Mavs-Hawks game thread
Greetings, all-
Hope you’re well. This is going to be brief, as I gotta crank out some notes before game time. Some notes…
1) Hawks going with regular lineup, with Mo Evans in for Marvin Williams, serving a two-game suspension.
2) Larry Drew said the key defensively is slowing down Dallas’ transition game, saying the team has to “build a wall” to prevent the Mavericks, specifically Jason Kidd, from attacking the rim on the break. Al Horford mentioned defending the pick-and-roll.
3) Drew said that Williams was in a great state of mind this morning. He’s watching the game at the team hotel.
4) Horford had some words in response to Amare Stoudemire’s post-game caution to Horford to calm down after he got the crowd going as Stoudemire shot free throws, that “he’s not that type of player.” Basically, he said that he’ll do whatever it takes to win, so, yes, he is that type of player.
5) I asked Drew about Marvin pushing him during the fracas. Drew: “I’ve been in the weight room. I didn’t feel anything.”
6) On the Mavs’ bench assisting Rick Carlisle: Terry Stotts.
7) I asked Mark Cuban a few questions about Hawks ownership. Interesting, but not headline-grabbing. I’ll post afterwards.
I probably won’t be able to comment much, given the late start, but will try to jump on occasionally. Enjoy the game.
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Wabe
January 29th, 2011
9:29 pm
JT0 ballin…
Blast
January 29th, 2011
9:30 pm
If Hawks can keep it close, then they have a chance to steal this game.
Teague playing with more fire, Joe is smoking as usual in January.
Freshfromatl
January 29th, 2011
9:30 pm
This is the best Teague has looked the entire season.
Aaron
January 29th, 2011
9:30 pm
This has been an incredibly disappointing game to watch. I know the Hawks have the lead right now, but I don’t like the way they are playing. It’s too much 1 vs. 1 basketball, and once the Mavs make an adjustment, I feel like we might run into a lot of trouble. We need to do a better job of moving the ball.
Jae Evolution
January 29th, 2011
9:30 pm
Someone should tell Teague to push the ball EVERY time he gets it, run into the defender who cares man you got to get going once that rock is in your hands, just like the last play EASY layup.
drmaryb (*_*)
January 29th, 2011
9:31 pm
Teague, is playing great! Maybe, Bibby is tired and got those fouls on purpose, to give Teague a look? Arenas faked a knee injury to get PT for his boy in Washington, maybe Bibby is doing the same?
I guess, Teague should get more PT. Some players play better in games than practice.
RethinkPossible
January 29th, 2011
9:31 pm
Teauge’s biggest impact is on defense (still does not do much on the half-court offense yet), for reasons covered by Melvin.
O'Brien
January 29th, 2011
9:31 pm
7 minutes, 0 points, 3 fouls for Bibby
4 minutes, 5 points for Teague.
Teague needs to keep it up, because if he plays like this consistently, it will be hard for LD to not give him more PT
Freshfromatl
January 29th, 2011
9:31 pm
For the Hawks to win. Smoove will have to play under control when he get back into the game!
Najeh Davenpoop
January 29th, 2011
9:32 pm
+10 in 4 minutes for Teague.
jmarable
January 29th, 2011
9:32 pm
man ld should give jeff T.more of bibbys minutes, its crazy not to.he cant shoot as good, but he can shoot better than bibby can get to the basket, and better than bibby plays d. How else he ’s gonna get better without playing. bibby hurts the hawks so much. dont see how ld and the staff dont c it, its crazy. jeff plays some real good d my goodness what are they waiting on, time 4 a change of the guards at point.
Jae Evolution
January 29th, 2011
9:33 pm
“Teague, is playing great! Maybe, Bibby is tired and got those fouls on purpose, to give Teague a look? Arenas faked a knee injury to get PT for his boy in Washington, maybe Bibby is doing the same?
I guess, Teague should get more PT. Some players play better in games than practice.”
Wasn’t that a preseason game, besides two of Bibby’s fouls put them at the free throw line one of them was the three pointer by Terry, I think Mike is smart enough not to jeopardize the game because he wants to give Teague some PT.
hawks_4_life
January 29th, 2011
9:34 pm
Hawks looking better defensively
eman
January 29th, 2011
9:34 pm
what channel is the game on direct tv?
Najeh Davenpoop
January 29th, 2011
9:34 pm
Collins needs to make the extra pass. Horford is still not getting the ball on offense. If Dallas stops the Hawks’ transition opportunities and forces them to beat them in the half court, there’s no excuse for not getting the ball more to Horford.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 29th, 2011
9:35 pm
Dumb foul by Jamal. Aside from a couple of his patented off balance shots that he has made, he has not played a very good game. A lot of bricks out of the flow of the offense, lackluster pick and roll defense, and now this dumb foul to give the Mavs a chance to take the lead.
bigdave
January 29th, 2011
9:36 pm
i dont know.. he still isnt aggressive enough for me.. especially given his skill set. he rather someone else miss vs. making a confident aggressive move ..
hawks_4_life
January 29th, 2011
9:36 pm
Im all for Teague earning his minutes by showing he wants it, however Ive need been high on Crawford, case and point. Of course the guy can shoot lights out but when he is off, he shows nothing else, no defense and he keeps chucking up ducks
Sautee
January 29th, 2011
9:37 pm
Jamal is giving it away. 5 point trip.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 29th, 2011
9:38 pm
That clear path foul really shifted the momentum at the end of the half. Good contributions from Collins and Teague, not so much from Jamal. Mavs’ zone forced the Hawks out of their offense a little bit and made them go perimeter a little too much.
Still, though, down by only 3 at halftime is a pretty good spot to be in.
cp
January 29th, 2011
9:39 pm
Its on channel 649….
Najeh Davenpoop
January 29th, 2011
9:41 pm
If I were LD I would strongly consider coming out with the big lineup in the 3rd quarter. Collins was playing pretty well, Mo didn’t have any impact whatsoever, and Horford was playing better defense against Dirk than Smoove. Let Horford continue to D up Dirk and let Smoove get in the passing lanes and create transition opportunities.
Wabe
January 29th, 2011
9:41 pm
Jordan will learn if he gets minutes on the floor.
Again, I know Jordan’s no 3. And Damien gets minutes mainly due to Marvin’s inability to stay in action. But, when a guy on 10-day contracts can find minutes, it’s hard to figure out why a talented rookie can’t.
Jordan could be a solid threat off the bench for this team. And it’d also make sense to sprinkle in some minutes for this kid when Jamal isn’t having the best of games – like tonight for instance. Jamal has had some good looks from beyond the arc, he hasn’t hit them. Give Jordan those same looks, I think he’s capable of knockin a few of them down.
No question Jamal > Jordan right now. But, Jordan can score. Don’t think you can knock on Jordan’s defense, because I don’t think there’s a gaurd on this team (aside from JJ and Teague) who can stay in front of his guy.
drmaryb (*_*)
January 29th, 2011
9:44 pm
Jae Evolution, yeah, I see your point. Just glad to finally see Teague play, because the Fans are upset about that. I guess he pulled the nail outa’ the bench.
Eman: Direct TV CH 649. SPSO
O'Brien
January 29th, 2011
9:45 pm
Najeh,
At the very least, LD should not start Bibby in the second half. I think Teague should get the start…
terrell
January 29th, 2011
9:46 pm
Only 1 three pointer madse out of 10. Guess who made it LD?
cp
January 29th, 2011
9:46 pm
I would let Teague start the 3rd. Bibby isn’t doing anything out there but getting beat off the dribble. Jamal is looking like he did last night, jacking up a bunch of jumpers and not playing defense. The Knicks got back in the game when Jamal decided to go hot sauce out there. LD has to start pulling Jamal when he is cold because he does nothing else.
Jae Evolution
January 29th, 2011
9:47 pm
Absolutely drmaryb, I think he should get PT every game and I’m very happy to finally see him get some burn.
terrell
January 29th, 2011
9:49 pm
Teague can actually play if he’s out there with the starters. Contributing as much as Bibby and Jamal so far tonight, that’s for sure.
hawks_4_life
January 29th, 2011
9:54 pm
I dont get why people think Teague’s problem is LD. LD wants Teague to step up and take the spotlight, he even said his skill set is what the team lacks. What is he to do put a guy out there that dont want it? Now that said Teague is getting after it tonight and its this consistency that LD is looking for.
terrell
January 29th, 2011
9:55 pm
Dr. Mary, thought you were done with Teague. Get off the bandwagon. lol!
Aaron
January 29th, 2011
9:55 pm
It continues to amazes me how the team can repeatedly continue to under-utilize Horford on the offensive end. I mean, seriously, 3 field goal attempts in the half, when most of the options on the court are worse than him offensively? Give me a break. There’s no excuse for not utilizing Horford more, especially when the guards are not having success in isolation plays in the halfcourt and are not getting into transition. If Horford has Dirk or Marion guarding him, the team should make a serious effort to get him the ball in the post, and if they are denying him in the post, that pick and pop is going to be available all night. Come on, guys, get it together. Even Dennis Scott commented on how the Hawks need to get Al going in this game.
drmaryb (*_*)
January 29th, 2011
9:55 pm
Jae Evolution
Yeah, Teague has earned the right to start the third. He’s played awesome tonight. I really don’t see why not? Hawks need to pick up the pace, like last night. Play fast as possible. Tell Teague to run like A.Iverson did and John Wall does!
Najeh Davenpoop
January 29th, 2011
9:55 pm
Teague is the only Hawk who has made a 3 tonight. Bibby, Jamal, and even Joe are goose eggs from beyond the arc.
jmarable
January 29th, 2011
9:55 pm
yea when jamal is off. why not play the rook jordan, dude can flat out score. he should b getting min. anyway, not just when crawford is off.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 29th, 2011
9:56 pm
Bibby bricks a wide open 3.
Useless.
J.J.M
January 29th, 2011
9:56 pm
smh bibby
Melvin
January 29th, 2011
9:56 pm
Hawks can not get any foul calls….
Najeh Davenpoop
January 29th, 2011
9:57 pm
Bibby can’t get around the screen on D, leading to a dunk for Chandler.
Seriously. Get his azz out of there.
Worldwide Clyde
January 29th, 2011
9:57 pm
Why is Mo Evans in the game?
Najeh Davenpoop
January 29th, 2011
9:57 pm
Smoove got bailed out on that post up. Quit spinning to your right when you and everyone else knows you can’t use your right hand dude.
jmarable
January 29th, 2011
9:57 pm
oh no i c bibby starting the 3rd.whats up with atl coaching, bibby would not b getting these min in boston,or la or anybodys team that wants to win
Melvin
January 29th, 2011
9:58 pm
This Dallas broadcasting crew makes me sick… How about all those phathom/touch calls the Mavs have gotten….
J.J.M
January 29th, 2011
9:58 pm
yes bibby foul out please
Melvin
January 29th, 2011
9:58 pm
Bibby may start the 3rd but I hope LD give him the quick hook if he’s ineffective.
O'Brien
January 29th, 2011
9:58 pm
This is exactly why I said Bibby should not start the third.
He misses a 3, and picks up another foul. if he is not making shots, and can’t guard his man, why is he out there?
northcyde
January 29th, 2011
9:58 pm
(( clapping )) @ Teague
This is all the coaches are asking out of him.
Play hard, and try his best to use his strengths as a player to impact a game. He can’t coast ( especially in practice ). Go ALL OUT!
And that’s how he can make an impact in a game . . in the 2nd quarter . . while the game is still in the balance.
Teague balling in a blowout situation doesn’t impress me any. Teague balling just like he did at the end of that 2nd quarter, is much more impressive.
There’s no conspiracy theory here. If he played like that all the time, he’d play more.
And see folks, it’s possible to make an impact in just a few minutes of game time.
J.J.M
January 29th, 2011
10:00 pm
lmao@ the make up call…typical nba refs
Melvin
January 29th, 2011
10:00 pm
The Refs are killing the Hawks…
cp
January 29th, 2011
10:00 pm
smh Bibby. Just sit him LD . Its not a difficult decision seeing how Bibby is doing nothing out there.