistently, we see the other team erase a good portion of our lead,m because switching everything won’t allow us to consistently stop anyone.
If Woodson remains in his current state of stubborn stupidity and insists on switching everything, we’re going to lose this gm if we can’t continue hitting our outside shots. If Woodson doesn’t have the team come out after the half and play the straightup DEF we played last gm, he’s not going to make any OFF/DEF changes or adjustments down the stretch.
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:24 pm
Let’s bill the lead back to 20!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:25 pm
Just find the damn PG and give it to him damn
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:25 pm
TURN OVER!
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
2:25 pm
no no no, uh, good shot Smoove.
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
2:27 pm
Sautee . . . I think we’ll win going away. JJ will probably heat up midway through the quarter, and Craw will take us home.
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:27 pm
Pass the damn ball Joe
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:28 pm
Come ON JJ…………………..NO ISO!
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
2:28 pm
Smoooooove!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:28 pm
Stop switchin
Melvin
May 2nd, 2010
2:29 pm
Josh for 33333333333333….lol
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
2:29 pm
LOL . . or if Smoove is going to knock down threes . . .
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
2:30 pm
feer the deer!
Melvin
May 2nd, 2010
2:30 pm
Joe is struggling…
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:30 pm
Man what team would sign Joe to a max contract the way he’s playin
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
2:31 pm
fear the dear?
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
2:31 pm
Good timeout by Woody. He’ll either get JJ out of the game for a little breather and settle him down, or take out Marvin or Bibby. Either way, he’s coming with Crawford right now to get the offense back going.
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
2:32 pm
we’re savin Joe for Orlando. get the bricks out now, Joe!
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
2:32 pm
JJ Haters
You do NOT have to score to effect the GAME! JJ is drawing dble-trple teams on the perimeter for the Love of God! He’s playing D & rebounding, (the little things that Super-Stars do to HELP their team win!
& for the idiots that tell Josh NOT to shoot jumpers & dribble? WTF? He’s an All-Star basketball player in the NBA! That’s what he do! Look at his stat sheet for assists!
Which brings me to the next question: what EXACTLY is it that YOU DO? For a living.
Go Josh – Go Joe – Go Woody – Go Bibby – Go Marvin! Let’s Go Hawks!
Jody
May 2nd, 2010
2:33 pm
You folks may not care for Jon Barry too much, but he’s EXACTLY right about the Hawks. Horford is on a roll inside, the Bucks can’t stop him. How do the Hawks start the 3rd period? Iso Joe, shooting jumpers. This is a direct reflection of the coaching and, no offense, but the decision to go away from what’s working is a symptom of brain damage.
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
2:34 pm
Venom . . . star players struggle all the time. But when they struggle, do they do the other things to help their team win? If JJ is cold shooting, we still need his passing and defense.
LOL . . but he needs to hit a few shots.
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
2:34 pm
Smoove’s gotta go get those passes or they’ll quit throwing them to him!
O'Brien
May 2nd, 2010
2:34 pm
If the hawks give jj a Max contract, it will work out to 6 years, and about $120 million.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 2nd, 2010
2:34 pm
If even J-Smoove is hitting jumpers, I’m feeling pretty confident.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
2:35 pm
THE HARDEST WORKING MAN IN THE NBA!
J-Smoove has earned the RIGHT to dribble & shoot! He does everything! To help his team win.
EVERYTHING!
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:35 pm
Kurt Thomas should be charge with Assault on Bibby!
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
2:35 pm
thank you back to the 2 man game
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
2:38 pm
Stop the Swtching?
Hey Fool! Were up by 17 because were switching! That’s what we do! Go back to sleep!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:39 pm
Joe can build a house with all the bricks he’s put up
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:40 pm
Would somebody put something in drmaryb’s mouth cuz my zipper is stuck.
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
2:40 pm
Joe can play D too.
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
2:40 pm
GREAT HELP JJ!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:40 pm
Good Defense Joe
Najeh Davenpoop
May 2nd, 2010
2:40 pm
Number 5 making 3’s, number 2 swatting shots into the stands… did Joe and Josh switch jerseys?
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
2:41 pm
Good job JJ on the defense now its time to close them out .
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
2:42 pm
We need to close out this period strong and take this lead to 20+ points
Sautee
May 2nd, 2010
2:44 pm
Unlike some of the games when he struggles, Joe is still playing HARD on D.
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
2:44 pm
hopefully we can get Joe and Jamal on the same page round 2… Joe shot well early in the series , Jamal late..
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
2:44 pm
cmon we gotta rebound
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:45 pm
I think Joe needs to take more mid range shots
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
2:48 pm
Jody
The coach does NOT go away from what’s working! The PLAYERS do! The last time I checked, Mr. Woodson was wearing one of them – Steve Harvey Suits! He does not run plays anymoren he draws them up!
This is NOT X-Box 360 where you control the game with a JOY-STICK! That’s why they call it a Joy-Stick! When you have one? You’re in complete control of the game! LOL!
Remember, the other team has a Game- Plan too! & its designed to stop yours! When a play breaks down, you have 24 seconds (can you count that high?) 24 seconds to improvise & pull off the best play possible!
Those are called INSTINCTS & INCIDENTAL plays.
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:49 pm
Damn Joe u just wasted that lol
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
2:49 pm
dam Joe is snakebit!
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
2:49 pm
Wtf is Joe doing?
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
2:49 pm
JJ you are 2-12 why not give the ball to Crawford there and let him see if he can knock down the buzzer beater ?
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
2:51 pm
Spitter
Go F! Yourself – Your Mother is tired of you FKG! Her.
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
2:51 pm
Crawford and Bibby are a combined 12-22 everything JJ does should be with the intent of getting those two guys open looks especially with Al out of the game .
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
2:53 pm
Spitter
Your zipper is stuck – because your Gat is too small! Grow One & get back to me when its an adult size!
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
2:53 pm
great help from Za Za..
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
2:53 pm
I know we’re ahead, basically playin’ to a draw in the 3rd, but Jamal had 13 in the 2nd qtr. why does Jamal not touch the ball again until 1:40 left in the 3rd?
Atlanta Fawks
May 2nd, 2010
2:54 pm
We kept the coach and players for that big game seven in the playoffs. That was the vision right? But against the Bucks in round one? Dynasty! What a joke. These Hawks are not even thinking of going deep into the playoffs. They just want to get to Orlando and get their Tiger Woods on.
Have fun next year with the same crap. You let me down Bucks.
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
2:56 pm
Za Za and Marvin have played great..
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
2:57 pm
Sleepy
Shooters SHOOT! Until they get HOT – they always think the NEXT one is going in. LOL!
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
2:58 pm
how is that not a charge??
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
2:58 pm
Yessssss
Melvin
May 2nd, 2010
2:59 pm
Buck shot by Josh…
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
2:59 pm
Great shot block by Smoove . . .nice 2 on 1 break by Craw and JJ. That’s how you do it fellas.
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
2:59 pm
hop around now f- boy!!! lol!!! lets GO!!!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
3:00 pm
LOL @drmaryb being mad. go take ya medicine
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
3:00 pm
JC that is how a fast break should be run………………Mo Evans TAKE NOTE!
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
3:00 pm
LOL @ Josh block thats crazy
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:01 pm
Block party !!!
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
3:01 pm
Spitter
My mouth is only 1mm wide – its too small for you. Zipper – NOT WITH STANDING! That’s the same problem ypur MOTHER had! That’s why she came to see me last night. I sent her home with a big ole smile on her face. Oh! She will be back for more.
sleepy
May 2nd, 2010
3:01 pm
I love it when Josh decides to be Rodman instead of Scottie Pippen he doesnt realize how much he effects the game from that perspective.
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
3:01 pm
drmaryb . . .lol . . very true. Even when JJ is cold, I don’t want him to stop shooting. I just want him to take better shots. He and Crawford are our designated “tough shot makers”. So when the tough shots aren’t going, he needs to get easier shots.
Just wish he could draw more fouls when he’s cold though.
Hawks defense this game has been excellent. Bucks shooting 35% FG
Old Hawk Fan
May 2nd, 2010
3:02 pm
That Deer tried Crossing I-285 doin rUSH HOUR AND Smoove Ran Over IT!
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
3:02 pm
whats going on in here..
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
3:02 pm
LMAO I got this THING drmaryb really mad.
Melvin
May 2nd, 2010
3:03 pm
Has Mo played tonight??? lol
sam'l
May 2nd, 2010
3:04 pm
Go Hawks……..Way to go Joe….Way to go Josh!
(Maybe we should have reactive Richie Guerin)
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
3:09 pm
Spitter
Mad? That’s an emotion! I’m not mad – I just DUNKED on you & Let my INSIDE-GAME do the talking. You are no match for me – you lack WITS & that’s YOUR problem. You’re out classed here because I fight DIRTY!
I eat kids!
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
3:10 pm
Now Tirico and Brown are like . . “Well . . Milwaukee just doesn’t have the talent . .blah, blah, blah.”
(( clapping for the Hawks ))
Milwaukee guards are 11 – 32 FG
Crawford has been excellent this game.
Boy . . if we can ever get JJ and Crawford on the same page in the next series, it will get interesting.
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
3:10 pm
lmao @ drmaryb . . . eating kids like Tyson
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
3:11 pm
Here they go trying to act like Woody is the reason the hawks rec has improved every year
Fire Woody
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
3:11 pm
Ok drmaryb ya got me lol I hope it makes ya feel better
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
3:12 pm
i guarantee Dwight isnt hit with those touch fouls next series..
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
3:13 pm
Crawford showing up when it counts!
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
3:13 pm
That’s the other element of ISO-JJ that goes unmentioned. JJ held the ball for 18 seconds, made his move toward the basket, and passed to a wide open Crawford in the corner for a 3.
That’s ISO-JJ too folks.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
3:14 pm
Old Hawk Fan
You got your wish! Hawks up by 20!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
3:14 pm
Dont forget Fire Woody
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:15 pm
Venom – you really sound silly right now with the Fire Woody stuff – such a sore loser you are !!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
3:15 pm
Hamburger helper collins
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
3:15 pm
wow . . . Jason Collins makes a jumper?
bigdave
May 2nd, 2010
3:15 pm
Teague is an assist waiting to happen..
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
3:16 pm
Tiger Woo shut up. If u don’t like wat I say too bad. Do something about it.
FIRE WOODY FIRE WOODY FIRE WOODY
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
3:16 pm
Playoffs = survive and advance
This board will be QUIET today. You bets believe that.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
3:16 pm
RIDE TH BENCH!
Take us home – the starters did their job! A BLOW OUT! No injuries for Round 2!
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
3:17 pm
And Horford playing like a MAN again !!
16 pts – 15 rebs
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:18 pm
It doesn’t matter if I like it or not Venom – you sound like a complete idiot, though. Keep it up !!
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
3:19 pm
Marvin
8 pts – 9 rebs
Say what you want about that dude, but he’s starting to play his role, even if he isn’t scoring double figures. Just him rebounding is huge.
Solid defense + rebounding = the “new” Marvin
And if that’s his niche, I’ll take it.
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:19 pm
Enter your comments here
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
3:21 pm
I sound like an idiot for wanting Woody gone. So I have to like him cuz u like him. Shut the F.U.C.K. up talking to me guppy.
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
3:21 pm
WOW . . . Nashville looks like New Orleans during the first days of Hurricane Katrina
This ish is absolutely incredible.
terrell
May 2nd, 2010
3:21 pm
Why is Jamal still in this game?
Sautee
May 2nd, 2010
3:21 pm
Congrats to the Hawks. Harder than it SHOULD have been but they took a gut check and won two elimination games.
Let’s go get the Magic.
joBjo
May 2nd, 2010
3:22 pm
assist Teague!
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:23 pm
Venom, I didn’t say you have to like Woody – you just sound like as complete fool wanting to fire the coach after winning the first round series. Deal with it – crybaby !!
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:24 pm
Hawks win – too bad Venom – go cry in your pillow !!
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
3:24 pm
Take off the black suit Venom.
NO FUNERAL FOR WOODY AND THE HAWKS YET!!
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:25 pm
Venom tried to represent the FIRE WOODY boys (Clyde, JeJe) but was unsuccessful – too bad !!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
3:25 pm
Kitty Woo this is the last time Im gonna reply to your punk azz. This series shouldn’t have went pass 4 games against the bucks who are without their 2 best players. Woody gets 0 credit from me. If u don’t like what I’m saying:
F.U.C.K. YOU
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
3:27 pm
Were GOING to DISNEY WORLD!
This year? No injuries – we’e healthy & no sweep!
Yeash – people want to keep saying we lost 9 on the road in play-offs! But, fail to mention that when Cleveland swept us? They have LeBron & Al had sprained ankel (worse than a fracture!) & Joe had a strainned calf (I think?). Anyway, our players were hurt & played with heart. So, I’m sisck of hearing about Bogus-Bogut & Michelle Redd!!!!!!!
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:27 pm
Venom,
You look cute when you get mad . . . now your making excuses after the beatdown. So typical !!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
3:27 pm
Northcyde, Kitty Woo, and drmaryb are all some woody nuthuggers. They all related lol. And lmao @ these idiots who think I would be happy if the Hawks lost. WTF are ya’ll even talking about.
Melvin
May 2nd, 2010
3:30 pm
Bring on the Mouse Daddy….
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:30 pm
Venom,
Hawks win – too bad Venom – can’t win ‘em all !!
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
3:31 pm
Magic on 8 days no competition! How’s their timing going to be with the Hawks on fire & a lot of practice competition from the Bucks to work out their ISSUES?
Just wondering?
BuckNutts
May 2nd, 2010
3:35 pm
I am a Bucks fan and wanted to say congrats to the Hawks and their fans. It looked like the fans showed up in full force today (and the team did pretty well too). Good luck against Orlando.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
3:35 pm
Tiger Woo!
Sick em’
I guest that PUNK didn’t know who he was F’kn with. I’ve been on here since 2007! He may not Fear th Deer – But, he will respect dr.maryb from now on!
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
3:35 pm
LOL @ venom. Why you so mad though? Why are you cussing people out? If you want to be all sad because it took us 7 games to beat an inferior team . . that’s on you.
You spend every minute of the day criticizing the Hawks, yet, when people jab at you a little, you can’t take it?
hahahahahahaha
LOL @ what Woody told Lisa Salters . . . . “they’ve been trying to fire me for 5 years. I’m not going anywhere without a fight. You better believe that”
That’s Woody in a nutshell.
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:36 pm
You know it, drmaryb !!
Sautee
May 2nd, 2010
3:39 pm
Bucknutts,
Thanks for showing some class. Your team is fun to watch.
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:40 pm
northcyde,
I guess ‘ol Venom couldn’t tske it anymore and departed. I really feel bad for the guy – he put so much effort into his FIRE WOODY campaign. Bless his heart !!
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:42 pm
Where’s all the FIRE WOODY chants that I heard after game 5? The silence is deafening on here !! LOL !!
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
3:42 pm
Tiger Woods
I flat out LOVED your editorials during the Masters Golf Tournament. I was born in Augusta, GA. So, I especially appreciated your stuff! It was hilarious to say the least! Keep it up & Keep it interesting.
I usually ignore azz-holes like Spitter. But, he tried to make it personal & tried to put his “little” Gat in my mouth? So, he left me no choice – I had to go to my old Dirty-Bag of tricks – go “OLD-SKOOL” &
Whup – that – trick! & his mamma too! LOL! It was fun!
Hawks Won! & I Won Too!
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
3:42 pm
Naw Kitty Woo I’m still here ya lil punk lol. I don’t need to say anythin tho becuz u, northcyde, and drmaryb are taking turs eating each others azz out
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
3:43 pm
I keep telling these KIDS to stay on school! Stay on the Bus! When will they learn?
bigstack19
May 2nd, 2010
3:44 pm
It took the Hawks 7 games to beat an under-manned Bucks squad. The Orlando Magic better watch out. They might actually break a sweat sweeping the Hawks.
Stuey Rock
May 2nd, 2010
3:44 pm
Only an idiot could possibly think Woodson is even a half way decent coach.
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:47 pm
Oh, that explains it – Venom is gay !! – talking about eating each others azz out – you are discusting, nasty, and weird as hell !! Yuck.
Stuey Rock
May 2nd, 2010
3:48 pm
I guess you clowns didnt notice what Woody said right before the 4th. He said that for the 3rd they were just trading baskets with Milwaukee which was fine by him, but then right after that he said he was frustrated about the defense and they needed to buckle down because all they were doing is trading baskets. It didn’t even make sense.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
3:49 pm
NorthCyde
I hope & pray that you guys in Nashville, TN are doing OK? Baskeball is just a Game – for Entertainment purposes ONLY! I have family that lives in Nashville, Johnson City, Bristol & Bluff City too.
Keep safe & enjoy the play-offs Round 2 baby!!!!
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
3:50 pm
tiger woo:
I’ll take my shot. I’ve never called for Wdsn to be fired. But just because our Hawks won today means only that they are schizophrenic.
Talented, yet capable of extreme peaks & valleys.
Reflective of a coach without a sound system and no apparent philosophy,
one who has built this team without a solid foundation, therfore lending
itself to vast spectrum of performance.
My quetion to you.
Would you wager a large sum of money on this team, coached by Mr. Wdsn?
Against any play-off team, still standing?
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
3:57 pm
Grandad,
Unfortunately, I don’t have a large sum of money, so that’s a moot point. However, I disagree with your statement about the the team not having a solid foundation.
The FIRE WOODY stuff is a waste of time – ain’t gonna happen – his contract is up after the season anyway.
I’m a wins and losses kind of guy – I don’t nitpick about petty nonsense like some on here.
Nice first round win – let’s move on to Orlando.
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
4:02 pm
Venom Spitter:
Look, I’ll join an intellectual conversation, but, two things:
1. Lets knock off the rude language / talk like an adult.
2. Leave drmaryb alone. Case closed. Period.
sam'l
May 2nd, 2010
4:04 pm
strange…postgame….woodson….horford….no smiles….like a frigging funeral….and they just won….strange.
Crawford won’t be like that….”dream come true” .he says…..it was tough…he says…….gave other players credit….”Brandon jennings needs to be applauded” ………….
Woody says now he’ll try to come up with a game plan against Orlando…hasn’t had time because of Milwaukee……I hope at least one person has been assigned to scout Orlando fulltime and has already come up with a game plan. Woody gets credit for recovering here….and Hawks defense worked!
My take….Hawks had to extend themselves in playing a team that was doing its best and would have clawed its way to victory any way possible. I think, the Hawks may be tired and they may have a jaded attitude, but if they keep playing like they have,,,,
They’ll face Cleveland (or Boston!) in the finals.
VenomSpitter
May 2nd, 2010
4:05 pm
Sorry Grandad thats not happening. I don’t close my mouth for no one. That Tiger Woo guy could ignore everything I say but he chose to reply to me and that was a mistake on his part. Like I said I’m gonna say what I want and anybody who doesn’t like it will just have to deal with it.
sam'l
May 2nd, 2010
4:06 pm
Venom Spitter….try Holy Water. She’ll melt.
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
4:06 pm
Tiger Woo:
Solid Foundation – Players/absolutely!
System under which they must perform/I must strongly disagree!
One thing on which we agree/Great win!
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
4:08 pm
VS – You are within your rights.
making your point
May 2nd, 2010
4:08 pm
we’re talking hawks.. and reading your point.
http://www.sportsjourney.com
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
4:08 pm
Nah drmaryb . . . things aren’t OK . . AT ALL in Nashville. The entire city is under a state of emergency.
Imagine I-85 in ATL looking like this
http://tweetphoto.com/20716205
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
4:10 pm
“That Tiger Woo guy could ignore everything I say but he chose to reply to me and that was a mistake on his part. Like I said I’m gonna say what I want and anybody who doesn’t like it will just have to deal with it.”
Oh man, I’m scared now – please don’t hurt me, Venom.
Venom – I’m not stopping you from saying anything – just pointing out that you sound like an idiot – that’s all.
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
4:13 pm
VS – The way you spoke to me was very cordial & most appreciated.
I think sometimes you can win w/o lowering yourself.
You showed me respect, sometimes you can defeat an adversary by raising your level of play. Somethin’ to think about.
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
4:16 pm
northcyde – did you catch my last post early this AM. [after mid-night]
Do you live in Clarksville?
If you didn’t, Ill re-post.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
4:23 pm
Tiger Woods
This Blog lacks an IDIOT-OMETER! Sad thing is they will let any-body come on here. It never has to get personal, we all have valid & substantial opinions. But, sometimes, even intelligent have to engage the idiots!
Blue-Ray ….(Check….Check). Blue-Ray: (we have a distorted un-clear picture with no signal on our screen)
Damn…where is the POLICE when you really need them? The Po-Po is NEVER around, when there is a real crime in progress. 911 is a joke in my town!
Blue-Ray!
I need to take out an arrest warrant for the perpetrator on our BLOG who committed crimes while the Hawks were WINNING in a legal Beat-Down of the Bucks:
Spitter is “allegedly” GUILTY of:
Counts: 1 through 6.
1. Unlawful Entry onto our BLOG.
2. Disturbing the Peace.
3.Public Intoxication.
4. Public Indecency
(he pulled his wee-wee out even though his zipper was stuck. Looks like he didn’t need much room?).
-His words Not mine.-
5. Dis-respecting his Elders
6. Running his damned mouth (un-provoked)
Please lock his AZZ up & throw away the KEY!
The jury of his peers has already delivered the verdict: Guilty on ALL counts.
Thank You – Sir.
theZaZaGuy
May 2nd, 2010
4:25 pm
Air ball! Air ball! Air ball!!!
O'Brien
May 2nd, 2010
4:26 pm
Well, the most important thing is we won, and advance to the second round. Good job guys.
Orlando is a much better team than Milwaukee, but given the Jekyl and Hyde nature of these Hawks, it would not surprise me to see them look good against Orlando.
I hope Woody and his team looked at the Magic-Bobcats series, because Dwight was in foul trouble almost every game.
Also, if I’m Woody, I would go on the offensive like Phil does. Tomorrow, when meeting with the media and they ask about playing the Magic, I would comment on how the refs are doing a good job of minimizing the contact underneath the basket, and making the foul calls.
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
4:27 pm
drmaryb,
Count # 4 is priceless !! poor guy . . .
Hawks vs Bucks
May 2nd, 2010
4:47 pm
Hawks beat Bucks in 7, advance to meet Orlando:
“The sixth-seeded Hawks will open the East semifinals at No. 2 seed Orlando on Tuesday at 8 p.m”
you don’t host game 7 by being a 6 seed
nunna!!
May 2nd, 2010
4:57 pm
hey making your point,thanks for reading my comment!!!
as well as a few others off of here. enjoying your show!!
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
5:00 pm
Sam “L”
You my friend are losing credibility real fast on this blog! I have always enjoyed your opinions, passion and spirited posts – even though I don’t always agree with you. But, if you choose to team up with the IDIOTS on this blog – who like to make immature and irrelevent posts? Then go right ahead! That is your loss not mine.
You said, “Put water on her, she will melt?”. I am not a witch – just a true fan, just like you! I am a bitch (by nature) and will be – if I have to! ALL DAY!
So, I for one am enjoying this hard fought WIN! You might want to try doing the same! I am having a cigar and a beer right now! My victory cuban – cigar is a lot bigger than Spitter’s Penis (fyi). Try it- you might like it too.
So, let’s move on people & show some respect for each other! Put the personal crap & agendas aside & Just enjoy these young Hawks! They are STILL learning how to WIN!
We probably won’t WIN it ALL – this year! But, WHY NOT US? WHY NOT BELIEVE?
Look at Dallas. They were the #2 seed out West & enjoyed a 13 Game Winning streak with our Jet-Terry (whom we traded for their #10th pick = Acie Law). They won on that deal! But, they were at home today watching the Hawks play another game! I am sure Rick Carlisle would LOVE to be in Mr. Woodons shoes – Game Planning for another play-off series!
Let’s move on & enjoy the extended series play!
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
5:11 pm
Spitter
Grtand-Daddy is right! You do have a Civil-Right to be an IDIOT! Try some civility! Your zipper was STUCK for a good reason – too bad your BIG MOUTH didn’t come with a zipper too! Great thing for you that you were’nt born in Communist China.
In America – you have the right to be an idiot! Nuff said! I’m done with that foolishness!
Hawks Win! You Lose!
Atlanta is the only city the Union wish stayed Confederate
May 2nd, 2010
5:15 pm
The Hawks played well this game. Their series was awful though. It didn’t really matter, Orlando would have destroyed Milwaukee or Atlanta next round. I’d wish you good luck, but it’s a waste of breath and Woodson is possibly the worst coach in the playoffs… next to Carlisle.
Also, you guys don’t really want Avery Johnson. Regardless of how well he coaches, could you honestly tolerate listening to his voice all season? It’s bad enough when he’s a guest analyst.
wordsmithtom
May 2nd, 2010
5:17 pm
Crawdaddy! Horford, we expected to stand up. Crawford came into the game with the Hawks down and sat down with us up 15. Second half, with JJ struggling, he takes a runout and dishes to JJ to let him finish. Unselfish play. End of game interview: “we’ve got work to do”. Not satisfied with this small success; ready to take us to the next level.
I’m expecting a much different series than the one last year. A war, if you will. They’ll be no taking Orlando for granted…we know how tough they are. If we play like we did today and Friday, itll go 7. If it does, win, lose or draw…I’ll eat my Fire Woody hat.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
5:18 pm
NorthCyde
I am diligently praying for relief to you and your family, in your STATE of EMERGENCY! I have always enjoyed ALL your editorials on this blog. We may not always share the same opinions, but you bring, the heat, the passion, the love for the Hawks. I sense that you just want to WIN a Championship here – we all do! And for thay – I just want to THANK YOU!
JeJe
May 2nd, 2010
5:26 pm
THIS WIN DOES NOT ERASE THE FACT WOODY IS A HORRENDOUS COACH WHO DOESN’T USE THE BENCH AND DOESN’T MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
FIRE WOODY
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
5:31 pm
JeJe,
That horrendous coach just got the Hawks to the second round. I know you’re dissapointed that the Hawks won – don’t take it too hard, though. LOL !!
Atlanta Fawks
May 2nd, 2010
5:33 pm
Does anyone on here actually think the Hawks have a shot against Orlando? Then the Cavs? If so I want to sell you my share of the toll on 400. Get at me!
RA
May 2nd, 2010
5:33 pm
My dad was the the biggest Hawks fan I ever knew. He passed away on April 6th, but I know that he would have been proud of the way that the Hawks played tonight. My father had a saying that I’ve learned to trust, he used to tell me that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. From humble beginnings (13-69) in 2004/2005, the Hawks have gone on to become the third best team in the Eastern Conference and reach the EC semis for the second time in as many years. What gets lost is that this team has come a long way. They’ve exceeded every expectation of every expert coming into the season. I remember when ESPN had the Wizards fighting the Heat for the FOURTH seed in the east. The Atlanta Hawks for the 3rd seed wasn’t even in the equation, and yet… What I’m trying to say, and I beg you friends forgive me if I say it badly my mind doesn’t work very well anymore, is that it took ten years, millions of dollars, and a lot of pain and misery, but we’ve got a good team, and they won a great victory. Could the victory have come quicker? yes. Could the victory have been prettier? yes. Should this series have taken two weeks to finish? hell no. But it was a victory nonetheless, and we should be proud of the team that we have. I know I am.
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
5:35 pm
Yes – the Hawks have a chance against Orlando – it will be very difficult, but let’s play the games and see what happens.
Put some REAL TRUTH in the serum
May 2nd, 2010
5:36 pm
With Game 7 looming, Horford stepping up for Hawks
Posted May 1 2010 6:09PM
ATLANTA — These are the moments Al Horford lives for.
Game 7 of a first round playoff series on your home floor. Everybody watching. Pressure on. Season on the line. All or nothing. Win and move on or lose and go fishing.
That’s Horford’s time, same ways it’s always been for the Hawks’ center and emerging leader. Just three years into his NBA career Horford is already an All-Star and the undeniable leader of his team.
If the Hawks are indeed going to finish what they started against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7 Sunday at Philips Arena, they’ll need a heavy dose of Horford’s game and leadership to move on.
“I think this is big moment for Al, not only in terms of his play but as a leadership opportunity for him,” Hawks coach Mike Woodson said. “Everybody I talk to that watches Al play, they love everything about him. They think he has those elite leadership qualities that just jump out at you as you watch him or watch him on tape. So it would be huge for him to step up and have a big time game on a big time stage.”
There is no bigger stage than Game 7, with a trip to the Eastern Conference semifinals against Orlando on the line.
Horford is well aware of what is at stake, having rallied his crew from a Game 5 meltdown on their home floor to a rousing Game 6 win on the road to stave off elimination and force this deciding game on their home floor.
“We had to dig down to get to this point,” Horford said of the way the Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak to get to this point. “I know a lot of people thought we were done. It didn’t look good. But we bounced back and showed what this team is all about. And that says more to me than anything. It was gut-check time and we showed up.”
It helps when your 24-year-old steadying force is leading the way. Horford had 15 points and 15 rebounds in the Hawks’ 83-69 Game 6 win. Even though the Hawks couldn’t hold on down the stretch in Game 5, Horford did finish his night with a playoff career-high 25 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks.
This series, after all, was supposed to be a showcase opportunity for Horford anyway. With Bucks center Andrew Bogut sitting out the postseason because of injury, Horford was expected to have his way with the Bucks inside.
Horford has been dominant at times, averaging 15.5 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks while shooting 54 percent from the floor and 77 percent from the free throw line. But he’s met stiff resistance from Bucks veteran big men Kurt Thomas and Dan Gadzuric. He’s been under constant fire from the crafty Thomas, who has done his best to get under Horford’s skin, turning their low-post jostling into near wrestling matches at some points.
Horford has managed to keep his cool through it all, while also serving as the Hawks’ emotional center during the crisis that was their three-game slide in this series.
“Pretty much every team meeting we’ve ever had Al has called it,” said Hawks forward Marvin Williams. “It goes back further than just this series, really. Three years ago during his rookie season when we played Boston, he was the one who brought in the inspirational video and put it on when we were down [2-0] in that series and clawed our way back to take them to seven games.”
Williams said Horford called a team meeting after a deflating road loss to Golden State Feb. 21, covering all the bases before the Hawks played at Utah the next night. They beat the Jazz on the road for the first time in 17 years.
“He is that vocal guy,” Williams continued. “Smoove [Josh Smith] is vocal, too. He gets after it sometimes. But Al is a leader in a different way. He’s the most vocal guy on this team. [Hawks captain and All-Star] Joe [Johnson] is more of a lead by example kind of guy. Al has always been our most vocal leader even though he’s younger and hasn’t been in the league as long as some of these other guys.”
Horford’s relative lack of experience is the only thing that has kept him from stepping up sooner. With Johnson and Mike Bibby established as captains, he’s had to navigate his way around a locker room that also includes seasoned veterans like Joe Smith and Jason Collins.
Woodson, however, isn’t concerned with age or any other mitigating factor where Horford is concerned. He knows that Horford has suppressed some of his natural leadership qualities in order to blend in better and be a good teammate.
But enough is enough.
“This is Al’s third year, he’s earned his keep and proven himself,” Woodson said. “He’s battle tested. Every step this team has taken, into the playoffs and everything else, we’ve done with Al Horford holding down the middle for us. So I don’t think there is any question that we need his leadership, on and off the floor.”
RA
May 2nd, 2010
5:41 pm
Now, as for the Milwaukee Bucks, I can’t say how impressed I was with the play of the Bucks. They were green at the point, old on the bench, and their best player was in a cast that went up past his elbow when this series started. Nevertheless, the took a team that was stronger, deeper, faster, and more experienced, and forced them into an elimination game on their own home court. The metal shown by that team is worthy of song. They don’t have anything to hang their heads about. For what it’s worth, I hope the Bucks draw somebody else next year.
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
5:42 pm
Atlanta is the only city
the Union wish stayed
Confederate:
I’m glad we are in the US of A, but it would have suit me just fine if all the northern oppressors had stayed @ home and not moved down here.
They like our weather, our food, and especially the beautiful women
raised in the South, but they get down here & then they want to change things. Like the way we talk for example. Besides all that, now it’s crowded as the dickens. But I have found New Jersey Americans and folks
from Indiana to be particularly nice people. So, I guess it all works out for the best.
If you are a ‘Bucks’ fan be proud! I like your team & your Coach.
The ‘Bucks’ fans who came on this board were generally cordial.
I hope our fans were as gracious to you.
northcyde
May 2nd, 2010
5:46 pm
Grandad . . . yes, I’m in Clarksville
RA
May 2nd, 2010
5:47 pm
Yea, what grandad said.
A true Hawks fan
May 2nd, 2010
5:52 pm
VenomSpitter you sound like you hate the Hawks won, that’s because you never know what you are talking about. Fire yourself, you could not coach a five year old.
JeJe
May 2nd, 2010
5:53 pm
WOW THE #3 SEED ADVANCED PAST THE WORST TEAM IN THE PLAYOFFS WITHOUT ITS 2 BEST PLAYERS. THE #3 SEED TOOK 7 GAMES, AND WILL HAVE DEAD LEGS VS. ORLANDO SINCE WOODSON DOESN’T USE THE GODDAMN BENCH EXCEPT FOR CRAWFORD AND ZAZA FOR 12 MINUTES A GAME
I AM SO IMPRESSED, WOODY!
HAWKS = 2010 CHAMPIONS
A true Hawks fan
May 2nd, 2010
6:00 pm
RA very well put. I beleive things happen for a reason. Congrats to Woody and the Hawk’s team.
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
6:05 pm
JeJe,
Yes – the # 3 seed advanced – what are you whining about as usual? Oh – that’s right, you really don’t want the Hawks to win anyway. Your act is getting real old.
Wabe
May 2nd, 2010
6:06 pm
Just got back from the game. Glad to see us close out those pesky Bucks.
- The defensive adjustments made by Woodson clearly stifled any shot the Bucks had in this series. We played 8 pretty solid quarters of basketball after making the adjustment after our game 5 loss at home.
- Joe Johnson goes 4-14 for 8 points. But we still cruised. Charles Barkley made an interesting point on 790 AM before the game about JJ’s contract situation. He feels as though if you’re going to pay any one guy 15+ million dollars, that one player better make you an instant contender. But, he doesn’t feel as if JJ is or ever will be that guy for us. I’ll let you guys toss that one around.
- After a slow start in the playoffs, Jamal seems to have gotten back to being Jamal. He followed up his big game 6 with another great performance today.
- I was sitting with one of my boys at the game, and he turns and tells me, “Look at Mike Bibby. He just stands there in the corner every time down the floor.” Although this was very much true to me, he still managed to make a meaningful impact in today’s games. I’ll take that over the night he goes MIA.
-Horford and J.Smith – got the job done. I won’t mention any numbers and what not, because the only thing you’ll hear about is how the Bucks are completely outmatched in the paint. We’ll just see what these two are made of come time to play the Magic.
- Marvin seems to come out into games with a lot of energy. But, as the game progresses, he fades into the background and seems content with doing all of the little things (entry passes, defense, rebounding).
- Brandon Jennings is special. He’s a hell of a player to watch. He shakes and bakes 24/7.
Can’t wait till Tuesday. Nobody’s giving us much of a chance. We’ll see how it plays out.
Wabe
May 2nd, 2010
6:06 pm
Meant to say 8 solid quarters of defense*
Mike Woodson
May 2nd, 2010
6:08 pm
I’m sad…
doc
May 2nd, 2010
6:11 pm
as i said on friday this was there first taste of adversity this year in essence as they cruised through a 53 game win season without injury thereby they were never really tested and the coach was able to put it on auto-pilot for the most part and sweop under the rug some games that might have been won on guile and changing what works when it wasnt instead of always preaching that it took more effort. sometimes when the strategy isnt there it doesnt matter how much effort there is, it isnt going to work when your flaws are being targeted. good for woody he finallly used some guile and good for these guys to stick together and win the big ones when it counted. they now get to play the former east champions healthy and test their mettle further. because of injuries their flop last year against the cavs was forgiven or they were given a pass and they took it. no passes this year.
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
6:16 pm
northcyde – I figured out, you must live in C-ville from the quote below. Very familiar with the Queen City. [see comments below]
I hear red River is up 17′, haven’t heard about the Cumberland.
Family in C-ville, Nashville, Ashland City, + friends all over mid Tn.
Several family members don’t have flood ins.
[Never had an inkling they would need it] They are alive & well:
*Thanks to the Almighty! [I hope thats PC enough for everyone]
“I live 45 minutes northwest of Nashville . . . so I acutally have to drive through Nashville to get to ATL.”
*[re-posted & edited from last blog]
northcyde: *(All that Iso-Joe debate stuff is unimportant today)
1st things 1st – You must live in Clarksville.
I lived there for a # of yrs.
Lets go Peay!
Secondly – I [& C.Billups] were talking more about player movement.
*[during Iso]
If players that are not involved, whether it be [P & R] or simple
‘Iso Joe’ (Wdsn’s favorite), it is requisite for said players to
create movement [e.g., sreening away from ball, cutting, flashing, etc]
as to occupy defenders in order to take them out of help pos. & to eliminate traps & double teams.
I think C. Billups was speaking of player movement, whereas I added the ball movement when I posted:
“two fundamental concepts in basketball: [offensively]
*player movement [&]
*ball movement”
Not argueing, just statin’ my case.
By the way, I’ve still got kin folks & many many friends in Clarksville
plus Nashville as well.
Harpie
May 2nd, 2010
6:25 pm
Only a complete idiot would think that , because the Hawks won this series, Mike Woodson is a good coach. The overall showing for the Hawks was embarrassing, considering how weak the opposition was and how talented the Hawks players are. And the fault lies in piss -poor coaching. Woodson sucks!
Big Ray
May 2nd, 2010
6:32 pm
Glad to see us cap this series off with a convincing win.
I don’t understand all the hateful squalling about Woodson. We know what he’s about by now, there are no surprises. That, and management has already stated that judgement comes largely from the playoff performance/result. Leave it be, because that performance opportunity is not yet over (fortunately).
I was glad to see 5 major things:
1) Al Horford beasting with a big double double.
2) Jamal Crawford in the groove again, and providing the offensive firepower we needed.
3) Mike Bibby making shots and scrapping for rebounds.
4) Woody’s defensive adjustments holding up for the 2nd game in a row, and the team really digging in hard defensively.
5)These guys SHARING THE BALL.
Now let’s go give Orlando a run for their money.
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
6:32 pm
Woody may not be good, but he got the job done – congrats to Woody !!
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
6:40 pm
RA
You are what’s RIGHT on the blog today. My sincere heart goes to You & the tremendous loss of your Father & the same goes to your FAMILY.
Your DAD, seems to be a true and appreciative FAN of what the Hawks are trying to accomplish in this economy. Especially, given the ASG legal battles and all. They are still putting a competitive & exciting TEAM on that floor for ALL of us to enjoy! That is no easy task! So, KUDOS to the ASG!
Like the tortise & the hare – we ended up winning Round 1 two years in a row. We arr NOT the Lakers, the Magic, nor the Cavaliers – But, that doesn’t mean we should NOT try to WIN! Look at the Bucks! I respect them for the very same reasons afore-mentioned. It is how you FINISH! And, I commend them for the way they finished this series. Seven Games!
Please, keep your head up & root for the home team just like your dear old Dad!
You are appreciated! I have enjoyed your posts over the past three years that I have been on here!
beone
May 2nd, 2010
6:47 pm
Congrats to Horf, Craw and Marvin! FIRE WOODY. Why? Because the Hawks should have won the Bucks series in 5 games or less, they should have won 58 games or more during the regular season, they should never or rarely have Horf and Smoove chasing quick guards on the perimeter, they should have developed Teague, they should have given (or forced) Marvin into a bigger role on the team, they should play Joe Smith, they should force Joe, Bibby and Crawford to pass the ball when they don’t have open shots, and on and on. And whose fault is all of this? // WOODY // therefore FIRE WOODY!!!
JeJe
May 2nd, 2010
6:47 pm
FIRE WOODY
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
6:50 pm
Tiger Woo:
What you just said helped me realize:
Wdsn is a caretaker. [not a criticism]
He’s never going to be a great coach which translates
into an elite team. He is, what he is. (trite, I know)
He will “get the job done” up to a point.
Let us see what the apex can be for the man with the resources given.
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
6:53 pm
beone,
You say – Let’s congratulate the players for the first round win and let’s fire Woody – don’t you see how stupid that sounds?
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
6:59 pm
That’s my point exactly, Grandad. At least let’s see what the rest of the playoffs hold for the Hawks.
A great coach by himself does not make an elite team. Gotta have the players, man.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
7:06 pm
Blue-Ray
(Clear – Image)
Thank God! You’re here. I hope you brought your hand-cuffs, pepper spray & billy-goat club?
We got a perpetrator loose on the Blog! Please PROTECT & SERVE the innocent people of Blogsville, GA.
Please help us! There is a big ole SNAKE – Spittin’ Venom on the Blog! You may want to call animal control for back-up!
That was the Bad – Newz, The Good – News is ……… Hawks WIN! (But the haters are madder than ever!). Please Help Us?
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
7:08 pm
tiger woo:
I promise, I’m not trying to be a smart alec, but if Wdsn cannot get
to the finals, do you feel he has maxed out with this group of players.
A true Hawks fan
May 2nd, 2010
7:10 pm
JeJe you are a disgrace, that you would use God’s name in vain over a basketball game
TigerWoods
May 2nd, 2010
7:14 pm
Not sure who the new tiger woo is, but seems like my type, he likes my brother Wooden.
But little tiger, you seem to have upset the force, VS used to be a Wooden fan.
Any way, time to forget about the past and move on. Hint, that is what i am doing after this past weekend of golf. i really wanted to watch Hawks instead of play on Sunday, there now you have the reason.
Hawks seem to have gotten their 6th man back, just in time. Hawks defense seems to be alive and well. Brother Wooden will devise new plans for Orlando. I am extremely hopeful Hawks will steal one game from rusty Orlando team. Hawks will then make it to finals, where an injured LeBron can not stop them. This scenario is very realistic now. My brother Wooden will then be signed to a 5 year contract.
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
7:19 pm
Grandad,
The Hawks really aren’t expected to reach the finals – it’s going to be very difficult to overcome the home court advantage that Orlando and Cleveland will have in a Hawks matchup.
Now, to answer your question, I’m just looking for a respectable showing against Orlando. Regardless of the coach, I really think the Hawks need to add some key pieces (like Cleveland and Orlando did) to make it to the next level.
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
7:24 pm
tiger woo:
Spoken with clarity & persuasion.
I would rather have Joakim Noah than home ct. advantage.
A true Hawks fan
May 2nd, 2010
7:26 pm
All you Woody haters chanting fire Woodson, if he is not coaching in Atlanta you best beleive he will be coaching somewhere, laughing all the way to the bank. He probably care less about what people say about him, he’s getting paid. What are you doing running off at the mouth. haha. He gets the last laugh
beone
May 2nd, 2010
7:30 pm
tiger woo, not stupid in the least my friend. Those three came to play today and played with passion, intelligence and showed teamwork. Joe and Bibby pounded as always more than should be tolerated. And Smoove missed some assignments and made some mental mistakes. Woody has held back the Hawks for at least the last 2 years IMO and the org will be much better off when he leaves. Doing well (winning more games each year) does not accurately measure Woody’s impact or lack thereof. I think the team should have won more games each year if you or I had been coaching it. Assessing how well the players perform vs how well one thinks they should perform is more important when assessing the impact of a coach. In that assessment, Woody fails. Of course many say the coach cannot make the players perform. Well, the coach should put them in a position to take advantage of their strengths while covering their weaknesses. If they don’t do what he says, they should be benched even in favor of lesser players. If this had been done consistently, they would be doing what he wants by now. And if they ARE doing what he wants, (see Bucks games 3 – 5) he is an idiot. I hope Sund can do what is best for the Hawks but of course only time will tell.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
7:32 pm
Grand-Daddy
R U Kidding me? You would rather have Noah than Home Court advantage? Well maybe you can have him – last I heard? He was at Home watching Horford play another game?
I’m reading between the lines here, so please correct me if I’m wrong? But, to get Noah? You would have had to take him with #2 pick! Have you heard his post game speeches & have you seen his attire for that professional press-conference? He needs a barber & besides, whay happened to the NBA dress code for pro athetes enacted by Stern 9 years ago?
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
7:37 pm
Thanks Grandad – and yes – Noah would be a nice addition !!
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
7:45 pm
Grand-Daddy
Having said that, I would LOVE to have Noah here in Atlanta! But, how can we get him? I mean Chicago wouldbe nuts to let him leave! Who would we have to give up?
I would like to explore that? I would give our 1st round pick over the next 2 years + cash + our whole bench less Crawford. I would give Marvin too!
But, I never take Noah over Horford. Especially, if you’re talking that draft night pick over Horford at #2.
drmaryb
May 2nd, 2010
7:51 pm
LeBron
I LOVE that kid! He deserves MVP! I like that old-skool tie pin. He must have great grand parents to be wearing that thing!
The 2nd MOST votes for MVP ever behind SHAQ being #1 in HISTORY of the NBA! I guess the internet has made that huge difference when it comes to voting! I remember back in the day, we had to go to McDonald’s to vote!
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
7:52 pm
beone,
All I am saying is I can’t understand how people can call for Woody’s firing after the team just advanced in the playoffs. I realize people don’t like his style and express those sentiments with a lot of emotion on here, but doesn’t the guy deserve a little credit – just a little?
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
8:15 pm
drmaryb:
I absolutely love Joakim Noah’s intangibles. Not to replace Al
[remember they were teammates @ 2 x Champions @ *the swamp school*]
but he would only enhance what we already have.
He has energy, passion, work ethic, a champion’s pedigree [father],
a don’t take no crap attitude [ask LbJ], runs like an *elk, infectious enthusiasm, Al speaks highly of him, grabs about 12 boards a game,
blocks about 2.5 per, teammates love him,…whats not to like?
*elk…couldn’t use *deer [for a simile] after disposing of them today.
Rodman is probably my all-time favorite player for alot of the same reasons. Then again Shane Battier is my favorite current non Hawk.
Yeah, I would prefer he had a haircut, much like I wish Dennis were not crazy. But then again I’m a big fan of Artest…maybe I’m a fan of crazy. Just so you know / Al’s my favorite Hawk, therefore I would never have taken [JN] over Al. (another clean cut / non crazy).
Perhaps I’m more normal than I think, @ least I’m talking to you, Right!
Grandad
May 2nd, 2010
8:22 pm
I doubt they would give him up / they love him up there.
Only way is if Joe does leave…S & T / Chicago.
[JN] & they would want us to take on Kirk Hinrich [contract].
Rather have Joe.
But I would explore alternatives, because I like him so much.
beone
May 2nd, 2010
9:13 pm
tiger woo, I think there are many coaches that are worse – Bob Wetzel, I. Thomas, Dunleavy, etc but IMO I don’t believe the Hawks are nearly as good as they should be. A stronger coach – Nate McMillan, Fratello, H Brown, J Sloan, Scott Skiles, etc would go further with this team than Woody ever will. They also likely wouldn’t last as long with the Hawks because after a while the players would likely be fed up with them. But if such a coach gets them to the finals or thereabouts, that is ok with me. So I give Woody some credit for getting them to the 2nd round but unless they get to the Conf Finals or beyond, I say they have significantly underachieved with the primary reason being Woodson.
tiger woo
May 2nd, 2010
9:37 pm
Good enough, beone – but let me ask you this . . . are we better than Orlando and Cleveland – talent wise? Getting past the 2nd round without the home-court advantage would be over-achieving. I’m just looking for a competitive series with Orlando – at least 6 games. If we can steal a road win, it could get interesting.
Ken Strickland
May 2nd, 2010
10:05 pm
Against Orlando, a team that’s kicked our butt all yr, Woodson won’t have the luxury of waiting until the last min to make much needed adjustments, and then expect the players to save his stubborn butt again.
They’ve destroyed our switching DEF each time we’ve played, so it would be wise for Woodson to abandon it completely against them. But we all know he’s too stubborn and mule headed to do that. I’d let Horford play Howard with limited help, make certain none of his teammates hurt us, and take away their 3pt shooting. I’d dress RMorris instead of MWest, and use Horford, Zaza, Collins and Morris to wear him down and get him in fowl trouble.
Since DHoward is the only interior DEF starter they have, and he covers up his teammates poor DEF, we need to quickly move the ball. which would force him to rotate with the ball to give help. Horford needs to rely heavily on hitting that medium range jumper and force Howard to come out and play him. When he does, Horford can fake and go to the basket on him. Most of Howard’s fouls are outside the lane.
SashaStevens
May 3rd, 2010
11:32 am
If the hawks share the basketball the rest of the way, they will win the title this season. Hopefully by next season, woody will implement plays specifically designed to utilize the talents of our skilled players. My guess is by then we might be attempting BACK-TO-BACK titles if woody is serious about finding plays for Jamal, Joe, Marvin, Bibby, Smoove and Horford. I am predicting back to back titles for the hawks once these plays are designed. We should win the title this year because the competition is so soft. Go Hawks. Hawks will sweep Orlando in four games. That is quite a difference than getting our butts kicked by the Bucks.
drmaryb
May 3rd, 2010
1:22 pm
Grand-Daddy
Yeah, I wish we could land Noah too. I agree with you that we NEED more & better players to round out this team. I don’t know what another coach could have done with that sorry bench tho.
The starters need back-up help. I almost see J-Cross as a starter/closer rather than a true bench guy.
I admitt we switch too much. & maybe run too many ISO’s. But who else would you have take those shots on this roster? You saw Maurice take 4 point blank short jumpers in the 4th qrtr. Melt-Down in Game 5! Switches merely help the perimeter guards who don’t guard well.
T
He roster has serious flaws G_Daddy. Rick Carlisle has the same problem in Dallas. People want him here. Woody learned them switches from Larry Brown – that’s his staple defensive scheme – yet people want Larry Brown here? We just need better players Pops!
Ala Magic & Cleveland…Lakers! Bulls looked nice in series, but they only got Rose & Noah. Their coach Del Negro is nice too- so, should he be fired too?
LarryWilcox
May 3rd, 2010
2:10 pm
The Hawks should hire Michael Jordan to replace Woody as a player-coach. I know michael is the owner of the bobcats, but during his off days Michael could probably help the hawks and take them to the next level.
Surf Chingon
May 4th, 2010
9:42 pm
Wow, the worst team ever to make the NBA Playoffs……What a joke………..