Atlanta Hawks: Heat at Hawks
Zaza was raving the other day about a saying he saw on Twitter:
“Better to have it well done than well said.”
What he means is it’s time for the Hawks to stop talking and start doing. There are just two exhibition games left, tonight vs. the D-Wade less Heat and tomorrow at Charlotte. The season starts Wednesday in Memphis.
Can the Hawks get it together by then?
“I am sure that is a question on everyone’s mind after seeing us play five games we have already played,” Zaza said. “I am sure nobody is happy who is cheering for the Hawks. It starts from us, the players, the coaching staff, the management–nobody is happy.”
Yes, there have been injuries. There’s a new coach. There’s a new offense. It will take time.
But now the Hawks are healthy, the season is approaching and there has to be some urgency.
“We haven’t had really had the chance to play together,” Teague said. “At the offensive end it is kind of stagnant. We are still trying to figure things out. Guys really don’t know it all the way. But we can always play defense, and that’s something we have been working on really hard these last couple practices. I think you will see a whole different side of us tonight.”
Heard that one before from the Hawks. In fact, they were saying pretty much the same thing before getting blown out (again) by the Magic Monday night. Well said but not well done.
Bibby made it a point to say he would take on the challenge of getting the offense going.
“Teams have been really coming hard at us,” Bibby said. “I think it starts with me. I put that on me as far as giving energy to the team and try to get us easy baskets instead of trying to set up in the halfcourt. I think the energy will be better tonight. I am going to start with me and try to get everybody easy baskets.”
That’s fine but L.D. is trying to make it about defense. He said the Hawks made some strides when they held Orlando to 44 points in the first half Monday. He noted it will take time to create a culture of all-out defense.
The Hawks are running out of time before the games start counting.
“I think that when Coach Drew came in, a lot of people talked about the offense but I think what he’s been harping is on defense,” Al said. “I think the only way that this team can amount to anything is if we can consistently bring it on the defensive end. And I know we’ve talked about this in the past but it has to happen in order for us to have any chance. That’s effort, playing hard, really getting after it hard consistently from everybody. Because if one guy breaks down it can throw the whole thing off.”
MC
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STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
8:09 pm
letts see what happens
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
8:12 pm
Josh missed both his jumpers
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
8:12 pm
I dont like the first shot by Josh. And then I dont like that second shot by Josh.
What is he doing shooting those?
Our defense is better, but we cant give up offensive rebounds.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:13 pm
i dont wanna hear nothing about Al being over seas.. doing this .. doing that..
GET IN THE GYM!!!!
missed face up look from Joe, out worked on the defensive glass.. blocked shot
Ree Roe
October 21st, 2010
8:13 pm
Love the tempo of the game so far….
-REEal Roe!!!
Fresh
October 21st, 2010
8:15 pm
Im loving the Hawks energy right now!!!
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
8:15 pm
I’m getting scared that somebody still hasn’t told Josh to stop the damn jumpers. He cannot shoot.
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
8:15 pm
Where was Marvin on that open 3 by LbJ?
Jody
October 21st, 2010
8:16 pm
The Hawks front court will struggle trying to post up bigger players.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
8:17 pm
Al is off
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:17 pm
Joe.. looks leaner..
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
8:17 pm
ok. what has happened to Al’s shots?
Great shot by JJ
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:18 pm
yeah!
Fresh
October 21st, 2010
8:18 pm
LOL @ ALL NAYSAYERS!!
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
8:18 pm
I think Josh is rubbing off on Al lol
Ree Roe
October 21st, 2010
8:18 pm
Hawks look good, lmao @ the Bibby “screen”
-REEturn of Roe!!
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:19 pm
seeing the world.. this and that..
get in the GYM.. you have to hit those 10-12 fts. with regularity.. period. no excuses. you have to work on the defensive glass. period.
Jody
October 21st, 2010
8:19 pm
Now that it looks like Miami has put a weaker guy in Bosh on Al, I think now is the time to give Al the ball in the post because he can out muscle Bosh to get position in the post.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:21 pm
that looked bad off his hand..
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:22 pm
LETS GO!
Joe earning the check..
Marvin with the facial!
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
8:22 pm
See, thats a 3 pt shot Marvin has to make. It doesnt matter who the coach is, he was wide open.
Good jam by Marvin. And good defense on Lebron
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:23 pm
oh looks good!!!!!
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
8:23 pm
Now we’re heating up
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
8:26 pm
I like how the Hawks have looked tonight. But win or lose, lets remember one thing.
D-Wade is not playing.
Fresh
October 21st, 2010
8:33 pm
Hawks attacking the basket a lot more.
Ree Roe
October 21st, 2010
8:33 pm
Am I the only one who really feels like Teague could be our Rondo IF he can stay healthy & develop a jumpshot?
-REEtweet #Roe!!!
Fresh
October 21st, 2010
8:35 pm
Hawks don’t need to trade Jamal! See how this current team will perform first!!!!!
northcyde
October 21st, 2010
8:37 pm
JJ looking ultra aggressive tonight. That’s what he has to do night in and night out. Bibby needs to play with Crawford.
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
8:37 pm
Ree Roe,
Rondo does not have a jump shot. For Teague to be our Rondo, the biggest thing is play really good defense, and know how to run the offense, and hustle. The consistent jump shot will be a bonus.
You know, somebody needs to put a hard foul on LeBron when he barges into the paint like that.
cp
October 21st, 2010
8:39 pm
Im just glad guys are attacking the rim. And damn Teague is fast. Guys are playing with a lot more effort tonight.
Ree Roe
October 21st, 2010
8:40 pm
I guess I was reading the blogs & heard all the doom & gloom, but based on what I’m seeing if we can maintain this kind of energy on offense & defense, the only teams in the East better than us are MIA, ORL & probably BOS. We play BOS tough & we have an advantage in the front court over MIA. No other teams in the East merit discussion
-REEalize it’s Roe!!
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:41 pm
agreed.. Bibby playing with Crawford in a moderator role would be ideal.. given Jamal’s ability to penetrate coupled with Bibby’s shooting prowess would be nice off the bench. plus i have the feeling that Jeff would defer and his strengths do not include playing off the ball.
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
8:43 pm
I agree with northcyde. Our starting 5 should keep us in almost every game. The bench is what can have a big impact.
And I’m not impressed by our bench.
Rev in Tampa
October 21st, 2010
8:43 pm
Jamal still isn’t playing defense.
I like the way Teague is playing.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:43 pm
ZaZa you gotta finish that!
play strong BIG.. stop playing like your couture fashion.. get rugged!
cp
October 21st, 2010
8:44 pm
smh Mo Evans.
Ree Roe
October 21st, 2010
8:44 pm
O’Brien,
Rondo isn’t a great shooter, but he’s much more comfortable taking a 15 footer than Teague is right now. It’s not even close. What I’m hoping is that Teague can at least make teams respect his shot, which isn’t the case right now
-REEvitalize Roe!!!
cp
October 21st, 2010
8:45 pm
And what is up with the free throw shooting. Guys need to focus and knock them down. Cant be leaving points on the floor like that.
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
8:46 pm
We don’t care about them.
We don’t care who is not playing.
We got to pay our game, every single night, starting with defense and offensive
penetration and ball movement. I say penetrate first and princeton off that.
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
8:48 pm
ZaZa had Mo Evans wide open
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:49 pm
poor defense from Jamal..
Jody
October 21st, 2010
8:50 pm
Where’s Jordan Crawford?
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
8:50 pm
Although Teagus is in the game, its Jamal running the point. Isnt that the same thing we saw last year?
Quite frankly, I dont like it. Because Teague’s strong point is not making shots…
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
8:50 pm
I just turned on the game about five minutes ago. Early thoughts:
a. The motion offense looks like a great idea, but I think most of these bench players just are not skilled enough to execute it. I am really waiting to see how the starting five does though.
b. HOLY SH-T ZAZA PACHULIA SUCKS. WHAT THE HELL DOES THIS GUY DO WELL. SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME. SHAQ WOULDN’T HAVE HELPED THIS TEAM? ARE Y’ALL SERIOUS?
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:50 pm
Chalmers on Marvin..
smh.
cp
October 21st, 2010
8:51 pm
Joe looks pretty good tonight. Jordan Crawford should come in before Mo Evans smh
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
8:52 pm
Is Jordan C. hurt?
Rev in Tampa
October 21st, 2010
8:52 pm
JJ looks like a man playing among boys. Its good to be reminded why he is an allstar.
cp
October 21st, 2010
8:53 pm
lol bigdave. I was going to point out how Marvin had Chalmers on him and couldn’t even post him up. I just shook my head.. Najeh, ZaZa is another guy you just shake ya head at.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:54 pm
cp..
Marvin is a guy you shake your head @ Za Za.. you gotta drop it first..
northcyde
October 21st, 2010
8:55 pm
For all of you that talked about the bench playing more last year, what you see tonight is basically what they did all season. Whatever advantage that the starters built in the 1st quarter, was usually given right back to the other team as soom as the bench came in.
Atl least JJ is ballin.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
8:55 pm
LOL @ Marvin
cp
October 21st, 2010
8:56 pm
smdh@Marvin. This dude yo smh
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
8:56 pm
Al is shooting like Josh lol
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:56 pm
Al has missed that shot @ least 5 times tonight.
GET IN GYM.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
8:57 pm
I can definitely see what MC means when he says the Hawks tend to settle into iso every now and then. At times they make a conscious effort to share the ball and get it inside — as they should have been doing for 6 years — but at other times they tend to settle in to standing around and watching someone go one-on-one. Again, the idea of the new offense is great, but the execution is still a work in progress.
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
8:57 pm
Lethal Weapon!
ISO-JOE when properly applied is about as Nasty as PRECIOUS
in a Magic-City Thong!
eewee … yikes!
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
8:58 pm
I can tell you one thing — the coverage of this game wouldn’t be THIS one-sided if Shaq was on the Hawks.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
8:58 pm
we actually look like a NBA basketball team.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
9:00 pm
Marvin abused lol
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:01 pm
Even that last possession started with a little too much standing around, but then I saw something real nice — Al Horford taking it inside aggressively instead of waiting, waiting, waiting and shooting a contested turnaround jumper.
GET A CENTER HAWKS,HORSFORD IS A PF
October 21st, 2010
9:01 pm
REGGIE JUST SAID AL HORSFORD IS A POWERFORWARD!
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:01 pm
most teams iso, plays arent run every time down the court… when isolation is your primary set, option b and c .. thats when you’re in trouble..
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
9:02 pm
ZaZa is GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DAMN
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:02 pm
The first unit is doing a much, much better job defensively than the second unit. Ideally you would like to see the second unit come in and provide SOMETHING — either an offensive spark or a defensive spark. Nobody on the Hawks’ bench seems capable of doing that other than Jamal. (Of course, we haven’t seen Jordan yet — I’d like to see what he can do).
cp
October 21st, 2010
9:03 pm
What the Hell is Al doing.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:03 pm
Bibby has held his own defensively in this game.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:03 pm
Al is trippin.
should have given the ball to Bibby when he asked for it..
this isnt Woody ball Al.. give the ball to the guard and sprint.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
9:04 pm
Seriously Collins should be ahead of PaTRASHia on the Depth chart
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:04 pm
Najeh..
Bibby hasnt looked bad @ all defensively.. he just hasnt hit shots.. by far the worse defender has been Jamal. he just looks disinterested in defense.. yet wants the ball on the other end.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:04 pm
Horford just looks off on the offensive end in every way.
cp
October 21st, 2010
9:04 pm
Josh Boone couldnt have been any worse than ZaZa.
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
9:04 pm
Coast to Coast!
Al should have handed the ball off to Bibby. Hawks free-lancing now, Coach must have called the green light to leþ them run and feel the game some?
Sautee
October 21st, 2010
9:04 pm
Al is making AWFUL decisions. Trying way too hard.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:07 pm
Great pass by Bibby on that play to set up a free throw opportunity for Collins. That 2nd pass NEVER happens last year, but it has happened on more than one occasion tonight.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:07 pm
Za Za would’ve hesitated.. then missed over the rim or traveled.
GET A CENTER HAWKS,HORSFORD IS A PF
October 21st, 2010
9:08 pm
CENTER-JOSH POWELL
POWER F-AL HORSFORD
SMALL F-JOSH SMITH
SHOOT GUARD-JOE JOHNSON
POINT GUARD-MIKE BIBBY
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:09 pm
They are playing “Black and Yellow” over the PA system, but I want to see someone on the defense making LeBron black and blue when he drives inside. This game is coming waaaay too easy for him.
Rev in Tampa
October 21st, 2010
9:09 pm
Watching Horford play PF with Zaza in the game is unimpressive to me. Horford can’t make a lay-up or get a rebound and Horford is too stationary. It looks to me that Horford is more comfortable at center.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:09 pm
Lebron looking for the switch to draw Al ..
haha.. not so fast brother. it aint happening this year. you going to have to earn it..
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:11 pm
They are definitely trying to pass more. That in itself is a major improvement over last year. It doesn’t work every time — some of the passes are just not on point, some of them are forced, sometimes they forget to pass, but just seeing them try more is a huge improvement. Now it’s just a matter of refining the execution.
cp
October 21st, 2010
9:11 pm
Jamal doesn’t even put a hand up defensively smh. I thought we would see more Teague tonight.
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
9:11 pm
One thing that ticks me off. When you foul LeBron, why dont you foul him hard?
He gets a lot of and ones, because guys just reach in. Foul him hard!
12 FTs already
Agreed about our bench. When they come in, they give up a lead unless Jamal does his thing. And when starters come in, they are playing from behind.
Rev in Tampa
October 21st, 2010
9:12 pm
Way to be physical Cheeeeseburger!
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:12 pm
Nice to see Collins not taking any of that sh-t from Bosh… would have liked to see him put Bosh on his azz though. Still waiting for the Hawks to get someone who is willing to throw some bows and put people on their azz. They haven’t had that since Mutombo.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:12 pm
“It looks to me that Horford is more comfortable at center”
ive been saying that.. his game just isnt suited for today’s PF. his skill set is best @ center he is just undersized. he’s always been bully ball.. if he wants to be effective he is going to have to work on FACE UP GAME.. 10-12 ft’er with consistency.. and a SECONDARY MOVE. this isnt FLA.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:13 pm
wwhat??? clearly a block.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:13 pm
That’s the second questionable offensive foul call in this half… at least they changed that one.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:14 pm
he 100 mil plus.. give him some respect..
cp
October 21st, 2010
9:15 pm
This has been a good game. Missed way too many free throws
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:16 pm
Love the defensive energy to close the half. The new offense looks pretty promising, and at least the first unit seems to be able to make a mental commitment towards playing man to man defense. The execution leaves a lot to be desired on a lot of occasions, but at the very least I think this team is more likely to live up to its “Highlight Factory” nickname on a more regular basis.
I hope Jordan Crawford gets more burn in the 2nd half (is he injured or something?)
I’d like to see how all this works on the road though…
J from the A
October 21st, 2010
9:16 pm
The Hawks may be down by a few, but they look a lot better tonight, a lot better.
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
9:19 pm
N er G!
Fresh
October 21st, 2010
9:20 pm
The Hawks look pretty good. Josh has to stay out of fould trouble. Marvin does as well a job as anyone when it comes to guarding Lebron (Although he gets burned from time to time, but who doesn’t against Lebron?)
I want to see the starters play again after the half…the starters looked damn-good together!
J from the A
October 21st, 2010
9:21 pm
And what’s up with the announcers’ love fest for the Heat? It seems like they only talked about the Hawks twice and both times it was negative. The rest of the time it’s: The Heat this. The Heat that.
And since when are the Heat, as currently built, a strong defensive team? The Heat are defensively soft. (And that is to put it mildly.)
Oh, and I am tired of hearing about all the Heat’s injuries and how these injuries are disrupting their continuity. blah, blah, blah. Don’t they know the Hawks have experienced many more injuries this preseason.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:21 pm
72-10
credit the space jam j’s
Fresh
October 21st, 2010
9:21 pm
My guess is Jo Crawford is gonna get around 35-40 mins tomorrow night being that it’s a back-to-back.
Rev in Tampa
October 21st, 2010
9:22 pm
Opps on my 9:09 post. Meant to say Zaza (instead of Horford) can’t make a layup or get a rebound.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:22 pm
“And what’s up with the announcers’ love fest for the Heat? It seems like they only talked about the Hawks twice and both times it was negative. The rest of the time it’s: The Heat this. The Heat that.”
That’s how it’s going to be all year, against every team except Boston and LA. Might as well get used to it.
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
9:23 pm
Hawks 13-19 from the FT. 68% we need to do better. Thats free points we are giving up.
And 1-6 from 3. Thiis is game #6 in the preseason. And in 4 of the 6 games, our 3pt % has been bad.
J from the A
October 21st, 2010
9:24 pm
Even Bibby has looked good tonight. I guess when he is not having to guard Jameer or Rondo, he is still very serviceable … he just gets exposed badly against some of the better PGs in the league.
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
9:24 pm
Jordan is the sniper! Oh Yeah! Coach trying to get his starter guards some burn I think Naj.
Wabe
October 21st, 2010
9:24 pm
First damn Hawks game I’ve gotten a chance to catch this preseason…
Dish Network sucks a$$…
jordan crawford...
October 21st, 2010
9:25 pm
Wassup guys?? Its me jordan crawford..
im tweeting from the bench in the locker room..
coach told me i would play in the 2nd half..
i will not disappoint..
gotta go,bibby is going up to coach drew and i think he is gonna tell on me..
Punk..
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
9:26 pm
Teague is a blurrrrr and I love his penetration. Small hands – Big thumbs – he gotta finish that Jamal pass
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:26 pm
“And 1-6 from 3. Thiis is game #6 in the preseason. And in 4 of the 6 games, our 3pt % has been bad.”
This team really, really needs a Shane Battier/Bruce Bowen type small forward who can play lock down defense and knock down 40% from 3 — arguably more than they need a competent backup center.
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
9:27 pm
I am also not impressed by Mo Evans. But yet he thinks he is underpaid…SMH
I like the fact that we are +16 with points in the paint
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
9:29 pm
Name it!
How bout callin Teague “Rabbit”. He moves as fast as Eminem Raps …
Imo call him Rabbit from now on – what do yall fellas think?
Hawk n the Ham
October 21st, 2010
9:32 pm
The reason you haven’t seen Jordan, is because Joe is playing like Joe should.
Fresh
October 21st, 2010
9:32 pm
Ya SMH @ Mo Evans. Where is Pape Sy?!?
cp
October 21st, 2010
9:33 pm
O’Brien lol I was complaining about Mo earlier. Im all for Jordan Crawford taking his minutes. I hope we see more of Teague in the second half. I want to see a line up of Teague, JC2, Joe, Josh and Al
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
9:35 pm
cp,
When Teague and Jamal are in together, Jamal dominates the ball, rendering Teague almost ineffective.
Like somebody posted earlier, Bibby needs to play with Jamal. Let Teague play with JJ.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:35 pm
Bosh.. doesnt matter what jersey you put on.. you still are trash vs us..
Sautee
October 21st, 2010
9:35 pm
Najeh,
co-sign your 9:26
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
Damn Al is off
J.J.M.
October 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
horford missin all open shots
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
Horford 1-8. What’s the deal?
And why is Josh taking those shots? Thats the 3rd or 4th this game Josh has taken like that.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
The hawks are just bricking shots
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:36 pm
I’ve always felt that Horford does a better job on Bosh than Smoove. Horford is a stronger player, and Bosh has a hard time handling that strength.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
9:37 pm
Josh is annoying me. Go to the dam rim for once.
U CANNOT SHOOT
Hawk n the Ham
October 21st, 2010
9:37 pm
Hey l@@k! Bibby was out of position on defense……AGAIN
cp
October 21st, 2010
9:37 pm
smh man if we could move Marvin for Battier but Houston wants no part of Marvins deal. Josh still likes the long jumpers smh and Al has missed all his jumpers tonight.
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
9:37 pm
My bad Al. You are 1-9.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:38 pm
we need to send Marvin to the Geico shrink..
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:39 pm
The Hawks have actually gotten more shot attempts than the Heat in this game, thanks to their good defense in the passing lanes to create turnovers, but the Heat are making the most of their possessions while the Hawks are bricking shots. Not very good possessions to start this half.
cp
October 21st, 2010
9:39 pm
Yea O’Brien i have no idea why they play Jamal and Teague together if Jamal is going to handle the ball. I would put Teague in right now. Guys are settling for jumpers and Bibby is well Bibby.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
9:39 pm
Whats colder, a polar bears toenail’s or Al’s offense?
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:41 pm
James Jones pushes Joe.. heat ball.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:41 pm
Bibby with the block.. again, he’s been decent..
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:41 pm
Wow, more nice defense by Bibby. At least in this game, he looks like a guy who has refocused on the defensive end. Maybe it’s just because Arroyo isn’t exactly the most athletically gifted point guard in the league, but still, it’s nice to see.
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
9:42 pm
Thanks Reggie. If we lost JJ, we would have teken 2 steps back.
Too many fans dont realize that.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:42 pm
Josh picks up tech for barking @ ref about Jones’ push of Joe after the deflection
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:42 pm
Nice post D by Horford on Joel Anthony.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:43 pm
beautiful dime..
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:43 pm
Funny how after that LeBron technical free throw, the chorus of people cheering sounded almost entirely female. Just an observation…
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
9:43 pm
You know, I liked Joel Anthony in the off-season. But I liked him as a backup. I would NOT want him for a starter.
Those are the kind of shots we need from Josh. Not jumpers.
lewis
October 21st, 2010
9:43 pm
pick and roll for smoove…finally
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:44 pm
Al, f-ck your foul trouble… you gotta knock LeBron on his azz when he tries to do that.
lewis
October 21st, 2010
9:44 pm
pick and roll for Al..finally
cp
October 21st, 2010
9:45 pm
Bibby is making some nice passes. Besides being a good free throw shooter what the hell does Marvin do well? smh
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:45 pm
More settling into iso on that possession, right after the possession where Bibby threw the beautiful dish to Horford for the and-1.
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
9:45 pm
If the hawks can buy into this motion offense, and make open shots, this team will be better than last year, IMO.
Haha. These commentators are surprised Woody got fired? Of course, all they talked about is 53 wins.
But they said nothing about being swept by Cleveland or Orlando
Melvin
October 21st, 2010
9:46 pm
21pts in the 1st half for Lebron. Can we put to rest the myth that Marvin is a good defender…. I mean, really…
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:47 pm
way to go quick Al..
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
October 21st, 2010
9:47 pm
Horford is heating up.
Jody
October 21st, 2010
9:48 pm
What was that about Al again?
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
9:48 pm
I think LD wants to win this game thats why Jordan hasn’t played.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:49 pm
I can see where the people who said earlier that Horford is better suited at center are coming from, and against most teams I agree that Horford is just fine at center. Against Orlando, obviously he struggles. But against Miami, while he would have no problem holding his own against Joel Anthony, I think the Hawks would be better off if he matched up at PF against Bosh. In my opinion, Horford has always handled Bosh on both ends of the floor whenever the two were matched up head to head (which wasn’t very often since Smoove usually drew the assignment). Smoove doesn’t have the physicality to really bother Bosh, but Horford does, and my recollection is that Bosh can’t take Horford’s physicality on either end. Against this team alone, I would like to see more Horford at PF, at least when Bosh is in the game.
cp
October 21st, 2010
9:49 pm
Melvin if anybody was willing to take on Marvins contract I would be happy to move him asap. LD’s offense will not fix Marvin. If Lebron wasnt out there abusing him tonight I wouldnt even knwo he was on the court. Dude makes no impact on the game what so ever.
kwooden1
October 21st, 2010
9:50 pm
BY FAR the best these guys have looked all pre-season! Moving the ball well, Bibby is looking good. If we could have hit a little of the open shots the 1st, we would probably be up by 10.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:51 pm
You can see the gears turning in Smoove’s head as he resists the urge to complain about the call…
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:51 pm
Best help defender in the league. I don’t care what anyone says.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:52 pm
amazing the attention being payed in the huddle.. i think LD has the respect of his team..
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
9:53 pm
cp,
To be fair to Marvin, he has 8 rebounds.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:53 pm
Powell over Za Za..
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:54 pm
MC makes a great point on Twitter — the Hawks have avoided their typical 3rd quarter meltdown, and I think a huge reason is that this offense regularly gets them good looks that they previously wouldn’t get. The new offense, if executed right, is going to have a stabilizing effect on this team. Maybe they won’t be able to beat better teams, but they can definitely be more consistent from night to night.
truly1
October 21st, 2010
9:55 pm
yeah Steel it reminds me when ld said jc2 took a terrible shot from almost half court he said he barked at him in the huddle for it
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:56 pm
Wow, Bibby is on fire.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
9:57 pm
Reggie calling out Marvin
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:57 pm
Zaza, quit playing volleyball you dumbazz.
Defensive intensity is lacking in this quarter, compared to the end of the first half.
kwooden1
October 21st, 2010
9:58 pm
Just can’t make FT!!
cp
October 21st, 2010
9:58 pm
I cant lie O’Brien, I didnt even notice lol. Well at least he is hitting the glass because he aint doing much else.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
9:58 pm
nice take Marvin..
something is telling me that coach Drew wont be stubborn enough to let lebron have his way before sending a double team to cool him off..
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
9:58 pm
God dammit Zaza
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
9:59 pm
Pachulia is horrible. Get his ass outta here.
cp
October 21st, 2010
9:59 pm
Pachulia is flat out terrible.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:00 pm
Collins would have caught and finished where Za Za does what Za Za does..
meanwhile.. Jamal shows Lebron exactly where the basket is.. escorts him even. he just doesnt care to defend.
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
October 21st, 2010
10:01 pm
loving
JC1’s energy – ZaZa is pathetic.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:01 pm
Nice drive and dish by Teague.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
10:01 pm
Does anybody hear some punk keep saying “Lets go Heat”
Somebody slap who ever that is
Rev in Tampa
October 21st, 2010
10:01 pm
What is Jamal doing? Is he taking the game seriously with his dribbling? A lot of energy on offense, but what is he trying to do?
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:01 pm
how you like all those minutes Lebron? feels good dont it? its just preseason, it gets better…
lewis
October 21st, 2010
10:02 pm
zaza has terrible hands
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
10:02 pm
What a move by Jamal…
Thats what we need. teague with the ball, and finding Jamal. not the other way around, with Jamal having the ball, and finding Teague.
And once again, I dont know why we have Mo Evans as our backup SF.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
10:03 pm
And I think ZaZa has become the worst player on the team
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:03 pm
Jamal is playing with better energy tonight. The previous game it looked like he didnt care at all. Teague penetrates and kicks out to Jamal for an easy shot. Team looks a lottttt better tonight and is playing some nice defense. I see Samuel and spitter is not around. I guess their hoping the Hawks lose.
lewis
October 21st, 2010
10:03 pm
Mo Evans is a really solid defender and slasher…thats why. he’s got experience with good teams. problem is hes a backup SG not SF.
O'Brien
October 21st, 2010
10:04 pm
lewis,
Agreed. As backup SG, he can hold his own defensively. But as a backup SF, he just isnt big enough on defense…
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
October 21st, 2010
10:04 pm
Zaza Pathetic – nonathletic – soft –
Marvin – invisible man
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:05 pm
Its hilarious that Mo even thought he was underpaid. Seriously what has he done to even earn what he is making now.
Fresh
October 21st, 2010
10:05 pm
This is where we will find out about the Hawks “new and improved” philosophy!
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:05 pm
Yea im not even calling Marvin Duck this season, he will be known as the invisible man.
Wabe
October 21st, 2010
10:05 pm
O’Brien
October 21st, 2010
10:02 pm
What a move by Jamal…
Thats what we need. teague with the ball, and finding Jamal. not the other way around, with Jamal having the ball, and finding Teague.
And once again, I dont know why we have Mo Evans as our backup SF.
Co-sign 100% on Mo Evans…
I can’t stand it when he gets in the game.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:06 pm
wow.. Larry Drew talking like an NBA head coach and not a D1 assistant when he gets his tv time..
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:07 pm
As much as I like Jamal’s energy and what he brings to the game, this is the preseason. Winning this game is secondary to getting an accurate evaluation of everyone on the team who has a chance to contribute — in particular, Jordan. Like I’ve been saying all offseason, the Jordan pick dictates that Jamal probably has to be moved at some point. I’d like to see Drew use the preseason as an opportunity to see how well Jordan can fill that Jamal role, so that they can make an accurate determination on how realistically they can move Jamal this season.
Sleepy
October 21st, 2010
10:07 pm
Mo says take that haters on the blog lol
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
10:07 pm
Man get Zaza outta there
Ree Roe
October 21st, 2010
10:07 pm
ZaZa looks terrible…he’s regresses more & more over the course of each summer.
I was skeptical about Drew as HC, but he has a good grip on this team. Let’s go Teague. Good shot Mo
-REEpeal of Roe!!
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:07 pm
Powell showing on that play why he has shot 36% for his career. I have only seen Zaza ever blow a shot that easily.
Wabe
October 21st, 2010
10:08 pm
lol…
and as soon as I speak a peep about Mo…
he knocks down a 3…
still think he’s 2nd-rate.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:08 pm
what do we have to do to get a young ignorant big to come off the bench and finish w/ authority?
sounds like Gani.. with that late pick we had..
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:09 pm
Jamal wearing Nike?
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:09 pm
The recovery from that double team on Bosh was very impressive. I can’t remember them ever recovering from a double team that quickly last year. The Heat didn’t have an opening at all.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:09 pm
That was a clean block. F-ck the refs.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:09 pm
good transition d.. a weak element last year..
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
October 21st, 2010
10:10 pm
@ STEEL – I hear that fool. put a muzzle on that punk.
Wabe
October 21st, 2010
10:10 pm
lol @ Zaza
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
10:10 pm
Damn FUCC ZAZA
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:10 pm
blown left hand layup from a 7ft ZaZa.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
10:10 pm
Yes get zaza out
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:11 pm
You know… I’d like to see how Zaza looks when he plays in FIBA competitions. Is he as uncoordinated? Does he have as hard of a time finishing potentially easy shots in the paint?
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:11 pm
Trey Songz gets the biggest ovation of the night.
Wabe
October 21st, 2010
10:13 pm
That’s all Zaza’s good for right there…
Hard fouls.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:13 pm
Nice hard foul on Haslem… I’d like to see more of that on LeBron when he goes into the paint.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:13 pm
whew.. TNT w/ some nice shots of the city..
Melvin
October 21st, 2010
10:14 pm
OB,
Not to be unfair but the majority of Marvin rebounds have been on the weak side. Most of them, he was battling with his own teammate for it.
Ree Roe
October 21st, 2010
10:15 pm
ZaZa…smh
Quacks a.k.a. Marvin Williams looks like more of the same.
Everybody else looks in midseason form, I wonder why no JC2?
-REEap what you Roe!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:15 pm
Yeah, love the TNT shots of ATL. It helps that they are headquartered on 10th street.
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:16 pm
smh Pachulia. He was missing blank shots like that last season. I would rather see Collins in there than him.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:17 pm
Like most of these old school players, Reggie Miller is on point when it comes to the LeDecision.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:18 pm
The Hawks have always defended Bosh well — particularly Horford and Zaza — and that hasn’t changed today.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:19 pm
Great, great look by Teague, getting it out to Joe for the 3. That is a weird angle for a point guard to make a pass.
Rev in Tampa
October 21st, 2010
10:19 pm
Now that is ball movement. if this keeps up the Hawks will be fun to watch.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:19 pm
beautiful…
as i’ve said.. Joe guards Wade and Bron .. and Kobe well..
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
October 21st, 2010
10:19 pm
Zaza has good boxing hands that’s about it.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:21 pm
an iso Jamal there?
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:21 pm
The Hawks have played some good D tonight
Fresh
October 21st, 2010
10:21 pm
This is where we find out what LD can do.
Rufus1
October 21st, 2010
10:21 pm
No body can stop LEBRON
Ree Roe
October 21st, 2010
10:23 pm
You guys got any W-L predictions for the Hawks this yr?
-REEgular ol Roe!!
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:23 pm
does LD stay w/ Jeff @ the point?
Fresh
October 21st, 2010
10:24 pm
Ree Roe,
I would first like to see whether or not they share the traits as last year’s team in the 4th quarter.
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
10:24 pm
I like Zsa Zsa hard fouls tho. He don’t give a damn!
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:24 pm
LD going with iso’s..?
truly1
October 21st, 2010
10:24 pm
ld doesnt want Jc2 to take anymore half court shots that why he is not playing
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
October 21st, 2010
10:25 pm
dayum dayum dayum James
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:25 pm
“You guys got any W-L predictions for the Hawks this yr?”
49-33. Unreasonable to expect that they will match last year’s win total in a beefed up conference, but they are not going to slip nearly as much as the experts seem to think, and I think they will be more consistent overall.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:26 pm
Powell instead of Smoove in crunch time?
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:26 pm
motion offense gives you an open shot, and make.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
10:26 pm
Man if ur gonna foul him. Hit his ass.
Rev in Tampa
October 21st, 2010
10:26 pm
Teague is showing why he hasnt won the starting role yet. Not taking charge.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:28 pm
Great point by Reggie Miller. Trusting in the new offense instead of falling back into old habits is still a work in progress for this team, and in crunch time they are going back to what they have been doing for five years.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:28 pm
Joe mixing it up on the glass..
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:28 pm
Good damn game here folks
Ramon
October 21st, 2010
10:29 pm
I don’t think I’ve ever seen Joe Johnson score points so easily as he has tonight. And the ball doesn’t seem to be staying in his hand as much as previous seasons.
Fresh
October 21st, 2010
10:29 pm
Lol….this the playoffs?
lewis
October 21st, 2010
10:29 pm
we’re still screwed once they get wade
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:30 pm
I thought Chalmers was going to score over Marvin
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:31 pm
smh lewis
Sautee
October 21st, 2010
10:31 pm
Ramon,
Excellent point. Anything else?
truly1
October 21st, 2010
10:31 pm
Rev teague has not played in a while also
Wabe
October 21st, 2010
10:31 pm
Gotta say…
I like Drew.
Cool, calm, collected.
I think it’s gonna take some time before you see the true effect of his offensive system at work – but those last two plays on offense – particularly the first of the two – are just an example of what I’m happy to see. Last season, JJ would dribble, dribble, dribble till he got a bucket. JJ coming around sets himself up behind a pick – gets the ball on a feed and gets open for a spot-up jumper.
No dribbling required. Good easy look for your go-to-guy.
I know it’s just one play, but these were points in the game last season where it was hard for us to find buckets.
ISO…ISO…ISO
Not seeing as much of that right now.
Ramon
October 21st, 2010
10:31 pm
56-26 is my prediction.
As much as I’ve been for trading Crawford, its hard to think about it when seeing Teague and Crawford in the back court together.
Ramon
October 21st, 2010
10:32 pm
Sautee, I responded to that two blogs ago. Its the last comment that was on there.
STEEL(Formerly VenomSpitter)
October 21st, 2010
10:32 pm
Bibby is HOT
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:32 pm
Sac Town Mike..
Wabe
October 21st, 2010
10:32 pm
Again…
Off the downscreen.
Off a pass.
No dribbling required.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:32 pm
Horford bodying up Bosh and making him miss again.
I’m telling you, it’s going to work wonders for the Hawks if they properly exploit the Horford-Bosh matchup when these teams meet. I’d even be open to putting Smoove on Joel Anthony if it means getting the Horford-Bosh matchup at the 4.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:33 pm
Bibby has looked great in this game.
lewis
October 21st, 2010
10:33 pm
LD knows how to coach. He left Teague in long enough for Bibby to only have to expend energy in the last 4 minutes and left Powell in long enough to keep Smoove out of foul trouble.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
Refs are letting them play in crunch time. Nice to see.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
W… T….F
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
Josh!!!!!!!!!!!1
Wabe
October 21st, 2010
10:34 pm
Common Smoove…
Under 2 minutes to go…
You can’t be chuckin’ up those types of looks.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:35 pm
Larry slap him!
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:35 pm
wtf was that josh
Rev in Tampa
October 21st, 2010
10:35 pm
I was in a real happy place until Josh took that 3pt.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:35 pm
LD sending the double .. like it
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:36 pm
Al @ the 4 offensively is what scares me.
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
10:36 pm
Bosh breathing like a dog! LOL! He tired.
Wabe
October 21st, 2010
10:36 pm
Let’s see if Duck can earn his first name this season…
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:36 pm
This is the Bibby we need for this upcoming season and damn was that the invisible man
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:36 pm
Hell yeah, knock ‘em down Marvin! The Hawks need 40% from him from behind the arc this season.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:37 pm
this is a big confidence builder if we hang on.. knowing that, in the words of Woody..
“sh..t works”
Samuel
October 21st, 2010
10:37 pm
Good game tonight. hawks will do well against smaller teams like the Heat. Can we do it when Wade comes back? We will see. Good game however, much better effort all around. Teague still doesn’t impress me much more than last year. He still can’t shoot and doesn’t look like a leader. Bibby definitely is still the better all around player.
kwooden1
October 21st, 2010
10:37 pm
BIG Shot Marvin! He needed that more than the HAWKS!
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
10:37 pm
Big Z dropped his head when Marv hit that 3! Lol
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:37 pm
Gotta give it up to Marvin he knocked down the shot. Something he didnt do last season, hit open shots.
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
October 21st, 2010
10:37 pm
I knew that was going in when Marvin received the pass from JJ. This motion offense is looking god to me.
truly1
October 21st, 2010
10:38 pm
marvin what
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
October 21st, 2010
10:38 pm
“good” not “god”
Rev in Tampa
October 21st, 2010
10:38 pm
The Hawks have been getting some wide open looks at the basket with this motion offense. I wish they would hit more of the 3’s. Nice shot by Marvin, but he was WIDE open.
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:38 pm
Did you see some of the nice passes Teague made and he played some nice D on House. Its only his second game this preseason. Cats on here be ready to give up on folks after one game
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:38 pm
hitting shots we missed against Orl.
if anything from that game we got open looks.. just needed to knock them down..
GET A CENTER HAWKS,HORSFORD IS A PF
October 21st, 2010
10:38 pm
JOSH SMITH NEEDS TO BE TRADED
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:39 pm
More good D from Horford. He was off offensively for most of this game, but on the defensive end he’s been great, especially in this half.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:39 pm
tired Lebron? get use to it..
Wabe
October 21st, 2010
10:39 pm
Good stuff tonite Hawks.
Middle fingers to you Eddie House…
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:40 pm
cool customer there b.
kill em wit d flow jigga man!!
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
no designed improvisation.. we know what we doing.. and it looks good. IDENTITY ! ROLES!
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
They Came
They Saw
They Measured
And, we were NOT lacking!
And, Joe got some rest from NOT pounding the ball!
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
“Teague still doesn’t impress me much more than last year. He still can’t shoot and doesn’t look like a leader. Bibby definitely is still the better all around player.”
In this game, Bibby was better. Always nice to have a veteran insurance policy. Will Bibby play this well in a regular season game against Jameer Nelson or Rajon Rondo? Probably not. That’s where the Hawks will need Teague. And while Teague may not have scored much today, he knew where to get the ball to set up teammates with good looks.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
Joe just spit on David Aldridge…
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:41 pm
im excited.. it looks good. damn
Ramon
October 21st, 2010
10:42 pm
Think about how tired other teams will be once the Hawks get used to running this offense. This will wear down teams if they stick with it.
Ree Roe
October 21st, 2010
10:42 pm
I know it’s preseason, but excellent win. Very impressed with what I saw out of our Hawks tonight.
Instead of us fizzling out with Iso’s in the 4th, we see ball movement, solid defense & clutch shots. Solid win
-REEverend Roe!!!
Sautee
October 21st, 2010
10:42 pm
We scored 98 on a decent defensive team. Astro Joe should be happy-er.
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
10:42 pm
Najeh..
i peeped that.. lol..
said excuse me.
good thing or 303 would’ve been all over him..
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:42 pm
Its nice to see Joe not have to work so hard for his points. He got easy and open shots without all the dribbling. If they execute this offense they will be fine. More importantly i liked what i saw from them defensively. My only complaint other than Pachulia is all the missed free throws. Cant miss that many free points.
Sautee
October 21st, 2010
10:43 pm
Ramon,
Thanks for the reply. That’s all I was asking.
Ramon
October 21st, 2010
10:44 pm
Watch the same idiots who were talking the most noise about the Hawks being sorry after losing to Orlando, are going to be the same ones who come and post that tonight doesn’t mean anything because its only preseason.
Najeh Davenpoop
October 21st, 2010
10:46 pm
Co-sign everyone pointing out how easy Joe’s buckets were in this game.
I don’t think this game sends a message to Miami or anyone else, but it is a big confidence builder for the Hawks. They have had an uneven preseason trying to learn how to execute new schemes on either end, but this game should at least tell them that if they buy into the system they are talented enough to hang with anyone. Preseason still doesn’t mean much, but I think it’s big for the Hawks’ mentality.
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:47 pm
Not only that Ramon, they will talk about how Wade didnt play which a few have already done. I said in a post the other day, you cant have it both ways. The games cant count when the Hawks lose but only be preseason when they win.
Ree Roe
October 21st, 2010
10:47 pm
Definitely felt like a regular season game, the intensity on defense & energy on offense out of the Hawks was excellent. Now if we can get ZaZa & some of our bench up to speed, we look like we can again be a force in the East
-REEst up for Roe!!!
drmaryb (*_*)
October 21st, 2010
10:48 pm
I like the professionalism from our bench’s side.
No one was laughing at the opponent.
I was disgusting to see The Magic Head Coach and every player to a man was clowning The Hawks in our House on Monday night.
It was not a good look on Nat’l. TV.
They weren’t laughing when The Celtics kicked their butts.
I don’t like the Magic players.
Nice to see LeBron sent packing for a change.
Bump D-Wade and his leg, We have problems of our own!
I see Bron still making Powder Kegs before games, that is so self serving and tired. I thought he would have left the shenanigans in Ohio.
What a hot dog! I don’t like hot dogs – literally. Never touched one, don’t know what’s in it?
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
October 21st, 2010
10:49 pm
@ bigdave, me too – all the doom in gloom on these blogs was demoralizing but I was impressed with the offense and overall defense tonight. They kicked it in gear tonight – now the task is keeping it in gear for the regular season.
cp
October 21st, 2010
10:52 pm
Roe they have been trying to get Pachulia up to speed since last year. Dude is flat out terrible around the rim. He loves that weak pump fake and goes up soft and slow instead of going up with some authority. He blowed numerious beautiful passes last year and he blew a few this game.
kwooden1
October 21st, 2010
10:56 pm
I guess a beating can get you focused:
1) Much better energy on defensive and offensive
2) Great fight on a night when the shots aren’t falling
3) Much better trust in the offensive system
4) Bibby really brought his game!
Offensively Horford really couldn’t shoot, but the HAWKS will be a very good team when he starts knocking down the 18 footers. I think they got some confidence in the system and got assists in the 4th quarter. Orlando is a different beast all together, but at least this game really showed them what ball movement can do!
Samuel, I actually think Jeff played pretty well. He attacked the basket and made good decisions. The stats show he had 2 TO and 3 Assists, but I don’t remember the TOs. We will need him against most guards in this league and I thought he took some steps forward. Bibby’s a tough guy, but just can’t stay with the quicker guards. Teague is very athletic, but doesn’t have a great jumpshot. I think those guys can really help each other. Bibby can help Teague learn to be a better leader and Jeff can help Bibby get through the year with less wear and tear.
Nice game guys! Way to finish it off with 2 3s
GO HAWKS!
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
October 21st, 2010
10:59 pm
lol @ drmaryb, the term hotdog is a perverted slang word that has become a mainstay in the american english lexicon – what does a grown man look like putting a ‘hot dog’ to his face, ugh. I have trained my 3 year old son to call them franks and he calls them nothing but franks, lol.
I cannot stand hotdogging athletes, Barry Bonds to Deion – well maybe Deion gets a pass.
I like the fact the Hawks are getting NO RESPECT – gives us more reason to get out there and earn it!
brigadierjerry
October 21st, 2010
11:00 pm
Even though Wade was out and only a preseason game, The Hawks look like they match up decently with the Heat. Bosh is very overrated he reminds me of a better skilled version of Stacy Augmon.
Looking at the game it seems the Heat do not have great length and can be bullied on the boards. between wade james and bosh they will have to combine to have to score minimum 60-65 points between them for offense
Rufus1
October 21st, 2010
11:03 pm
Who still thinks we won’t win 50 games
cp
October 21st, 2010
11:19 pm
I think Riley will take over for the Heat before the season is done.
northcyde
October 21st, 2010
11:20 pm
People are talking about the offense, but the defense won this game for the Hawks. Miami shot 37% FG. When you can do that to your opponent, you’ll usually win the game.
Great game by JJ, even took up the challenge of guarding Lebron in the 4th. Bibby and Marvin playing a nice supporting role tonight.
Overall the play of the bench was poor, and we still need to know who we can roll with.
Offense looked good at times. Have no idea what was wrong with Horford’s shot for 3 quarters.
Grade – ( B ). . . . good job Hawks
Ramon
October 21st, 2010
11:25 pm
Did anyone see Horford grab a rebound, and dribble past Bibby and Joe just to attempt a 1 on 4 move in the middle of the lane?
Mz. Hawkdafied
October 21st, 2010
11:34 pm
Now that’s what’s up. Go Hawks!
bigdave
October 21st, 2010
11:42 pm
ha..
we’ve seen hawks play solid defense and eventually shoot themselves out the game. settling for highly contested difficult jump shots while teammates grow bored and frustrated watching. there’s a big difference in plain missing shots, and missing open ones.
we all knew the defense could be solid minus the over compensating switching. excuse those of us who believe the offensive execution was a breath of fresh air.
kirkinga
October 21st, 2010
11:44 pm
The Hawks played very well relative to how they have played up until tonight. I think Reggie Miller was correct that there was a compelling intensity from both teams that made for a great game. Perhaps we’ll see the Hawks on national tv more often than is currently planned.
I know it is preseason, but I hope Coach Drew continues to find significant minutes for players # 8 and beyond.
Lastly, good to see the fans turn out for a preseason game and remain vocal and supportive throughout. Combined with the crowds that turned out for the Braves playoff games, I think fans did a great job of refuting the narrative that Atlanta fans are indifferent towards their pro teams.
Go Hawks!!
Ken Strickland
October 21st, 2010
11:45 pm
That was an exciting gm, especially for an exhibition gm. The motion OFF does exactly what it’s supposed to do, and that’s create ball and player movement, and open scoring opportunities. I have to give credit where credit is due, and MBibby deserves a great deal of credit for the excellent gm he played on both ends of the court.
Once everyone adjusts to the motion OFF, and we start playing DEF like we did in that 4th quarter, we’ll be a top 3 team in the East. We wore them down with our constant movement, pushing the ball and attacking the rim. Even when JJ and Jamal went ISO, they didn’t pound the ball or hesitate when attacking the basket. One of the reasons we prevailed in the 4h quarter is because the Heat made it easy on us defensively by doing exactly what we always did under Woodson, go strickly ISO, except with Lebron. He ended up going one on 5 and forcing up some wild shots in the end.
Man, I really like Haslem. Why did we let him go? The Hawks officially started preparing for the regular season tonight. LDrew already knows who his top 11 players will be: PG’s-JTeague/Bibby, SG’s-JJohnson/JaCrawford, SF’s-MWilliams/MEvans, PF-JSmith/JPowell, C’s-AHorford ZPachulia/JCollins.
The 12th spot will go to either JoCrawford, EThomas, or someone we pickup after teams make their final cuts.
Now that I’ve had my say, LET THE GLASS HALF EMPTY WHINERS, CRIERS AND COMPLAINERS HAVE THEIR SAY.
KevinM
October 21st, 2010
11:56 pm
KenS, you deserve to get praise for your support. The first time this team has looked like a team.
They played well, and looked interested. Perhaps they knew it was time to get serious and get used to the rotation.
Bibby did what he had to do, as he still thinks he’s the starter. I personally like the Teague factor off the bench. That is a mismatch for any 2nd team, and he has that spark that gets the team moving.
These guys look like they enjoyed playing together tonight…I will give them their just due. They had no problems matching up with the current Heat roster. DWade might be too much to overcome however, but for now, the Hawks can see the work they have put in pay off.
Section 303
October 22nd, 2010
12:01 am
Back from the game. Maybe there is some hope! Good outting. Now, I hope Coach Drew rests most of the guys tomorrow. Just get this Bobcat game over with and don’t have any injuries.
I am using this game as further vindication on my Chris Bosh take. He is not really that great. Clearly the weakest of the “Big 3″. He is also the worst investment of all the free agents this summer. I am betting the Heat will wish they would have taken a pass on Bosh by the end of the season. Josh Smith was clearly better than Bosh. Was not even close, really.
Not that anyone cares, but I’m calling a truce on my Joe Johnson bashing. I’ll stop. I don’t like him anywhere near as much as I did before he told me he could “care less” if I showed up at games. But, I was pulling for him tonight. Something about seeing the team I dislike the most come into Philips made me start pulling for Joe, again.
Good night!
drmaryb (*_*)
October 22nd, 2010
12:30 am
Section303
It takes a really BIG man, with a BIG heart and strong CHARACTER to,
say what you did and call a truce on the Joe Johnson comments.
I for one appreciate all your wonderful and insightful posts and you seem to be a great Father as well. I have heard you mention taking your beautiful Son to the. Games on here. In the throws of a battle, people sometimes say things they don’t really mean. The best way to move on sometimes is to not keep bringing it up, just let it die – from the Athletes perspective, an apology would just give a whole new life and something else to talk about. It can actually make things worse – you know what I mean? I hope so.
But, I am happy that you enjoyed the game at the arena, and made it home safely. Glad you didn’t throw popcorn, we don’t need another Palace Brawl … LOL!
You are TRULY a real Hawks Fan!
Mmmwah! (a big ‘ole wet kiss!)
I’ll have to grab a seat in your section one of these days, so we can scream at the opponents.
G-Nite!
drmaryb (*_*)
October 22nd, 2010
12:34 am
I like Coach’s demeanor and professionalism.
He’s a Teacher, calm, not too intense and not a yeller.
That is very nice.