Atlanta Hawks at Bucks: Jordan Crawford could be next for D-League
Milwaukee– Pape Sy is off to Utah to play in the D-League. It’s possible Jordan Crawford will join him at some point.
“There has been some talk about it,” L.D. said. “We are certainly going to keep our options open with our young guys, putting them in situations where they can get some playing time instead of practicing every day and just being with the team. I would rather them be somewhere playing, where they are learning, where they can get some experience.”
- L.D had one of his ongoing shot-selection chats with Smoove today. Josh lately has failed to make long jump shots at a respectable rate and it was particularly glaring with Atlanta’s relative lack of a post presence at New Orleans last night. Said L.D.:
“I am definitely going to stay with it. As I told him this morning through our breakfast and walkthrough, we have got to get established early inside. We don’t want to come out jacking shots up and he has done that the last couple of games. I have brought it to his attention we have got to be more mindful that we do have to get established early in the paint. I don’t mind jump shots but we’ve got to establish inside, then out. Especially him, he is a guy we rely on to be effective in the post. I am going to go to him and I expect him to deliver down there, not to settle for being on the perimeter, people playing five feet off of him, and then he’s jacking it up.”
- No Drew Gooden (foot) for the Bucks. Brandon Jennings is out after foot surgery but Earl Boykins and Keyon Dooling are capable of dancing through Atlanta’s pick-and-roll D. You know, sort of like they did last time, when Milwaukee’s bench beat down the Hawks. “They still have capable guards,” L.D. said. “Both Dooling and Boykins have really done well for them since Jennings has been out. Our game up there when they beat us it was Boykins and Dooling, to me, who changed the game.”
- L.D. is using the Twin lineup tonight. Marvin heads to the bench. “We recognize the fact that Al at the five, going against Bogut he gives up too much sizewise and strengthwise,” Drew said.
- Frank Madden at Brew Hoop offers an Al/Bogut comparison:
Horford and Andrew Bogut are both making pretty compelling cases to back up Dwight Howard on the Eastern Conference all-star squad, but I’m not sure there will be room for both of them–especially with Amare Stoudemire seeing lots of small-ball center action in New York. Bogut has a clear edge on the defensive end, blocking three times as many shots (2.90 bpg vs. 0.91) and rebounding at a higher rate as well (11.4 rpg vs. 9.6), while Horford wins going away on the offensive end. The former Florida man is averaging 19.8 pts/40 on 60.7% true shooting and turns it over on just 8.0% of possessions, while Bogut is putting up 16.1 pts/40 on just 52.1% with an 11.4% turnover rate.
What’s perhaps most impressive about Horford’s game is how much damage he does on the perimeter. He’s doubled the number of long jumpers he takes (from 2.2 to 4.5/game) while converting at an incredible 59% clip (85/145), best in the league among players with more than 35 attempts from that range. He’s especially dangerous in pick & roll situations, ranking 6th in the league with 1.23 points per possession and making 63% of his shots–much of it on pick/pop action. In contrast, Bogut takes twice as many shots/game at the rim but has only taken eight shots outside of 10 feet all season (including three end-of-quarter Hail Marys), missing each and every one of them.
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133 comments Add your comment
rusty
December 27th, 2010
9:38 pm
I wish bloggers would stick to basketball as I am taping falcons to watch later thanks
pinoy hawk
December 27th, 2010
9:39 pm
trade crawford for salmons!
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:40 pm
The Hawks are definitely not a 2nd half team. That is poor coaching at half time usually, not being prepared for the 2nd half.
Ramon
December 27th, 2010
9:40 pm
The reason Al haven’t had that many attempts tonight isn’t because of LD, Joe, or Josh. Al hasn’t had that many attempts because Bogut has been matched up against him on defense all night. And Al hasn’t been winning any positioning battles against Bogut. Majority of his attempts (like always) have been jumpers also. Al is just a rebounding Rip Hamilton tonight.
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:43 pm
No Teague in the 2nd half while Bibby is playing terrible – Good coaching LD!
No Marvin in the 2nd half after he scores 9pts in 8 minutes – Great strategy!
pinoy hawk
December 27th, 2010
9:44 pm
marvin.. yo the man..
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:44 pm
We should have this one in a cakewalk. LD must be the worst 2nd half coach in the NBA right now. Hope he learns.
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:46 pm
Marvin 12 pts. in 11 minutes. Why LD won’t play him more I don’t know.
Funny when a guy named it wasn’t a bad pick started blogging defending Marvin (how I don’t know) Marvin has been very good since then.
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:48 pm
Josh 0-3 on treys tonight – That makes him 3 for his last 17. Quit shooting the 3 Josh!
Collins 9 boards in 23 minutes against Bogut – Good job
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:49 pm
Hawks outscored by 5 in the 3rd quarter. Box score look familiar by period? 29, 28, then 20. The 4th quarter could get ugly. Get Teague back out there!
Randiferous
December 27th, 2010
9:49 pm
I’m going to say it now. Josh Smith takes too many shots for his limited offensive ability. He’s currently second on the team in attempts tonight with 12. That’s not bad, considering he’s made 50% of his shots, but the thing that bothers me is that a lot of those shots were bad shots. 25% of his attempts tonight have been from 3 point range, all of which he missed. It wouldn’t be as large of an issue if he was the team’s best or even second or third best offensive player, but he’s clearly not, so him taking bad shots really takes a lot away from the team.
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:51 pm
Teague has the best +/- tonight – Thanks for getting him back out there! He JJ and Marvin are beasts on the court together.
Wonder if Jamal is injured? Not playing much this evening.
Ramon
December 27th, 2010
9:52 pm
Randi, have you watched the game or just box score? One of Josh’s attempt was right before the half with 2 seconds on the game clock. And another was with 3 seconds on the shot clock after Joe had dribbled out 13 seconds of the clock.
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:52 pm
Boykins, remember we signed Sy over Boykins, Shaq, and Dampier. And we wonder why we are mired in mediocrity.
Randiferous
December 27th, 2010
9:53 pm
There’s one other thing that I need to get off of my chest. I hate Jamal Crawford’s shot selection as of late. He makes some tough shots, but lately, they are all pretty bad shots.
jean
December 27th, 2010
9:53 pm
LD is a piece of trash
Ramon
December 27th, 2010
9:53 pm
Steve, we can thank Boykin for that. If Boykin wasn’t in the game, I don’t think LD would’ve played him tonight either. Also why have we still not seen Wilkins?
jean
December 27th, 2010
9:54 pm
destroyin crawfords numbers and minutes
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:54 pm
Bogut and Al both have 10 pts. and 9 boards tonight.
drmaryb (*_*)
December 27th, 2010
9:54 pm
Nimbers Don’t Lie!
Allen said: “It’s amazing how much the Bucks value Andrew Bogut.”
Bucks 12-16 record.
Hawks 19-12 record.
So, How’s that working? To your credit Allen, Horford should get more touches, but only if his azz is in the post. He’s killing opponents on that pick ‘n Pop tho.
I see the Falcons running the ball down the Saints Guts with Power!
That is demoralizing to a team! That’s an Identity, a style of Play that wears the other team down in the 4th Qrtr.
I would like to see The Hawks do that with Al and Josh. If Al would play BIG and INSIDE? I would feed him like a newborn! But, Al has to plant his big butt on the blocks.
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:55 pm
Ramon – Same here. Wilkens hasn’t played in a while, but he’s clearly better than Mo’. What gives?
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:56 pm
Drmaryb – Al actually need a bigger derrier to play C in this League!
Najeh Davenpoop
December 27th, 2010
9:56 pm
I love those Teague blocked shots. Opposing players probably never expect that.
Bailey
December 27th, 2010
9:57 pm
I love watching Teague block shots from bigs. It’s pretty hilarious. Rarely do you see a PG swat the shot of a PF. I love Teague’s aggressiveness lately.
Melvin
December 27th, 2010
9:58 pm
Thats one thing i like about Teague, he can contribute in other phases in the game other than scoring. 1 on 1 defense, steals, block shots, dribble drive and passing..
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:58 pm
Teague once again has more blocks than Josh. Where has Josh’s shotblocking gone? Only averaging 1.6 per game for the month of Dec.
Ramon
December 27th, 2010
9:58 pm
LD should ask John Thompson to come in during some practices and work with Al and Josh on the block.
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
9:59 pm
Teague is a phenomenal athlete who I hope LD doesn’t destroy.
kwooden1
December 27th, 2010
9:59 pm
You can’t teach that kind of ability from Jeff! He had a turnover, then got a block and an assist!
Ramon
December 27th, 2010
10:00 pm
SteveW, that’s the result of the big line up. Josh is forced to spend much of his time on the perimeter, so even when a pg or sg drive the lane, he can’t help because he’s on the other side of the court.
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
10:01 pm
4 asst. for Teague in 13 minutes. And why did he get a DNP against Chris Paul and Jack last nite?
Ramon
December 27th, 2010
10:01 pm
Also, Josh and Al play more timidly in the first half it seems, out of fear of being benched by LD for two fouls.
The big difference between LD and Woody is many times Woody would look stupid. He’d just have a stupid look on his face. He’d be confident but look stupid. LD on the other hand many time just looks scared. He looks smart but scared.
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
10:03 pm
Ramon – Then who do we have with help interior defense? I haven’t seen anyone. Also, I think Josh is down in blocks even when we’re not playing big.
jean
December 27th, 2010
10:03 pm
crawford should spitt in LD face next timeout
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
10:03 pm
Ramon, hilarious about LD looking scared! Good point
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
10:05 pm
Josh just doesn’t look like he could win the dunk contest anymore. Lost a little spring in his step.
Ramon
December 27th, 2010
10:08 pm
Steve, no one helps in the big lineup, that’s part of the problem. If we had a better defensive point guard, we wouldn’t need to go big though.
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
10:10 pm
Who would have thought Jason Collins with more minutes than JJ?
bigdave
December 27th, 2010
10:10 pm
aight guys..
enlighten me.. whats the story of the game? down @ the dome, watching our defense play their best ball of the year..
bigdave
December 27th, 2010
10:10 pm
poop..
whats going on..?
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
10:11 pm
Marvin 11 pts and 5 boards in only 19 minutes – Good game.
bigdave
December 27th, 2010
10:11 pm
Melvin..?
bigdave
December 27th, 2010
10:12 pm
Marvin has been solid of late..
get him outta here while he’s hot.. or see if he’s finally come along?
personally, i’ve seen enough..
Atlanta bench? Teague.. ? we went big.. Marvin off the bench, Carolina days.. best role?
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
10:13 pm
Hawks big halftime lead, let it slip in the 3rd, and have kept it about 10. Salmone, Dooling, and Boykins have played well for the Bucks.
Teague, Marvin, Jamal, Jason Collins, and Al have played well for the Hawks. JJ off shooting tonight, hasn’t played in the 4th much.
pinoy hawk
December 27th, 2010
10:14 pm
player of the game: marvin!
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
10:14 pm
Al 16 pt and 12 boards. Bogut has had a terrible 2nd half thanks to Jason Collins – way to go JC3!
terrell
December 27th, 2010
10:15 pm
Marvin with the dagger. lol!
SteveW
December 27th, 2010
10:16 pm
We’ve actually outscored somebody in the 4th qtr. Wahoo!
bigdave
December 27th, 2010
10:16 pm
hmm..
appreciate it Steve dub..
drmaryb (*_*)
December 27th, 2010
10:17 pm
Al JUMPER is Money!
Marvin plays fantastic from the bench!
Teague – Never Give Up on the play = Blocks!
Great Hawks Defense and Urgency tonight!
Falcons will continue to run the ball, eat the clock and WIN it in the 4th!