Atlanta Hawks at Knicks: Al Horford on Amar’e Stoudemire: ‘He’s a talker. All I do is bring my game to the court.’
New York–Yes, Al Horford said “you take it personally” when someone calls you out in the media the way Amar’e Stoudemire has done twice to Horford this season.
But Horford, not much for hype, says he will make his point tonight at Madison Square Garden against Amar’e’s Knicks.
“He’s a talker. He’s going to talk, you know what I’m saying?” he said at shootaround today. “All I do is bring my game to the court. That’s what I will do tonight.”
Stoudemire has tried to inflame what already promised to be an intense game after Marvin Williams and Shawne Williams scuffled during Atlanta’s 111-102 victory on Jan. 28. Both immediately after that game and again yesterday, Stoudemire seemed to question Horford’s toughness and declared that Horford “doesn’t want to see me.”
Horford seemed more amused than offended by that last part.
“I don’t understand what he means by I don’t want to see him,” Horford said. “Like we are supposed to be scared of him or something. Ain’t nobody scared of nobody. We are all grown men. It’s all good.”
Seemingly lost amid the fight and Amare’s tough talk is that the Hawks own two victories this season against the Knicks, who are being left behind by Atlanta in the Eastern Conference standings.
Before the victory at Philips the Hawks won 99-90 on Nov. 27 at the Garden, after which New York won seven straight against mostly lesser competition.
“I walked out with the W’s the last two times,” Horford said. “So that’s that.”
Horford was productive and efficient in both games. In New York he had 17 points, nine rebounds, two assists, three steals, one block and one turnover while shooting 7 of 14 from the field. In Atlanta he had 19 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block (against Amar’e) and one turnover while shooting 8 of 12 from the field.
Amar’e has scored more than Horford in the matchups but hasn’t been as efficient. In New York he had 24 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and four turnovers while shooting 7 of 15 from the field. In Atlanta he had 27 points, three rebounds, one assist, zero steals, one block and three turnovers while shooting 9 of 21 from the field.
And Stoudemire is down 0-2 where it counts most, though he’s certainly leading in sound bites.
“He’s making a huge deal out of this,” Horford said. “It’s just another game. I’m coming out ready to play, like I do everything night.”
Oh, yeah, the game.
Coach Larry Drew said he would use the “big” lineup again tonight, unless the Knicks go small with Amar’e at center instead of Mozgov.
“That would not be a favorable matchup for Twin,” Drew said with a wry smile.
As for all the noise surrounding the game, Drew the Hawks don’t need it to get going but said he’s always willing to use “whatever it takes to get my guys juiced up and motivated.” In this case, though, he doesn’t think he needs to say much to his players.
“They see it. They hear it. They got on the bus [for shootaround] telling me some things. They are aware of it. And they were expecting it. It’s not a thing about anybody being surprised.”
Al acknowledged that, in the end, the game could end up being a fun spectacle.
“We’re playing at the Garden, man,” he said. “It doesn’t get any bigger than this, at least for me. Any time I come to New York I am looking forward to it, pre-Amare Stoudemire and with him being here. So I am just excited to play.”
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Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
2:42 pm
Man…..this is gonna be an entertaning game.
tom
February 16th, 2011
2:43 pm
take it to stoudemire AL!!!!!
Westurd
February 16th, 2011
2:43 pm
1ST…….As in on top….a place the HAWKS will never see. Go HAWKS anyway!
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
2:43 pm
entertaining*
…and I hope Horford puts Stoudemire in his place.
Leo
February 16th, 2011
2:45 pm
First and I can’t wait
Leo
February 16th, 2011
2:47 pm
Oh well, Our Franchise player (Al Horford) against their Franchise player Ann Mare.
Go Hawks!!!
K.W.
February 16th, 2011
2:49 pm
YES AL!!!
Leo
February 16th, 2011
2:50 pm
We got to stop Ramon Felton. He can’t be allowed to get into the paint and create shots for other people. If we can limit the pick and roll Ann Mare will have to play straight up against Al which will be where the game is won. Ann is known for forcing shots in heated competition.
So both Bibby and Teague will be needed tonight.
The Timekeeper
February 16th, 2011
3:02 pm
With all due respect to Al Horford, Amarie Stoudemire has been puttin it down for a number of years now. He is one of the best Ballers in the NBA regardless of what Al thinks. Most of these quotes are taken out of context anyway, just to start up some fake hype. and whle were on the subject, it was Josh Smith who looked like a big jerk by grabbing his privates on national TV the last time they played. Real, immature stuff.
K.W.
February 16th, 2011
3:07 pm
OMG STHU @The Timekeeper.
Bonifide Big Man!
February 16th, 2011
3:11 pm
“Stoud-e-mess” needs to shut his yap and play. Glad Al and the Hawks have shut him up with the two wins. Go Hawks
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
3:14 pm
AL>>>>>>>>>>>Amare
DirtyBraveHawk
February 16th, 2011
3:15 pm
Love it! Bring it on. I’m glad someone on our team is willing to step up to these media darling teams and call them out. It amazes me how New York can be just above .500 and people are already making them out to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. Atlanta has won both games and i don’t see any reason why they can’t win this one
Hawks Hack
February 16th, 2011
3:28 pm
Stoudemire is a finesse player. Why is talking like he is Shaq?? Dude’s gonna get beat up in the post all night.
Floze
February 16th, 2011
3:29 pm
As an avid hawks fan, I think we are getting a bit overzealous here. Amare is having an MVP season and can get to the rim at will against Al. The same can’t be said for our guy. We are 2-0 in the series because of the other guys on NY – not Amare.
Willie Coyote
February 16th, 2011
3:37 pm
The key is Amare started this mess and pursued it. Do you want Al to bow down and say yes sir? Amare is calling Al out and Al is just responding as professionally as he can be expected to. You gotta believe he’s tired of questions about what he thinks about Amare’s comments.
Just show up Hawks and get the W.
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Publix
February 16th, 2011
3:41 pm
We critizie the Hawks a lot, and deservingly so, but tonight, Al needs to beat the crap out of Stoudemire.
I want to make them feel very little.
Update: Al’s Reaction to Amar’e | From the Highlight Factory
February 16th, 2011
3:43 pm
[...] making a huge deal out of this,” Horford told the AJC’s Michael Cunningham following this morning’s shootaround. “It’s just another game. I’m coming out ready to [...]
DTC
February 16th, 2011
3:46 pm
Folks, this is why basketball is a team sport, not an individual, one on one sport. The only one on one really comes into play is if the score is tied and one of the guys has the ball at the end of the game. Then it matters, otherwise, who cares how many points he scores?
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
3:48 pm
Bart Scott voice “CAN’T WAIT!”
Astro Joe
February 16th, 2011
3:50 pm
Wow, Drew doesn’t think his team “doesn’t need it to get going”? Wow, has he been paying attention for the past 6.5 years? They need some bulletin board material dang near every night in hopes that no one will be using “energy and effort” as post-game excuses.
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
3:50 pm
Updated: February 16, 2011, 2:55 PM ET
Al Horford: Nobody’s scared of Amare
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=6128588
hmmmm......
February 16th, 2011
3:50 pm
Who is twin?
a1andonly
February 16th, 2011
3:50 pm
DUNK JOE!!!!
LETS GO HAWKS
a1andonly
February 16th, 2011
3:51 pm
DUNK JOE!!!!
LETS GO HAWKS
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
3:52 pm
“GIVE TEAGUE A CHANCE!”
sav'h dawg
February 16th, 2011
3:58 pm
Makes for good conversation for 2 Eastern Division teams going nowhere in the post season.
seanB
February 16th, 2011
3:59 pm
I am a Hawks fan but WHO CARES! It is the Lakers and the Heat and everyone else this year!
seanB
February 16th, 2011
4:00 pm
The battle of MEDIOCRITY! Bring in Melo to Atlanta along with Billups and dump Josh Smith along with his immature crotch grabbing and I am interested again!
b jones
February 16th, 2011
4:15 pm
Twin is Hawks center Jason Collins. He, as ou may have guessed by now, has a twin brother.
lance
February 16th, 2011
4:24 pm
Twin bout to posterize Amare. Heard that! All aboard choo chooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
governor404
February 16th, 2011
4:31 pm
Dont punk out Marvin, stay the course, ur a hated man in NY these days, embrace it and play harder than u did last time u were in NY and had a monster game/dunk.
2 FOR JOHN DREW
February 16th, 2011
4:37 pm
” ALL WE ARE SAYING …… IS GIVE TEAGUE A CHANCE” (to the tune of John Lennon’s classic)
” BUT NOT IF BIB-BY ………. IS BALL-IN’ A-GAIN ” !!!!!!!!!!!
Flea
February 16th, 2011
4:47 pm
Anybody saw the rumors of a Hawks trade on CBSSports.com? They are reporting that the Hawks are looking at guard help and looking at Ramon Sessions on the Cavaliers. Interesting. But who do they give up for Ramon? Maybe an expiring contact or so or maybe even Marvin
HoosierHawk
February 16th, 2011
4:50 pm
So hoopshype is reporting that the Hawks are looking into Sessions from the Cavs. Cavs previously expressed interest in Marvin. Would anyone do a Sessions and Antawn Jamison for Marvin and Jamal trade?
Flea
February 16th, 2011
5:02 pm
HoosierHawk, I would do a Marvin and Jamal trade for Sessions and Anthony Parker
ryan
February 16th, 2011
5:04 pm
Yea i also saw something about Sessions on ESPN NBA rumors i would like have Mayo but if we can Jamison and Sessions would sweat if Sund had some guts to pull it off .
kwooden1
February 16th, 2011
5:14 pm
I’ve watched the last NY game several times and I guess they didn’t catch watch Al did on camera, because for the life of me I don’t know what Amare is talking about. If he’s calling out Al for talking to the fans and not him then I’m really confused on what type of guy he is. How can you be a tough guy when your defending people who don’t need to be defended. If he’s trying to pump himself up then I understand but otherwise “What is he talking about?”. To me what really happened in the game was NY got embarrassed by Smoove’s highlight dunks and began getting a little physical. It reminded me of how Miami responded in the Playoffs after they got embarrassed in game 1.
HoosierHawk
February 16th, 2011
5:16 pm
I also read that Sessions was rated in the worst 5 defenders per synergy, but those ratings don’t take into account a lot of things (ex: how your teammates are as defenders when your team is abysmal).
Why does no one mention that if we had a PG who could run better than Bibby, we have the fastest moth athletic front court in the NBA? Would be perfect to run the break.
Jae Evolution
February 16th, 2011
5:22 pm
Wow, I wish this game was televised man.
superiorblogman
February 16th, 2011
5:22 pm
Al is going to make Amare suck it on the court
MsDee
February 16th, 2011
5:27 pm
I dont know if I like that trade…I would rather get Bynum & Ron Artest from the Lakers..they are willing to trade those 2..
Jae Evolution
February 16th, 2011
5:29 pm
Sessions for Mo Evans and Jeff Teague? Wouldn’t hurt us at all Ramon dropped 40 a few years ago and it would free up a lot of time for Damien and Marvin, possibly even Smoove at the 3.
Someone mentioned Sessions a few weeks ago and I think he is the most affordable guard we can acquire before the deadline without losing any of our big pieces, plus he can penetrate and get to the line frequently and he’s a great FT shooter.
drmaryb (*_*)
February 16th, 2011
5:36 pm
Lost in Space!
Lost in all the talk and fighting is:
They play immediately before Marvin “smushed” Shawne on the back of his head is, the power BLOCK that Boss put on Amare’. Apparently, Al “smushed his knee on that block, because the next Knicks game or two?
Amare’ was unable to play due to a knee injury from that Hawks game.
______________________
Aye Al! Get ‘Em. Period.
MsDee
February 16th, 2011
5:38 pm
MC,
I just saw your video you posted up..just wanted to say you have a beautiful smile!!
J from the A
February 16th, 2011
5:40 pm
Who would we trade for Sessions? The Cavs need a SF and a C. Would they take scrubs w/ expirings just to fill these spots? If, so:
Mo
Etan
FOR
Sessions
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=4e7lk2k
Yeah, we get even thinner at SF, but I don’t see how it would be worth it any other way …
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
5:47 pm
I FOUND THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Seek Guard Help, May Target Sessions
Feb 16, 2011 14:04 PM EST
The Hawks are in the market to bolster their backcourt and may have interest in Cleveland’s Ramon Sessions.
Rival executives believe that Atlanta could spend up to or perhaps a little over the luxury tax threshold to improve the team’s chances of taking down Boston, Miami or Olrando in the playoffs.
Via CBS Sports
Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/211012/Hawks_Seek_Guard_Help_May_Target_Sessions#ixzz1EAHX1EMB
northcyde
February 16th, 2011
5:59 pm
Tonight is definitely NOT the night to be showing ANYBODY affiliated with the Knicks any love or respect. If the show was on the other foot, you’d bet that you wouldn’t be seeing a select few fans saying . . “now, now Landry Fields. Don’t go talking to Joe, because you know he’s better than you”.
No.
Knick fans would want Landry to play at the highest level possible.
Keep in mind folks, if we get that 3rd seed, the Knicks will be our opponent in Round 1. I don’t want to give this team any hope that they can beat us in a playoff series.
I don’t hate Amar’e as a person or a player.
But for tonight . . “Eat a (( bleep ))” Amare.”
Al should come into the arena, dressed as “Black Jesus” ( the nickname Amar’e likes to call himself. ). And who does he think he is, adding accent marks and apostrophes to his name. LOL @ him trying to punk Al. Al bet not let Amar’e punk him.
I’m hoping that this game has a playoff intensity to it.
Rufus1
February 16th, 2011
6:00 pm
Sessions?
If we trade for sessions does that mean jamal is expendable? He would nolonger be our back-up PG and Couldn’t Bibby and Marvin make-up for his scoring. Would they then trade for someone like Pryzbilla.
Al vs. Amar’e: War of the words | Control ATL Delete | Atlanta Sports Blog – News- Discussion – Scores – Recaps
February 16th, 2011
6:00 pm
[...] Al wasn’t too pleased with the unprovoked attack: “I don’t understand what he means by I don’t want to see him. [...]
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
6:03 pm
The hawks should give up Jordan Crawford for Sessions
northcyde
February 16th, 2011
6:12 pm
As for the Sessions rumor, I would bet money that it originated either on this board, or on Hawksquawk.
LOL @ “Rival executives believe that we’d spend at or a little over the L Tax to add a guard.” We’re already right up on the L Tax.
The real story is probably more like . . “poster on the ajc’s Hawks blog proposed a very realistic trade that would bring Ramon Sessions to Atlanta, and we ( the writer ) agree with it . . so we’re going to make up fake sources and act like it may be true”.
These national sportswriters tell more lies and half-truths than TMZ and MediaTakeOut. Can’t trust none of them, unless it comes from a truly credible source.
JaReal
February 16th, 2011
6:15 pm
PLEASE, TWIN CAN’T SEE STAT!!!
Grandad
February 16th, 2011
6:17 pm
If Sund were forward thinking and imaginative -?-
perhaps he would pursue this trade:
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=4ak6wmq
I do realize Varejao is out for the year.
However, now is the time to burgle & purloin (not a bad word)
this valuable piece of merchandise. *[ A.V.]
superiorblogman
February 16th, 2011
6:20 pm
I saw the article on hoopshype.com. Ramon Sessions is the worst guard the Hawks could get that would help with there needs, which is someone that can penetrate, run the offense, play defense, and draw some fouls.
TOP PG GUARDS in the league at getting to the FT line (FT attempts)
1 Westbrook # 8 in the league at getting to the line: Not available
2 Deron Williams#13: Not available this year, but I can’t see him staying in Utah long term
3 Derrick Rose #15: Not available
4 Devin Harris #20: I think he is available at the right price and he should be. The guy has never led a team to the playoffs as one of the 2 best players on that team. That means he is a 3rd wheel at best. He is also about 2 weeks away from being 28, the Nets had better move him now where they can still get something decent for him.
5. Rodney Stuckey#23: Don’t know if he is available or not and I am really not impressed when I watch him, but he would be a good upgrade, problem is he is about to be restricted FA.
6.Chauncey Billups #24: Guys on these blogs love him but I don’t, he cost too much and is way old. He might be available if they trade Carmelo but it looks like he might also go with him.
7. Chris Paul #31: I’m starting to think his days as an elite all-star are numbered. Surprised that he is this low. He might not be available right now and he would cost too much in talent.
8. Lou Williams #35: I like this guy even though I don’t think much of him as a creator for other people. Doubt he is available though considering his youth and he might be there best player off the bench. You would have to take one of there bad contracts.
9. Ramon Sessions #40: My least favorite, but he would be an upgrade over what we have. Would not give up much for him though. Would be skeptical to even give up Teague for him.
Its sad that we don’t have a single guy in the top 40 at FT attempts. All of the above guys would be upgrades but you have to consider the cost.
Devin Harris, Rodney Stuckey, Billups, and Sessions are the one’s that we have a feasible shot at. Billups cost too much and wants to stay in Denver, let him stay. Stuckey would be the cheapest as of now, but you would have to pay him in Free Agency. Harris would probably call for you trading a piece. Sessions would probably be the cheapest in talent and pieces but I would not trade anything that I think could remotely turn out good for him.
My proposals: I would trade Zaza and Mo for Sessions and Hollins
Or
Teague, Zaza, and a 2012 1st round pick for Stuckey and Wilcox
Or
Jamal ,Zaza, and a 2012 1st round pick for Devin Harris and Kris Humphries
BILLY JACK
February 16th, 2011
6:21 pm
AL -HIT HIM WITH THAT BIG ELBOW IN THE 1ST QTR AND WATCH HIS KNEES BUCKLE-GO GET HIM BUDDY.
ATl
February 16th, 2011
6:27 pm
We dont need Sessions. What we need is help at the small forward. M. Evans and M. Williams are killing us. M. Bibby may not be a top ten PG but he doesnt turn the ball over and he can shoot. I think Crawford and Joe should have been starting together at the start of the season with Marvin coming off the bench along with Bibby. Also, Josh at the SF, Horford and Collins. That would have giving the Hawks a 60 win regular season and a tough match up playoff time
Man Man
February 16th, 2011
6:27 pm
From Bleachers
NBA Trade Rumors Fly As Atlanta Looks To Improve Its Roster
The Atlanta Hawks are a team that’s in an odd position as we get close to the deadline.
Atlanta is a talented team, but it’s not nearly talented enough to compete at the playoffs. The Hawks may win a playoff series, but there is no deep playoff run in store for this team. Atlanta gave Joe Johnson a huge contract that he really didn’t deserve and that will hinder the Hawks for years. I don’t want to get it twisted though, Johnson’s a great player, but he doesn’t deserve franchise player money.
However, the Hawks are looking for guard help according to CBSSports.com and sources are saying that they might be interested in Cleveland’s Ramon Sessions. League executives are reported as feeling like Atlanta may be willing to go over the luxury tax as the deadline if they think it will allow the Hawks a shot at competing with Boston, Miami or Orlando in the playoffs.
Sadly for Atlanta, I don’t see a deal that will really change the face of the franchise and bring new energy to the team. The Hawks are a team that’s destined to be good, but not good enough and Ramon Sessions isn’t going to change that.
Atlanta has plenty of athletes and the Hawks are fun to watch, but that’s about it for Atlanta. Until the Hawks get a legit point guard and another big man, they aren’t going anywhere in the postseason. The only problem is that doing that is easier said than done.
superiorblogman
February 16th, 2011
6:37 pm
Jamal and Zaza for Devin Harris and Kris Humphries, Throw in Teague or a 2012 and beyond 1st if they push.
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=4lf25mj
That’s the only trade that will help us get to the next level. You will only be a C away at that point.
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
6:40 pm
northcyde,
I also doubt if this rumor came from the Hawks. 1) Rick Sund is not the type of GM to put his business out there and 2) Hawks have no intention of adding another PG (imo).
However, if they were serious about adding another PG, then trading Mo ($2.5 mil) and Teague ($1.5 mil) for Sessions ($3.9 mil) still keeps them under the luxury tax for this season.
Next season, Sessions makes $4.25 mil, so they would have to figure out a way to work him in. But after next year, his contract is a team option. And if they have Sessions next year, they can consider trading Bibby and his $6.2 mil salary for next season.
superiorblogman
February 16th, 2011
6:40 pm
PG Devin Harris/Mike Bibby
SG Joe/Mo/Jordan/Pape
SF Josh Smith/Marvin/Damien
PF Al/Josh Smith/Josh Powell
C Collins/Al/Etan
ryan
February 16th, 2011
6:45 pm
I would rather have OJ Mayo but i know Sund is to cheap to go and get him .
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
6:51 pm
I like the Gortat for Za Za and Jordan Crawford deal. That would be a nice upgrade at center.
ATI, Bibby is old. He has to show up more than one game to convince me that he still has it.
Also, “GIVE TEAGUE A CHANCE!”
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
6:52 pm
grandad,
I like the trade, but I’d have to include Mo (and his expiring, since we won’t be re-signing him anyway) and keep Teaguer and JC2 either as future chips, or to see how they develop. Varejao is maddening to play against, but he’d be a great help in place of Zaza.
Mz. Hawkdafied
February 16th, 2011
6:58 pm
Almost game time. Go Hawks!
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
7:02 pm
Mz. H,
You DO know it’s a 7:30 game, don’t you?
Mz. Hawkdafied
February 16th, 2011
7:03 pm
Rumor has it that the Hawks are waiting for the free agency of 2012 to get DWill and D12 to add to the core of JJ, JS, and Al to solve the problems at point and center.
Mz. Hawkdafied
February 16th, 2011
7:04 pm
Yes Sautee, I know. I consider Hawks Live a part of game time.
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
7:04 pm
What rumor, and from what source?
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
7:09 pm
superiorblogman,
I dont know if the Nets will be willing to trade Harris and hand the starting job to Jordan Farmar. But will the Hawks be willing (or can they afford) to take on his remaining 2 years, $18 mil contract?
I would take Devin harris only if we plan to trade Bibby this offseason. Bibby will make $6.2 mil next year, and thats too much money for a backup PG.
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
7:11 pm
Mz. H, I’d HIGHLY doubt that the ASKG would sign TWO players making more than anyone else but Joe. If that scenario happened the Hawks would have over $77M in just their starters alone. I know Gearon said they’d be willing to go into the LT for the right players, but that would have them paying something like another $15-18M just in luxury tax (depending on where the cap was set).
Do you realistically see the ASKG doing that?
Section 303
February 16th, 2011
7:24 pm
Get in your angry place for this one. Go Hawks! And, Go AL!! I hope he lights up the MSG tonight!
ryan
February 16th, 2011
7:29 pm
Devin Harris sounds good to and if Hawks are going after Derron Williams and D. Howard they do need to something at the deadline to get under the cap .
ag
February 16th, 2011
7:30 pm
Again, why do you suggest we trade our trash for somebody else’s pearls. They are not going to do it. The only good trade I see is Thabeet (whom Memphis has given up on), for Marvin (someone they can use). PLAY JEFF TEAGUE
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
February 16th, 2011
7:33 pm
NBA League Pass!!! Don’t fail me now. BOSS good way to answer the Knick player named AMERIE – the softie.
Flea
February 16th, 2011
7:44 pm
Lets go Hawks! I think if you can get Ramon Sessions you get him. Only if you give up scrubs for him. I.E. Josh Powell Mo evans
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
7:46 pm
LOL @ Marvin
J.J.M
February 16th, 2011
7:47 pm
I hate them air jordans 2011
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
7:48 pm
OMG Josh shooting jumpers
terrell
February 16th, 2011
7:48 pm
So we go up against a 7 ftr and we go small?
J.J.M
February 16th, 2011
7:48 pm
here josh go
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
7:49 pm
Loved the initial play calls by LD to go to Al in the post and get him going. Still not sure why they haven’t gone back to that.
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
7:50 pm
Josh is doing the job on D but bad shots on O
J.J.M
February 16th, 2011
7:50 pm
man josh pissing me off on the offense side
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
7:50 pm
Smoove D’ing up Amare well so far (one block, one charge taken) but the jumper ain’t falling tonight. Hopefully he realizes and adjusts his game accordingly.
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
7:50 pm
umm
J.J.M
February 16th, 2011
7:51 pm
we are taking nothing but jump shots
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
7:51 pm
ATTACK THE BASKET…THERE ARE NO SHOT BLOCKERS
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
7:52 pm
The Hawks literally have four players in the starting lineup who can get WHATEVER THEY WANT in the post in this game. If they go jump shot happy at any point, it will be pretty inexcusable.
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
7:52 pm
Why does Marvin’s jumper look so good but rarely falls?
J.J.M
February 16th, 2011
7:53 pm
dang joe was breathing hard when he sat down
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
7:53 pm
Whatever happened to LD’s comment about Josh establishing himself inside first? That has not happened this game.
Josh is playing well on defense, but he needs to realize his jumper isnt falling, so he should go inside. Plus he is playing PF, so he should spend less time on the perimeter…
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
7:54 pm
Good timeout, just dont put another jump shooter in Crawford in please.
J.J.M
February 16th, 2011
7:54 pm
if im coach I would say attack amare with josh…thats if josh is willing too
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
7:55 pm
O’B,
Doesn’t happen most games.
terrell
February 16th, 2011
7:55 pm
Come on Jamal. We need you tonight.
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
7:56 pm
Damn Josh has been awful on offense
J.J.M
February 16th, 2011
7:56 pm
wow what did josh do?
J.J.M
February 16th, 2011
7:57 pm
smh here these refs go
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
7:58 pm
Josh needs to quit stopping at the 3pt line
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
7:58 pm
Al was acting like Marvin on that play
J.J.M
February 16th, 2011
7:58 pm
and here comes the blowout
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
7:59 pm
I HATE NO D CRAWFORD
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
7:59 pm
Thats what we need from Marvin. Just make the open shot…
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:00 pm
IM GETTIN PISSED….ILL BE DAMN IF I LOSE SLEEP FOR THIS
terrell
February 16th, 2011
8:00 pm
Where was the foul???
Jae Evolution
February 16th, 2011
8:00 pm
Should’ve been a jump…
Ramon
February 16th, 2011
8:01 pm
Josh playing like he has a Knicks’ jersey on under that ATL. Why isn’t he attacking the lane more, and putting pressure on Amare to make a play.
Rev in Tampa
February 16th, 2011
8:01 pm
Even though the last couple of attempts to go inside have been unsuccessful and have ended up in easy transition points for the Knicks, I hope the Hawks keep taking it into the paint. I’m afraid that the easy jumpshots will become more tempting. I cringed when Marvin just hit that 3 for that reason. But the reason he was open was because Joe drove deep into the paint before he passed out to a wide open Marvin.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:01 pm
Absolutely idiotic call on Horford. That was perfect defense.
Hawks have missed a few layups the last few possessions, but they have to keep attacking and not get discouraged.
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
8:03 pm
But in his heart, Amare KNOWS that Al stuffed him. That’s worth a lot.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:04 pm
Zaza comes in and promptly gives up an alley oop to Turiaf and fumbles a pass in the lane. Why he still plays over Collins I have no idea.
terrell
February 16th, 2011
8:05 pm
Oh no. Mo and Zaza.
Ramon
February 16th, 2011
8:05 pm
Mo Evans rocking the Clyde the Glyde hair cut.. lol
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:06 pm
lmfao@Mo Evans hair
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
8:07 pm
mooooooo!!
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
8:07 pm
Mo Evans looks good. 5 points already. Time to trade him while his value is at its highest.
And Hawks wont even get to 20 points in this quarter. meanwhile, we have no FT attempts…
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:07 pm
THNX MO
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:07 pm
ya boy grew it out didnt he
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:07 pm
ya boy grew it out didnt he
Ramon
February 16th, 2011
8:08 pm
I hope the refs make sure to pick up their checks in the office before leaving tonight. Because when Denver gets finished with the Knicks, all of their checks will be postdated.
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:08 pm
I guess if Crawford is gonna stink it up we need someone like Mo to step up
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:08 pm
LOL WOW….REALLY
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:09 pm
We have to get bench help. You just cant win when it counts with guys like Zaza gettin big minutes…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:09 pm
Dumb foul by Joe… what the hell was he thinking.
I actually thought the starters for the most part played well in the quarter, despite the deficit. They missed three or four point blank layups that would have this score looking very different if they had gone in. Smoove’s jumpers were bad, but at least he stopped shooting them after the third miss and drove the ball on his fourth opportunity (he blew the layup though) so maybe he has figured out that it’s not falling this game.
The bench, on the other hand, played pretty sh-tty, and the defensive intensity and offensive ball movement went down when they came in the game. When the bench comes in, if they can’t pick up the level of play, they should at least pick up the energy level. It is a huge indictment of the Hawks’ bench that more often than not they can’t do either one.
Ron
February 16th, 2011
8:10 pm
Cold shooting by the Hawks so far. Most likely, that will pick up as the game goes on. However, our defense has been pretty questionable on everyone outside of Amare. The Knicks are one of the best offensive teams in the game today, you don’t want to have to play from behind against them. The Hawks need to make sure not to dig themselves a hole in this one.
terrell
February 16th, 2011
8:10 pm
What’s up with Jamal? His demeanor has changed. Trade deadline worrying him?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:11 pm
Haha @ Lester Connor basically saying any time he gets interviewed the Hawks’ defense is sucking.
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:11 pm
leavin shooters open…
Ramon
February 16th, 2011
8:13 pm
Turiaf is stupid to foul Zaza on that drive. Am I the only one mad at Josh for taking that jumper even though it went in?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:13 pm
Bibby gets beat off the dribble leading to a 3. Don’t know what LD is thinking going with Bibby-Jamal-Mo-Zaza along with Smoove. Smoove is the only defender on the court and there are only two offensive creators on the court. Recently whenever Smoove has been one of the only two scorers along with Jamal, the offense hasn’t functioned well because Smoove has ended up being forced to play out of his offensive comfort zone.
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:13 pm
SERIOUSLY….NO AL NO REBOUND
terrell
February 16th, 2011
8:14 pm
Has Josh posted up once?
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
8:14 pm
Do we have the worst bench of any contending team? (As long as we are in 4th, I consider us a contender. Not for the Finals, mind you, but contending for home court in Rd. 1)
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
8:14 pm
Najeh,
Smoove’s first shot in the qaurter? Another jumper. Fortunately, he made it this time. But hopefully he wont fall in love with it
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
8:15 pm
ha ha pachoooolia
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
8:15 pm
What is ZaZa doing out there lol
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:15 pm
maaaaan come on….
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:15 pm
finally good d
Ramon
February 16th, 2011
8:15 pm
Will Josh and Horford stop passing interior passes to Zaza? He never catches them.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:15 pm
Zaza gets the ball six inches away from the hoop and not only airballs a hook but also commits a foul.
JA-son COL-lins! clap clap clapclapclap
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:15 pm
TRASH
mykhalc
February 16th, 2011
8:16 pm
when did JC become so unengaged in the offense??? it’s like someone said do NOT shoot and do not look for your shot? what’s that all about?
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
8:16 pm
lmfao airball layup
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
8:17 pm
beatdownnnn
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
8:17 pm
LOL
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:17 pm
lol@ATL FAN
Melvin
February 16th, 2011
8:17 pm
Tonite’s game need to be ZaZa last in a Hawks uniform….
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:17 pm
This lineup is horrible. One defender and no post presence. If LD is going to insist on going with this he should leave Horford in and go all out offense instead of trying to pay lip service to defense with Smoove out there.
Flea
February 16th, 2011
8:17 pm
I dont know whats up with Jamal, he wants that extension but the Hawks told him to improve that D first lol
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:17 pm
CRAWFORD…YOU SUCK…GO PLAY IN TRAFFIC
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:18 pm
Zaza embarrassing himself. He should be in the D-League.
terrell
February 16th, 2011
8:18 pm
Jamal hates trying to play pg and it’s showing.
Flea
February 16th, 2011
8:19 pm
Not a good way to go into the All-Star break…. still early though
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
8:19 pm
Zaza is so bad lmfao hes hilarious to watch
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:19 pm
ID RATHER SEE OLE PAPI SY PLAY THAN CRAWFORD….ATLEAST I KNOW HE WILL HUSTLE ON D
Ramon
February 16th, 2011
8:19 pm
Zaza should be bought out for a pack of Skittles and a coupon to his own restaurant.
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
8:19 pm
In 8 minutes, 30 seconds of PT, Jamal is -17.
terrell
February 16th, 2011
8:19 pm
Is Zaza the worst player in the NBA?
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
8:19 pm
Once again, JC1 with a -17. It just happens too often to be a statistical anomaly.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:20 pm
Joe comes out of the time out shooting a jumper. WTF GET THE BALL INSIDE THEY HAVE NO INTERIOR DEFENDERS
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:20 pm
when in doubt……fire jump shots
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
8:20 pm
So we come out of a timeout, and the play was to get JJ an open 3 pointer?
Is that really the shot we want?
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
8:20 pm
Mac-Town interesting point. Are there really no better players than zaza, bibby, etc. in the D-League, in Europe, anywhere??
contract the nba, drop some teams off, then, talent is too diluted
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
8:20 pm
O’B,
Great minds and all that junk.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:20 pm
Thanks for shaking off your slump, Bibby.
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
8:21 pm
wtf is joe trying to show off to the new york crowd…
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
8:21 pm
Maybe that will get the Hawks going. Good D and finish on his part.
Flea
February 16th, 2011
8:21 pm
Are these jump shots Larry Drew or Hawks design? They do not pay attention to Larry Drew if you notice in the timeouts. They tune him out just like Woodson.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:21 pm
Just when the Hawks need a momentum shift, Smoove creates a steal and a fast break layup. Anyone who says his defensive impact is limited to his blocks, please STFU.
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:22 pm
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE BIDDY’S SHOT IS ON THE COMEBACK…..AND 1 JOSH….OH YEA
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:22 pm
Joe needs to start going strong in the paint and drawing fouls when he gets post position. Enough with the damn floaters.
Melvin
February 16th, 2011
8:22 pm
Bibby is smoking from 3pt line…
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:23 pm
Nique’s Revenge, I cant buy that some arent be better than Zaza. Just awful.
Imagine how good we’d be if more of our bench players were atleast average
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
8:23 pm
I’m glad Bibby is making his shots.
The Knicks will let the Hawks back into the game. Hawks just need to stay patient on offense, and turn up the defense…
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:24 pm
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS…BIBBY…..I SAID IT
Ron
February 16th, 2011
8:24 pm
Bibby is the only one who has the stroke going right now. I’d really like to see us post-up Al and Josh against Amare to try and get the New York front line into foul trouble. We need to get Al more involved in the offense tonight, and we need to get Josh going in the post since his outside shot looks pretty spotty right now.
Ramon
February 16th, 2011
8:24 pm
O’Brien, the Hawks also need to not let Zaza get any more playing time. Against the Knicks Powell may be a better option, because at least he can catch the basketball.
Melvin
February 16th, 2011
8:24 pm
Mo/ZaZa for Session/Ryan Hollins…
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
8:25 pm
smoove is the MVP of this team, he brought us back with the good D on stoudamire and with the steal and fast break, playing great so far this month
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
8:25 pm
if the Hawks really limit the turnovers it should be a W
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:25 pm
Flea if they tune LD out too, the problem isnt the coach but in the players. No player is greater than the game. Trade them all.
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:26 pm
hmmmmm…..Bibby’s lookin kinda serious about that “more aggressive” approach
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:27 pm
Horford = shook?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:28 pm
Hawks getting a little lucky on defense right now despite being slow on their rotations, but at least the starters are attacking on offense a little more. The jump shots always fall at a higher rate when the Hawks go inside out on offense.
Flea
February 16th, 2011
8:28 pm
I hope Marvin swings again today. Only if we win so LD can say we are TOUGH
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
8:29 pm
OH MY
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
8:30 pm
that was a low-light
Ramon
February 16th, 2011
8:30 pm
Amare did that on purpose.
man man
February 16th, 2011
8:30 pm
Horford aint brought nothing but his mouth this game talking bout he gone show up.when?the game almost over
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:30 pm
2 fouls on Amare. Great setup by Bibby, who is having another solid all around game. Even on defense, despite playing his usual poor defense when people drive on him, he has at least done a good job closing out on shooters.
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
8:31 pm
Hawks are down 7, and Nique said thats right where the Hawks want to be?
Wouldnt the Hawks want to be ahead Nique?
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
8:31 pm
have to go inside now..
Amare will not defend out of fear of fouling..
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:31 pm
Another made jumper by Marvin, whose stroke has looked good the last few games.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
8:32 pm
we need to attack Amare
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
8:32 pm
uh oh marvin came to play tonight
Ramon
February 16th, 2011
8:32 pm
MARVIN GAY WILLIAMS!!!
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
8:32 pm
marvin!!
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
8:32 pm
I cant belive I’m saying this, but Hawks need to let marvin touch the ball every time down…
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:32 pm
WHO IS NUMBER 24?
honest_abe
February 16th, 2011
8:33 pm
seriously najeh get a grip… you sound like a petulant child. most josh critics at least the reasonable ones dislike his attitude when times get tough. we don’t appreciate his half assed efforts on some nights. we don’t like his horrific decision making. nobody has denied josh’s talents. in fact i’ve always prefaced my criticisms by saying he has all the talent in the world. he could be a top five defensive player in this league. if he focused on it… hey if he matures i think we as hawks fans would be happy. unlike you who is more focused on being right.
Ron
February 16th, 2011
8:33 pm
The refs are really bailing Amare out on those drives. That’s twice now that Al was blocked his shots on those, and both times the refs bailed Amare out.
man man
February 16th, 2011
8:33 pm
the announcers suck.they don’t know what they be talking bout.Steve Smith needs to come back and call the games man
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
8:34 pm
Marvin only plays well when he’s motivated… he obviously still feels something after that fight last time against the Knicks… why cant he play with this level of intensity every game? He wouldnt be considered a bust then…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:35 pm
Hawks have done a good job going in the post in this quarter, but I wish they would have fed Horford and Smoove more instead of Joe, to keep the defensive pressure on Amare.
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:36 pm
we need to cut into this before the half
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:36 pm
we need to cut into this before the half
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:36 pm
wdf?@Mo Evans
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
8:36 pm
im telling you.. Amare will let u score before he plays d in fear of picking up the foul
Wabe
February 16th, 2011
8:37 pm
If the Hawks were smart, they’d let Horford go at Amare the rest of this quarter (a minute a so)…
Not let JJ dribble his way to tough buckets.
Flea
February 16th, 2011
8:37 pm
ATL fan I do not know why Marvin shows up when he wants to. Just like the Hawks who show up when they feel like it or when they want to GET up for a game. They are high paid professionals but this group is just too relaxed
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:37 pm
I dont know why we get so afraid to go inside…
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:37 pm
IN UR FACE STOUDAMIRE
Flea
February 16th, 2011
8:38 pm
If i had a time machine all this team needs is Mookie and Mutumbo and they are good
Wabe
February 16th, 2011
8:38 pm
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:36 pm
wdf?@Mo Evans
Completely co-sign.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:39 pm
“most josh critics at least the reasonable ones dislike his attitude when times get tough. we don’t appreciate his half assed efforts on some nights. we don’t like his horrific decision making. ”
Well then that post wasn’t directed at you, was it? I’m pretty sure it was directed at those who say his defensive impact is overrated, not those who don’t appreciate his effort or decision making.
You were taking the same type of shots at me five years ago when I was defending Mike Vick on the football blog, and now he’s an MVP candidate and you look like a damn fool. I don’t post here to “be right”, just to talk about the Hawks with other Hawks fans. This isn’t a competition. But if you insist on calling me out, it helps to not have been dead wrong the last time you called me out.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
8:39 pm
damn good d from Marvin
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
8:40 pm
Mo and Stinger need to let it go.
Jae Evolution
February 16th, 2011
8:41 pm
Mo Evans hair looks like someone drew it on with a black marker.
Ramon
February 16th, 2011
8:41 pm
Who is the Hawk that you dislike the most in terms of contributions?
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
8:41 pm
Will be an interesting 2nd half… we’ll see which Hawk shows up then!!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:41 pm
And anyway, my supposedly passionate defense of Smoove is if anything predicated on the fact that I don’t think he has the all-world talent most people do, particularly when it comes to driving the ball. When people say he should quit shooting jumpers and drive the ball, it strikes me as strange since his handles are nowhere near good enough to drive. If he had this otherworldly ability to drive the ball, I’d probably be screaming at him to quit shooting jumpers too.
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
8:42 pm
only 5 turnovers at the half, keep that low and if Joe steps up 2nd half we have a chance. need some production out of him not just assists
cp
February 16th, 2011
8:42 pm
Nice to see Bibby and Marvin show up.. Jamal looks like he is very uninterested in playing. I really wish LD would stop trying to make him the back up pg because he clearly isn’t .. Zaza is terrible. I would rather have Solo than Zaza
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
8:42 pm
“Who is the Hawk that you dislike the most in terms of contributions?”
In terms of time played compared to contributions given its got to be Zaza, but in terms of contributions overall, Etan?
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:43 pm
Cavs up on the Lakers at the half…they arent lookin good lately at all
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:43 pm
Mo Evans HAD to have lost a bet.
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
8:43 pm
If only we can get Amir Johnson
honest_abe
February 16th, 2011
8:44 pm
here we go again…
i took shots at mike vicks half assed approach to playing the qb position. and i was right… again nobody doubted his physical attributes the nfl has never seen an athlete of his caliber but the guy didn’t act like a professional during his stay here and thats why i didn’t like him. he was more focused on smoking some reefer and watching dogs fight. i can’t believe you think you were right on that one… after two years in prison and finally dedicating himself to the game you are right about what exactly?
coolio
February 16th, 2011
8:44 pm
Najeh Davenpoop
Brah let that dude have it man.I see you on here everytime the hawks have a blog and you say a lot of right things and you also say the positives and negatives about Josh Smith.Which he has both,but let people talk man Josh Smith is going to shut all these fake a** fans up one day.Brah i know a real fan when i see one and brah im cosigning
Ramon
February 16th, 2011
8:44 pm
Nique’s it really doesn’t have much to do with Joe. The points Joe usually scores is being scored by Bibby and Marvin. The problem is when the starters go out of the game. The Hawks starters are way better than any lineup the Knicks have. The problem is when the bench comes in, and has no one to score nor defend.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:45 pm
Orlando, Miami, and Boston are all winning tonight. Hawks need this game.
As bad as the bench played during that stretch in the early 2nd, though, the margin is not bad. They need to keep fearlessly attacking the Knicks interior defense and make Amare work.
Ron
February 16th, 2011
8:45 pm
I’d really like the Hawks to make a conscious effort of getting the ball to Al and Josh in the post to start the second half. Amare and Mozgov are not great individual post defenders. We should be taking it to them, but instead, we are settling for long jump shots (hmm, this sounds familiar, doesn’t it?). I hope that the Hawks step up their defense and attack the Knicks on the interior in the second half. This is a dangerous game right due to the fact that we are living and dying by the jumper.
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
8:45 pm
well yeah don’t necessarily WANT josh dribbling the ball, but at least don’t park it outside the 3 pt line, ever. cut to the basket more, try to shake your man, or could he just learn to dribble better?
lewis
February 16th, 2011
8:45 pm
Marvin has been looking better all season but he’s injury prone, but he’s looked solid on the corner 3
LOL
February 16th, 2011
8:46 pm
coolio = Najeh
honest_abe
February 16th, 2011
8:46 pm
najeh:
when people say josh needs to drive the ball we’re not referring to him running a pick and roll at the top of the key and driving all the way to the basket. we’re talking about catching it on the blocks and then either take it to the middles or go baseline with a hard strong move to the basket.. with his athleticism and quickness (against bigger defenders) at the very least he’ll end up on the line.
Jae Evolution
February 16th, 2011
8:48 pm
As far as the Sessions rumors go, he is having a very productive game versus the Lakers.
4-9 FG 1-1 3PT 7-7 FT 4 Assists 1 Steal 16 Points.
Ron
February 16th, 2011
8:48 pm
Here’s a shocking stat: Marvin Williams is tied with Joe Johnson right now for most field goal attempts by the Hawks in the half. That’s extremely unusual. I’m not complaining, as long as Marvin is hitting his shots. I still want to see some activity in the post by the Hawks though, rather than just pure jump shooting.
Freshfromatl
February 16th, 2011
8:48 pm
Man why Mo Evan got a landing strip on the top of his head lol?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:49 pm
“Brah let that dude have it man.I see you on here everytime the hawks have a blog and you say a lot of right things and you also say the positives and negatives about Josh Smith.”
Thanks, but this really isn’t a competition. I don’t post here to try to prove I’m right or prove others are wrong. If I did, I would sound like superiorblogman. Sh-t, if Marvin keeps playing like this he’s going to prove me dead wrong, and it will make me very happy.
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
8:49 pm
anyone have stats on hawks w/l with joe scoring <10 and <20 points?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:49 pm
“or could he just learn to dribble better?”
Hopefully he does.
Flea
February 16th, 2011
8:50 pm
Does anyone know why Josh Powell gets no more minutes anymore? Besides his defense. He cant be any worse than Zaza at least he has a jumper. Cosign Najeh
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
8:50 pm
lmfao freshfromatl
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
8:51 pm
maybe he will dribble better when all NBA players are 95% or better at the foul line, like they should be, being NBA players, and that is all they do, all day long, play basketball. yep.
Ron
February 16th, 2011
8:53 pm
The Hawks really need to pick it up on the glass as well. With the small front line that Knicks play and the fact that they no extremely dominant rebounders, there’s no excuse for being badly outrebounded by them. Right now, we are only being outrebounded by 5, overall, but no one outside of Al Horford, Josh, and Marvin, no one has more than 1 rebound for the Hawks. When the Hawks are shooting this poorly, they should be attacking the boards with a vengeance.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:54 pm
“i can’t believe you think you were right on that one… after two years in prison and finally dedicating himself to the game you are right about what exactly?”
Well, let’s see… I spent Jim Mora’s entire three year reign of terror talking about how a competent coaching staff that ran a traditional offense instead of gimmicky option bullsh-t would have Vick passing at a much higher efficiency, and talking about how Vick was the reason the Falcons were even as good as they were. Then in 2007, we saw exactly what the rest of the Falcons were made of without him, and in 2010 we saw exactly what he could be in a traditional offense. And then later we find out that Vick wasn’t even the only Falcon being held back by that coaching staff.
Anyway, this is a Hawks blog.
Ron
February 16th, 2011
8:55 pm
I had to correct my last post. It was full of errors.
The Hawks really need to pick it up on the glass as well. With the small front line that the Knicks play and the fact that they have no extremely dominant rebounders, there’s no excuse for being badly outrebounded by them. Right now, we are only being outrebounded by 5, overall, but no one outside of Al Horford, Josh, and Marvin, has more than 1 rebound for the Hawks. When the Hawks are shooting this poorly, they should be attacking the boards with a vengeance.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
8:59 pm
Gotta get the ball inside…
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
8:59 pm
Pringles Man didnt like that call
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:00 pm
Nique a trip..
a miss.. its in rhythm.. a make.. it wasnt.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:00 pm
Don’t know what’s going on with Al’s jumper, which has been off the last couple of games.
Get the damn ball in the post…
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
9:01 pm
lol@bigdave
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
9:01 pm
COME ON HAWKS
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:01 pm
give it to Josh.
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
9:02 pm
BIBBY…COME ON…..
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:02 pm
Meanwhile, Marvin!!!!
honest_abe
February 16th, 2011
9:02 pm
how does joe come up with a steal when he’s on offense… someone please poison bob…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:03 pm
Hawks go zone and would have given up an alley oop if the Knicks had thrown a good pass. This team is not very good at zone, on either end.
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:03 pm
What is Josh complaining about? That was a foul right infront of the ref…
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:03 pm
that was weak.. thats no more than what players usually do when they concede a dunk.. gimme a break.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:04 pm
Iso-Joe works so much better when Joe is backing someone down.
Ron
February 16th, 2011
9:04 pm
I think L.D. should put Al on Stoudemire and Josh on Mozgov. I have nothing against Smith, and he’s a great defender in his own right, but I think Al does a better job defending Amare.
Wabe
February 16th, 2011
9:04 pm
How bout some defense?
BTW, if the Knicks and Hawks played a 7 game series, would either of them be the favorite?
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:05 pm
Bibby u gone let oh boy punk u?
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
9:05 pm
PHANTOM CALLS BY THE REFS…..THE NBA HATES THE HAWKS
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:05 pm
If NBA games were decided by technical foul shots, the Hawks would go 0-82.
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:05 pm
Dont think that was a foul, he had his arm on his back thats it…
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
9:06 pm
funk flex? lmao
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:06 pm
d down mike..
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:06 pm
I didn’t really see the Smoove foul on that drive, but it was bad defense by him one way or another.
Hawks need to get some stops.
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
9:06 pm
HOW DO U MISS THE FT
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
9:07 pm
turnovers rising
need someone to step up and establish order on the offensive end
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:07 pm
Its hard to imagine that Landry Fields was drafted 9th by the Knicks. 9th in the second round!
honest_abe
February 16th, 2011
9:08 pm
josh has too many mental lapses…. the hawks just arent good enough to overcome those. when playing a quality opponent its enough to stretch a 10 point lead to 20…
Bailey
February 16th, 2011
9:09 pm
I really think that L.D. should tweak the defensive matchups on the interior. Josh is a very good defender, but Al does a much better job defending Stoudemire. Stoudemire is having too much success going inside against Josh. Josh is a great help defender, why not put him on Mozgov so that he can wander and help out, and put Al on Stoudemire?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:10 pm
Hawks are doing way too much helping on the pick and roll and not recovering nearly quickly enough. The defensive effort just has to get better.
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
9:11 pm
Mike Bibby if he were 150 ppunds heavier in the stands behind Joe Johnson on that sideline shot..
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
9:11 pm
Rathbun diggin into Crawford
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:12 pm
Bad shots on consecutive possessions by Joe and Smoove, and that last one cam when Al was open in the paint.
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:12 pm
In 9 minutes, Jamal has no points, no rebounds, no assists, 1 foul.
He has not played well since LD started playing him extended minutes at the backup PG spot…
honest_abe
February 16th, 2011
9:12 pm
wow…. is all i can say
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:13 pm
Hawks have to settle down. The Knicks are not playing that well. If the Hawks play under control this is an ideal time for them to cut into the lead.
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
9:13 pm
did anyone DVR that? a palming violation in the 2011 NBA??
Nique's Revenge
February 16th, 2011
9:14 pm
bah, put in the bench.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:15 pm
Enter your comments here
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:15 pm
chandler has made many of those shots tonight
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
9:15 pm
OF COURSE CRAWFORD IS IN….OF COURSE THE FIRST THING HE DOES IS BRICK
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:15 pm
craziness abound.
Wabe
February 16th, 2011
9:15 pm
Dude, what is with the jumpers??????????????????????????
You see the Knicks tryin to get inside everytime down with either Amare, or Felton penetrating.
With the Hawks, it’s all jumpers.
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
9:16 pm
ITS 3AM….GIVE ME A REASON WHY IM LOSING SLEEP PLZ
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:16 pm
Get the ball in the f-cking post…
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
9:16 pm
Let’s just keep shooting contested jumpers and lose by 18
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:16 pm
the way the Knicks play.. we can cut this to about 8 b4 the 4th..
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:16 pm
mo??
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:16 pm
Hawks are falling in love with the jumper again…
Maybe thats why LD called the timeout. Lets see what the play is coming out of the timeout…
Gerald
February 16th, 2011
9:17 pm
It’s truly amazing how badly the Hawks play when they don’t get Al involved on the offensive end. The offense looks horrid right now, and Al has only had 1 field goal attempt in the entire quarter. That’s not a coincidence.
Atlanta Fawkers
February 16th, 2011
9:17 pm
What does it take to make changes with this team? They peaked in 2007 against the Celtics. Time to move on and shake things up. Boring!!!!!!!!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:17 pm
Bad shot by Joe, bad shot by Smoove, bad shot by Jamal, bad shot by Mo, bad shot by Smoove, bad shot by Jamal…
The worst part about it is that the Knicks are not playing that well on offense and are taking their own share of bad shots. And when they don’t the Hawks have defended them pretty well over the last few minutes. It’s really a shame the Hawks can’t convert this into a run of their own. This is a golden opportunity they are wasting.
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
9:17 pm
“He (Jamal) has not played well since LD started playing him extended minutes at the backup PG spot…”
co-freakin’ sign
trade him for a starting PG
Wabe
February 16th, 2011
9:18 pm
Not knockin’ Josh here, but a lot of times, people try to defend him taking jumpers by saying he usually takes them at the end of shotclocks. That really hasn’t been the case today.
He’s been jumper happy.
It’s so funny with this team too. In the pregame, you always have LD talking about playing inside-out. The Hawks come out and decide to stay perimeter.
Dumb stuff.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:19 pm
Be aggressive, Al…
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:20 pm
d down!
Wabe
February 16th, 2011
9:20 pm
There you go…
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:20 pm
Bibby is a pretty good post defender.
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:20 pm
Jamal is 1-6 tonight in 13 minutes, with no points, no assists, no rebounds.
Why not give Jordan a few minutes of PT?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:21 pm
Knicks are going after Bibby. Credit to Bibby, though, he has played a solid game.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:22 pm
What the f-ck was that, Jamal…
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:22 pm
smh. poor way to end qrt.
honest_abe
February 16th, 2011
9:23 pm
wabe: you nailed it. the hawks get way too jumper happy. they’re a soft bunch. its amazing they aren’t down by 20
Melvin
February 16th, 2011
9:23 pm
SMH, ISO Marvin….
Wabe
February 16th, 2011
9:23 pm
lol @ that.
That’s exactly what I was talking about.
Him and Zaza can’t finish. They end up losing the ball and ultimately just try to play for a whistle.
Samuel
February 16th, 2011
9:23 pm
Mo looks like a skunk. LD shops at Value Village on Memorial Drive.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:23 pm
As a team, the Hawks have just been terrible offensively in this quarter. Predictably, they went away from what worked for them in the first half. Terrible.
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:24 pm
iso marvin lmfao
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
9:24 pm
LIKE I SAID….SCREW YOU CRAWFORD….CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO LEAVE…..NEVER WAS A FAN….EVEN IF YOU ARE ON YOU STILL SUCK….YOU SCORE 50 GIVE UP 70….
Ron
February 16th, 2011
9:24 pm
I agree with Najeh on this one. We really need to get the ball into the post. Also, can we please get Al some more shots? Those two requests basically go hand-in-hand. We need to get Josh off of the perimeter and into the post, and we need to either run some pick-and-pop, pick-and-roll, or post-ups for Al as well. This game is getting out of hand. By the way, that last foul on Al could really hurt us. If I were L.D., I’d roll the dice and not sit Horford beyond the 8:00 minute mark in the fourth quarter, because the way this game is going, we can’t stick with the bench too long.
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:24 pm
My bad. Jamal has 2 points. Why not give Jordan (or Teague some minutes at bacup PG, since Jamal is horrible tonight).
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:25 pm
“Not knockin’ Josh here, but a lot of times, people try to defend him taking jumpers by saying he usually takes them at the end of shotclocks. That really hasn’t been the case today.”
No argument from me today. Most of his misses in this game have been unnecessary. And Jamal has if anything been worse.
Melvin
February 16th, 2011
9:25 pm
I hope this is the last game we see this Hawks roster intact….
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
9:25 pm
Second pick overall stripped by a second string center.
Tell me again why Marvin is not a disappointment?
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:26 pm
agree im actually hoping for a blowout, only way to make things change around here…
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:26 pm
aye Woody Steve Harvey suits were no better.
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
9:26 pm
As bad as it is I still feel we can win this
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:26 pm
Can teague (or Jordan) do any worse than Jamal has done tonight though?
In 14 minutes, jamal is 1-7, 2 pts, no rebounds, no assists, no steals. This is where I say give th eyoung guys a chance.
Jody
February 16th, 2011
9:27 pm
LD made a poor decision by changing the lineup for this game. He should have made the Knicks have to play a bigger lineup instead of trying to match what the Knicks do.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:27 pm
damn.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:27 pm
Bibby has been huge in this game. Now the Hawks need stops.
James
February 16th, 2011
9:27 pm
We are continuing our negative rebounding trend once again. We are now being outrebounded 35-27, and the only guy getting it done on the glass (Al) is in foul trouble on the bench.
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:27 pm
lmfao steve harvey suits hahahahaha
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:28 pm
Ok Guys. 20.5 points is the points for the hawks.
Who wants to play over/under?
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:28 pm
nice Josh.
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
9:28 pm
I wonder if LD has seen enough to make changes yet?
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:28 pm
lol @ Bibby lost
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:28 pm
Horrible start to this quarter defensively.
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:29 pm
under
honest_abe
February 16th, 2011
9:30 pm
melvin: amen
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
9:30 pm
O’B,
I’ll say 17
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
9:31 pm
Top Performers
Los Angeles: P. Gasol 26 Pts, 16 Reb, 2 Ast
Cleveland: R. Sessions 23 Pts, 6 Ast, 3 Stl
http://espn.go.com/nba/conversation?gameId=310216005
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
9:31 pm
FOR ME THE WORSE PART IS NOT THAT IM UP AT 330AM, ITS THAT I HAVE TO LISTEN TO THE NY TELECAST. ENOUGH FOR ONE NIGHT….SOLDIER OUT…..
James
February 16th, 2011
9:32 pm
Josh needs to calm down in this game a bit. He’s a bit too trigger happy right now. I’m all for him being aggressive and attacking the basket, but a lot of his shots have been out of control tonight. He’s 6-15 right now. I’d prefer for him to try and contribute in other ways on nights like this when he just doesn’t have it going shooting the ball. You can dominate a game without take a shot when you have a skill set like his.
Jae Evolution
February 16th, 2011
9:32 pm
So when’s that trade for Ramon going down…enough with these jumpers, the reason we lose in the fourth is because we take ALL jumpshots, we won’t win this if they first shot we take is a jumper, let’s just see…
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:33 pm
I think Hawks get 20 points, so I’m going under.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:33 pm
Under, by far. Doesn’t seem like there’s any end in sight to the jumpers.
Wabe
February 16th, 2011
9:33 pm
Whatever…
Win or lose, makes no difference to me. Because again, this team hasn’t shown anything up to this point in the season that they’re really geared to do anything come playoff time.
I’ll say again, the Knicks added Amare and Felton. It’s really those two surrounded by a bunch of role players. But, what’s sad is a lot of those role players seem like better players than some of our core peices. I really think if these two were matched up in the playoffs, it’d be a 7 game series. And I think that’s sad, because they basically added Amare and Felton and they’re good enough to compete and possibly knock off a Hawks team that’s been working to get where we are for 3-4 seasons now.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:34 pm
lol @ Bibby:
“aye lets get some stops and run man”
superiorblogman
February 16th, 2011
9:34 pm
Hawks are all gay
James
February 16th, 2011
9:35 pm
If we lose this game, you can bank on the fact that L.D. will say that we “settled” too much in this game. And, he’d be 100% correct in that assessment. We are not the orlando magic. I realize that the 3 ball has been kind to us in this game, but that does not mean that we need to put all of our hopes into threes to get us back into this game.
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
9:35 pm
Good Post, Wabe.
I agree, especially with that top part. That’s what makes this team so frustrating.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:35 pm
Joe should have moved the ball quicker.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:35 pm
I just hate seeing Bibby come down the floor and pound the ball just inside of the half court line. You just know the ball is going to stay on the perimeter when that happens.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:36 pm
what else was Josh to do.. Joe held the rock, got a screen then kicked it to Josh.
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
9:36 pm
Not a good shot dude!
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:36 pm
Josh is 6-16, but he continues to take jumpers…
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
9:36 pm
We’re going nowhere with this roster…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:37 pm
“We are not the orlando magic.”
The thing about the Magic, though, is that all their 3’s come off post ups by Howard. Howard draws double teams and kicks to the perimeter.
What the Hawks do all too often would be like if Nelson and Turkoglu ran off each other’s picks all day and jacked up jumpers without shaking their defender.
Curious
February 16th, 2011
9:37 pm
is Fields white?
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:38 pm
this is crazy.
cp
February 16th, 2011
9:38 pm
Terrible perimeter defense and terrible shot selection tonight
Jae Evolution
February 16th, 2011
9:38 pm
WOW, look at this man, look at this.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:39 pm
“is Fields white?”
ahhhhh… try again.
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:39 pm
wtf is the matter with Jamal
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:40 pm
The worst part about this game to me is that the Knicks haven’t even played that well. Amare has had a subpar game, Felton has had a subpar game, and the Knicks are still winning because the Hawks have just been awful on offense and not very good closing out on the Knicks’ shooters.
Curious
February 16th, 2011
9:40 pm
half and half?
James
February 16th, 2011
9:40 pm
What the hell are the Hawks doing out there? This is even worse than our iso-Joe strategy. Careless turnovers, out of control shots, absolutely no intentions to get the ball into the post. You can’t win playing like that. Come on, get it together.
Samuel
February 16th, 2011
9:41 pm
At least Woody would fork over $99 and the the matching shirt and tie set at K & G. LD wears hand me downs like he’s homeless.
Brad
February 16th, 2011
9:42 pm
It’s truly amazing how the hawks never learn from their past mistakes
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:42 pm
Amare weak a$$
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:42 pm
Ok Al. You’re down 14. I dont think you should be telling the crowd to hush lol. And you only have 10 points.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:42 pm
LMAO @ Amare. Acting like he’s some big tough guy blocking one shot by Al, when Al has owned him defensively all game. Way to come back at him strong, Al. If only his teammates would feed him.
Jamal has played worse in this game than Teague has in any game of his life.
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:43 pm
lmfao i love Horford
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:43 pm
“half and half?”
Wikipedia says yes. As we all know, everything on Wikipedia is true.
honest_abe
February 16th, 2011
9:44 pm
are they really chanting mvp? are they even above .500?
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:44 pm
Amare fouling..
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
9:44 pm
Would LD show some damn emotion
Flea
February 16th, 2011
9:44 pm
Cosign Mac town, we are going anywhere with this roster
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
9:44 pm
Come on refs!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:44 pm
Ball don’t lie.
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:44 pm
Wow. Top Play nominee right there from the Knicks.
Al. I know you felt like you were fouled (and you were). but now is not the time to get a T
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:44 pm
fouled even on the shot.
lol. bs
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
9:44 pm
we got a bucket when we went inside?????? Who knew?
terrell
February 16th, 2011
9:45 pm
*yawn*
terrell
February 16th, 2011
9:45 pm
Joe is a superstar. *yawn*
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:46 pm
let him go.. he aint gone buss a grape.
Wabe
February 16th, 2011
9:46 pm
lol @ Raymond Felton
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:46 pm
trade his a$$ asap.
Wabe
February 16th, 2011
9:46 pm
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:46 pm
let him go.. he aint gone buss a grape.
lmao. co-sign that
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
9:46 pm
This team is goin nowhere
Flea
February 16th, 2011
9:46 pm
We have been on the wrong end of blowouts too much this year
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:46 pm
thats fine Al u battled sir. didnt have ur jumper.. but he had ur muscle game on..
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
9:47 pm
LET THERE BE TEAGUE!
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:47 pm
Hawks with 16 this quarter, 3:26 to go.. They might get to 21 after all.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:47 pm
The first two plays of the game, the Hawks went to Horford in the post and he made it both times. Since then, four Hawks have taken more shots than Horford. Al could have very easily dominated this game if LD had let him. Horrible, horrible execution by the Hawks.
Here comes Darko Teague.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:47 pm
wow. Teague.
terrell
February 16th, 2011
9:48 pm
Might as well trade Jamal. He looks worse than Bibby right now.
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:48 pm
Good rebound and speed by Teague. That is what he needs to do everytime!
but he tends to play better in blowouts…
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
9:48 pm
MY BOY TEAGUE!
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:48 pm
jeff teague!!
Wabe
February 16th, 2011
9:48 pm
whatever…
another night as a hawks fan.
typical ish.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:48 pm
With that one rebound, Teague has already surpassed Jamal’s combined rebound/assist/steal/block total for this game.
Samuel
February 16th, 2011
9:48 pm
That permanent press arrow shirt. 60-40
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:49 pm
he tends to only play in blowouts…
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
9:49 pm
O’Brien, he only play when there is a blowout.
CONservative Johnson
February 16th, 2011
9:50 pm
Gets chippy so Larry Drew empties the bench; and finally gives Teague some playing time. Coach Drew is starting to make me think he isn’t the guy . . .
And why doesn’t Rathbun criticize anyone besides Josh Smith? He’s already proven isn’t the guy . . .
James
February 16th, 2011
9:50 pm
The thing that bothers me the most about the Hawks is the fact that they go away from what works for what doesn’t. Al was able to score against Amare without much trouble in the post all night, yet the Hawks decided not to give him the ball down low at all. It’s very disappointing, since the Hawks basically sealed their own fate in this one. We could have dominated through the post all night with Al and Josh, but instead we fell in love with the jump shot, and failed to get the ball inside, and it led to us getting embarrassed. Very disappointing.
Flea
February 16th, 2011
9:50 pm
LMAO that Teague only plays in blowouts. That is much too often though we need to cut back on his playing time
Jae Evolution
February 16th, 2011
9:50 pm
This teams philosophy on who should play is so stupid…Jamal has been chucking up GARBAGE all game, why the f*ck you going to keep him in the game.
Teague comes in and gets a end to end layup with no resistance…wow LD, you’re really starting to piss me off.
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
9:51 pm
Teague stay gettin his stuff SENT.
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
9:51 pm
Marvin trying to pad the stats.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:52 pm
Al should have gotten the ball to close out the 1st half.
Amare does not want to foul. they should have fed the guy more. im not the biggest fan of Al’s offense but coach should have showcased him on the blocks today.. he didnt have his jumper ok.. however, against Amare, he still has and advantage down low.
Jae Evolution
February 16th, 2011
9:52 pm
Only team sadder than the Hawks right now, are the Lakers.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:52 pm
Teague looking like garbage defensively in garbage time.
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:52 pm
Anybody remember that 10 point comeback with 1 minute left with T-Mac against the Spurs some years ago? Anythings possible!!
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
February 16th, 2011
9:53 pm
We laid it down big time. They have not fed BOSS nearly enough. Jamal’s string of ineptitude has continued. Please bring Sessions on! I hope its true. We need it bad.
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:53 pm
And to think, the hawks were extra motivated this game…
Ok. So whats LD’s excuses going to be in his post game talk?
No energy? No intensity? bad shot selection?
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
9:53 pm
Look how Teague fight threw the screen. “GIVE TEAGUE A CHANCE!”
Flea
February 16th, 2011
9:54 pm
FIRE LARRY. CLap clap clap clap clap
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:54 pm
hell Marvin might as well.. he came to play.
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
9:54 pm
Trade needs to be made
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:54 pm
Orlando wins. Miami wins. Hawks head into the All Star break firmly in 5th place, with a brutal schedule ahead of them after the break.
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
9:55 pm
Are you kidding me Najeh, at least Teague fights threw the screens.
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
9:55 pm
Shiit if I played for the Hawks I wouldn’t give much effort either. This team is trash.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
9:56 pm
hopefully Jamal catches fire and carries us for a few games come 2nd half.. otherwise, should’ve moved him while he was hot.
that expiring is still an asset.. and the ONLY one if u ask me.. u trade Josh and you trade your defense.
lets see what Rick does.
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
9:56 pm
Najeh,
Firmly in 5th place…for now. Hawks are 5 games in front of the Knicks (in the loss column). All it takes is for the Hawks to go 2-3 on their road trip after the break, and the Knicks go 4-1.
Just like that, the 5th spot could be in jeopardy
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:56 pm
“Anybody remember that 10 point comeback with 1 minute left with T-Mac against the Spurs some years ago? Anythings possible!!”
Haha… maybe the Hawks should trade for T-Mac then.
cp
February 16th, 2011
9:57 pm
Seriously wtf is up with Mo’s hair
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
9:57 pm
Does anybody seriously think this team is a championship contender????????
LOL whats the point of talking about where the hawks r in the standings? THEY ARE NOT GOIN ANYWHERE.
SteveW
February 16th, 2011
9:57 pm
Man, we’re stupid
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
9:58 pm
I wonder if LD has seen enough yet?
Flea
February 16th, 2011
9:58 pm
Meanwhile Ramon Sessions has 27 as Cavaliers look to take down Lakers….
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
9:58 pm
“Are you kidding me Najeh, at least Teague fights threw the screens.”
Yeah, he fought through it on the play after I posted that. The two plays before that, Amare murked him, and on one of them Teague damn near stumbled out of bounds after running into Amare.
Don’t get it twisted, I still think the Hawks should find a way to either play him or get something for him.
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
9:59 pm
Heres the video…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJFAHrh0LPs
Man T-Mac used to be the man…
SteveW
February 16th, 2011
9:59 pm
LD may lose his job by not developing Teague. Trade Teague and let him kill us on another team for the next 10 years.
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
10:00 pm
O’Brien,
On the bright side (right) we scored 25 and won the 4th quarter.
That makes me feel SOOOOOO much better.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
10:02 pm
I remember that T-Mac comeback. That sh-t was crazy. So was Ginobili having a full head of hair.
The Most Overrated Player(s) In ATL History
February 16th, 2011
10:03 pm
Based on money and expectations
#1-Joe Johnson (might go down as the most over-paid BB in Hawks history-Koncak close second)
#2- Matt Ryan
superiorblogman
February 16th, 2011
10:04 pm
Here is how the game was won contrary to popular belief. The Knicks got 34 off the bench. The Hawks got 21 off the bench. 34-21=13. That’s how the Hawks lost, good night and trade Jamal, he is a little byatch, and is acting like he wants to be traded. Zaza is worthless and Teague will never learn.
Crawford, Zaza, and Teague for whatever you can get.
Samuel
February 16th, 2011
10:04 pm
Mo got that “sunroof” top. LOL!!
Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 16th, 2011
10:05 pm
lmao
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
10:05 pm
“Based on money and expectations
#1-Joe Johnson (might go down as the most over-paid BB in Hawks history-Koncak close second)
#2- Matt Ryan”
At least Joe has won a playoff game.
lewis
February 16th, 2011
10:05 pm
Jamal should have a decent next game, based on his 1 good game 3 bad game rule.
ASG PLEASE SELL The Hawks!
February 16th, 2011
10:07 pm
Bump
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
10:07 pm
“At least Joe has won a playoff game.”
That’s rough lol
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
10:07 pm
LD, if we are “settling” over and over, why not PULL THE MFs that are “settling”?
Use your freakin’ authority, if you have any……..
Or, keep on letting them do the same thing over and over, while pleading with them to do better. Like THAT works.
AG
February 16th, 2011
10:07 pm
just a terrible loss. PLAY JEFF TEAGUE
James
February 16th, 2011
10:08 pm
Am I the only one who thinks it was a bit early to throw in the towel? I mean, the game wasn’t exactly close, but there were nearly 4 minutes left to play. I just with that the team had more fight in them, more passion, and I’m not talking about the kind of fighting that Marvin and Shawn Williams did. Just because you are down, it doesn’t mean you should quit.
Personally, I feel bad for some of our players when things like this happen. I can say that I wouldn’t want to be a big man on the Hawks roster, because the offense is too heavily dominated by our guards. Josh manages to get his attempts up, but typically he has to just take matters into his own hands and try to make something happen since the guards almost never give him and Al the ball in the post. Josh sometimes takes bad shots, but I can’t always blame him. As a player, it gets pretty frustrating when you are open all night long, but your teammates just won’t pass it to you and you end up losing the game. As a young player, I can vouche for the fact that is it pretty tempting to just take any shot available when you have been starving for touches on the offensive end all night. I’m not saying that you should do that, but it is tempting. Everyone plays a lot better when you share the all and do what works. They also feel a lot better.
It’s very unfortunate that we run the type of jumpshooting offense that we do. I guarantee you that you will not get very far in the playoffs when everything you do revolves around your guards, unless you have someone like Jordan on your team, and an extremely effective defensive team, because jump shots will only fall for so long.
I feel bad for guys like Al tonight, because you could tell he was playing hard, and he actually played very well against Amare on both ends, but unfortunately, his team took an embarrassing loss, and on the offensive end, he couldn’t do much about it since his teammates wouldn’t pass him the ball down low. Horford and Marvin are really the only guys who played well tonight. Bibby made some big 3s, but he also got abused on the defensive end. Horford and Marvin played both ends and had pretty good games, but unfortunately, since they are not focus points of our offense under coach Drew, we lost the game.
The only positive to take from this game is at least we know that we basically beat ourselves in this one, but that happens pretty often these days. Really, we sealed our own fate. We took a ton of bad shots that led to easy fast break points for the knicks. We made careless turnovers. We were slow to rotate out to shooters, we went away from Al and Josh in the post to settle for (and miss) jump shots, and on the defensive end, Drew put us into some bad matchups. His options on the perimeter were limited, but too many times I saw much smaller players trying to defend Gallinari, and I also noticed that Amare scored about 90% of his points against defenders not named Al Horford, yet Al only defended Amare for some of the game, since Mozgov is such a huge offensive threat, we just had to put Al on Mozgov. Also, instead of forcing New York to adjust to what we wanted to do, and taking advantage of our size inside, L.D. used a lot of small lineups, rather than trying to play big and pound them inside. Poor job by the coach and players in this one. I will spare Horford and Williams from any criticisms in this one, since they were the only ones who really came to play tonight, but everyone else should feel ashamed after tonight. Since it’s a team sport, everyone should really feel ashamed, but at least Marvin and Al tried to help the team win, and played smart basketball.
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
10:08 pm
This game is a prime reason why we need to trade Josh Smith. Weak jumper is off tonight but he continue to shoot.
Lionhearted
February 16th, 2011
10:09 pm
Ramon Sessions 32pts 8asts
I doubt the Cavs will let him get away
O'Brien
February 16th, 2011
10:09 pm
I made the analogy of the Hawks being like a couple who has been married for 10 years. Rather than trying to change their spouse, they just accept each other’s faults, and do their best to work around it.
Jamal has really struggled. I think most of his struggles began when LD started playing him extended minutes at backup PG, because he has a hard time running the offense AND knowing when to take his shot (imo).
I hope he gets better after the AS break, because he is like Bibby…very one dimensional. So if he is not making shots, he is useless.
Props to Bibby and Marvin tonight.
And I wish Josh wouldnt take that many jumpers. While LD continues to talk about settling…
ATL FAN
February 16th, 2011
10:09 pm
Cavs win
Sautee
February 16th, 2011
10:10 pm
The Most Overrated Player(s) In ATL History:
I’d vote for Mike Hampton, even if the Braves weren’t on the hook for his entire salary.
He had a few decent stretches, but for what he was paid, he mostly rehabbed.
bigdave
February 16th, 2011
10:10 pm
wonder if our offense would get so out of wack w/ a true floor general running this club. Bibby doesnt command the offense. we failed to capitalize on opportunities to cut the lead on a series of possessions. this is while Mike was on the floor. he’s good for hitting a shot or 2.. but.. u hear LD speak about getting away from what we want to do.. that doesnt happen w/ a good qb…
interesting to hear Bob say you want Teague to come in the game w/ and idea of how he wants to run the team.. or something like that. which is exactly what you want from ur pg.. control tempo.. get the ball in the hands of your best match up.. even if that means going away from Joe.
cough .. nasty nash..
ASG PLEASE SELL The Hawks!
February 16th, 2011
10:11 pm
ASG- If you have any type of heart you will sell the Hawks to an owner that has the BB knowledge to and savvy to bring a real contender to the city. Lord knows we’ve suffered enough…
-my gut tells me that by the time you guys decide to sell Al Horford contract will be expiring.
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
10:13 pm
superiorblogman lets blame the bench when crawford played 26 minutes, evans 12 and everybody else under 5. Are you kidding me. Josh Smith and Joe Johnson sucked tonight.
Section 303
February 16th, 2011
10:17 pm
Typical.
Did you guys see Gearon sitting a few seats down from the Knicks bench? I hope he is learning that this team needs a shake up. This game was a playoff type game, on the road, and the Hawks got hammered. Have we seen that script before?
No defense. None. Give the Knicks great looks from 3 and they’ll kill you. Yet, time and time again, the Hawks allowed Gallo, Landry, Felton great looks. Sorry performance.
They’re in trouble. The west coast will not be kind to them. I have doubts whether they will even win one of those games.
Sessions had a huge game tonight, by the way. I’ll take him.
SteveW
February 16th, 2011
10:20 pm
Watched a CBS Interview with LD today from preseason. He said Josh was going to be playing alot more on the low block this season. HaHaHaHa – funny stuff.
Get Ramon Sessions, trade JC2 and Teague and Mo’ and a 1st pick – Sessions has no trey, but he’s solid otherwise. Got to the FT line 41 times the last 5 games.
SteveW
February 16th, 2011
10:21 pm
We pick Acie Law 11th in 2007.
Milwaukee picks Sessions 57th in 2007.
What gives?
SteveW
February 16th, 2011
10:22 pm
Trade Teague, JC2 and 2 first picks for Stephen Curry if you can…
cp
February 16th, 2011
10:23 pm
Whats frustrating about LD is does the same thing Woody used to do all the time, no matter how bad some guys are playing they just leave them in. It gets to a point where you just have to take a guy out and try something else. Jamal was terrible on both ends and LD stuck with him.
Melvin
February 16th, 2011
10:24 pm
I would love to see the Hawks addd a player or two that has a mentality to attack the basket first. I’m tired of guys shooting jumper after jumper…. In the words of Bill Walton, “take it to the hole strong big fella”…
cp
February 16th, 2011
10:28 pm
I meant he does………Hopefully Gearon realizes that this team needs to make a move.
Loserville USA
February 16th, 2011
10:31 pm
Get rid of that court genius Smith.
Tremaine
February 16th, 2011
10:31 pm
ASG= Dump Parents
Hawks= Spoiled kids
LD= Babysitter (no respect)
We should have hired Mark Jackson. I doubt he would let the players run all over him.
AG
February 16th, 2011
10:37 pm
guys Josh had a bad game,but he has had great games over the last five. This coach has to make a change. I would love seeing Bibby scoring from the bench. START JEFF TEAGUE
Najeh Davenpoop
February 16th, 2011
10:46 pm
I think there’s a difference between “overrated” and “overpaid”. Overrated means the general consensus is that a player is better than he actually is, whereas overpaid means the player gets paid more than his abilities indicate he should. Overrated is a matter of general perception while overpaid is really just about a player’s salary. Joe Johnson is paid at a level that indicates his abilities are higher than they actually are, which would make him overpaid, but unless people are referring to him as an elite player, it’s hard for me to say he’s overrated. I think the general consensus about him, that he’s a very good #2 miscast as a #1 is pretty accurate.
SteveW
February 16th, 2011
10:50 pm
If we don’t trade for Curry or Sessions, I think the only hope is to start Jeff Teague to have any type of realistic chance in the 2nd round, or maybe even the 1st round.
I like LD better than Woody, but man, he has alot of Woodyesque style in him.
Trade JT, Mo’ and a 1st pick for Sessions or
Trade JC2, JT and 2 1st picks for Stephon Curry.
Then we have hope.
niremetal
February 16th, 2011
10:50 pm
CFTSOC
brigadierjerry
February 16th, 2011
10:57 pm
Looking at the game tonight do you think Marvin WIlliams is better than Landry Fields?
Section 303
February 16th, 2011
11:09 pm
I saw on ESPN insider that the Hawks are also rumored to have an interest in TJ Ford. He’s a plan B behind Sessions, as far as I’m concerned. But, Ford might be a good add. He’s quick and can penatrate. Plus, like Sessions, he could help rest Bibby.
Bibby just playing way, way too many minutes. He is a valuable part of this team, regardless of what some say. Bibby should be playing 15-20 mins a game. I think adding either Sessions or Ford could make that happen.
slimjr
February 16th, 2011
11:16 pm
The Facts:Prediction,
Gearon, your squad is a lousy and I mean a lousy 8-12 against the winners so far this year. That means if things don’t change and they will not, your Atlanta Hawks will be dismantled for the third consecutive playoff run….I could not watch this major failure tonight.. We knew the out come 7 mins into the 1st quarter.. Up next Lakers then Suns..Automatic losses on the road………
Mr. Stern= There will be no Championships in Atlanta..Never……………………….yawn……..I get it now Stern..Almost 4.5 decades and counting……………………
hawks_4_life
February 16th, 2011
11:19 pm
why would the warriors trade curry
Hal
February 16th, 2011
11:40 pm
Am I the only one who gets pissed off when Horford doesn’t get the ball passed to him in the post (or passed to him at all for shots) and the Hawks end up losing because of their bad offense?
The Running of the Jew
February 16th, 2011
11:43 pm
I’m really sick of this team already. For years and years I’ve followed the Hawks and every year for them seems to end in disappointment. I hate Larry Drew as a coach, and over time, I’ve gained a lot of dislike for our players. At this point, the only player on the team who I still like is Al Horford. For his sake, I hope that the team trades him to a real contender, because he deserves better. He shouldn’t have to be a part of this embarrassment of an organization.
Booo!
February 16th, 2011
11:49 pm
so, why are we trying to trade Teaue away? Maaan F-LD! Bibby was nice but he got KILLEd on pick n’ roll coverage! Always getting cought up on screens and always getting switched on a big. We wouldnt have neede his threes if JT was playing.
LD is starting to really piss me off. There is no reason Zaza, JT, and Powell shouldn’t be playing. Absolutely no reason.
Sessions is no better than Teague…i’ve seen Sessions play like crap all last season in minnesota. Trade away Bibby, JC1, and mo so that JT, JC2, and Pape(beasting in the DL right now) can flourish.
Booo!
February 16th, 2011
11:54 pm
LD’s offense is difference but the player rotations are looking very woodpecker-esque right about now. I dont give a damn about standings right now, I just dont want to get blown away in the playoffs again. START JEFF TEAGUE! Get the kid ready for the POST SEASON. JC2 as well.Kid can score on ANYBODY. He’s also not as streaky as jamal. Trade Mike, Mo, and Jamal for SOMETHING…..ANYTHING.
Or just get us a new coach who is not biased and has not been with the team before because LD is clearly playing favorites right now.
Just a horribly managed game by LD tonight!
Grandad
February 16th, 2011
11:57 pm
Initially I was not for acquiring R.Sessions.
Upon 2nd glance;
anything to get the ball out of Joe’s hands!
Why oh why do we not feed AL?
LD talks about running the offense –> through–> Josh.
News-Flash LD – it only runs –| to Josh.
Before tonight:
FG atts.
Joe = 762 / [340 made]
Josh = 730 / [349 made]
Al = 615 / [350 made]
As a Coach I would look at this stat and say to myself;
self, your job depends on you fixin this.
And I wasn’t even good at ‘rithmatic.
If the Hawks bring in R.S. – 1st thang I’d tell ‘im:
“throw it to AL”
TheAntiMe
February 17th, 2011
12:01 am
The Hawks totally blow. I’m sick of their gutless crap. Collectively, they wouldn’t know what a pair of nads were if one hit them in their faces. Wait, that’s what the Knicks, and earlier the Sixers, and even the Bobcats hit the Hawks square in their wussy faces with and all they can do is bite the big one. This city deserves much better than this lame bunch of spineless losers.
I MUS WRITE
February 17th, 2011
12:04 am
Joe johnson huh? Would we be any worse if we had traded for Courtney lee last summer and let Joe walk? Doubt it- teague cant run a team – teague has not jumper -Ill take bibby even at 32 hes a better option than that yung’n.
Mo Evans is wack X 2…………. Game / Haircut
LD has the worst suits ive ever seen- They should get that man a clothing allowance and stylist asap.
Sessions has one nice game and he;s the one?…..LOL
C’mon where has he been all year -besides hes only a small upgrade over teague IMO he cant shoot and Flynn/ Ridnour sent him packing No thanx
TJ Ford would be a nice fit
I MUS WRITE
February 17th, 2011
12:14 am
Iim glad we signed Al already because he would have definitely been going elswhere next year. Even though Josh has been hitting his shots this year im sure most of those long jumpers arent drawn up for him- so maybe its the coachin.First woody now LD…..We should hire Laimbeer. or atleast get him on the staff.
WTF dors Tyrone Hill do again beside be ugly……..
Booo!
February 17th, 2011
12:25 am
new blog up…
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