Atlanta Hawks at Nuggets: Pregame notes
Denver–Some quick pregame notes . . .
- GM Rick Sund said the team is unlikely to add any of the waived vets. Doing so would push the team’s payroll over or near the luxury-tax line even when accounting for the prorating of minimum salaries. Under the CBA, the prorating also is affected by a myriad of factors including the record of the team that signs the player.
- If the Hawks do decide to add a vet they would likely be looking for a shooter.
- Sund also said that after not trading Jamal Crawford’s expiring contract the Hawks would attempt to re-sign him: “I’ve said from Day One I’m a big fan of Jamal. Once we figure out what the new [CBA] rules are we will do everything in our power to re-sign him.”
- Kirk Hinrich (calf) is a game-time decision. (UPDATE: Hinrich is out.) He shot baskets before the game but hit the trainer’s table before I could catch up with him. L.D. is starting Jeff Teague alongside J.J., Marvin, Josh and Al.
- Mike Bibby’s buyout was the buzz in Atlanta’s locker room before the game. Guys are surprised he gave up $6.2 million but glad for him if joining a winning situation is what he wants.
- L.D.said that after playing last night and arriving in Denver early this morning he wants the Hawks to slow the tempo tonight.
Michael Cunningham, Hawks beat
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Wabe
February 28th, 2011
9:47 pm
Nique roots so hard for Damien.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:48 pm
Great move by Teague at the end of the clock to draw the foul. A lot of the more established Hawks could learn a thing or two from him about initiating contact to get to the foul line.
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
9:48 pm
Teague has a knack to getting to the line…. I like it….
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
9:48 pm
Somebody wanna stay with JR?
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
9:49 pm
Marvin is playing well tongiht….
Jae Evolution
February 28th, 2011
9:50 pm
Jamal can NOT hit that corner three ball…
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
9:50 pm
thats what i like to see.. more of that Marvin.. use that frame ..
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
9:50 pm
NIZE stretch there fellas! Got to hand it to them…they keep attacking.
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
9:51 pm
Wabe, you mean the same way McHale roots so hard for the Celtics? Or the same way Barkley thinks he knows everything that goes on in Phoenix?
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
yall talked the plastic man up.. forgot he was an assistant w/ Denver..
Jae Evolution
February 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
DEFENSEEEEEEEE!!!!
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
All I can say is the running opportunities are there…nice to see them take advantage.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
The replacement of Bibby with good defenders at the point makes the team so much less reliant on Smoove defensively, and that is a good thing.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
9:54 pm
Marvin you f’n bum.
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
9:54 pm
Marvin if you are going to committ an intention foul, make sure the guy doesnt get the shoot off..
drmaryb (*_*)
February 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
Yeah! Powell been showing the fellas his two KOBE rings. I heard, he was mushing the guys bout’ that ring, that champagne bath and et.al.
Najeh, I think that’s where all that pseudo – confidence is coming from.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
Al is dominating on the glass.
Section 212
February 28th, 2011
9:56 pm
Hey fellas…..(and Najeh)
So far so good with Teague tonight.
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
9:56 pm
I guess I should have held up on that Marvin compliment earlier….
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
9:56 pm
This pace isnt the best for Teague, bu I guess its goodd because he has to learn to operate in the halfcourt.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
9:57 pm
lol @ Nique..
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
9:57 pm
Joe struggles to pass the ball out of the double team….
Jae Evolution
February 28th, 2011
9:58 pm
I don’t think he really struggles Melvin, I think he takes too damn long and then ends up forcing it into a tight space or overthrows it.
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
9:58 pm
Lawson, no offense so far….kudos to Teague.
lewis
February 28th, 2011
9:59 pm
horford beasting on the boards..hope josh comes back
Section 212
February 28th, 2011
9:59 pm
Teague needs to learn how to dictate pace
Worldwide Clyde
February 28th, 2011
10:00 pm
Too many threes. Take the ball to the hole.
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
10:01 pm
Boy, KMart gets his money worth on his fouls…
Section 212
February 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
Though it has been maddening at times, we have been witness to the evolution of J-Smoove.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
Teague bit on the screen there…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
First time Teague has been beaten on D all game by my recollection.
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
10:04 pm
Big bucket by Joe…wow, he is trying to figure out Chandler.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:04 pm
Too many turnovers and too stagnant offense to close the half. Some, but not all, of that is on Teague, who didn’t play as well in those last 2 minutes on either end of the court as he did up until that point.
Section 212
February 28th, 2011
10:04 pm
We ran out os steam during those last 4 minutes…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:05 pm
Believe it or not Teague actually leads the Hawks in minutes played in this game. Despite a subpar closing stretch, he is +5.
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
10:06 pm
Thats the pace LD wants, I Just think Teague needs to call his own number a little more, put pressure on their bigs by slashing to the basket.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:06 pm
Not too shabby though.
Nobody seems to be having a ‘great’ game really, but we’re still up by a point.
IMO, too many jumpers in that first half. We need to get that ball down low more.
Hoping J.Smith is alright and good to go next half.
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
10:07 pm
Wonder why Collins hasn’t been used so far? Seems like this would be a good matchup with Nene.
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
10:07 pm
Odd stat – all of the starters have a blocked shot.
cp
February 28th, 2011
10:07 pm
I would like to see Teague get a little more aggressive and attack the basket. Solid defense so far. I know Jamal can get hot at any moment but man his shot selection is flat out horrible at times.
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
10:07 pm
Is Josh Smith dunk over Kenyon Martin not more impressive than Blake’s dunk over the car? Kenyon Martin sitting down in a chair is taller than the hood of a car, and he took off from right in front of the free throw line, while adding a windmill to it.
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
10:07 pm
I know a team that is going to be glad when this game is over….they have a chance to steal one if they can find some energy.
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
10:08 pm
LD needs to loosen the riegns on Teague in the second half and let him play his game.
gcs
February 28th, 2011
10:09 pm
Hinrich = bum
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Sautee
February 28th, 2011
10:10 pm
Damn Booo, you’re as dyslexic as I am.
Dyslexics Untie!
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
10:11 pm
Is something wrong the the score keepers in Denver? Doesn’t it seem as if the Hawks had more than just four turnovers in first half? The Hawks are shooting 38% compared to Denver’s 44%, and they are still winning. That’s what defense does for you.
drmaryb (*_*)
February 28th, 2011
10:13 pm
bigdave!
What’s going on baby boy? How’s the classes and grades coming along.
You know, drmaryb has to be intellectually stimulated or she get’s bored.
This blog is hands down the best out there.
Fantastic posters with some serious knowledge, perspective, basketball acumen, stats and facts.
Even the Trolle is not so bad, as long as he doesn’t run out of the meds. But, I really appreciate all the great and varied opinions.
It’s All Good! My Hawks have got to come out and play some defense and go inside a little more. Too bad Al can’t get his own shot in the post @ will. But, Al is an elite stretch 4/5 as Grand-Daddy would say.
yoursporthouse.com
February 28th, 2011
10:14 pm
If I see Marvin’s shot get blocked. He has to have a consecutive game record for having your sh*t punched night in and night out.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:15 pm
Haha @ Dyslexics Untie
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:15 pm
“Is Josh Smith dunk over Kenyon Martin not more impressive than Blake’s dunk over the car? Kenyon Martin sitting down in a chair is taller than the hood of a car, and he took off from right in front of the free throw line, while adding a windmill to it.”
Yeah, but Blake has the media hype machine behind him thanks to playing in LA.