Atlanta Hawks at Bobcats: No. 82
Charlotte–The regular season ends anticlimactically for the Hawks tonight. They didn’t practice yesterday and I didn’t make this morning’s shootaround in Charlotte so no word on who will play and for how long. I will update pregame, in case anyone cares. . . .
PREGAME UPDATE: Hawks-Magic Game 1 is Saturday at 7 p.m. The rest of the schedule comes out later tonight.
Twin is out but his status is still a go for Saturday. “I think he will be fine,” L.D. said. “He got some work in yesterday. He came over today early and got some work in. He should be ready to go.”
Starters are Hinrich, Joe, Josh, Al and Zaza. Armstrong, Rolle and Twin are inactive.
Drew said he plans to play the starters “a few minutes.”
“I won’t have anybody in the 30s,” he said. “I will try to keep them in the low 20s.”
L.D. wasn’t talking as much about trying to use this game to gather momentum: “Just looking at what happened to the Lakers last night, Chicago had a couple of guys hurt–that’s always a fear in this particular situation. Hopefully we can get out of this game as injury-free as we can and move onto the playoffs.”
- The signing of Magnum Rolle is unrelated to Twin’s injury, which L.D. still say says is a “minor” sprain. Twin was walking around without a noticeable limp before the game on Monday. The Hawks, like a handful of teams, signed Rolle with an eye to the (possibly lockout-disrupted) summer.
- I predict that if Zaza helps the Hawks beat the Magic while leaving a trail of carnage in his wake he will become a beloved folk hero. I also predict that if the Zaza helps the Hawks forge a competitive series against the Bulls, and this in turn inspires the team to start talking about “continuing to grow the core,” then the feelings about Zaza would become bittersweet.
- Smoove, asked why opponents become so irritated by Zaza, said: “Have you seen that head?”
Now for some linkage . . .
- Sebastian Pruiti at NBA Playbook breaks down Hawks-Magic in a series of posts.
- Tom Ziller at SB Nation wonders if the Hawks can take advantage of Orlando’s high turnover rate.
- Bret LaGree at Hoopinion (accurately and depressingly) describes the futility of trying to drawn any analytical conclusions from these last four games, particularly since the task was not much easier over the first 78 games.
- HawkStr8Talk, true to form, predicts the Hawks “are not winning a playoff game, much less a playoff series” in a post at Peachtree Hoops. However, he did express a bit of joy following the reserves’ rally against the Heat and even managed some begrudging admiration for L.D.
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tom
April 13th, 2011
1:46 pm
start the bench!
Rev in Tampa
April 13th, 2011
1:49 pm
MC, I did not quite understand Josh’s comment about Zaza’s head. Was he calling him ugly and that’s what irritates opponents?
JOSH SMITH FOR 3!!!
April 13th, 2011
1:50 pm
FIRE BILLY AND WOODY!!!
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
1:55 pm
Smoove, asked why opponents become so irritated by Zaza, said: “Have you seen that head?”
*Under my laptop desk* laughing…
Rev in Tampa
April 13th, 2011
1:56 pm
I’m not as concerned about whether the core stays together or not. In fact, I would be interested to see what this core could do with a true rim-defending/consistently scoring center. Twin only gives us half of that.
My chief concern is that Drew be fired immediately after the season regardless of their performance in the playoffs. I’ve seen enough to know that if the Hawks have some success in playoffs it will be in spite of him.
Michael Cunningham
April 13th, 2011
2:05 pm
@Rev: “MC, I did not quite understand Josh’s comment about Zaza’s head. Was he calling him ugly and that’s what irritates opponents?”
he’s saying the size of Zaza’s head and how he uses it irritates opponents.
mykhalc
April 13th, 2011
2:16 pm
82nd…thank the gods!!!
Wink
April 13th, 2011
2:22 pm
Game 82 of 86…then BOOM!
ag
April 13th, 2011
2:25 pm
There seems to be a bit of a debate. Many of us want us to start JT and other believe it really would not matter. I think with JT starting gives the Hawks a better bench. JT just needs to break down the offense and dish. He will get his shot blocked but in the process, he may be able to pick up a couple of fouls against Dwight. Marvin, Hinrich and Crawford along with ZaZa is a good bench. Alternate Josh and Al at PF, and we are in good shape.
Did all the starters make the trip? I think JJ,AH and JS should not even traveled. Activate everyone else and let them play. Play Marvin and even rest KH.
lewis
April 13th, 2011
2:25 pm
lol @ zaza’s head – it is quite the weapon
Grandad
April 13th, 2011
2:35 pm
*Re-Run/Re-Peat/Re-Post/Re-Print/Re-Donethat*
*Trade Joe Johnson:
—to—
NYK
—for—
Chauncey Billups
*straight up*
Works on trade machine.
I’m gonna keep pushin’ this on.
It was discussed on last blog.
*Reasoning*
It gets us out of Joe’s contract !
*Heck – make Chauncey player Coach;
-been done before- !
JeJe
April 13th, 2011
2:38 pm
Everyone on this team besides ZaZa is soft as cotton candy. Damien is not bad.
This list includes Collins, who does nothing unless it’s vs. Dwight (he better be healthy and stay out of foul trouble come Saturday) and Hinrich who got owned by Mike Freakin Bibby
FIRE LD
Stinger 2
April 13th, 2011
2:39 pm
My concern is that the way the Hawks are playing these
last few games (which granted don`t mean anything as far as seeds, etc.) will carry over into the playoff series. Sometimes a no care attitude can be hard to turn around quick enough when it is needed. I realize some rest for the regulars is helpful after 82 games, but it seams the Hawks are carrying this approach to the extreme.
JeJe
April 13th, 2011
2:39 pm
I actually think ZaZa has a very reasonable contract. We have to put him in situations where he is going against PHYSICAL players. When he goes against non-physical players, that’s when he turns into ZaZa MJ for us, which is not what we want
FIRE SUND
Hawk Str8Talk
April 13th, 2011
2:40 pm
i would just like to say that I used to be very complimentary of the Hawks. My pessimism matches the professionalism the Hawks GM, coaches, and players have applied to the past 2 seasons. When that changes, so will my approach to the Hawks’ fortunes
Michael Cunningham
April 13th, 2011
2:43 pm
@Hawk Str8Talk: “When that changes, so will my approach to the Hawks’ fortunes”
as a big fan of skepticism, i would miss it.
Michael Cunningham
April 13th, 2011
2:46 pm
@ Stinger 2: “My concern is that the way the Hawks are playing these last few games (which granted don`t mean anything as far as seeds, etc.) will carry over into the playoff series. Sometimes a no care attitude can be hard to turn around quick enough when it is needed.”
for a team that has taken multiple beat downs, including an historic one from the same team they will play in three days, it certainly isn’t a good look.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
2:50 pm
TKO!
Rev in Tampa! My interpretation of ZaZa’s head size is comparable to Mike Tyson and all other opponents who incessantly complained that Evander Holyfield head – butted them. The head-butt in boxing is deemed as an illegal weapon.
I can never forget the front page image in The AJC when ZaZa went head to head with KG and The Hawks rallied to never back down in the face of defeat. Bibby also called their fans out for the futile years of paper-bagging their faces in shame of The Celtics losing teams.
Rev, another angle could be The Dennis Rodman effect of:
Getting into their heads with the wreckless elbows and hard fouls that are never over the top enough to be called flagrant.
(see Mutombo’s secret weapon)
_________________
IMHO, Rev.
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
2:56 pm
MC . . I’ve been saying for some time now that the starting lineup the Hawks should consider rolling with, is one with Zaza at center, and Teague at PG.
Zaza, when motivated, does bring the physical skill set that we need in the middle. Teague adds the extra speed and athletic element at PG.
With Smith and Horford drifting more and more to the outside and playing less physical, and JJ unwilling or unable to draw more fouls to get to the FT line, we need specialty type players who can do the dirty work to either keep possessions alive, or supplement what the “core” doesn’t do.
Zaza does that with his physicality. Teague does that with his speed and, when confident, driving to the hole and drawing fouls.
The Hawks are definitely a “soft” team. They’ve been soft since 1997 to be honest.
Here’s an old throwback clip from the 1994 playoffs, when the Hawks were the #1 seed in the East, but was without Nique, and not a “soft” type of team.
A little “incident” happened in that series.
Some of you may recognize the names and faces in that clip. Some of the players on the other team would find themselves to be future Hawks. The clip is actually a collection of about 6 “incidents”. So if you want to fast forward to the Hawk “incident”, go to about 3:08 in the video.
This brings back memories. I remember that game.
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
3:03 pm
As for tonight . . I don’t want to see JJ, Horford, or Smith on the court AT ALL. Let them rest until Saturday or Sunday.
PG – Teague
G – Hinrich
F – Marvin
PF – Powell
C – Zaza
Bench
G – Jamal ( in limited minutes . . maybe 20 )
G/F – Wilkins
F – Thomas
PF – Rolle
C – Armstrong
Let Teague play 35 – 42 minutes. Play Hinrich a lot too, to see if he can get himself back on track. Marvin, depending on how hurt he is, may only see 20 minutes as well.
This is a meaningless game, so treat it like one for our key people.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
3:05 pm
THE ATLANTA HAWKS HAVE SET AN NBA RECORD FOR MOST HISTORIC BEAT DOWNS IN A REGULAR SEASON WITH A WINNING RECORD..SO IT WOULD BE SAFE TO ASSUME THAT MORE BEATDOWNS ARE COMIN??????????? huh??
up next tonight; the bobcats win by 15, if the starters play
if the starters are benched, Hawks win by 8!!!!
Grandad
April 13th, 2011
3:06 pm
Str8Talk — Co-Sign !
I would also say the opprobrium on this blog
matches the:
noncompetitive, surrendering, unambititious & cheap
nature of the ASG, Sund, coaches & players. [amen]
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
3:08 pm
“opprobrium” come on Grandad, I went to Devry not Harvard??? LOL
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
3:12 pm
Isn’t it Funny?
Isn’t it funny how we complain about Josh’s complaining re: bad calls and how we tout that he is too emotional, so let’s trade him for whatever we can get? (3 scrubs would do nicely, and we will never win with him in a Hawks uniform .. Blah Blah).
Yet, let’s go get Dwight Howard (whom I absolutely love), who plays off the charts with technical emotions!
Who is more emotional than MJ, KG, Barkley, Kobe – et.al (and others) were/are?
Please stop with the nit-picking of Josh. He is our emotional warrior and leader and plays with more heart than all his teammates combined.
Josh cares! Without him, this team has no pulse and no heart beat.
These refs ought to be ashamed of them selves.
_________________
And, BTW stop saying Nique’ didn’t pay for some home-made suits!
This whack Rashan fella, has reportedly been shipping unsolicited sample suits and shirts to many:
Doug and Ryan Stewart (The 2 Live Stews), Ryan reported an issue of receiving “sample shirts” from Rashan unsolicited as well). Doug actually placed an order later and Ryan never did. Rashan got agressive with Ryan and suggested he should then pay him for the samples. Ryan, being offended had to straighten Rashan’s demeanor and thought processes. Allegedly, Solomon Jones and his Father had a discrepancy in the Arena Tunnel, after Solomon received these unsolicited sample suits as well, when Rashan demanded payment. And, now Nique’? Nique said he thought they were a gift!
Apparently, this wanna-be suit maker has some “skully” marketing and gangsta tactics for pushing his product. Apparently his retail shop folded due to a lack of Business Skills?
Lesson to be learned: Stop bearing gifts that you can’t afford!
If someone sent me a gift- card in the mail with a 12K credit line? Heck, I might use it too!
Section 303
April 13th, 2011
3:13 pm
I have to think that so many people counting out the Hawks is a good thing. I am a firm believer in the idea that a team plays well after having to sit around for days and hear about how they are going to get killed.
Case and point: listen to the NBA Today podcast. Rick Buchar is talking about how the regular season match ups do show who is likely to win a playoff series. So, for instance, since the Heat have beaten the ‘6′ers in the regular season (3 to 0, right?) the Heat should be the heavy favorite to win that series. When the host of the podcast pointed out that the Hawks held a 3 to 1 lead on Orlando, both guys laughed. And, they laughed for a while. Buchar finally said something about there being exceptions to every rule.
I have been predicting an Orlando sweep. I not sure if that irrational fan is getting a grip on me, but I’m starting to think the Hawks will put up a fight. Maybe even win this series……wondering if I should strap my nuts to a car battery for writing that..
Grandad
April 13th, 2011
3:20 pm
Tag team of Collins and Zaza @ the [5]
Al @ the [4], backed by Josh
Josh @ the [3], backed by Joe
Joe @ [2], backed by Jamal
Tag team of Cap’n Kirk & Teaguer @ the [1]
“get ‘er done”
The last line was for poetic purposes.
*8 man rotation = No Marvin !
*If you go 9 = Damien.
*Etan as needed.
*Pape Sy before Marv or Powell !
reebok
April 13th, 2011
3:26 pm
only 5 more games and the hawks will be out of our misery for a few months
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
3:33 pm
BTK (Bind – Torture – Kill)!
“wondering if I should strap my nuts to a car battery for writing that..”
_______________
Ok, I’ll take the bait here: now 303, my Grand-Daddy intimated to me that you might be a lady and not a mister? But, if you possess the option of strapping your nuts to a battery?
Then, I’m reminded a song verse: “you must be a special lady, and a very exciting girl …. you must be a special lady … cause you got me, sitting on top of the world … sitting on top the world.”
- artist from the ’70’s –
________________
ROF – LOL! Don’t do it 303 … Don’t do it! Don’t be that squirrel.
Grandad
April 13th, 2011
3:36 pm
Slimjr
*opprobrium = bitterness, vitriol, verbal attack, malevolence,
sarcasm, virulence, acrimony, castigate, or to scold………..
Hey, I went to Austin Peay State University,
northcyde will tell you,
“not exactly a bastion of culture”
Peay rhymes with pee.
Our cheer @ the Peay was / is:
“Lets Go Peay”
Have A Great Day Slimjr !
lewis
April 13th, 2011
3:42 pm
Not sure how long many of us can continue being enthusiastic of this team as its currently constructed. Potential, which used to keep me coming back night after night, cannot be used to describe a “veteran” team. Nor do the Hawks deserve the right to be called a veteran team, as its players slowly realize half of their potential, at the halfway point of their careers.
newkid
April 13th, 2011
3:45 pm
@MC, any response to my question on previous blog regarding desire to see at least a short article on Atlanta Dream selections in Monday’s draft, and the trade? Who in AJC’s sport shop has the Dream beat? Thanks
Eric
April 13th, 2011
3:51 pm
It’s spelled anticlimaCtic, not anticlimatic.
jgsbirds
April 13th, 2011
3:53 pm
i can tell you why other teams don’t like zsa zsa–it’s because he actually plays like he cares. he doesn’t put up with their crap. he doesn’t let lebron go uncontested for a dunk more than 3 or 4 times without knocking him down. he’s not afraid to box someone out. he will give a hard foul when that situation arises.
say what you want about zsa zsa but in my mind he has been our best player since the all star break without question. sure opponents don’t like him because he’s the only one on our team that shows some resistance. he’s white-so they don’t like that some white guy is pushing them around either.
this kind of reminds me of when the falcons started bobby hebert–i for one hated hebert. in my mind we was a weak-armed qb that threw a ton of interceptions and everyone else said he had a lot of heart. yeah he made a pro bowl or two–because every defense in the league loved to face him. he was the best man in about 7 or 8 corner backs weddings too. they all just loved the guy–he did have a great heart–he just didn’t have an arm to go with it.
other nba players love all the hawks except zsa zsa for the same reason. they go over and hug lbj, d-wade, d-rose and all the other bandwagon players like they are the best friends–these hawks don’t seem to mind if they get beat by 30, or if lebron dunks on them 8 or nine times when their already down 20…so sure opponents love those guys–zsa zsa doesn’t when in fact-the big z is even a friend of his and he got into it with him.
learned a long time ago–once the game starts and you get between those lines–there are no friends from the opponents team–once the game or series is over than i’m ok with it.
i wish zsa zsa’s attitude would rub off on about 11 other guys.
Grandad
April 13th, 2011
3:57 pm
Slimjr
When I was growin’ up we was so poor
all I had to read was;
a dictionary and some old National Geographics.
[the Nat Geographics - all I did was look at the pics]
To this day, I’m still moved by the sight of nekkid women in Africa.
(I’m sorry Rev, I shouldn’t have said that)
*[I still have that SI swimsuit issue / from when they went over there]
MannyT
April 13th, 2011
4:01 pm
Will Magnum Rolle get a press conference deserving of our 2011 1st round draft pick?
Michael Cunningham
April 13th, 2011
4:01 pm
@northcyde: “Zaza, when motivated, does bring the physical skill set that we need in the middle.”
the “when motivated” part with Zaza means “when he’s getting consistent minutes.” this is pretty obvious to me, which is why i was surprised L.D. (and Woody to a lesser extent) didn’t see it, too. you have to play Zaza to keep him into it. you’d hope a guy would be ready anyway but you have to know the psyche of your players and Zaza is prone to brooding if he’s not getting minutes. add in the fact that he’s the only decent big on the bench and there’s been no reason not to play him.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
4:12 pm
“When I was growin’ up we was so poor
all I had to read was;
a dictionary and some old National Geographics.
[the Nat Geographics - all I did was look at the pics]
To this day, I’m still moved by the sight of nekkid women in Africa.
(I’m sorry Rev, I shouldn’t have said that)
*[I still have that SI swimsuit issue / from when they went over there]”
sight of nekkid women gets all of us excited Grandad!!!!! LOL
Hey I heard that Karina,that prof. dancer with “dancing with the stars” has a playboy spread coming out in May!.They will sellout very fast…She is a beauty…. WHEW……..
Michael Cunningham
April 13th, 2011
4:14 pm
@Eric: It’s spelled anticlimaCtic, not anticlimatic.
but how do you know the game is not detrimental to the weather? fixed
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
4:19 pm
Grandad, have you heard of a guy named Steve Quayle? Check out his website@ stevequayle.com when you have some time…
This dude is an amazing researcher..
brigadierjerry
April 13th, 2011
4:21 pm
I was thinking the other day seeing how some of these players whose game is so much based now on athleticism than skills. It seems the players last 10-15 years not as skilled as before.im personally a fan of getting rid of the one and done rule in the NBA and creating a system thats kind of a combination of how the nfl and mlb do things… if you go to college… youve gotta stay there for 3 years… and if you opt to come straight outta high school… you go to the d league on like a two year contract or something… and then nba teams can pluck you out of the d league when they feel youre ready after some minimum period of time… which may be sooner for some then others… but you have the draft essentially the same… and force teams to determine whats of more use to them… obviously its not a fully fleshed out idea… but i think something like that would be a good start…
Michael Cunningham
April 13th, 2011
4:21 pm
@newkid: “@MC, any response to my question on previous blog regarding desire to see at least a short article on Atlanta Dream selections in Monday’s draft, and the trade? Who in AJC’s sport shop has the Dream beat? Thanks”
we had a story on draft and Dream trade in print. not sure if it’s online. we don’t have a beat writer dedicated to the Dream, will use freelancers.
Westurd
April 13th, 2011
4:26 pm
@MC, yo dude, I think I found a typo in your blog. Your wrote, “…Zaza helps the Hawks forge a competitive series against the Bulls…” That made me laugh.
The Hawks arenn’t going to see Chicago in the playoffs unless the Hawks can slip into the playoffs next year as an 8 seed.
Fundamentals
April 13th, 2011
4:30 pm
Minutes, brooding, ect go out the window now that it’s playoff time. If ZaZa can get in another head butting match and have the impact he did against the C’s a few years back all will be forgotten, till next season. Yes ZaZa can bring the physicality and toughness, but he’s not the answer. Hopefully he’ll bring it, as hopefully they all will.
I don’t see them forging the type of consistent play it’ll take to win so I’m honestly pretty down about the playoffs. I don’t know how they can’t understand they need momentum, they need to inspire fans, they needed to put it together from the All Star break forward. Instead we come limping in with the same what-if’s…..BBBBBOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM! It’ll go one way or the other. Next week will tell us the story.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
4:32 pm
Anybody hear the latest news on Bynums knee injury last night??? Is he done for the playoff’s??
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
4:32 pm
LOL @ Grandad
I remember in high school at APSU games, we used to chant
Let’s go Peay
Let’s go Peay
Let’s go Peay, on the ref-er-ee
LOL . . good ol Clarksville. A place ran with a small town mentality, that needs to expand their thinking in all ways, before they get overwhelmed . . much like the ASG.
The population is 132,000+ in the city as of 2010. This town/city is growing way too rapidly, and these city leaders seem like they’re 5 years behind on everything. Poor regional planning too, considering that almost 300,000 people now live within 30 miles of the city. They’re trying, but the old time small town ideas aren’t going to fly anymore
We could easily have 400,000 people in the “Metro Clarksville” area, with a projected 180,000+ just in the city by 2020. That’s unbelievable to me. And we’re definitely not ready.
Even Austin Peay is growing rapidly. 10,000+ students at that school now.
Technically, we’ll overtake Chattanooga as the 4th largest city in the state in about 5 years, although Chatt’s metro area is twice as large.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
4:35 pm
Its real tough to win game one on the road after going 0 for 6(last 6 games of the season) going into it…Heck its going to be almost impossible to win game two on the road if they lose game one…..
What about game three if they are 0-2 going into Phillips???
I say bench the starters..bring them off the bench…..
superiorblogman
April 13th, 2011
4:36 pm
Via Hawks Press Release:
Eastern Conference Playoff Schedule:
Saturday April 16
Game 1 – Indiana at Chicago 1:00 p.m. ESPN
Game 1 – Philadelphia at Miami 3:30 p.m. ABC
Game 1 – Atlanta at Orlando 7:00 p.m. ESPN
The whole world will start a fire LD chant starting Saturday at 7 pm when Teague outplays Hinrich in his 8 minutes of action to Hinrich’s 30 minutes of play.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
4:41 pm
@northcyde,
wow you guys grew up in the “country”!!! LOL
I grew up in a place in the Bronx that had 60,000 people living in 1 square mile!! My High school had a graduation class of almost 900 people!!!! but I got early with about 34 others……..whew…..
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
4:45 pm
I suspect the Heimlich leg(calf) is still bothering him? He’s not hitting that wide open shot he used to drill in Chicago????? He a tough cookie though…..
# 1 hawks fan
April 13th, 2011
4:47 pm
I will be glad when the hawks beat the magic and make all of your comments look so stupid. It’s funny how the team gets no respect even when they do good in their own city. I understand why Joe said what he said last year about the fans. How can you expect a team to progress and grow if all they hear is negativity and a lack of support from so called fans in Atlanta. Yes we have had hard times and yes things can be better but it sure would be nice to one day see some positivity on this blog about the hawks. What really sucks is fake fans? Are there any true hawks fans left? If not, so what? I will forever cheer for my beloved city and any team including the hawks that represents it. Go Hawks!
terrell
April 13th, 2011
4:48 pm
Game not on TV?
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
4:50 pm
Atlanta’s been waiting nearly half a Century(43 yrs.) for the Hawks to win something?????
Will we have to wait another 50 years?????
brigadierjerry
April 13th, 2011
4:55 pm
slimjr,
what part of bronx did you grow up?My parents worked at Con Ed and calvary hospital and I lived in the bronx till 7 years old. Still have some family there. I heard here a trade proposal for Hawks to trade JJ to the Knicks for Billups. Knicks are relieved they didnt trade for JJ and the media are glad that he didnt got to NY
Seriosuly
April 13th, 2011
4:58 pm
Chicago has been without Jordan for what. 7+ years. They have built an awesome team in Chicago that will possibly challenge the like of Miami to play in the finals. Altanta cant get past the second round in 5 years. Can we please find somone who cares about ATL sports to manage a team to win a championship?
Fundamentals
April 13th, 2011
4:59 pm
Been there since the early 80’s #1 hawks fan. My frustration comes from the obvious dripping talent never caring enough to try to reach their potential. I’d take the losing seasons where we jumped up and surprised someone over getting blown out by Washington. They just don’t care, so why should we? All I ask is a solid professional effort. Lose by 20 giving it your all…and I can definitely respect you. Lose by 20 with no passion and you’re just drawing a paycheck. Our team has settled for the paycheck since that first Boston Series. They play for the money, for the contract, not for the fans. Winning fans takes charisma. We have it dripping from our team…they just don’t care enough to use it.
Postseason begins Saturday. Do your part, I’ll do mine. It’s a TEAM experience. Sometimes they need tough love, not crutches for their lackluster effort.
Fundamentals
April 13th, 2011
5:03 pm
Decent article on Rolle here:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/585361-rolle-call-why-magnum-rolle-deserves-to-be-playing-in-the-nba
KevinM
April 13th, 2011
5:04 pm
The lea
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
5:07 pm
@ slimjr . . . we also have “yards” here. Big yards. Even within the “city”.
LOL @ 60,000 people living within 1 square mile. That means no privacy, no yards, and everyone knows what you’re doing. LOL .. you couldn’t even fire up the grill, without 10,000 people knowing that you’re about to cook a steak.
No way I could live in an area like that.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
5:07 pm
“Are there any true hawks fans left? ”
If you ask me, those of us who care enough about this zero-championships-in-43-years team to attend their inevitable playoff beatdowns in person and post on this blog about them every day are about as true as fans can get.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
5:08 pm
“I am a firm believer in the idea that a team plays well after having to sit around for days and hear about how they are going to get killed. ”
I think this is true for most teams. I’m not so sure it applies to these Hawks. They have been getting disrespected by the local and national media all year and they have responded only by getting worse.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
5:11 pm
That Heat-Hawks fight in that video northcyde posted puts any NBA fight in this millennium to shame, except the Malice at the Palace maybe.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
5:14 pm
As far as tonight, I would hope that the entire starting lineup plus Collins gets the night off, and the Hawks roll with something resembling Teague/Jamal/Damien/Powell/Zaza as the starters with Pape Sy, Etan, Hilton, and Magnum Rolle getting plenty of minutes. It wouldn’t surprise me, though, to see LD play at least some of the starters for the first half.
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
5:18 pm
@MC -
“we had a story on draft and Dream trade in print. not sure if it’s online. we don’t have a beat writer dedicated to the Dream, will use freelancers.”
Such a shame that ATL in fact does have a basketball team that plays with heart and could go all the way to a championship (in fact, almost did last season) and the most the AJC can spare is “freelancers.”
@northcyde -
ETSU Buccaneers = “Let’s get Buc’d” (Goes a long way in explaining why they no longer have a football team…)
My all time favorite is still from Norfolk HS tho’: “We don’t smoke, we don’t drink, NORFOLK, NORFOLK!” Such good, wholesome HS kids!
KevinM
April 13th, 2011
5:19 pm
This series vs the Magic is the least anticipated series while he Nuggets and OKC will get strong ratings.
Is there a team less respected in the playoffs than the one run by the ASG? The depleted Hornets are the only team at our level heading forward.
If you are hoping for success from this group, you are secretly chanting “More core years”!
Getting our arse handed to us is the only chance we have to send LD and hopefully 31 year vet Sund packing.
This season has been one of predictability a lot of times and one of shock watching the Hawks getting blown out with regularity.
For the guy who said to rest the starters, I say “unbelieveable”. Yes, let’s take a 6 game losing streak into Orlando making us ready to start clicking on the Amway court.
The true talent of this team will come out this series and I’m committed to be there for Game 3 even if we decide to promote Lester in between flights.
Vegas Odds Will probably tell you how this thing will go…….I see the Dwight-out as an epic failure and we force the Magic to a Game 5…….with 2 DNPs for Teague.
I hate to see it end like this, but to prove the ASG wrong, I can accept it.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
5:22 pm
From the NBA Playbook link:
When the Atlanta Hawks get the players moving off of the ball (an indicator whether or not they are running sets on the offensive end), they are actually a pretty tough offense to stop. The main problem with the Hawks is that they simply don’t do it enough. A pretty good indication of this is the Hawks’ success when using off ball screens. The Hawks are the 5th best team in the NBA in terms of PPP, scoring 0.963 points per possession on 47% shooting. The problem is that off ball screens that result in a shot only take place 3.9% of the Hawks’ total possessions.
If the Hawks actually ran the offense LD pictures in his head, I think they would actually be pretty good.
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
5:31 pm
“If the Hawks actually ran the offense LD pictures in his head, I think they would actually be pretty good.”
AKA the Inception Offense
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
5:32 pm
LD = Leo DiCaprio
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
5:34 pm
A lot of good stuff in that NBA Playbook link actually. Great breakdowns of the Hawks’ strengths and weaknesses on both ends (and for that matter the Magic’s strengths and weaknesses on both ends).
Grandad
April 13th, 2011
5:34 pm
Slimjr -&- northcyde:
Before I go any further;
I’m Born -&- Raised in Georgia.
When I matriculated at Austin Peay.
[That sounds funny as heck to me]
nc;
*There was 19,000 people listed on the sign-post in C-ville.
Slimjr:
where I’m from in N.Ga.
a place called the “Back Valley”
the four of us lived on 162 acres.
7 miles on a dirt road to the nearest metro area [*500 people*]
my daddy dug a well so we could have running water;
[plus an indoor toilet]
we raised cattle, hawgs, chickens [eggs],
we hunted quail, fished, caught [turtle],
trapped rabbits, and we raised a garden.
We had pecan & walnut, apple & peach trees,
and muscadine vines. [for canning]
(that’s what we ate)
Man, It don’t get no better than that !
“There are three kinds of men.
The one that learns by reading.
The few who learn by observation.
The rest have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.”
-Will Rogers-
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
5:34 pm
“AKA the Inception Offense”
Haha… well, a championship for this team appears to be a dream within a dream within a dream at this point, and the DASG is stuck in limbo.
Grandad
April 13th, 2011
5:37 pm
I forgot to add I once peed on an electric fence;
at or around five or six years old.
I reckon I’m an electric fence learner !
gcs
April 13th, 2011
5:47 pm
Five more games and the season is over.
Come ON lockout!
.
JeJe
April 13th, 2011
6:04 pm
If Joe and Jamal combine for 48 or so each game, we can beat anyone in the Playoffs
Too bad that Joe has regressed so badly (he only showed up in January to make the All Star team) that if he scores 18 points, people in here are amazed. I have not seen Joe score 30 in a meaningful game against a good team in ages. He will be shut down by Keith F’ing Bogans in rd 2 if we get there.
Heartless loser. He said he felt the pressure early this year to live up to his contract. No !@#$ you should you money-stealing joke
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
6:12 pm
Guilty!
Barry Bonds GUILTY on one count of perjury!
Possible 5 years? OK, lady justice who’s next?
Bud Selig
Roger Clemmons
Rafael Palmero
O'Brien
April 13th, 2011
6:16 pm
Northcyde, Grandad, Slimjr,
In the town where I work (South GA), the population is 3,00 people, but they are spread out over a whole bunch of miles…
O'Brien
April 13th, 2011
6:18 pm
MC,
the “when motivated” part with Zaza means “when he’s getting consistent minutes.” this is pretty obvious to me, which is why i was surprised L.D. (and Woody to a lesser extent) didn’t see it, too. you have to play Zaza to keep him into it. You’d hope a guy would be ready anyway but you have to know the psyche of your players.
This was pretty obvious to most of us fans too.
The same could be said of Teague earlier in the season. LD would bring him in for 3-5 minutes, and he would play with Jamal, and Teague would look lost. But LD never thought about trying him with the starters until after Bibby got traded and he was forced to.
And what do you know, teague played much better with the starters, and even brought something different to the table.
A good HC will find the matchup that works and will maximize the use of his players. I give credit to LD for trying Twin to play Dwight, but that’s the only thing I give him credit for.
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
6:19 pm
“OK, lady justice who’s next?”
Kobe undergoing media indictment even as I type…
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
6:21 pm
True Blue!
“If you ask me, those of us who care enough about this zero-championships-in-43-years team to attend their inevitable playoff beatdowns in person and post on this blog about them every day are about as true as fans can get.”
________________
I think Najeh is describing me to a T. (smh & smile)
BILLY KNIGHT
April 13th, 2011
6:25 pm
Im back yall, i been on vacation for the week and enjoyed the lights of the ocean, i just wish my homeboy good luck and the success so far as a nba coach, 82 games great job DREW.
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
6:39 pm
@drmaryb & Najeh -
I care so much I’m leaving paradise and coming back to the traffic and pollen-laden city of my misspent youth so I can join the 10 of you who watch the beatdowns in person (well, okay, I’m being transferred, but still, traffic, pollen, beatdowns over silky Pacific sunsets…how does that even compare when you’re a true blue fan???).
JeJe
April 13th, 2011
6:49 pm
IF IT DOESN’T FIT, YOU MUST ACQUIT
FIRE LD
ag
April 13th, 2011
6:51 pm
is the game on tv? it is saying it should be sportsouth, but it is not listed
ag
April 13th, 2011
6:56 pm
Paradise Lost.. I came back home after 7 years and went from a 1.5 mile commute to work, never having to get on a expressway, to a 45 mile commute from Conyers up to GA 400! I actually went to a couple of Hawk games, although most of the fans were not cheering for the home team… Hey, the commute is even more enjoyable since gas prices have increased!
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
7:02 pm
My Grand-Daddy!
… Is a nasty, dirty old man who is freaky thug:
And, these are just a few of my favorite things that I love about my
Grand – Daddy!
O'Brien
April 13th, 2011
7:12 pm
From ESPN.com;
Which star will have his legacy harmed most by the 2011 postseason?
James Ham, Cowbell Kingdom: Joe Johnson. Does he have a legacy? I’m not sure, but he just got paid and I don’t see any way the Hawks are around to see Round 2. Atlanta still has a lot of talent (more than 44-win talent) and the leader of a disappointing team always takes the hit..
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
7:16 pm
Andre Bynum!
Medical Update: Bruised Bone (knee).
I’m so glad that he is not Oden-ized. Get Well Soon Andrew!
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
7:23 pm
Actually, a bone bruise (sub-periosteal bleeding) is quite painful.
With the already chronic knee issues that thing will very, very tender and painful. It looks like a bruised apple on MRI and will make the bone weak and susceptible to further injury.
If, Andrew has a very high threshold for pain? He should be a go for the first round, but I would save him for the later rounds 2 and 3.
OKC has The Lakers fearful and attentive these days.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
7:32 pm
Pardise Lost!
Welcome Home! LOL! Where are you, in Hawaii – getting layed?
Oh! Kobe is being indicted in the media? For real or “Do You Got Jokes”?
Is he really in trouble of not “winning” (in Charlie Sheen’s voice), the real MVP? The MVP of a 3rd, consecutive Championship Trophy.
Michael Cunningham
April 13th, 2011
7:34 pm
Blog updates with pregame notes.
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
7:38 pm
@ag –
Cry me a river…is gas in ATL still $3.69/gal or did you hit the $3.70 mark? You will never beat me in a war of who has the most expensive gas in the U.S. I, too, did the 17 mile, 1.5 hour commute in the ATL for over 15 years and now that my sense of a reasonable cost of living is totally skewed, I will be living less than 5 miles from the office and biking in whenever I have a chance. And given the lack of professional sports in paradise, we will be sweating out the GA humidity on Sunday afternoons this summer watching Jason Heywood work his magic and sitting in the Lowlight Factory (barring a lockout) this fall grousing about how much worse the Hawks seem to have gotten over the summer. You just don’t know what you have until you have to pay for League Pass to get it back.
Michael Cunningham
April 13th, 2011
7:40 pm
“@MC -“we had a story on draft and Dream trade in print. not sure if it’s online. we don’t have a beat writer dedicated to the Dream, will use freelancers.”
Such a shame that ATL in fact does have a basketball team that plays with heart and could go all the way to a championship (in fact, almost did last season) and the most the AJC can spare is “freelancers.””
i will pass on your sentiments to the higher-ups. i will say it’s a challenge to cover everything in the market due to a limited staff size. sign o’ the times.
Michael Cunningham
April 13th, 2011
7:41 pm
@westurd: “@MC, yo dude, I think I found a typo in your blog. Your wrote, “…Zaza helps the Hawks forge a competitive series against the Bulls…” That made me laugh.
The Hawks arenn’t going to see Chicago in the playoffs unless the Hawks can slip into the playoffs next year as an 8 seed.”
would you believe i was being optimistic?
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
7:46 pm
drmaryb –
I will have to change my blog name to Paradise Found! Leaving the land of the leis…the prodigal child returns!! Chick-Fil-A and cheap gas, here we come!!
Kobe needs a new disparaging moniker for refs who piss him off; f*****g f***t costs you $100K and your media image in today’s world. #GLAADNOTGLAD@KB
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
7:49 pm
Oh yes, and the Dream this summer. Highlight Factory after all!!
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
7:52 pm
@MC -
i will pass on your sentiments to the higher-ups. i will say it’s a challenge to cover everything in the market due to a limited staff size. sign o’ the times.
Thanks. And tell them to look at the other major city newspapers that are moving to online subscription charges using the theory that “news is free, but people will pay for good journalism.”
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 13th, 2011
7:52 pm
Hawks Live Pre-Game talkin alot of BS right now
Michael Cunningham
April 13th, 2011
7:52 pm
@ag: “is the game on tv? it is saying it should be sportsouth, but it is not listed”
it is on sportsouth. this is the game they picked up when ESPN dropped it so i guess they never updated the guide.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
7:53 pm
* correction: Barry Bonds GUILTY of one count of:
Obstruction of Justice (max penalty 10 years), more likely 5 years serving 15 to 18 months in Federal Prision. I guess it is too late for a plea bargain, hugh? Seems like the other 9 indictments were un-proven.
What a shame to harass these guys, when the real culprits are:
MLB and Bud Selig. They chose not to test for steroids even though it was an illegal substance. I guess these charges were made by the DEA of San Francisco. Weird stuff all the way around.
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
8:02 pm
Looks like this game won’t be shown in TN. World Poker Tour is on SportSouth right now.
- Braves are on Fox South
- Grizzlies usually override the Hawks, and they play on the West coast later tonight
- And what is listed on SportSouth later on, is actually the Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks hockey playoff game, so even they’ll override the Grizzlies.
Go Preds. I wouldn’t mind hitting my first hockey game this weekend, if I’m up to it.
Oh well . . thank God for the internet. Guess it’s Charlotte announcers tonight.
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
8:03 pm
LOL . . or maybe not. No link for it yet, unless someone else knows the link.
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:04 pm
the starters have looked like they really dont want to be out there these past few games so i dont get the point of playing them at all
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 13th, 2011
8:07 pm
“Al Hartford”
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
8:09 pm
Lost and Found!
Hey Paradise, are you in the military service? How much do they pay for gas in Hawaii per gallon? Again, welcome home! My Grand-Daddy and me will have to meet some of our fellow bloggers at the Crown Royal Bar or something, soon.
Speaking of, Sautee … I will call you and the wifey soon! Can’t wait to meet your acquaintance. Been awfully busy these days.
Luke Cage
April 13th, 2011
8:12 pm
PLAY JEFF TEAGUE!!!!!!!
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:15 pm
a buch of turnovers early and Hinrich looks terrible
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
8:15 pm
smh.
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
8:15 pm
Drew . . get the starters out of there. If someone even sprains an ankle, you deserve to be fired on the spot.
lewis
April 13th, 2011
8:16 pm
yeah no one cares enough about the hawks or bobcats to get a stream going
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
8:16 pm
I’ll be on the Fire Drew bandwagon, if anything remotely happens to the core tonight.
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:17 pm
starters playing no defense
Sleepy
April 13th, 2011
8:17 pm
I would take the entire starting 5 out and sit them for the rest of the game no matter what
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:19 pm
wow Marvin wtf was that. smh LD has no clue
Joke Johnson
April 13th, 2011
8:20 pm
I told LD I didn’t want to play tonight! I wanted to stay in the locker Room and count my ca$h!
Imma make sure that LD is one and done!
J – J – J Joke Johnson – Out!
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 13th, 2011
8:21 pm
SG – Kirk Hinrich
SG – Joe Johnson
SG – Marvin Williams
SG – Josh Smith
SG – Jamal Crawford
SG/PF – Josh Powell
SG – Al Horford
hard to win with so many SG
Sleepy
April 13th, 2011
8:21 pm
This is on of those situation s where when the hawks starters see who is starting they come out and put them away early . Thats on the 3 captains there is no excuse for being down to this team and that lineup when you know you are going to play 20 minutes .
Come out smack them down and tell the bench to come in and mop up .
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:22 pm
he still has all the starters but Joe in the game. the bobcats are getting whatever they want
terrell
April 13th, 2011
8:25 pm
Why is LD playing the starters, knowing good and darn well that they dont want to be out there? I’m telling yall, he’s hoping for an injury, so he’ll have an excuse. lol! And btw, Hinrich is awful. I’m sorry.
lewis
April 13th, 2011
8:25 pm
came home to watch this, such a shame
BILLY KNIGHT
April 13th, 2011
8:25 pm
IS HINRICH DRUNK
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
8:25 pm
drmaryb –
Federal, but not military. Yesterday I paid $4.11 at Costco (where every local goes to fill up when gas prices jump). It’s $4.69/gal everywhere else. We’ll be home next month. Picking up on some of MC’s optimism, it would be nice to see a playoff game in person…just sayin.
Marvin off the bench…let’s see how this goes.
That reminds me…I’ve been meaning to introduce some cultural exchange to the blog. We start today with my favorite Hawaiian pidgin word: hemajang (alt sp: hammajang).
“Hemajang”: all screwed up; not put together correctly. Used in a sentence, a local who speaks “da bird” might take one look at the Hawks and say “Auwee bruddah! Dakine Hawks stay all hemajang!”
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:26 pm
Hinrich with another turnover. The starters look terrible. No effort out there
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
8:26 pm
Sleepy . . this game is meaningless. Even Woody went with the scrubs last year, while resting most if not all of the starters.
Captain Obvious
April 13th, 2011
8:26 pm
Heimlich Manure
BILLY KNIGHT
April 13th, 2011
8:26 pm
Now i see what all the fus about hinrich looking terrible, LD can’t starte this guy come playoffs
UGA
April 13th, 2011
8:27 pm
4 more games people……..period.
ag
April 13th, 2011
8:28 pm
cable down and can’t watch game. This guy is an idiot to play starters
BILLY KNIGHT
April 13th, 2011
8:28 pm
HORFORD LOOK SOFT OUT THERE
ag
April 13th, 2011
8:28 pm
For this poor effort, the same starters will start in the playoffs.
START JEFF TEAGUE
Slim the III
April 13th, 2011
8:28 pm
Heimlich Manure!!!!!!!
Magic in 4
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
8:29 pm
On another note, I’m all for equality and everything, but a $100,000 fine for calling a ref a f-ggot? Is there any word that is worth a six figure fine? For crying out loud, Reggie Evans only got $10,000 for trying to rip Chris Kaman’s nuts off in the playoffs a few years ago…
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:29 pm
and still no Teague
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
8:29 pm
the Crown Royal Bar
Is this where I’ll need to go to sign the Free Teague petition and buy my FIRE ___ t-shirts?
Kobe Bryant@Atlanta Hawks
April 13th, 2011
8:29 pm
PHUGGIN PHAGGOTS!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
8:30 pm
For the record, Kirk is now shooting 14 for 41 (34%) in the month of April.
Luke Cage
April 13th, 2011
8:30 pm
How can this team really be ready for the playoffs?
Kobe Bryant@Atlanta Hawks
April 13th, 2011
8:31 pm
Play Powell in the post season, at least he has a ring!!!
JJ Sucks
April 13th, 2011
8:31 pm
This team will not win a game in the playoffs and Larry Drew will be fired. They gave up their 2011 1st round draft pick for Kirk Hinrich. This franchise needs to start over. I would trade all of these clowns including Al Horford. I’m not a fan of any of these sorry ass no heart players!!!
Joke Johnson
April 13th, 2011
8:31 pm
I’m sitting here on the bench talking about ‘LD’! See, I told y’all he was a Joke!
I wanna take a nap and brush my hair to make sure my waves stay tight!
J-J-J Joke Johnson -out!
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
8:31 pm
Meanwhile, the Braves are getting no-hit at Turner Field in front of nearly as bad a crowd as the one yesterday. Being an Atlanta sports fan is just fantastic.
Luke Cage
April 13th, 2011
8:32 pm
Since the boston game have we been at least competitive?
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
8:33 pm
Cable Guy!
“cable down and can’t watch game. This guy is an idiot to play starters”
_______________
Yeah ag man, funny thing about cable. It usually goes down right before you pay the cable bill. Good news is, you don’t have to watch The Hawks get slaughtered by the D-Leaguers.
Smile.
lewis
April 13th, 2011
8:33 pm
Meant to make a comment about that. Baseball can’t even sell in this city anymore.
5thwardtexas
April 13th, 2011
8:34 pm
atlanta sports are so bad because homos dont normally support sports, and when 80% of your population is gay (95% for black males) poor attendance is expected.
Luke Cage
April 13th, 2011
8:35 pm
As soon as falcon fans realize Matty Ice is more like Vanilla Ice in the playoffs they will stop showing up there too LOL, to live in Atlanta and go (or not) to sporting events is quite funny on tv
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
8:35 pm
People that aren’t playing around the league:
Knicks – Melo, Amare, Billups
Boston – KG, Pierce, Rondo, Allen
Philly – Iguodala
Denver – Gallanari, Felton, Nene, Kenyon,
Indiana – Granger
Miami – Lebron, Wade, Bosh
The only team to go with their regular lineup, despite having nothing to play for, is the Magic . . which is stupidity on their part. If some goofball rolls on Howard’s ankle, Van Gundy will get ripped to shreds.
And Chicago is only playing their key guys because they’re fighting for the overall home court advantage.
LMAO . . and how in the (( bleep )) does Teague not play in the 1st quarter?
lewis
April 13th, 2011
8:35 pm
44 wins and Kirk Hinrich.
If you told me this in pre-season I wouldn’t have watched the previous 81 games.
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:36 pm
I wont be shocked to see Hinrich play a ton of minutes in the playoffs no matter how bad he is playing.. Its the second quarter still no Teague
terrell
April 13th, 2011
8:37 pm
Dont think Zaza and Jamal should still be in this game, considering LD’s short rotations, but that’s just me.
lewis
April 13th, 2011
8:37 pm
I wonder if there is a correlation between obesity and poor sports attendence
terrell
April 13th, 2011
8:37 pm
Where the hell is Teague?
Luke Cage
April 13th, 2011
8:38 pm
northcyde
hopefully Howard will get a Tech, then we can draw another one in the series and he has to sit out, maybe we can steal that one lol
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:38 pm
Damn Etan has come in before Teague
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
8:39 pm
Josh Powell. +4/leading scorer with 7. Did I tune in to the right game?
lewis
April 13th, 2011
8:39 pm
Dude should give Zaza a break he’s the only one who tried after the all-star break
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
8:39 pm
FINALLY. TEAGUE!!!
lewis
April 13th, 2011
8:39 pm
Teague is not in because LD is trying to get Etan hot before the playoffs start.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
8:39 pm
After 11:23 of game time, our dear leader decides to put in Teague.
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
8:40 pm
Jeff Teague gets to play?
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
8:40 pm
LOL . . it’s almost like Drew is purposely limiting Teague’s minutes in this game, for fear that he might have a real good game, and make Hinrich look even worse.
Somebody in this organization isn’t telling all they know about this LD – Teague situation. There’s something going on. I said back in November that I thought LD just didn’t like Jordan Crawford. Now I’m starting to think the same thing about he and Teague.
Sleepy
April 13th, 2011
8:40 pm
Northcyde I know its meaningless but a mature playoff team understands that when the opponent starts there scrubs you smack em in the mouth and then go take your seat and laugh the rest of the night from the bench.
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
8:40 pm
and as soon as he gets in Nique is on his nuts..
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
8:40 pm
Or 14:23 or something, whatever.
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
8:41 pm
A scrub just blew by Teague, but Teague gets a pass because he is not Kirk.
Source
April 13th, 2011
8:41 pm
Word on the street is that LD is an alcoholic
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
8:41 pm
Hinrich gets beaten off the dribble and he is horrible.
Teague gets beaten off the dribble and he is an all star defender.
terrell
April 13th, 2011
8:42 pm
To be honest, I’d fire LD after the game. Wouldnt even let him coach the Playoffs. But that’s just me.
Luke Cage
April 13th, 2011
8:42 pm
Don’t expect much out the starters tonight but like Nique said “try to get sharp”, they instead played like Poo Poo LOL
Booo!
April 13th, 2011
8:42 pm
9:37 in the 2nd quater????
F-LD!!!!
We will NEVER get off to a good start again as long as Kirk Hinrich is starting!!! SMDH!!! All Kirk does is chuck jumpers on a starting lineup full of chuckers! Is anyone going to take the ball to the basket????!!
Woody-Lite is EVIL just like his predecessor! Prepare to get SWEPT!!
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
8:42 pm
You mean 14:23 @ Najeh . . . Teague sat the entire 1st quarter, and was the 10th man off the bench.
Score was 25 – 37 when he came into the game. Mark that score.
I don’t think the kid is a PG, but let’s see if he can be a difference maker on the court. Provide a spark Teague.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
8:42 pm
“A scrub just blew by Teague, but Teague gets a pass because he is not Kirk.”
Or because his overall defensive impact is good enough to where one bad defensive possession isn’t indicative of his overall performance.
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:44 pm
lol@Nique getting on Teague for taking a wide open shot
JJ Sucks
April 13th, 2011
8:44 pm
Does anybody have Larry Brown’s phone number?
northcyde
April 13th, 2011
8:44 pm
And it’s time to stop calling Drew “Woody Lite”.
Drew is nothing like Woody. That Sekou radio interview the other day pretty much stated that Woody was a “hard azz” on the players, while Drew is “laid back”.
Woody would make guys on this team uncomfortable when they didn’t do what he wanted them to do. I’ve yet to see Drew give Josh, or JJ, or even Teague one of those “Woody WTF” type faces.
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
8:45 pm
“I said back in November that I thought LD just didn’t like Jordan Crawford. Now I’m starting to think the same thing about he and Teague.”
JC2 and JT0 rolled LD’s house on Halloween.
O'Brien
April 13th, 2011
8:45 pm
Luke Cage,
Dwight’s technicals reset to zero in the playoffs. And it will take 6 (or 7) before he gets suspended in the playoffs.
northcyde,
Ken Strickland used to say LD didnt play Teague because he was afraid he would show up Bibby. I always disagreed with Ken. but the way LD handles Teague sometimes, it makes you wonder what is going on in practice…
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
8:46 pm
No it’s called belief confirmation bias.
You think Teague is a great defender, so you confirm this by focusing on what (or when) he does well and by discounting what (or when) he doesn’t do well.
You believe Kirk is a horrible defender, so you confirm this by focusing on what (or when) he does well and by discounting what (or when) he doesn’t do well.
Your post above justifying your criticism of Kirk, but a free pass for Teague is but another example of this.
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
8:46 pm
Is Jamal playing 1 on 5 b-ball???
terrell
April 13th, 2011
8:46 pm
This clown puts in Teague, but leaves in Jamal to run the point. lol. What happened to all that player development talk LD was hollering last summer? He must be drunk right now if the accusations are true.
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
8:47 pm
The ‘you’ in the above post wasn’t necessarily pointed at Najeh, but to anyone that clearly hold the two PGs to different standards (because of whatever preconceived notions they have about either).
O'Brien
April 13th, 2011
8:48 pm
J from the A,
I think you are reaching. teague is a second year rookie PG who will have his ups and downs, because he is learning. Kirk is a 8 year vet who we gave up 2 first round picks for, one of the reasons being his defense. So Kirk getting beat and Teague getting beat is not the same thing…
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:48 pm
the Hawks backup bigs are horrible
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
8:49 pm
I really don’t think Etan Thomas is that bad of a player to where he should be lumped in with Hilton and Powell. He can provide something for this team if they let him — if nothing else, at least some physicality and toughness inside.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
8:49 pm
STFU NIQUE
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
8:50 pm
lol.. “just gotta continue to run the offense”
Kirk can take that shot though..
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
8:50 pm
Nique #1 Teague Hater….
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
8:50 pm
O’Brien,
I can partially agree with what you are saying. I am just so tired of people saying Kirk is horrible, but Teague is great, but on the whole, this simply isn’t true.
Now if you want to say, given what we gave up for Kirk, he has disappointed. Given that Teague is still early in his development, he is showing great promise, then saying this is fine. [I actually fully believe this to be the case.]
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
8:51 pm
Jamal played 1-5 b-ball for 5 straight possession and this fool gonna say something everything Teague take a shot…
Luke Cage
April 13th, 2011
8:52 pm
O’Brien
Tech’s don’t reset just because its the Playoffs, he sat out a game 6 vs Philly years back in the playoffs.
Booo!
April 13th, 2011
8:52 pm
Maaan Nique needs to step away from the mic -_-
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:52 pm
are we really comparing Teague being beat once off the dribble to the horrible defense Hinrich has been playing? Really?
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
8:54 pm
“You think Teague is a great defender, so you confirm this by focusing on what (or when) he does well and by discounting what (or when) he doesn’t do well.
You believe Kirk is a horrible defender, so you confirm this by focusing on what (or when) he does well and by discounting what (or when) he doesn’t do well.”
I actually believed Kirk was a good defender when he was acquired by trade. After the win over Chicago I was convinced he was going to be a defensive difference maker. Since then he has played poorly on defense, and for the first couple of weeks he did that I was making excuses for him. After a point, though, what you see is what you get, and letting Bibby drive by you on multiple occasions does not a good defender make.
As for Teague, honestly, I don’t know what to tell you. If watching him apply consistent ball pressure over the last couple of months whenever he has entered the game, or the fact that he’s tied for the 2nd best defensive rating on the team, or the fact that the Hawks’ by far best defensive five-man unit has Teague at point guard doesn’t sway you, I don’t know what will.
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
8:54 pm
lol yea ETAN!
Luke Cage
April 13th, 2011
8:54 pm
Etan playin angry, I like that, sayin “take that LD”
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
8:55 pm
Why the f-ck are Joe and Al back in this game?
terrell
April 13th, 2011
8:55 pm
Joe and Al back in? Wtf!!
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
8:55 pm
Joe look like he has somewhere else he rather be than playing this gmae tonight…
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
8:55 pm
Also, forgetting the Teague vs. Kirk comparison, all of our starters came out flat and playing no defense (all starters = 5 people), but who gets pointed out by multiple people for being horrible (you guessed right! Kirk!)
If people are sour because the Hawks gave up too much for Kirk and are simply taking out this anger on Kirk, then they should admit so much.
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
8:55 pm
is anyone staying in front of DJ though when he makes up his mind to attack.. he has that Lawson step..
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:55 pm
why is Al and Joe back in… wtf LD
terrell
April 13th, 2011
8:56 pm
LD hoping for an injury to save his azz. lol
O'Brien
April 13th, 2011
8:57 pm
Luke,
I dont doubt that he missed a game in the playoffs. All I’m saying is he has to get 6 techs in one playoff series before he will miss a game.
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
8:57 pm
damn impressive drive..
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
8:57 pm
Yeah, Najeh, I actually think on the whole you’ve been a little more fair to Kirk than some people.
I guess I am just venting because I am tired of people picking on Kirk simply because he is an easy target (scape goat).
Darrel
April 13th, 2011
8:57 pm
That stupid piece of trash, L.D. will never learn. He continues to play the starters in a meaningless game that is going to end in a loss anyway. This guy has got to go as soon as possible. Let him experiment with his poor coaching philosophies elsewhere with a garbage team that is rebuilding. There’s no sense in him being the coach here. He’s done nothing but hurt our players and the franchise.
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
8:57 pm
“Teague getting in trouble in that corner waiting on that double team”
Luke Cage
April 13th, 2011
8:57 pm
J from the A
LOL every player on this team has been called out at some point on this blog.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
8:57 pm
Hawks need Viagra and a Magnum Rolle to get off.
terrell
April 13th, 2011
8:58 pm
Fire LD already.
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
8:58 pm
Nique didnt say nothing when Teague made his layup but made sure to point out the fact he turn over the ball on the inbounds play… SMH
Booo!
April 13th, 2011
8:58 pm
That Pick n’ Roll jam is the exact reason we need to revert back to woodsons “swarming” defense. No backside help whatsoever.
BILLY KNIGHT
April 13th, 2011
8:59 pm
Im sorry guys but my homeboy is 2 relax, LD have 2 starte calling his player out and stop being so relax over there.
cp
April 13th, 2011
8:59 pm
bad play by Teague and Joe is taking some bad shots. this team looks terrible
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:01 pm
Etan doin’ work…
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:01 pm
Send Joe back to ATL during halftime….
JJ Sucks
April 13th, 2011
9:01 pm
All you guys sure the Hawks are a playoff team?
Luke Cage
April 13th, 2011
9:01 pm
Man just take the starters out, they have no fire (AGAIN), so lets empty the bench
terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:01 pm
Kirk isnt a scapegoat. We were told that he was brought in here for his stellar perimeter defense. After the Chicago game, his defense has been non existent. Point blank. Not to mention, what we gave up for him.(2 1st rdrs and 2 expirings.) What do you expect fans to do, just sit back and say nothing? Not going to happen.
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
9:02 pm
lol @ Dante ’s mouthpiece and Joe trying to foul out purposely..
cp
April 13th, 2011
9:03 pm
Etan has played well so far. Defensively the Hawks have been bad
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:03 pm
Being honest:
Earlier in the season, I was one of the few Teague-doubters. However, I have liked what Teague has shown (for the most part) since the All Star break, and I am now on the “get Teague solid minutes every game” band wagon.
I’ve also been one that has thought Kirk would have been a good pick up for this team (and have pushed for the Hawks to consider trading for him since this summer). (Let’s be clear, though, I never said I thought Kirk was going to solve the Hawks problems. I just thought he was an obtainable PG that would provide at least a small (but noticeable) improvement to the Hawks.) However, I, too, have been disappointed with Kirk over the past week or so. To be honest, it is not clear that Kirk is bringing any meaningful improvement to the Hawks … but the first round playoff series against the Magic will really be the judge of this.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:03 pm
Maybe I’m biased because I used to be a fan of Etan’s game when he was a Wizard. He was one of those good dirty work players that all playoff teams need. Maybe he’s not going to be as effective now as he was then, but considering how soft the rest of this team is, I find it hard to believe he can’t offer something.
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:03 pm
Not mention of Teague assist by Nique….LOL
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
9:03 pm
Etan letting u know who’s to credit w/ the rebound..
terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:04 pm
LD must think JJ and Al are just going to push the magic button and start playing like they give a damn in a meaningless game. lol! Come on Uncle Larry, you’re better than that.
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:05 pm
“stellar”?
He was brought here because he was a defensive improvement over Bibby.
Again, if you are mad that the Hawks gave up too much for Kirk (which I agree with), then you need to take your criticism out on those who put the deal together. It’s not Kirk’s fault that the Hawks made a bad deal.
Aaron
April 13th, 2011
9:05 pm
“Come on Uncle Larry, you’re better than that.”
No, sadly he is not.
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:05 pm
My goodness, down 18pts to the Bobcats at the half….
terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:05 pm
LD cant use Etan. He likes soft players.
terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:06 pm
And jumpshooters.
Anderson Black
April 13th, 2011
9:08 pm
How many people on this blog would rejoice if Larry “I love jump shots, hate Teague, and can’t afford a custom suit” Drew were fired following the playoffs?
superiorblogman
April 13th, 2011
9:09 pm
LD is the dumbest son of a bytch in the history of coaching. Why was Teague the last player off the bench? Seriously, it seems like LD is trying to do everything possible to destroy Teague. Phuck LD and Dominique
cp
April 13th, 2011
9:10 pm
Most of the players look like they rather be back in the A.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
9:10 pm
Tell Me Why?
Why doesn’t Etan get ANY playing time?
Why doesn’t Teague Start every game?
Why doesn’t this team play with any rhythm?
Why doesn’t anyone know when they may possibly play?
Why doesn’t this team display energy and urgency – ever?
Why …. Oh, forget it!
Just Why?
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
9:11 pm
“I actually believed Kirk was a good defender when he was acquired by trade. After the win over Chicago I was convinced he was going to be a defensive difference maker. Since then he has played poorly on defense,”
Interesting that the more familiar KH has become with Hawks’ off/def plays, the more his game seems to have deteriorated. What say you, statisticians? Correlations?
Booo!
April 13th, 2011
9:11 pm
Why even go there? Kirk kept going UNDER screens in that first chicago game. He KNEW he couldn’t hang with rose. The next game, rose adjusted and TORCHED him! I’m just Sayin’.
Anderson Black
April 13th, 2011
9:12 pm
“LD is the dumbest son of a bytch in the history of coaching.”
He’s definitely making a strong case for that prestigious award.
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:12 pm
But anyways, enough about Kirk … let’s bring on the Magic!
The optimisitc, irrational fan in me is predicting the Hawks in 7 (maybe 6)!
cp
April 13th, 2011
9:13 pm
Well at least we wont have to hear Nique during the playoffs
Booo!
April 13th, 2011
9:13 pm
Not only was kirk sagging 15+ feet off of rose (FEAR) but rose was simply justmissing jumpers in that first game.
W.R.Terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:14 pm
61 – 43 Charlotte Bobcats favor. That’s shameful and real Hawkks fans may bitch and moan but they have a right to. We are wanting to scream and shout so bad for our team but all they give us is “NOTHING”. So what if they beat Orlando (that’s a friggin pipe dream). THEY CAN’T BEAT WASHNGTON, INDIANA and catching hell right now from CHARLOTTE. So if HAWKS fans (true fans) wanna raise hell for watching this subpar product all season then DO YA’LLS THANG….I’m definitely with ya. Why would you root for a team that constantly enjoys embarassing the state of Ga.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
9:15 pm
LD WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DRINKING DUDE???
BASKETBALL AND ALCOHOL, THE TWO SHALL NEVER MIX…………………………….SHOOT…………
Anderson Black
April 13th, 2011
9:15 pm
Tell Me Why?
Why doesn’t Etan get ANY playing time? He’s not a jumpshooter and L.D. loves jump shots.
Why doesn’t Teague Start every game? L.D. doesn’t like him. It’s a personal issue.
Why doesn’t this team play with any rhythm? There are too many ball hogs on the team to allow for rhythm.
Why doesn’t anyone know when they may possibly play? Because L.D. is a dumba$$, worthless coach.
Why doesn’t this team display energy and urgency – ever? They are fed up with the garbage that they have experienced the entire season and see no reason to play with passion. Most guys are probably just suiting up for the paycheck at this point.
Why …. Oh, forget it!
Just Why?
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:16 pm
“How many people on this blog would rejoice if Larry “I love jump shots, hate Teague, and can’t afford a custom suit” Drew were fired following the playoffs?”
I would rejoice if the guy who replaced him seemed like a notable improvement. If they fired him and promoted Lester Connor or something, I wouldn’t give a sh-t.
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:17 pm
@Booo!
I just said enough about Kirk, but I cannot stay away.
You are actually 100% right. Kirk prefers to go under screens against the more explosive, fast PGs in the league. He rather force them to make their jumpshots. In that first game, Rose wasn’t making his jumpshots, so it made Kirk’s defense look superb. In the next meeting Rose was hitting everything, making Kirk’s defense look bad. … but to be honest, I thought his defense was decent on both of those games (not great, maybe not even good, but decent), despite the disparate outcomes. That’s why I was not willing to call Kirk out after the second Chi game, but over the last two/three games Kirk has looked fairly bad.
superiorblogman
April 13th, 2011
9:17 pm
I agree I will be so happy to hear some different commentators Nique and Bob both suck and swallow the Hawks management while going after Teague and Josh way too much. While, Al and Joe show up every now and then and they get sucked off by Nique and Bob.
O'Brien
April 13th, 2011
9:18 pm
So LD plays his starters limited minutes…only to watch some of them struggle. How can that help them get ready for the playoffs?
JJ: 10 mins, 2 pts, 1-6 FG, 2 turnovers
Al: 14 mins, 2 pts, 1-4 FG, 3 rebs, 2 turnovers
Kirk: 9 mins, 1-3 FG, 2 pts, 2 turnovers
O'Brien
April 13th, 2011
9:19 pm
Wow. JJ is 5-22 from 3’s in the month of April.
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
9:19 pm
Josh Powell starting this quarter. Since he’s the leading scorer for Hawks right now?
Anderson Black
April 13th, 2011
9:20 pm
“I would rejoice if the guy who replaced him seemed like a notable improvement. If they fired him and promoted Lester Connor or something, I wouldn’t give a sh-t.”
It’s hard to imagine someone being worse than Drew. Just about anyone would be an upgrade at this point, even Lester Connor. Although, I wouldn’t be very excited with Lester Connor either.
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:22 pm
As much as we may disagree about the quality of some players, perhaps we can all agree about one thing: LD needs to go!
Early in the season, I was willing to give LD the benefit of the doubt, but as the end draws near, it is becoming more and more difficult to interpret his coaching decisions with any kind of charity.
O'Brien
April 13th, 2011
9:22 pm
Hawks cut the lead from 18 to 15, and Nique says they have a done a good job of getting themselves back in the game. Huh?
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:22 pm
Did Nique even see Damien shot that air ball just now???
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
9:23 pm
c’mon Nique now you know.. thats where the ball has to swing from one side to the other..
no mention of nephew air ball?
stay aggressive Damien..
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:23 pm
Good to see Kirk make a shot. Now would be a good time to bust out of his recent shooting slump.
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
9:23 pm
It’s hard to imagine someone being worse than Drew.
If I combed through last year’s blog comments, I’d be willing to bet this exact comment was posted about Woody.
Murphy’s Law: no matter how bad things look, they could always be worse.
Anderson Black
April 13th, 2011
9:25 pm
“So LD plays his starters limited minutes…only to watch some of them struggle. How can that help them get ready for the playoffs?
JJ: 10 mins, 2 pts, 1-6 FG, 2 turnovers
Al: 14 mins, 2 pts, 1-4 FG, 3 rebs, 2 turnovers
Kirk: 9 mins, 1-3 FG, 2 pts, 2 turnovers”
This proves what most of us were saying before the game even started. It’s entirely pointless to play the starters at all in this game. It’s clear they are not into the game, and who would even expect them to be? Al, Joe, and Josh should have been in street clothes tonight. There was absolutely nothing to be accomplished by playing them minor minutes in a losing effort. It might make a tiny bit of sense if the team was playing well right now, and Drew played the starters regular minutes and they focused on blowing Charlotte out so that they could rest for the final quarter. A win in this game might make Drew feel like he accomplished something, but playing the starters just for the sake of having them enter the game in a blowout loss is just pointless and stupid. It’s almost like Drew is just praying for an injury to occur so that he’ll have an excuse for why the team gets annihilated in the playoffs. What a pathetic excuse for a head coach. Any intelligent head coach would have just played the bench in this game, knowing the Hawks current situation.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
9:26 pm
ARE WE PLAYING WASHINGTON AGAIN???
Samuel
April 13th, 2011
9:27 pm
Why was I the only man on this blog to see this coming?
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
9:27 pm
“It’s hard to imagine someone being worse than Drew.”
“It always gets worse before it gets worse.”
“It gets worse faster than better quicker.”
Yogi Berra
terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:27 pm
lmao @ Marvin.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
9:27 pm
#2 LOTTERY PICK HAVIN A BRUTAL TIME AGAINST THESE D-LEAGUERS?????
terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:28 pm
Zaza still playin. Why?
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
9:28 pm
he’s looked good tonight, but jump shooting isnt his game either Nique..
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
9:29 pm
NIQUE IN THE OFF SEASON PLEASE LISTEN TO A TAPE OF WALT FRAZIER CALLING A GAME. HE’S THE BEST!!!!!
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:30 pm
Did the refs take a play off on when ZaZa got knock to the floor…
cp
April 13th, 2011
9:30 pm
good to see Kirk hit some shots
terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:30 pm
LD has seriously lost his mind. Jamal back in.
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
9:31 pm
i want to see the Frenchie…
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:31 pm
Maybe the Hawks should have sign Kwame last offseason..
Wellington
April 13th, 2011
9:31 pm
“How many people on this blog would rejoice if Larry “I love jump shots, hate Teague, and can’t afford a custom suit” Drew were fired following the playoffs?”
I would be absolutely devastated if Larry Drew wasn’t fired after the playoffs. Most true fans have suffered enough having to watch the team regress and collapse under L.D.’s “leadership”. It would be a truly disgraceful move to make the fans suffer more by having to watch Drew ruin the team for another season following this one.
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:31 pm
Let Sy play the whole 4th qtr….
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:33 pm
7 minutes into the quarter, still no Teague.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
9:33 pm
HAWKS ARE IN HUGE TROUBLE…………………….
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:34 pm
Nice to see Kirk playing better this half….
Paradise Lost
April 13th, 2011
9:34 pm
Powell/Wilkins = +11
JJohnson = -11
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
9:34 pm
LD RETURNS= LOTTERY PICK 2013
terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:35 pm
That should be your bench LD. Kirk/Jamal/Damien/Marvin/Zaza
terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:35 pm
Guess he’s savin Teague for the Playoffs.
superiorblogman
April 13th, 2011
9:35 pm
Hinrich looks good when making shots but if that is the only time he is going to look good it is disappointing because it is further proof that he is right along with Bibby and Jamal and gives us nothing new
Anderson Black
April 13th, 2011
9:35 pm
““It always gets worse before it gets worse.”
“It gets worse faster than better quicker.”
Yogi Berra”
“A pessimist is one who feels bad when he feels good for fear he’ll feel worse when he feels better.” -Anonymous
terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:35 pm
Yeah right.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
9:37 pm
HAWKS DEFENSE=OLE’
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
9:37 pm
Suit – A – Rama!
” and can’t afford a custom suit”
______________
Word on the street is, that Rashan fella has a steal of a deal on custom suits! “Reverse Lay-A-Way” (that’s where you wear the suits up front and pay when you damn well please). No COD required.
It’s like that “Reverse Mortgage” thing.
Perhaps Coach Drew can get in on that sweet heart deal, just in time for Easter?
Joke Johnson
April 13th, 2011
9:37 pm
I can see why Woody never listened to LD!
I’m ready to go home now.
J J J Joke Johnson – out!
cp
April 13th, 2011
9:38 pm
LD is trying to add to that win total
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:40 pm
I would definitely sign Kwame to replace Ethan next season… And make a choice between bringing back Damien or Nique? We cant have both working doing games next season. Hearing Nique cheerleading for his nephew is sickening…
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:41 pm
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31751_162-20053546-10391697.html
no Hawks made the list? [That was a rhetorical question -- just in case it wasn't obvious]
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:42 pm
Josh Powell has looked good in this game, for a change.
O'Brien
April 13th, 2011
9:42 pm
I think LD is playiing Kirk extended minutes because he wants to get his confidence up, and hopefully get him in rhythm for the playoffs.
Teague will probably play most of the 4th.
Anderson Black
April 13th, 2011
9:42 pm
“LD is trying to add to that win total”
In the process, he’s also adding to his wealth of stupidity and increasing the growing hatred that most Hawks’ “fans” have for him.
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:43 pm
I would definitely sign DeAndre Jordan to replace Etan next year!
(Does anyone think this is a real possibility? DeAndre might be had for MLE-type money.)
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:43 pm
To be completely honest, I don’t care who the coach is next year — if they don’t play Teague or make a commitment to develop some other long term solution at the point guard position, I’m just about done with this franchise.
Booo!
April 13th, 2011
9:43 pm
J from the A,
Agreed, the last few weeks have been horrible for Kirk. At the time of that bulls game though, I want really upset with kirk, just LD (I beleive that Teague was starting the game before that one). As soon as JT went to the bench, that renewed sence of vigor the hawks had after the trade was gone.
It’s the end of the 3rd and Teague hasn’t even played yet. SMH!!
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:44 pm
Hawks cut the Bobcats lead by 10pts but only scoring 21pts in the 3rd qtr… SMH… This game should at least be tied…
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:44 pm
“(Does anyone think this is a real possibility? DeAndre might be had for MLE-type money.)”
It’s possible, but centers tend to get paid more than their net impact on the game would lead you to believe they are worth. I could see a below-the-cap team paying him something approaching what Kendrick Perkins got.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
9:44 pm
DeAndre Jordan= Beast!!!! Next NBA Dunk Champion 2012!!!
Orlando
April 13th, 2011
9:46 pm
“Hearing Nique cheerleading for his nephew is sickening…”
You can’t really blame him. It is his nephew, after all. What is sickening is when he unfairly criticizes others (e.g. Teague), while making Damien look like a superstar. It’s fine to be a cheerleader for your team, but if you want to cheer for one guy who is mediocre, then you should be cheering for the mediocre teammates as well. Be consistent.
terrell
April 13th, 2011
9:48 pm
Get the clucker out of there LD. Lets see what we can do playin 5 on 5.
cp
April 13th, 2011
9:48 pm
Jamal is taking some tough shots
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
9:48 pm
if thats anyone other than Etan its an uncontested dunk..
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:49 pm
“It’s possible, but centers tend to get paid more than their net impact on the game would lead you to believe they are worth. I could see a below-the-cap team paying him something approaching what Kendrick Perkins got.”
That’s is what I am worried about. Well, that and the fact that other elite or near-elite teams will probably be willing to offer DeAndre MLE money. If DeAndre ends up being offered the same dollars from Atlanta and, say, Boston, Orlando, or Miami, then it is difficult to see him passing up the same money from more “prestigious” organizations. (I am not sure if ‘prestigious’ is the right word here, but you get the point.)
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:49 pm
“It’s fine to be a cheerleader for your team, but if you want to cheer for one guy who is mediocre, then you should be cheering for the mediocre teammates as well. Be consistent.”
And for that matter, if you’re going to criticize one guy, criticize all of them. Honestly, I would love it if Nique criticized all the Hawks’ players — and LD for that matter — to the extent that he criticizes Teague.
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:49 pm
Yeah. Pape Sy is in the game….
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:50 pm
Pape Sy sighting!
Trent
April 13th, 2011
9:50 pm
“To be completely honest, I don’t care who the coach is next year — if they don’t play Teague or make a commitment to develop some other long term solution at the point guard position, I’m just about done with this franchise.”
That Thunder bandwagon has a spot ready for you whenever you are ready to make the jump. Could you really stand to not watch Josh anymore though? I mean, after all, he is the love of your life. After all of the hours you wasted defending him and trying to convince others that he did nothing wrong when he was playing terrible, how could you not have some sort of deep connection to him. Now, if only he could get traded to to Thunder, that would probably be a dream come true for you.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
9:50 pm
Donatello!
If Jeff Teague had a back-pack, couldn’t he pass for a:
Teen Age Mutant Ninja Turtle? I’m just saying.
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:51 pm
Now that Jamal is out of the game, Teague can play the point….
cp
April 13th, 2011
9:52 pm
Damn Teague is fast… Nique is about to cream on himself watching Damien tonight
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:52 pm
“If DeAndre ends up being offered the same dollars from Atlanta and, say, Boston, Orlando, or Miami, then it is difficult to see him passing up the same money from more “prestigious” organizations. (I am not sure if ‘prestigious’ is the right word here, but you get the point.)”
I think one thing to consider is that DeAndre being a young player is probably going to prioritize playing time over joining an elite team. I would think Orlando, in particular, would be off his list, seeing as how he won’t be able to start there. I could definitely see how Miami would be a good fit for both him and the team though. The thought of a shot blocking presence like him playing center for them, to be honest, is a little scary.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
9:53 pm
The Black Ninja!
I think we should call Teague: The Black Ninja! The way he knifes through defenses, warrior – like.
Rusty
April 13th, 2011
9:53 pm
J from the A is an idiot, I think he is just trying to pull our train.
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
9:54 pm
big TON!
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
9:54 pm
ETAN YOU’VE BEEN PROMOTED!!!
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:54 pm
why didnt Damien drive to the goal?
dacheesecakeman
April 13th, 2011
9:54 pm
Etan had a nice little spin move there!
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:55 pm
Pape Sy drawing the charge on the 3 on 1 break. Nice play rookie.
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:55 pm
Pape Sy taking the charge!
cp
April 13th, 2011
9:55 pm
Sy just caught that poster but good job drawing the charge
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
9:56 pm
WHERES MARVIN?
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:56 pm
@Rusty:
Don’t you know I only get riled up if criticize my boyfriend Kirk? Criticizing me doesn’t phase me.
Say something bad about Kirk, and, boy, will I get worked up, though.
Anderson Black
April 13th, 2011
9:56 pm
So, assuming we lose this game, we will finish the season only 6 wins above .500. I’m curious, how many of you really expected the Hawks to be this bad when you were making your predictions prior to the season?
I didn’t think the Hawks would win 53 games the way they did last year, but I didn’t expect the regression to be this significant. It just seems like this entire season has been a failure across the board. I can’t think of one positive thing that has come out of this season, other than maybe Joe and Al making the all-star team, but to be perfectly honest, I don’t even think Joe deserved to make that team. Other than that, there haven’t been any team or individual accomplishments of any basketball significance.
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:56 pm
Game over
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
9:56 pm
Game over
Rusty
April 13th, 2011
9:58 pm
KH sucks,what a stupid trade.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
9:58 pm
IN THE 2013 LOTTERY
J from the A
April 13th, 2011
9:59 pm
pre-season, if I recall correctly, I was predicting that the Hawks would win 50/51 games.
I also predicted the Heat wouldn’t break 60 wins, back when the media types were predicting the possibility of a 70 win season.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
9:59 pm
“That Thunder bandwagon has a spot ready for you whenever you are ready to make the jump. Could you really stand to not watch Josh anymore though? I mean, after all, he is the love of your life. After all of the hours you wasted defending him and trying to convince others that he did nothing wrong when he was playing terrible, how could you not have some sort of deep connection to him. Now, if only he could get traded to to Thunder, that would probably be a dream come true for you.”
How long have you been silently reading my posts, seething with anger that someone would dare to point out a positive contribution by Smoove — who, judging from the tone of your post, has clearly raped your mother and impregnated your girlfriend? It’s one thing to get called out by someone who regularly posts here, but for some dude who is otherwise never heard from to come here and sob and whine that I give props to Smoove on occasion is quite amusing.
For the record, I already have my Thunder bandwagon spot reserved. Seeing as how they are in different conferences, I am fully capable of pulling for both teams unless they somehow manage to both make it to the finals. And if they do, I’ll buy you a new house.
cp
April 13th, 2011
9:59 pm
Teague has to learn how to stop and pull up for a jumper. That floater cant be his only weapon
J.J.M
April 13th, 2011
9:59 pm
man this team is complete garabage
cp
April 13th, 2011
10:02 pm
good block and finish by Teague
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
10:03 pm
SHUT… UP… NIQUE…
NO SH-T HE HAS TO PERFECT HIS FLOATER, MAYBE IF HE PLAYED MORE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN CLOSER TO PERFECT BY NOW
10 YEARS AS A HAWK AND YOU NEVER PERFECTED YOUR DEFENSE
ASS HOLE
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
10:06 pm
NIQUE= NEVER BLOCK A SHOT OR PLAY DEFENSE
BILLY KNIGHT
April 13th, 2011
10:06 pm
Im apologize for the last time 4 drafting marvin so don’t ask me that ? when im at the grocery store.
Trent
April 13th, 2011
10:07 pm
LOL, Najeh. I can tell by your reaction that the truth hurts.
“… judging from the tone of your post, has clearly raped your mother and impregnated your girlfriend”
No, Josh has no connection to me. By the way, I never thought of Josh to be a rapist, but I guess you would know. Besides, how could Josh have time to do those things anyway, when he was busy giving you the business after every game while you consoled him?
At any rate, don’t get so riled up. Chill out, take a Midol. Maybe Josh can give you one after the game while you are “nursing” his injuries. Have fun, bro.
KevinM
April 13th, 2011
10:08 pm
Hope the guys enjoy all the fast breaks because they won’t be there come Saturday.
Did Marvin have a flight to catch?
From the box score, it looks like only Zaza the starter came to play tonight.
Nothing like getting the starts ready for the Magic.
Hawks easing into the playoffs not having won in a week.
Bob Rathburn giving us the home game dates for the playoffs here shortly.
Anyone going to Game 3?
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
10:09 pm
lol.. shot clock running down and Nique on Teague for going to rack. smh.
cp
April 13th, 2011
10:09 pm
Im so glad this is the last game listening to Nique
terrell
April 13th, 2011
10:10 pm
Pape Sy looks more athletic than #2 overall.
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
10:10 pm
Frenchie has a nice drive and kick game..
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
10:10 pm
NIQUE RETIRE ,,,FROM THE MIC…..
bigdave
April 13th, 2011
10:10 pm
and he plays fast yet in control..
terrell
April 13th, 2011
10:11 pm
Stfu Nique!
Melvin
April 13th, 2011
10:11 pm
Hawks will go into the playoffs on a 6 games losing streak….
Aaron
April 13th, 2011
10:11 pm
“SHUT… UP… NIQUE…
NO SH-T HE HAS TO PERFECT HIS FLOATER, MAYBE IF HE PLAYED MORE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN CLOSER TO PERFECT BY NOW
10 YEARS AS A HAWK AND YOU NEVER PERFECTED YOUR DEFENSE
ASS HOLE”
Damn, Najeh. You are starting to post in all caps now too? You must be really fired up at ‘Nique. Either that or you’ve been hanging out with JeJe and Slimjr. LOL. I’m just kidding, bud.
terrell
April 13th, 2011
10:12 pm
Pape will end up getting traded, cause he actually looks like he has some talent.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
10:12 pm
“So, assuming we lose this game, we will finish the season only 6 wins above .500. I’m curious, how many of you really expected the Hawks to be this bad when you were making your predictions prior to the season? ”
Regardless of the record — one could make an argument they may have won two or three more of these final few games if their seeding hadn’t been clinched with 4 games remaining — I definitely didn’t expect them to play as bad as they did. By some measures, the Hawks haven’t even been as good as the 44 wins they ended up accumulating.
Aaron
April 13th, 2011
10:13 pm
Well, I’m glad that the regular season beatdowns are over with now. See you in the playoffs, Hawks!
KevinM
April 13th, 2011
10:14 pm
Hawks Game 3 next Friday 4/22….
Booo!
April 13th, 2011
10:14 pm
Yes Nique has gone too far with this.
Your Nephew is trash and I havent liked him since he dropped 42pts on us in seattle. He’s absolute garbage he’s never scored like that in his life before and he wont ever again.
Free Jeff Teague
Nique get off the Air
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
10:15 pm
Haha… it just p-sses me off that this guy is going to consistently take shots at Teague when he never makes any relevant observations when the starters play like sh-t. I don’t mind the Teague criticism if everyone else gets the same, but singling out the young dude just makes Nique look like a bully.
Rusty
April 13th, 2011
10:15 pm
How could any coach in the world be worse than ld & I don’t only mean basketball coaches
terrell
April 13th, 2011
10:16 pm
You mean to tell me, we couldnt of used Etan Thomas this year? And where the hell was the hotel tonight?
terrell
April 13th, 2011
10:16 pm
Bob Weiss and Lon Krueger all over again.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
10:17 pm
CONGRATS TO THE HAWKS FOR UNDER ACHIEVING LIKE THEIR SPORTS BRETHREN ACROSS THE STREET THE ATLANTA BRAVES……………………………
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
10:18 pm
Najeh!
Get ‘Em! I love a good ole’ fashioned azz whuppin’.
Bump That “Trent – Darby” Fool!
Rusty
April 13th, 2011
10:18 pm
If they keep ld they are insane.
superiorblogman
April 13th, 2011
10:19 pm
I’m glad this shi+ is over. Since Teague was the second to last guy off the bench I am now sure he will not see the floor unless it is a blowout in the playoffs. I am ready for the season to be fully over. The lockout will give Teague a chance to work on his floater, jumpshot, and get even stronger. He already has a cut body, he can add some more strength to that also. Thanks Teague for giving me hope. Phuck you Drew, phuck you Sund, phuck you ASG.
BILLY KNIGHT
April 13th, 2011
10:19 pm
Okay now it’s time for LD 2 show the world how good of coach he is, RISE UP ATL IT’S PLAYOFFS TIME.
Rusty
April 13th, 2011
10:20 pm
Lame duck
Booo!
April 13th, 2011
10:22 pm
superiorblogman, I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Slimjr
April 13th, 2011
10:22 pm
HEY CONNERS YOU WANNA COACH THESE WANNABE PROFESSIONALS IN THE PLAYOFFS?
Rusty
April 13th, 2011
10:22 pm
Lame donkey ass
Rusty
April 13th, 2011
10:24 pm
If anyone shows up to watch this team in the playoffs they are fools.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
10:28 pm
I wonder if any team has ever gone into the playoffs on a six game losing streak.
The silver lining, hopefully, is that ticket prices for these playoffs games go down to the point where lower level seats for these playoff games start going for $20. Already 100-level seats are under $50 on Stubhub.
O'Brien
April 13th, 2011
10:37 pm
Props to the Bulls. They went from 41 wins last season to 62 wins this season. Did anybody see that coming? And Boozer missed 22 games, Noah missed a bunch of games too.
Rose: MVP, Thibs: COY.
W.R.Terrell
April 13th, 2011
10:38 pm
IT’S ALMOST OVER!!!!!!! LD will be gone soon, a month at the most before they remove his sorry arse out of the building. I am soooooo happy. I never thought a professional coach could be so dense but that guy is bad…..bad…..bad. I’m looking forward to next year. I refuse to get hyped about the playoffs but I know a lot of folks think Orlando will fall to the “SOFT’S”, well, that is a thought. Right now i’m in full throttle because LD is about to be set free, have mercyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
SteveW
April 13th, 2011
10:45 pm
Wow! And Whew! The most horrifically coached season I have ever witnessed on any level at any sport (and that’s saying something) is finally over. The players like JJ and Jamal know, judging by their comments, that LD is a total disaster. They are not planning on listening to LD it seems, and will try to salvage the playoffs themselves.
I predicted 46-36 before the season, and said 44-38 would be a total meltdown, worst case scenario unless we had Portland like injuries or something to justify it.
I think we will play Orlando tough, but probably lose in 4 straight unless they have injuries or something.
It’s weird, I always want the Hawks to win. But I almost want them to lose 0-4 so LD will get fired. But I also don’t trust ASG/Sund. He’s liable to stay even at that.
I just couldn’t bring myself to blog about this total disaster of a team and season the last couple of weeks….depressing.
And we traded JC2 and the #17 pick or something like that, when all we had to do was either fire LD, or make him play Teague 20-25 mpg. We did neither, now we have Hinrich, who must be hurt I’m assuming (surely he can’t be worse than Bibby can he?) and no future until we bring in Adelman, Brown or somebody decent who can Coach.
Section 303
April 13th, 2011
10:46 pm
Trent = d-bag
Glad this game is over. Only positive I will take from it is Hinrich playing better.
I’m ready for the playoffs. I can’t believe it, but I am really starting to think the Hawks are going to show up and play well in this series. There is no logical backing I can give to that (other than the 3 to 1 edge in season series). Just a feeling that the Hawks will play well.
SteveW
April 13th, 2011
10:53 pm
O’Brien – Certainly almost no one on this blog, when it was suggested that the Bulls had leapfrogged the Hawks. The epitaphs rained hot and heavy saying only an idiot would say that adding Boozer and a couple of shooting G’s, Asik, and having Noah, Rose, and Gibson a year older made them better than the Hawks.
Guess the cumulative blogosphere wisdom was wrong on that one.
My preseason went
1) Miami
2) Orlando
3)/4) Chicago/Boston – wasn’t sure of the order
5) Bucks – I blew that one
6) Hawks
And i think I actually had the Sixers and Knicks at 7-8 or something like that.
As bad as I can’t stand Coach Drew, I think I will still be rooting for the Hawks
Section 303
April 13th, 2011
10:55 pm
Blake Griffin has 11 pts in the first 2-minutes of the Clipper game.
SteveW
April 13th, 2011
11:01 pm
Of course we could have used Etan this season. But we have a terrible coach, who is overmatched worse than any I can ever remember.
And those that have seen my posts on other sites, you know I’m very patient with Coaches:
1) I thought Hewitt still had a shot after the first UNC game, and the young talent he had assembled.
2) Backed Richt, Donnan, and Goff
3) Thought Tech was stupid for firing Chan
4) Thought Dennis Felton deserved 1 more year
5) Wouldn’t have been mad if Woody had been retained. I was 50/50 on that one.
The point being, when I think a Coach is done, after having been a Coach, he must be absolutely awful. Which LD has been.
LD hasn’t just been awful. He’s been vindictive, irrational. My vocabulary is not extensive enough to describe his awfulness as the Head Coach of the Hawks. Indescribably bad.
SteveW
April 13th, 2011
11:05 pm
Najeh – And if I never post again, due to my frustration with this team and organization, I did want to tell you that on 80% of your posts or so, you are better than any sportswriter I read anywhere.
Yes, you defended Smoove irrationally a few times, but not lately, like at least the past couple of months. But that notwithstanding, I don’t know what you do for a living, but I would seriously consider sports journalism. You’ve got the talent.
MC may be the best I read on a consistent basis.
Your better.
Just being honest – keep up the good work!
SteveW
April 13th, 2011
11:11 pm
Now Brent LaGree is pretty good also
But between LaGree, Najeh, and MC, they walk circles around Bradley and Schultz. I wouldn’t be surprised if MC went on to bigger and better – and man I was and am a Sekou fan, but MC can get brutal, which is just what this organization needs.
Rusty
April 13th, 2011
11:22 pm
It’s just unbelievable that ld never played Etan all season when we needed someone to be a physical presence on a soft team. He would have helped tremendously. Etan must have thought this was one hell of a wasted year.
Rusty
April 13th, 2011
11:25 pm
I believe ld is a joke in the NBA & really made the whole city look bad.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
11:25 pm
“The epitaphs rained hot and heavy saying only an idiot would say that adding Boozer and a couple of shooting G’s, Asik, and having Noah, Rose, and Gibson a year older made them better than the Hawks.
Guess the cumulative blogosphere wisdom was wrong on that one.”
Funny you should bring up the Bulls… I don’t know if I was one of the people raining epitaphs, but I was dead wrong about the Bulls. I thought the Hawks would easily be better than them.
Thanks for the props. I just try to call it like I see it. Like Charles Barkley says, only God is an expert.
Rev in Tampa
April 13th, 2011
11:25 pm
SteveW,
You expressed EXACTLY what I am feeling about Drew. I have never seen a worse coached team on any level in any sport. And he never has assumed any blame for any loss. It used to be that the players get credit for the win and coaches take the blame for the loss – when character mattered. But in blowout after blowout and 4th quarter meltdown after 4th quarter meltdown Drew would make some comment about the players that made it seem as if he was just an observer from the stands.
Drew has no character. He said all the right things to MC in the interviews but did not follow through with the really difficult decisions. How much did we hear about making players accountable?
It dawned on me when the 4th quarter started and Pape Sy had not seen the court in a completely meaningless game that Drew only cares about Drew. I understand that professional athletes get paid their money to sit on the bench if the coach decides to give a DNP-CD, but why not give a young man some playing time in a game like tonight? Players respond to a coach who leads them, pushes them to excel, and cares for them.
Somebody said that Drew looked like an UNDERTAKER in his brown suits and sour demeanor. The name fits him.
Rev in Tampa
April 13th, 2011
11:27 pm
SteveW,
I was referring to your 10:45 post.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 13th, 2011
11:27 pm
Pump – Faked!
I’m at the Q-Trip gas pump and just filled my hog for $80.
This little white guy just came over and said, “Mam can I have $5 for some gas? I have a car full of little kids and we don’t have enough gas to make it home.” I looked back and saw the little kids sad faces and gave him $10 for at least 2.5 gals., he goes inside , runs out and drives off w/o any gas. I backed up to his pump and it read $58.95.
I go back inside and asked Mark, “What did that guy in the red Tee purchase?”. Mark said, “2 packs of Kools.” Now, I feel like a jack-azz. My stomach hurts. I hope that guy runs out of gas and die of lung cancer, before he gets home. Next time, I will go inside pre-pay for his gas.
__________________
Lesson learned. Beware of the: “cigarettes-for-gas” hustle at these pumps. He pump-faked me at the three point line and drove to the basket for a poster dunk! I feel like a Hawk in the post!
SteveW
April 13th, 2011
11:44 pm
Rev – I agree totally about Sy tonight. Man I’m depressed and confused about the Hawks.
Best case scenario – LD resigns tonight, Adelman or somebody is fired tonight and we get Rick A. or Mike Brown to Coach us in the playoffs. Then I would feel totally comfortable rooting for them they way I want to.
Rev in Tampa
April 14th, 2011
12:02 am
I think what gets me most is that I follow the Hawks as my outlet from a stessful job. But observing Drew’s stubborn incompetence is anything but relaxing.
Rev in Tampa
April 14th, 2011
12:20 am
Reading everybodys comments on the blog is always enjoyable even if the Hawks are stinking it up on the court.
northcyde
April 14th, 2011
12:36 am
Najeh Davenpoop
April 13th, 2011
10:28 pm
I wonder if any team has ever gone into the playoffs on a six game losing streak.
The silver lining, hopefully, is that ticket prices for these playoffs games go down to the point where lower level seats for these playoff games start going for $20. Already 100-level seats are under $50 on Stubhub.
***********************
Quick glance at the ticketmaster.com website in which you can actually pick your seat . . it looks like about 2,000 – 3,000 tickets available on that site. But like you said, it may be quite a few people ( season ticket holders ) looking to sell their tickets at lower prices on other sites, especially if we lose the first 2 games.
Game 3 on next Friday . . Game 4 on next Sunday.
I usually play it safe and go the ticketmaster route, but I may have to check out stubhub, if I can get a 100 level tix for $50.
If we go up 2 – 0 coming back home, Game 3 will be pretty live. If we come home 0 – 2 . . we may not sell out the game.
We’re playing the right team though. Magic fans won’t take over our arena, even if we do only have 12,000 Hawk fans in attendance. It would be a different story for the other 3 top seeds.
northcyde
April 14th, 2011
12:50 am
LOL drmaryb . . . God will give you that money back, and then some. Your heart was in the right place, so you will be rewarded when you least expect it.
As for the Hawks . . the “core” needs to play at the highest level possible. If we can continue to keep Howard in check, we have a shot. What we don’t need, is for one of the other Orlando people going off on us . . like an Arenas or Richardson or somebody.
We’re winning defensive, low scoring battles vs Orlando. So if the defense is sound, we’ll be right there. I just want to see us come back to Philips at least tied at 1 game a piece. If that happens, I like our chances to take the series.