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.
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Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
8:40 pm
Hinrich is out, so big minutes for Teague (and unfortunately, probably big minutes for Jamal at point guard) are about to ensue.
Ryan
February 28th, 2011
8:42 pm
We play well fast though, why slow it down? Go Teague!!
CONservative Johnson
February 28th, 2011
8:45 pm
Teague is definitely getting an opportunity to take the job . . .
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
8:45 pm
Also, I hope “slowing the tempo” doesn’t result in Teague being passive or Joe/Jamal hogging the ball, as has been the Hawks’ M.O. in the past when the tempo slows down.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
8:49 pm
Whether or not the Hawks can win this game probably hinges a lot on Teague’s ability to play quality minutes without getting into foul trouble. That’s not going to be easy against one of the quicker point guard tandems in the league. The Hawks need Teague to step up big time if they want to win this one.
terrell
February 28th, 2011
8:49 pm
Damn! More Jamal at pg.
tjhook
February 28th, 2011
8:49 pm
Well, we will see if Teague can reclaim his JTO nickname with the loss of Hinrich tonight
terrell
February 28th, 2011
8:50 pm
Earth calling Joe Johnson. You copy?
O'Brien
February 28th, 2011
8:50 pm
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.”.
Regardless of the new CBA, can the Hawks afford to resign Jamal?
Najeh,
I was thinking the same thing. More minutes at PG for Jamal. And I wouldnt be surprised to see a lot of jumpers.
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
8:51 pm
“If the Hawks do decide to add a vet they would likely be looking for a shooter.”
Well that certainly means that Brewer is out.
terrell
February 28th, 2011
8:52 pm
I think Teague took Lawson’s lunchmoney when they matched up in College. Not positive though.
Tremaine
February 28th, 2011
8:52 pm
Your my boy Teague!
O'Brien
February 28th, 2011
8:52 pm
And props to Bibby for taking the buyout and sacrificing next year’s salary. His career is almost over, and he wants to win a ring.
Plus he has made a lot of money over his career.
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
8:55 pm
Game time
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
8:56 pm
terrell,
He’s hiding at the free throw line.
The last place anyone would expect to find him.
slimjr
February 28th, 2011
8:57 pm
I hope you get a ring Bibby cause Lebron needs a lot of help if he doesn’t want to end up like Barkley and Ewing…No rings…………….Great players!!
terrell
February 28th, 2011
8:57 pm
Yep, Teague ate him up
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/boxscore?gameId=290110154
Taylor
February 28th, 2011
9:02 pm
Anyone got a livestream link?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:05 pm
I would normally say I want Bibby to win a ring before he retires, but I’d rather walk down the streets of Libya yelling Long Live Gaddafi than see LeBron James win a title.
yessir
February 28th, 2011
9:06 pm
http://atdhenet.tv/34852/watch-atlanta-hawks-vs-denver-nuggets
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:06 pm
http://atdhenet.tv/34852/watch-atlanta-hawks-vs-denver-nuggets
lewis
February 28th, 2011
9:07 pm
http://www.tvlivesports.com/channel1.html
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
9:09 pm
Sad to hear about hinrich, but this is just God solidifying Teague as this teams Lead PG going forward. Drew can’t stop it. I’m just Sayin’
Go Hawks!
Grandad
February 28th, 2011
9:13 pm
Ra’mon
Troy Murphy / career stats per 36 min [adjusted]:
14.7 points, 10.5 rebs, 39.1 % from “3″ pt range.
* shooter = check
* rebounder = check
* a Big, plays both [4 & 5] = check
ahem…..Sund
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:14 pm
Good block by Teague.
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
9:15 pm
Smoove is really starting to make these long jumpers
Grandad
February 28th, 2011
9:15 pm
Pardon me gang…that last post was for EmirS !
Sorry ’bout that Emir.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:16 pm
Jumpshot festival early for both teams.
O'Brien
February 28th, 2011
9:16 pm
Oh Oh. Hawks are jumper happy early.
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
9:17 pm
J j j joeeeeeeeeeee Johnsonnnn
The Truth
February 28th, 2011
9:18 pm
“UPDATE: Hinrich is out”
The Hawks may want to consider acquiring another backup PG as an insurance policy. Kirk could be injury prone which could be problematic approaching the playoff. What if Teague also gets injured in a game? That would be a serious blow. Would put us in a reactionary “old sh!t mode of operation. I know Sund said the finances discourage such a deal but since the Hawks are already in a short-sighted “win-now” mode, why stop now? We have chosen this path. We are now in too deep to be thinking frugally.
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
9:19 pm
Lol tell me I’m not the only one who thought Smith was gonna launch that one?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:19 pm
Good decisions by Joe on the last two possessions to take it inside for an easy hoop, after passing out to Smoove for 3 on the previous possession.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:19 pm
Teague is playing fantastic defense, but he has to be careful after picking up that touch foul 11 seconds into the game.
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
9:20 pm
Teague > Lawson
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
9:21 pm
Teague shoulda took it on the first fake out.
terrell
February 28th, 2011
9:21 pm
Lawson cant do anything. Teague all over him.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:21 pm
Al declined to pass to an open Smoove on the 3 point line that last possession, before he eventually kicked it to Marvin who drove unsuccessfully to the hoop. Maybe that spurs Smoove to take it inside. Tough matchup for him tonight against Kenyon Martin though.
Jae Evolution
February 28th, 2011
9:21 pm
Good job Teague stay aggressive man, always attack and you will get the results you want.
emire
February 28th, 2011
9:23 pm
molimte suti u picku materinu
drmaryb (*_*)
February 28th, 2011
9:23 pm
Two times Teague give the ball to Marvin, just outside the box with Marvin single covered, he passes it back to Teague like a hot potato!
Killing the clock, Marvin. Everyone on offense, standing still and watching Jeff? Jeff makes a drive, double effort and draws the foul.
____________________
Sit Marvin’s lazy azz down NOW! That dude don’t wanna’ play no Basketball. He is stealing money, if anyone ever was!
terrell
February 28th, 2011
9:24 pm
All it took was a little playing time to see “Teague > Lawson.” lol!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:24 pm
Don’t know why LD switched to a zone out of that timeout when the Hawks’ man to man defense was doing so well.
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
9:24 pm
wow Smith keep shooting those
Jae Evolution
February 28th, 2011
9:25 pm
Damn the Hawks are playing good D right now.
O'Brien
February 28th, 2011
9:25 pm
Josh with 8 and 4 already.
Hopefully, if his jumper stops falling. he will know to go inside.
drmaryb (*_*)
February 28th, 2011
9:25 pm
It was not a bad pick. It was a helluva’ damned pick!
O'Brien
February 28th, 2011
9:25 pm
Come on ZaZa. Why force that pass?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:26 pm
Teague and Horford replaced by Jamal and Zaza. This mean Smoove at SF and Jamal guarding Felton.
terrell
February 28th, 2011
9:26 pm
Zaza and Jamal in. There goes the lead.
Worldwide Clyde
February 28th, 2011
9:26 pm
Why is Marvin in the game? Drew plays who he wants to.
Jae Evolution
February 28th, 2011
9:26 pm
Did Zaza…just strip someone…?
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
9:26 pm
LOL, As soon as Jeff Teague leaves the game the hawks turn the ball over for a K-Mart Jam.
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
9:27 pm
Why wish for his jumper to stop falling? If it keeps falling were set lol no need to drive it…
cp
February 28th, 2011
9:27 pm
Teague with some nice defense early
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
9:28 pm
@ Clyde, yep hes the coach lol
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
9:28 pm
Teague has very little room for error and needs to get to the 3rd without foul issues.
I like what I see again tonight and we are starting to see more Josh at the top of the key initiating the offense.
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
9:29 pm
Zaza working hard!!
Jae Evolution
February 28th, 2011
9:29 pm
Zaza is just being a beast these past two games.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:30 pm
Zaza another offensive board off a bad Smoove jumper. Taking bad shots is a lot less harmful when there’s someone cleaning up your misses.
terrell
February 28th, 2011
9:30 pm
Damn! Marvin kept his balance. lol!
GT Alum
February 28th, 2011
9:31 pm
So, the million dollar question: is Josh hitting all these jumpers a good thing or a bad thing?
Seems like he’s taken so much criticism over his j that he’s determined to show everyone that he can shoot jumpshots.
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
9:31 pm
^ LMBO!
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
9:31 pm
So do we go as Larry tells us? Slow down the pace against a fast paced team? I think we should play to our strengths and run when given the opportunity.
We gotta go with what we have..so we should have plenty of bodies getting minutes tonight.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:31 pm
Lead was 7 when LD brought in Jamal and Zaza. It’s 3 now.
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
9:32 pm
*Laughing at Terrell’s comment about Marvin
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
9:32 pm
JR Smith gonna go off against the Hawks again
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
9:32 pm
Someone tell me what’s wrong with adding a PG as an emergency backup?
Is there one out there worth even inquiring about? Scottie Reynolds?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:33 pm
Jamal!
terrell
February 28th, 2011
9:33 pm
Thats Jamal for you. Give up 6 pts, then hit a fancy 3 pt buzzer beater. lol1
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
9:34 pm
4 point difference in 2 minutes, my god! It’s not as though that doesn’t happen when anyone is in the game!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:34 pm
An emergency point guard might not be a bad idea. I don’t know who is available though. Maybe Nick Van Exel can suit up?
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
9:34 pm
KevinM,
Have you ever tried running at 5200 ft. elevation?
Not easy even for the fit.
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
9:35 pm
Won’t be suprised if Teague dose’nt come in until about the 4 or 5 minute mark in the 2nd. Or even at all….
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
9:35 pm
wtf our emergency PG is Jamal/ Joe Johnson, its not as though we can find anyone better than them at PG now
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
9:35 pm
Someone gone and took my name…..
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
9:36 pm
Been there Sautee, done that, but different level here…..you gotta take what they give you though.
We will see what is left come the 4th….but a good start.
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
9:36 pm
Once again at the end of the 1st quarter…. starters all have + nimbers and bench all -
terrell
February 28th, 2011
9:36 pm
lmao @Harrington “pulling the chair” on Zaza,
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:37 pm
Typical awkward post up for Zaza but he ends up getting fouled. Everything is going right for him right now.
I still don’t want to see that ever again though…
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
9:37 pm
Yes! More Teague! Lets See how he plays with jamal…
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
9:37 pm
Tell Zaza to jam that thing!
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
9:37 pm
What the hell is that Teague in?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:38 pm
Dammit Zaza go up stronger…
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
9:38 pm
Kevin,
I’m not saying don’t EVER run, but they MUST pace themselves or they will be toast later.
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
9:38 pm
Zaza getting lucky tonight! Keep up the pace Teague!
Jae Evolution
February 28th, 2011
9:39 pm
LD finally being reasonable with his lineups…about DAMN time!
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
9:39 pm
Al Harrington Sucks…
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
lol powell
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
I think LD has pushed his luck far enough with this lineup.
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
My goodness, ZaZa can’t out jump nobody…
Jae Evolution
February 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
Man Zaza is BEASTING!!
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
Excellent D by Zaza!
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
9:41 pm
Not a lot of offense on that 2nd unit….JC1, Teague, Powell, Zaza, Wilkins…might need to bring in Al now.
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
9:43 pm
No need for JC1 anymore Kevin
ATL FAN
February 28th, 2011
9:44 pm
W.T.F. is powell doing
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:44 pm
I have never seen a worse player than Powell more confident in his own ability.
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
9:45 pm
JC1 – still habit….but easier than Craw or Jamal.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
9:45 pm
I want to see Teague drive aggressively when he has that baseline open, like he did there. Can’t hold the ball that long.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
9:45 pm
Note to Larry Drew, Josh Powell + Zaza Pachulia frontcourts will never work.
Please, quit showing that look. They’re both so terrible.
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
.
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.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:16 pm
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.
lmao
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:19 pm
Smoove out for the game and possibly longer with a knee sprain. That sucks.
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
10:20 pm
Uh-oh Smoove is out going forward…its up to Powell and Zaza to help…Collins might be able to help here.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:20 pm
Atlanta 2nd most miserable sports city..
http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ys-forbes_most_miserable_sports_cities_022811
Luv Josh Smith
February 28th, 2011
10:20 pm
Josh is out. Pachulia getting start in second half. UGH!
Abe
February 28th, 2011
10:20 pm
Marvin can’t finish a play to save his life. He’s like one out of ten on drives to the basket where he actually makes the shot . . . or even gets to the basket and gets a shot up! That boy is a mess.
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
10:20 pm
Blakes dunks’ look only good in-game IMO. DeRozan had the sickest dunks that night, I feel bad for the dude.
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
10:20 pm
So fans of trading Josh get to see how the Hawks look without their best interior defender.
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
10:21 pm
Help! No Josh for 2nd half. . Can we survive?
yoursporthouse.com
February 28th, 2011
10:21 pm
No Josh..so now for those who say we need to trade Josh, you will see what will happen as Denver is about to go to the hole at will.
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
10:22 pm
Let’s throw Armstrong out there with Al and see what we have.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:22 pm
please dont say it Ramon..
as much as validation is necessary, we need this win..
Josh plays.. toughest Hawk by far.
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
10:23 pm
No Josh for the 2nd half, lets see if our 4th scoring option Marvin steps it up…
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:23 pm
*plays Wednesday
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:24 pm
Defensive intensity is nowhere near where it was to start the game. Maybe I spoke too soon about this team being able to overcome not having Smoove defensively.
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
10:24 pm
The Teague jumper! Works for me!
drmaryb (*_*)
February 28th, 2011
10:25 pm
Damn! Josh sprained his MCL. That’s the inside knee stabilizer (ligament). Ice, Ice, Ice and Ice some more. Rest, Compression and Elevate. If it doesn’t swell too bad, if its very mild … Josh should be back soon?
Wow! Teague nails that flat footed jumper! Bang! As Rathbun would say.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:25 pm
Joe is brick city
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:25 pm
Joe has to hit open 3’s. WTF…
yoursporthouse.com
February 28th, 2011
10:27 pm
Joe is unstoppable going to the basket. He needs to do that more. If we win this game without Josh, that would be monumental.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:27 pm
Teague’s aggressive pursuit of the offensive board led to a second chance, converted by the Hawks.
Luv Josh Smith
February 28th, 2011
10:28 pm
Marvin Williams = invisible man
J.J.M
February 28th, 2011
10:28 pm
what happened to josh?
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
10:28 pm
Bigdave, the validation is already there, Josh has a +10 tonight.10-5-2-1 from a PF who only plays 11 minutes.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:28 pm
Another second chance this time thanks to Zaza. Good setup by Teague to Al prior to that. Teague seems to have better chemistry with Al than anyone else on the Hawks.
yoursporthouse.com
February 28th, 2011
10:28 pm
Thanks Denver, please keep being stupid shooting long jumpers with our shot blocker out.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:28 pm
Nice rotation Zaza…
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
10:29 pm
Josh – Knee stiffened up and not able to plant and cut.
yoursporthouse.com
February 28th, 2011
10:29 pm
Just as I say something, two layups..wow and Marvin hits a shot..
drmaryb (*_*)
February 28th, 2011
10:30 pm
Josh
Get Well Soon!
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You will be missed, sorely.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:30 pm
Zaza just screened his own guy…
yoursporthouse.com
February 28th, 2011
10:30 pm
Can Hilton get some burn since Josh is out?
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
10:30 pm
ZaZa just ran a lead block for Lawson… SMH
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
February 28th, 2011
10:30 pm
I know I’m late but where is Hinrich?
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:31 pm
^ He’s inactive tonight.
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
10:31 pm
Najeh, I agree. And Joe and Josh seem to run the two man game better than any one else with those two.
Who would you rather have shooting a three right now, Joe or Josh? Anyone?
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
10:32 pm
Anyone else having the blog go into a weird format? Happened the last two times I updated.
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
February 28th, 2011
10:32 pm
Oh I just read the blog update, lol.
J.J.M
February 28th, 2011
10:32 pm
preciate the update
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:33 pm
Ramon..
you would think, but some just refuse to to accept his worth. a loss due to a onslaught of the paint would be telling.
dont want to see that though..
maybe we’ll see some Hilton Armstrong
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:33 pm
Damn, Horford’s range is expanding…
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:33 pm
lmao i think Al Horford could step beyond the arc and shoot a high percentage.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:34 pm
Now that the Hawks have point guards who can moves, LD needs to get the Hawks running some pick and rolls instead of just pick and pops.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:34 pm
i think every one of Mavin’s jumpers is wiiiiiiiide open.
isnt there a blogger who thinks he’s the truth?
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:34 pm
how pathetic is that possession?
JJ just holds the ball till there’s 7 seconds left on the shotclock…
then he wonders why the double comes?
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
10:35 pm
Just a terrible play by Joe…. he held the ball entire too long before turn it over…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:35 pm
When Teague learns to finish better, he’s really going to be a problem…
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:35 pm
lol @ Nique..
“sometimes Teague is going to have to take a regular shot instead of shooting that floater all the time”
cp
February 28th, 2011
10:36 pm
I dont think I’ve ever seen anyone miss as many wide open shots as Marvin
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:36 pm
^ I think Nique hates on Teague.
J.J.M
February 28th, 2011
10:36 pm
lmao@bigdave
Freshfromatl
February 28th, 2011
10:36 pm
WTF!?! Where the Hell is the Hawks bench? It’s looking pretty empty over there…has anyone else noticed?
MistaGamer
February 28th, 2011
10:37 pm
Is this what $120M buys you? This guy has no fire, no pride, and no game worth the money. That is the REAL travesty with this team.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:37 pm
I think Nique’s gonna have to come up with more punchlines than just resorting to “heat check…” or “the hawks are rollin on all cylinders tonight…”
lukas
February 28th, 2011
10:38 pm
JJ is only going to get worse!!
drmaryb (*_*)
February 28th, 2011
10:38 pm
Josh will need an MRI on that knee. Hopefully, the long flight won’t make it worse. How does that mile high air work on planes?
Anyway, I pray Josh’s MCL is not torn or ruptured. But, if you ask me?
Moderate to Severe knee sprains are worse than some types of fractures. 6 weeks to heal a fracture and possibly 10-12 weeks on a weight-bearing, pivot joint like the knee. The most complicated joint in the entire body. The knee is simply amazing.
Man, that’s some goode.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:38 pm
Horford lethal with that mid-range jumper.
Freshfromatl
February 28th, 2011
10:38 pm
Hawks look tired as Hell! If these dudes pull this one out, this maybe their most impressive win out of the three to me.
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
10:38 pm
Al is en fuego!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:38 pm
Al has been huge. At this point he’s gotta be one of the top 5 mid range shooters in the league, right?
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:40 pm
Joe might be a worse pick and roll defender than Mike..
looks like he’s become the new target of the pick and roll game..
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
10:40 pm
Finally! Joe drops one in!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:40 pm
Good foul by Joe… interesting that it wasn’t a shooting foul.
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
10:40 pm
Wabe,
What about “I tell you what”?
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:41 pm
go on and say it nique…
“heat check”
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:41 pm
Every time the Hawks look like they might pull away a little, the Nuggets battle back. Al has been great in this quarter, but he’s gotta box out K-Mart.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:41 pm
no.. i cant let that sit there.
nobody is that awful in defending the pick and roll.. but Joe sure looks lazy on them..
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
10:41 pm
Not boxing out.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:41 pm
haha sautee, true that.
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
10:41 pm
LD need to give some of his starters a rest…
KevinM
February 28th, 2011
10:42 pm
A tough 4th coming up! This is going to be a good one!
J.J.M
February 28th, 2011
10:42 pm
damn…no shot blocking without josh…hmm wheres the hilton guy we traded for
Stuart
February 28th, 2011
10:43 pm
Why is Josh out?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:43 pm
Sprained MCL.
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
10:43 pm
Joe’s feet keep on getting in the way of his dribble, LOL.
MistaGamer
February 28th, 2011
10:44 pm
$120M??? Seriously….
Rev in Tampa
February 28th, 2011
10:44 pm
It is fun again watching the Hawks play. Its almost like LD pushed the “on” button after Bibby was traded. I know the good perimeter defense makes the whole team play better on offense and defense, but even the maddenly dumb plays have disappeared. The whole team is playing at a higher level.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:45 pm
tonights game’s just one of those ‘by any means necessary’ type games.
don’t care how ugly it looks. don’t care how we get it.
gotta gut it out and get back home.
NUNNA!!
February 28th, 2011
10:46 pm
Why is it that some athletes,and the “Denver Nuggets P.A.Announcer” always give a score wrong?
Their P.A. guy just said,”Atlanta Hawks 70 and the Denver Nuggets 71″..
Why??
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:47 pm
Hawks go zone, Felton gets a floater. I do not like the Hawks in zone.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:47 pm
that’s how you beat a zone…
take notes atlanta.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:47 pm
Hawks would have been pretty good w/ Felton..
NUNNA!!
February 28th, 2011
10:48 pm
Hey Wabe,
I think the producers or Nique himself know the popularity of saying,”heat check” and he may be shying away from it..
I liked it..I say it during pick up games i play too,lol
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:48 pm
Uh oh, we’re losin’ em…
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:49 pm
how many wide open looks does marvin get.
we’ve gotta count that next type around.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:49 pm
wont get any of that from Jeff or Kirk..
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
10:49 pm
Take ZaZa out.
Ron
February 28th, 2011
10:50 pm
Can we please get Zaza out of the game? He had some good minutes, but he’s giving us nothing right now.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:50 pm
ZaZa vs. Birdman
who wins?
Luv Josh Smith
February 28th, 2011
10:51 pm
Zaza is a poor fit on this team. Non athletic and wooden hands.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:51 pm
Smoove is apparently being held out as a “precautionary measure”. That makes two “precautionary measures” on the Hawks today, along with Hinrich.
Ron
February 28th, 2011
10:51 pm
L.D. must have been thinking the same thing about Zaza. LOL
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
10:51 pm
@bigdave
seriously lol?
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
10:51 pm
Hawks losing their edge.
yoursporthouse.com
February 28th, 2011
10:52 pm
Can you imagine that people were actually on this same blog vouching for Marvin Williams. This guy is a CLOWN!!!!
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
10:52 pm
Marvin gets paid $7 Million to miss open jumpers. They can give 200K to miss open jumpers, and I’ll do it just as good. Its crazy how many open shots Marvin and Joe have missed.
lukas
February 28th, 2011
10:52 pm
I would enjoy if Sund could get Corey Brewer, so i wouldn’t ever see again that waste of space called Marvin Williams!!!
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:52 pm
Emir..
he has to be good for something.
i just see too many, self inflicted negative plays from him. turns my stomach.
Ron
February 28th, 2011
10:52 pm
It seems like our offense is non-existant outside of Horford tonight. Can anyone else make a shot? Marvin has had lots of good looks, but can’t cash in. Zaza can’t finish 2 inches in front of the rim, and Joe makes all of his shots tougher than they need to be. This is not a good time to be shorthanded.
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
10:52 pm
Bigdave depends, is Birdman high or sober?
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:53 pm
there’s another one marvin.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:53 pm
Quit shooting jumpers…
Worldwide Clyde
February 28th, 2011
10:54 pm
too many 3’s
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
10:54 pm
bad shot selections by the Hawks…
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:54 pm
time to get marvin out drew.
teaguer back in the game.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:54 pm
since Joe felt he was fouled..
you’d like to see him on that 2 on 2 break take it aggressively to the whole and demand a whistle..
you see that from the good ones..
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
February 28th, 2011
10:54 pm
It looks like one of those 4th quarters.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:55 pm
*hole
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
10:55 pm
bigdave,
He can always serve as a poor example, lol!
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:56 pm
thats what im talking bout Joe!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:56 pm
There’s a good drive from Joe. He is so much more effective when he plays with his back to the basket.
Worldwide Clyde
February 28th, 2011
10:56 pm
2-16 on 3’s
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:57 pm
Sautee..
yea.. but credit him for the and1.
J.J.M
February 28th, 2011
10:57 pm
this game is over…no heart since josh left
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:57 pm
Please Sund..reconsider going after Butler or Brewer.
Because this team seriously lacks a 3.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:57 pm
Joe heating up. Hawks need stops.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:57 pm
ut oh..
Jigga Man heating up
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
10:58 pm
splash!
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
10:58 pm
My goodness Jamal just gave JR the whole side of the court to drive to the lane…
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
10:58 pm
Are you kidding me…take Jamal out. Wtf was that. He did’nt even try.
cp
February 28th, 2011
10:58 pm
If we only had a sf who could knock down wide open shots. Is there anybody in the league who gets as many clean looks as Marvin?
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
I dont care put Marvin back in. I rather have Marvin play defense then Jamal give up that much room.
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
Marvin is so freaking bad… we would be up if he could hit wide open jumpers… ive said it before one reason why chicago is so good is because Luol Deng does this for them… Marvin you suck please demand a trade or leave our team…
Also Hawks better hope Josh is alright otherwise we are done
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
Hawks need to keep Al involved in the offense too. Just because Joe is hitting shots doesn’t mean he has to be the only option. Keep the ball moving.
Rev in Tampa
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
I would at least expect that Jamal would ATTEMPT to move his feet on defense. He stayed stationary while Reid blew past him.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
cp
February 28th, 2011
10:58 pm
If we only had a sf who could knock down wide open shots. Is there anybody in the league who gets as many clean looks as Marvin?
wondering the same thing
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
If LD held out Josh, and he seems fine, that’s a smart move. I’d rather lose tonight and win Wednesday than vice versa. I pray Hinrich and Smoove are both ready to go on Wednesday at full speed. I have a feeling that game will be a war.
drmaryb (*_*)
February 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
680 The Fan
I heard and older caller, call in on the Beau Bock show last week.
This man said, “This ASG of 8 Owners are not wealthy. They got a little scratch and many are born and bred into a level of rich. But, they purchased this team from “Hobby Lobby” and expected to make a ton of money. That didn’t work out so well. This ASG, the caller said is in way over their collective heads. And, are penny pinching misers at best.
The New Group, allegedly is Billionaire Wealthy and can spend some money, should we continue to have a soft-cap with luxury taxes under the New CBA. The New Group supposedly is very interested in all three properties: Hawks, Thrashers and Phillips Arena.
After, reading Sund’s broken record about operating on the cheap?
Billy Knight said Steve Belkin is the real miser mole in this Group here.
Didn’t they get $3M from that Jordan Crawford pick?
_______________________
Bang! Joe hot. How did we slip behind so quickly? We must be in the 4th Qrtr. Come on Hawks! Let’s Go Home 4-3.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:01 pm
Here comes Iso-Joe, and there goes the brick…
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
11:01 pm
Guess its time for JJ and Jamal to take turns taking shots…
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:02 pm
though Joe and Al are our all stars.. they dont play relatively well off each other..
its more your go.. my go.. no continuity..
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:02 pm
Marvin quit walking like your 76 years old Christ your 24
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:02 pm
Marvin should’ve had 20
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:02 pm
good box out though.. he’s good for that.
NUNNA!!
February 28th, 2011
11:03 pm
Now i heard everything!!
The P.A.guy just did a “Ryan Cameron” on that last dunk by the nuggets and said,”Jam”!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:03 pm
Hawks need some stops. They got one there thanks to Felton bricking an open 3.
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
11:04 pm
Only if the Hawks could afford to signed another player…
Alex Kennedy: Boston, Chicago, San Antonio, Dallas and Oklahoma City are in the running for Corey Brewer, according to a source close to situation. Twitter
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
11:05 pm
that’s a bogus call
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:05 pm
I don’t know about that call…
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:05 pm
BLOCKING!
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
11:06 pm
Terrible call against Teague…
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
11:07 pm
What are these refs doing…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:07 pm
Running plays for Al Horford hitting jumpers > running plays for Joe hitting jumpers
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
11:07 pm
Teague hestitated, shoulda shot it.
cp
February 28th, 2011
11:08 pm
smh Teague has to take that shot smh
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:08 pm
If hawks were smart theyd get troy murphy
Ron
February 28th, 2011
11:08 pm
Sometimes, the Hawks’ offense and L.D. are baffling. Why go away from the only guy who is scoring? Pure stupidity.
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
11:08 pm
MC,
PLEASE ask LD about why the motion offense goes away late in possession games?
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
11:09 pm
Im really intrested to know whose trying to buy the Hawks, Thrashers and Phillips Arena…..
Luv Josh Smith
February 28th, 2011
11:11 pm
What motion offense?
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:11 pm
wish we had a pg/ system that got the ball in the hands of the right person.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:11 pm
How is replacing Teague with Damien “going offense-defense”?
drmaryb (*_*)
February 28th, 2011
11:12 pm
Melvin
Oh well, we Hawks Fans are like crack-babie – we get nothing.
Our Daddy, he broke.
If Josh goes down, we will need someone now! Murphy, CB?
Oh, silly me. We can just bring Pape Sy back up.
Duuuhh….
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:12 pm
Nuggets were so off tonight… and we still cant win… MARVIN IS SO BAD
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:12 pm
Marvin is f-cking worthless.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
11:12 pm
how is going damien for teague trading offense for defense?
If you wanna trade offense for defense…take jamal out the game, and put in damien.
jamal’s terrible defensively.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:12 pm
a #2 overall finish right there from point blank range folks.
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
11:12 pm
Done.
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:13 pm
Ramon Felton.
cp
February 28th, 2011
11:13 pm
Marvin ” Big Sorry” Williams does it again smdh
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:13 pm
Game over. I don’t know how many touches Al got in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough.
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
February 28th, 2011
11:13 pm
Marvin Gay Williams is back. And Felton got us in NY and Mile High. Smh
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:14 pm
Way to go MARVIN!!
drmaryb (*_*)
February 28th, 2011
11:14 pm
Felton’s – Dagger in the Coffin!
G-Nite Fella. Let’s all pray that Josh is ok.
Ron
February 28th, 2011
11:14 pm
Isolation and lack of ball movement is costing us this game, and that is on L.D. There was no reason to go away from Horford, and there was no reason to force feed Joe. The Hawks should have just keep moving the ball the way they were doing in the third quarter. Sure, Marvin missed some shots, but he and Horford were getting good looks, and Horford was hitting lots of his shots.
Booo!
February 28th, 2011
11:14 pm
Lol @ Sautee!
Dyslexics Untie!
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
11:14 pm
Really, really frustrating loss. I have no hopes of a comeback just becuase we are…The Hawks. Still intrested in this new onwer group.
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
11:14 pm
I dont know why LD thought he could play Al and Joe so many mins on a back to back game in Denver of all places…
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
11:14 pm
if jamal ain’t scoring…he dont need to be on the court.
it wouldn’t hurt to sit him for a few minutes to let him gather himself.
lewis
February 28th, 2011
11:14 pm
How badly did we need Josh and Kirk….
lukas
February 28th, 2011
11:16 pm
This team has not have a small forward in 6 years.
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:16 pm
Marvin is such a bad basketball player… you see that last three??? Way to GO MARVIN
Grandad
February 28th, 2011
11:17 pm
Can we buy out Marvin…Now…!
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
11:17 pm
ballgame…
see how they do vs. chicago.
wasn’t happy with a number of things tonight.
#1. marvin bum williams
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:17 pm
Bob trying to put a positive spin on this one.. im w/ Nique here though. should have had this game.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
11:18 pm
why does this sucker get so many minutes.
just slide jj to the 3 more often.
Luv Josh Smith
February 28th, 2011
11:18 pm
Marvin “wasted pick” Williams
slimjr
February 28th, 2011
11:18 pm
Marvin=D league
lukas
February 28th, 2011
11:18 pm
And by the way, IT WAS A HORRIBLE PICK!!!!
I’m worried about Josh status. If the reports of a MCL sprain are truth, he could be out for a while. This team cannot win without Josh or Horford.
NUNNA!!
February 28th, 2011
11:19 pm
LD needed defense so he leaves Jamaal in and subs Teague for Wilkens?
Josh is out and he never,ever even subs one of our bigs like Armstrong who is supposed to be a rebounder and decent shot blocker in at all?
And already Nique and crew act as though Hinrich not playing is part of the reason we’re not gonna win this game?
LD is starting to look a lot like woody yall..
No reason for us to just play7-8 guys tonite when we have bigs who would create a matchup problem for the nuggets..
Its frustrating to watch this team do as we all say they need to do and they win,then when we think we’re on our way,we go back into this “coach induced” funk..
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
11:19 pm
Najeh’s on to something.
4th qtr: Joe 3-8, Al 2-2
EmirS.
February 28th, 2011
11:19 pm
Whose up next the Bulls?
If we have Josh and Kirk, we will take it. Let it be known, that as of today, I have put my name on the winning ticket vs the Bulls.
lewis
February 28th, 2011
11:19 pm
sprained mcl is 2-4 weeks
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:19 pm
Melvin..
who else was he going to put in?
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
11:19 pm
does dude not work on his game?
i mean really, dude needs to get in the gym and take 20,000 jumpers a day…
because he can’t be missing as many wide open looks he gets.
those 20,000 jumpers a day should at least buy him one bucket from beyond the arc.
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:20 pm
MARVIN’s line tonight from field 4/14… He could not start on 20 nba teams in this league he so awful…
Thanks Billy Knight for picking that no talent clown
cp
February 28th, 2011
11:21 pm
I really wish the Hawks could sign another sf because Big Sorry isn’t consistent enough. Dude gets more open looks than anybody in the NBA and cant knock down open shots on a consistent basis. Really frustrating watching him out there on the court. We could have used Hinrich tonight because Jamal doesn’t even try on defense on a lot of possessions.
slimjr
February 28th, 2011
11:21 pm
MCL Sprain..2-3 weeks, at least? Chicago by 35!!!! Ouch……………………..Marvin please just quit basketball. You look home sick??Poor Marvina……Just quit………………………
Grandad
February 28th, 2011
11:21 pm
In the past I have [wrongly] defended Marvin,
a fact of which I am ashamed.
Wabe
February 28th, 2011
11:22 pm
not teague’s best game.
he got a good amount of minutes.
he’s solid defensively.
but he’s gonna have to become more assertive offensively. if anything, continue to attack the rim and try to get to the line. it’d be nice if he could start finishing some of those drives, but that’ll come with time.
keep playin him drew.
he has some promise.
Ron
February 28th, 2011
11:22 pm
Melvin, I don’t think L.D. planned to play Al that many minutes, but with Josh being unavailable he didn’t have that many options. Also, with Hinrich out and L.D. hating Teague, Joe got tons of minutes also.
By the way, this was another loss that we caused ourselves. I hate these types of losses due to the fact that we lost not because of what Denver did, but because of what we failed to do. The defense wasn’t that great and it cost us, but more than anything, the idiotic idea to degenerate the offense to isolation in the fourth quarter was the biggest issue we had. That’s once again on L.D. You can’t expect a guy who is probably exhausted (Joe) to make tough shot after tough shot when he is being doubled and forced into bad shots. Joe needs to pass the ball in those situations, and L.D. needs to stop force feeding him down the stretch. We should have moved the ball and gotten Al more involved. Al’s shots was dead on tonight, and in the fourth quarter he only had 1 field goal attempt. That’s unacceptable. If we would have moved the ball in the fourth quarter and got everyone involved and still lost, I’d be okay with that, but I’m not okay with games where we lose due to stupid decision making and bad coaching. That’s never acceptable.
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
11:23 pm
More 4th qtr shooting:
Jamal 1-3, Marvin 0-4
So somebody tell me again why we went away from Al?
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
11:23 pm
bigdave,
he should have try to rest them between the end of the 3rd and beginning of the 4th qtr.
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:24 pm
My fav Marvin comparison is Luol Deng… Luol gives Chicago so much and hits open J’s at big moments… Marvin i cant wait for your big game against Charlotte or Twolves… looking at next few games of players playing SF… DENG, CARMELO, Durant, and Ron Artest… GOOD NIGHT MARVIN
yoursporthouse.com
February 28th, 2011
11:24 pm
Hawks mane, there were people on here that were fighting for more shots for Marvin. If he had more shots..For the longest people were actually wasting time arguing for this dude. Now everybody wants to jump on the Marvin sucks bandwagon. I’ve been telling you guys he’s been a clown for the last 3 years.
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
11:24 pm
We would’ve won this game if we had Biedrins instead of Josh! lol…Say it how ever you want to, but Josh is the only player on this team who has won more games each season more than the previous 6-7 straight times.
cp
February 28th, 2011
11:24 pm
@Wabe, Marvin works out with Sean May in the summer. I dont see the benefits of that at all. He should take the Josh Smith route and hire somebody to work with him but at this point I dont know if Marvin would do that.
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:25 pm
JOSH Is day to day he will be fine…
ole hawk's fan
February 28th, 2011
11:26 pm
Fire JD………………………….Fire JD………………………………SLOW THE BALL DOWN! LD is worst than WOODY.
Sautee
February 28th, 2011
11:27 pm
LOL @ Grandad.
Hello, my name is Grandad, and I have defended Marvin Williams.
It’s all good G’dad, admission is the first step to cure. Dr. Rod will be able to shake you of that dreaded shame.
slimjr
February 28th, 2011
11:27 pm
Billy the basketball expert past up the really good #3 sf Luol AlDeng for that Buster Josh Childress..
Luol is 10x better than Marvina!!!
Next year Billy took Marivna over Dwill and CP3!!!
Bill you are the worst GM in Atlanta Hawks Basketball HISTORY..You Big DUMMY……………….
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:27 pm
yoursportshouse… I’ve known he sucks since I watched him at UNC… He walks like a damn 48 year old man he reminds me of Greg Oden both look and walk like they are elders… Marvin needs to go back to Washington and coddle with his mama
craig
February 28th, 2011
11:29 pm
this team could be better, only if Marvin stop missing open shots!!!! someone tell him practice, practice, practice…… we still need to call up Iverson
W.R.Terrell
February 28th, 2011
11:29 pm
Can SOMEONE,can ANYONE give a good reason as to why Marvin is starting and playing a ton of minutes. He is a number one DUD. He’s worse then I ever thought he could be and for 4 years I have been pulling for him but he definitely can’t shoot, dibble, drive to the basket, rebound or block shots. He is a waste of money. The rest of the “SOFTS” need to go also. Build around Al, Jamal and Jeff Teague. Let the rest of those losers go, they are almost sinful to watch. Zsa Zsa wants more playing time, I was fond of him one time also and to watch him now is sickening. Josh Powell looks lost in every aspect of the game. Twin is ok for a backup and possible starter, at least he puts forth the effort. The SOFT’S are just one sorry ass team PERIOD!!!!!
NUNNA!!
February 28th, 2011
11:30 pm
Hawks mane said:”Marvin needs to go back to Washington and
coddle with his mama”..
Dang bruh..How u know his moms is in Washington? U must be a family friend,lol
STRETCH
February 28th, 2011
11:32 pm
Got Hinrich and he is already hurt??? Dang! It really sucks being a fan of any Atlanta sports teams..FOR REAL!
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:32 pm
The thing about Marvin is hes never going to get better…. Hes a bad player… Why would you draft someone who didnt start on there college team number 2…
Knight thought the hawks should start all sg/sf types… KNIGHT YOU SUCK
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:32 pm
Melvin..
true..
i think LD wanted this game..
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:33 pm
he knew if the bench got extended time it was a wrap.
Worse2first
February 28th, 2011
11:33 pm
I am 58 yrs old and I walk better than a damn 48 year old man.
Marvin stunk it up tonight. We needed him to step up tonight.
JCrawford is not playing like this is a contract year at all.
Why DNP Hilton Armstrong? Jason Collins?
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:34 pm
i think we played a little too slow tonight..
Grandad
February 28th, 2011
11:35 pm
* Somewhat exp. – You may want to read !
MCL = ligament
[you cannot sprain a ligament]
MRI will tell if there is a tear.
He could possibly play the next game.
The amount of swelling and pain tolerance
will determine if he can play if there is no tear.
If it is merely a stretched / “strained” (t not p) or bruise
then refer to the previous sentence.
If a *tear then Josh + the team + the Physician will consult.
Most likely not a tear due to:
no hyperextension or lateral [ACL] damage.
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:35 pm
We need to start booing Marvin like we did Koncak in the 80s…. Id take Grant Hill at 38 over Marvin at 24
slimjr
February 28th, 2011
11:37 pm
Marvin is home sick! Go home Marvin……We can tell you dont want to be here?? Man up and tell the truth…Candice Parker would break you down dude one on one.I would have drafted her over your sorry buttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt……………………………Marvin is done! Stick a fork in him………….Yawn….
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:38 pm
Aight im going to stop bashing Marvin, but Hawks must try to deal him.. I think resigning Jamal is a mistake need to find a younger guy on market for instance Wilson Chandler..
Need to try to get Troy Murphy for stretch run he be a great asset off bench…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:40 pm
“Marvin works out with Sean May in the summer.”
I’m just shocked to hear that Sean May works out.
slimjr
February 28th, 2011
11:42 pm
Up next 5 games enter the Lions Den!!! You gotta Love NBA Basketball.. Marvin will probably quit after the next 5 straight sf he will have to guard??? LOL
Chicago Twice in the next 5???SAY WHAT??..Down goes Frazier(Chicago in blowouts)!….Playoffs?? PLAYOFFS???? REALLY????
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:42 pm
Najeh look at starting small forwards on every team in this league… and look at teams bench sfs, Marvin would not start on 2/3rds of teams, and there are several sfs that come off bench who are better…. for instance CJ Miles for UTAH
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:43 pm
“Build around Al, Jamal and Jeff Teague.”
Jamal? I guess you weren’t paying attention to who primarily allowed Raymond Felton to put up his solid all around stat line.
Smoove is way more important to this team than his haters want to admit.
Melvin
February 28th, 2011
11:43 pm
Sund should had included Ethan in the trade with the Wizards. Especially since we gave up Jordan. It would have free up enough money to sign a player to the vet min for the rest of the season…. Dang it.
Grandad
February 28th, 2011
11:44 pm
Worse2first
I’m older than you and I walk like a cripple.
Have since I was 15.
Didn’t have MRI’s, ligament transplants, arthroscopic surgery back then.
However, my uncle,
* Dr C. Long;
was coming along quite nicely with ether.
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:45 pm
Agreed Najeh… why would you build around Jamal??? Hes 30 and comes off the bench..
Team needs to be built around Al Horford…
slimjr
February 28th, 2011
11:46 pm
Keep AL, fire everyone else……………..
Najeh Davenpoop
February 28th, 2011
11:46 pm
A big reason for Al’s limited touches in the 4th quarter was that Teague is the only guard who consistently looks to set him up. Teague and Al have developed a nice chemistry with each other, but Teague still doesn’t fully understand when to shoot, when to drive, and when to pass. The more he plays with Joe and Jamal, hopefully the more he gets it.
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:47 pm
Going back to Marvin doesnt look like he just doesnt give a crap? I’m convinced my friend who plays high school ball right now would wax him
Grandad
February 28th, 2011
11:47 pm
Marvin has the weakest hands of any girl I’ve ever known.
Ladies;
I apologize for the insult.
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:49 pm
Mya Moore vs Marvin Williams one on one…. id say marvin wins cause hes a guy but mya would make it a game…
slimjr
February 28th, 2011
11:49 pm
where is “it was a good pick” tonight? You hiding or something? cant stand to watch you boy screw things up???
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:51 pm
Marvin Gay Wiliams… his middle name says it all
SteveW
February 28th, 2011
11:52 pm
Teague’s been playing much better D than I thought he would. He’s not there yet, but you can see the potential. No to’s last night, only 2 tonight. Hope Josh is not down to long
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:53 pm
http://offthedribble.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/15/can-we-call-marvin-williams-a-bust-yet/
slimjr
February 28th, 2011
11:53 pm
Marvin greatest weakness as a professional athlete is that he’s not conditioned and never has been. He is out of shape and always has been.. He’s an embarrassment to all pro athletes…………..
He is a true BUSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#2 Lottery Pick??????? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?????????????????????????????????????????????????//
Grandad
February 28th, 2011
11:54 pm
Hawks mane
Don’t insult Marvin Gay…
He can’t help it MW got named after ‘im.
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
11:55 pm
Grandad, maybe so, but Teague shoots lay up like he’s has a pellet gun for a right hand.
Ra'mon
February 28th, 2011
11:56 pm
Teague is the only player I know who would try a 15 foot floater, lol.
SteveW
February 28th, 2011
11:57 pm
Wish we could have traded Marvin for Sessions and Manny Harris. I really think I’m at the point of taking Manny Harris over Marvin . I just can’t stand to see the wasted potential anymore.
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:58 pm
Grandad Marvin is a BUST and if you are indeed a grandad… Marvin is in good company..
bigdave
February 28th, 2011
11:58 pm
Teague has developed a chemistry w/ anyone who is willing to get the ball out of his hands so he doesnt have to shoot..
Hawks mane
February 28th, 2011
11:59 pm
Steve W
We could not do that trade becaue of Marvins Salary… the only chance we have to move him is final year of his deal… GMS know he is a bust which is bad… i just wish someone would take a risk on him
slimjr
March 1st, 2011
12:02 am
Nobody in their right mind would take a risk with Marvin now.. He’s has a 6 year track record.. He is being exposed now… He cant hide anymore…People are watching now and taking notes……They are coming around to the fact he was a bust from day ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
slimjr
March 1st, 2011
12:02 am
Waive his AZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…………………
SteveW
March 1st, 2011
12:03 am
Hinrich was hurt when we acquired him. We should just let him rest as long as he needs. I think 15 games before the playoffs is enough time for him to assimilate. And is it just me, or does Jamal look like he’s just quit conditioning? No arms. Barely moves on d.
slimjr
March 1st, 2011
12:04 am
Rich=Tyron Lue, stays hurt, but decent baller…………..
Hawks mane
March 1st, 2011
12:05 am
Marvin has a player option in 2013-2014 LAWD
Hawks mane
March 1st, 2011
12:11 am
Sund “everything in out power to resign Jamal” wow sometimes its hard to be a fan of the hawks… WE NEED A BIG MAN AND POINT GUARD SUND
Grandad
March 1st, 2011
12:17 am
Marv:
*weak hands…[don't ever talk about Zaza's hands again 'til MW's gone]
*can’t jump off two feet…[w/o a runnin' go]
*can’t shoot…[retract that - can't make a shot - unless it's free]
*the single most awkward player I’ve ever seen [counting all the white guys]
*overrated on defense
*can’t or doesn’t rebound
*jumps late:
**[notice how many times he catches a reb @ the waist & he's still on his way up]
editors note:
Remember they said Larry Bird saw the game unfold ahead of time.
He saw the game faster than it was played, in a manner of speaking.
Well;
Marvin sees the game unfold about a half second after it has already happened.
The Bizzaro Larry Bird – if you will.
slimjr
March 1st, 2011
12:24 am
“Marvin sees the game unfold about a half second after it has already happened.
The Bizzaro Larry Bird – if you will.”
That’s brilliant Grandad! LOL…………
slimjr
March 1st, 2011
12:27 am
Marvin play like he’s in a fog…It’s like he is very distracted on the floor??
Grandad
March 1st, 2011
12:34 am
Hawks mane
The original Marvin Gay was a singer. (doo-wop)
He had what they call range with his voice.
He spelled his stage name Marvin Gaye.
The “Prince of Soul”
One of Motown’s finest, although I enjoyed Lou Rawls much better.
” How Sweet it is” (to be loved by you) &
“I Heard it Through the Grapevine”
That Marvin Gaye [Gay].
And yes I am indeed a Grandad
whose G-chil’in refer to as their
“Grandad”..
Samuel
March 1st, 2011
12:45 am
Hinrich is wore out at age 30.
northcyde
March 1st, 2011
1:11 am
lol @ bigdave ( 11:58 pm )
He whipped that ball to JJ like it was a piece of kryptonite that was about to kill him.
God bless Teague though. His worth is obviously on the defensive end. But that play illustrated the exact reason why Drew talked about bringing out Teague’s “inner dog”.
I understand that on the play before, he got that offensive foul on him, but he still can’t be scared out there. He wanted nothing to do with that ball . . lol. Saw JJ 35 feet away from the basket, and threw that basketball like a split finger fastball.
rusty
March 1st, 2011
1:34 am
Nortcyde cut the crap. I wouldn’t say that your boy was great
ole hawk's fan
March 1st, 2011
3:38 am
Marvin needs to drop about 25 pounds. Duckie needs to slim that big wide ass down some!
YUS
March 1st, 2011
2:08 pm
MC how about a JOsh SMith update…
bigdawg
March 4th, 2011
5:30 pm
Any chance the Hawks’ll be sold by this summer and we can make a real effort at landing Dwight Howard? You wanna prove to me you’re serious about winning? Go get Superman!