Magic at Atlanta Hawks Game 6: Larry Drew’s move in ‘chess match’
Hawks players have said more than once that a playoff series is like a “chess match.”
Your move, L.D.
The Hawks have had success defending Orlando’s pick-and-rolls by frequently using a funky scheme, as detailed by Brett Koremenos at hoopspeak.com. (H/T Hoopinion) The alignment didn’t work so well in Game 5, though.
It’s a strategy that has been effective in large part because Hinrich, J.J., Smoove and (sometimes) Jamal all can cover enough ground to make the switch and run out to corner shooters. Those guys also are tall enough that they can bother the shooter even if they don’t make it all the way out. It also helps that the corner defenders who pinch in to help against the ball handler are big guys.
Watching the Magic’s Game 5 pick-and-rolls on Synergy Sports Technology, I noticed that Redick and Jameer changed up. Instead of going all the way to the rim and either looking for the corner 3 (which the Hawks have covered well) or try to get to the basket (where help awaits), Redick and Jameer put on the brakes and shot step-back Js.
Twin and Zaza weren’t mobile enough to challenge those shots while also protecting against Dwight’s roll to the basket. The corner help man couldn’t get over to contest. And the ball handler’s man was trailing the play (and also had to be in position to switch and run to the corner on a kick-out).
It was a subtle change. The Magic got their offense rolling because their guards made better decisions.
“That was clear,” Stan Van Gundy said. “I did not think we forced plays and I didn’t think we got going too fast. We had very few turnovers and, for the most part, we were making simple, solid basketball plays.
“When you get into this mentality with your back to the wall, we didn’t want ‘hero plays’ where a guy is like, ‘I will just take on two guys and score over them.’ That doesn’t end up working. You want to play your game, make simple plays, take open shots and live with the result.”
So how do the Hawks counter that chess move from the Magic?
“You adjust,” L.D. said today, smiling.
Van Gundy noted there are a finite number of (realistic) ways to defend the most common play in basketball.
“There is only so many ways you can guard a pick-and-roll,” Van Gundy said. “We all will make adjustments and try to do what’s best. But it’s not like I have a way to play the pick-and-roll that Larry and his players have never seen and we are going to shock them with it tonight. And it’s not like Larry has got a way to play the pick-and-roll that is going to shock our guys, where Jameer is going to say, ‘Oh, my God I’ve never seen this before.’
“You have got to make plays.”
Notes
- Smoove wasn’t happy about Mike Bianchi’s “Atlanta Birdbrains” column in the Orlando Sentinel. Bianchi was in the locker room today and Josh gave him some typically-candid and colorful feedback.
- “I’m not sure how you’ve got reporters calling people idiots and dummies,” Josh said in an interview. “I don’t understand how people can challenge somebody’s intelligence when you are talking about a basketball game. Some people take it too far.”
- L.D. on his team’s focus: “I think everybody is ready. I’ve seen this group in this situation before. In the playoffs this is the type of position you want to be in. We have an opportunity to close on our home floor. It’s not easy to close out anybody but I’d rather do it in these circumstances.”
- Jamal: “It’s us against the world. It’s funny how before the series everybody was all about Orlando. Then we went up 3-1 and it went back to us, and now it’s back the other way. They are fighting a hungry team.”
- The Magic sent more doubles at Jamal in Game 5. “I watched a lot of tape and I will adjust,” he said. “I’m excited. I see how I can take advantage of different things and get myself going and get my teammates involved and come out with a victory.”
- L.D. though the Hawks played too fast in Game 5. He’s OK with them pushing the pace at home: “We definitely want to get the crowd involved with the pace. We want to get up-and-down and use our athleticism. But we’ve got to be smart about it and not get caught up in a jump-shooting fest with that team.”
- Al on his sagging shooting (19 of 49) since Game 1: “They’ve done a great job defending. This is a game that I’m coming in with the same approach. I’m just going to make sure I get myself going.”
- J-Rich is expected to play after cutting his foot in some glass on Tuesday afternoon. “It’s OK,” Van Gundy said. “We didn’t have him go through the walk-through [today] because we didn’t want to risk him opening up the stitches.”
- Van Gundy on the Magic’s shooting in Game 5: “I was only half-joking when I said a lot of this game comes down to making shots or missing shots.”
- Magic CEO Bob Vander Weider told the Orlando Sentinel that he and team owner Rich DeVos are happy with Van Gundy and GM Otis Smith.
- “I can laughingly say that votes of confidence are the kiss of death,” Van Gundy said today. “I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not. But knowing Bob and taking him at face value after working in the organization, you are always happy when your bosses are happy with you. But that’s not where my head is at. I just want to win the series.”
- The Magic won’t necessarily go back to a Dwight-centric offense after they had success scoring other ways. “We found an offensive attack that was working,” Van Gundy said. “It’s not about who scores. We had our best offensive game of the year.”
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vava74
April 28th, 2011
1:26 pm
From previous blog:
JeJe,
“If they do P&R and Collins is in, we are screwed because he cannot move AT ALL”
Actually you are dead wrong, IMO.
Collins may not be fast but he moves his feet and shows his hands in the right defensive postures a lot better than most players in the whole league.
That is why he got more charges called in our favor than all other Hawks put together before the Hinrich trade (who is the close second).
If correctly assisted by the Guard who is playing with him the pick and roll D he is not such a liability that justifies him not being on the floor at all out of being afraid of the PnR.
vava74
April 28th, 2011
1:27 pm
MC,
IF it was you that put the Bianchi column on the lockers, send me an e-mail and I’ll fulfill my promise and transfer you $100.00
Neki Ecko
April 28th, 2011
1:28 pm
1st and Now I have to switch between the draft and this game. Thanks Hawks
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
1:30 pm
I dont think LD knows how to play Chess. He is probably pretty good at checkers though.
JoeCool24
April 28th, 2011
1:31 pm
Wooooooooooo
Section 303
April 28th, 2011
1:39 pm
I really hope my attitude changes when I walk into the arena tonight. I hope I go through the Section 303 portal and suddenly start to believe that tonight will be anything but a disaster. That’s what I hope. Right now, just not feeling it. Watching the Hawks quit on Tuesday took nearly all the wind out of my sails.
We’ll see….they act like they have a plan going into tonight. We’ll see….could be the last home game this group plays together in Philips. They lose and this team gets blown up.
Buck
April 28th, 2011
1:44 pm
That was almost close to amusing O’brien.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
1:45 pm
thanks for the link bigdave.
From Sekou;
You have to wonder if Joe Johnson is watching what’s going on around the league right now, if he knows what time it is for players of his ilk?
Surely he’s seen the highlights. He’s witnessed the work guys like Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, Kobe Bryant, Zach Randolph, Brandon Roy and so many others have done these past two weeks.
The Hawks will need more than just an average Joe Johnson to finish this job and finish off the Magic. They need the All-Star, the wunderkind that wore No. 2 for the Hawks in January and averaged 26 points on 50 percent shooting form the floor while leading them on a near month-long tear. They need the Johnson that helped them win Game 1 of this series in Orlando with those 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
What won’t work is the Johnson we’ve seen since then, the one averaging 17 points and shooting a combined 23-for-65 (35.4 percent) from the floor, the one who scored just five points in a blowout Game 5 loss.
The Johnson that plays without any emotion, with that blank stare on his face, will do the Hawks no good tonight. If ever there was a time for Johnson to step out of character and show his fangs for all to see, this is it. .
http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2011/04/28/hawks-need-more-than-average-joe/
I hope JJ can get it going early, becuase that will open things up for the other guys. As a matter of fact, the team needs to get it going early. If they don’t, I can see the fans gettng real quiet and restless. And even if we lose, it should NOT be because JJ had a bad game.
Except for January, JJ has struggled. If he has a big game tonight, I think all will be forgotten….until game 1 against the Bulls
Hawk Str8Talk
April 28th, 2011
1:46 pm
“L.D. on his team’s focus: “I think everybody is ready. I’ve seen this group in this situation before. ” This is what scares me. You have said this before all the games, Larry. And you also said how you didn’t think they could flip the switch, then come playoff win #1 – you had all the confidence that they could do it, etc, etc. I don’t believe you have any idea what this group can do if you are sure they are ready because you’ve been there 7 years. Other teams don’t have the confidence to say they are going to see you in round 2 or openly question whether or not you will fight unless they know something about your team that you seemingly don’t. Let’s be honest – tonight is a referendum on the Hawks. If they lose tonight by anything but the greatest effort put forth by the Magic, put a stake in the heart of anything positive you can say about this team. You can’t have a team, its fans, its coaches, and the media question whether you can compete and then not compete on your home court.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
1:49 pm
LD BETTER PLAY THE SICILIAN TONIGHT
THAT INVOLVES GOOD DEFENSE AND A STRONG COUNTER-ATTACK
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
1:50 pm
Section 303,
Are you wearing your JJ jersey tonight?
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
1:53 pm
I agree with the person from the other blog who said that Horford is playing at the 4 and does not do nearly enough by just taking jumpshots. LOL
PLEASE WIN TONIGHT
MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN MUST- WIN
Fireld!
April 28th, 2011
1:55 pm
Too Bad because LD is a checker player. LD can’t even make the proper substitution, let alone a counter move. Hawks fans who want to win this series just pray the Magic go cold because it’s your only hope. Hawks fans who want to see us one day win a Chip, just pray LD gets canned ASAP. FREE JEFF TEAGUE!
Section 303
April 28th, 2011
1:55 pm
O’Brien, I have two jerseys (Horford (navy) & Joe (red)), neither of them fit the “Dwight-out” dress code. But, I have a white Joe Johnson t-shirt that I wore on Sunday night. I may go with that again tonight.
Over the years, I have built up a pretty strong collection of white, Hawks t-shirts.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
1:55 pm
Excellent Synergy link, MC
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
1:58 pm
I WOULDN’T MIND THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT TONIGHT. IF THEY COUNTER WITH THE BENONI, WE CAN EASILY DECLINE IT. IF THEY TRY THE ALEKHINE, WE GOTTA CHASE THE “SUPERMAN” AROUND UNTIL HE GETS TIRED AND WE CAN ATTACK THE KING
YAGA
Buck
April 28th, 2011
1:58 pm
I’ve been a Hawks fan a long time and can’t ever remember hoping they would lose a game. But now I’m wondering what will happen if they win tonight. Let’s say they win and get blown out by the Bulls. Will the ASG change the coach? the lineup? or will we have the same team next year with a new rookie to trade away?
For that matter….what if they lose? Will changes be made?
Well, Hawks for life….go birds!
jmarable
April 28th, 2011
2:00 pm
The hawks will settle 4 the jump shot tonite,especially josh,when there is no one one the floor who can stop him going 2 the hole. Marvin wont show up and no one can stop him going to the hole.jj will pound the ball 50 times with the double team on him instead of swinging it. the hawks will lose because they will not do what they do best drive the ball. ever wonder why the hawks r last going to the free throw line.because josh and the rest dont want to work hard going to the hole,they settle for the jumper. case close season over.we cant shoot the jumper that well josh.GO TO THE BASKET 4 CRYING OUT LOUD.
UGAKev
April 28th, 2011
2:02 pm
How about we all go to philips arena tonight and give our full support to these guys for atleast this one game. If they let us down tonight then we can trash them or whatever. But, I am fixing to buy tickets for 8 bucks on stubhub to the game tonight…you can print them off your computer. You cant beat 8 bucks!! Let’s go Hawks!!!
Section 303
April 28th, 2011
2:03 pm
Buck, I’m almost willing to bet that if they win tonight and then get railroaded by the Bulls changes will be made.
They just need to win tonight, for now.
hawksfancents95
April 28th, 2011
2:03 pm
if ld needs help with this chess match i know some people in woodruff park that can help, neway i hope we carral the magic into goin to dwight ever possesion, let dwight score 14 in the first so his ego can say keep scoring and then its all post ups and no ball movement, let dwight get the ball early and dont let others get shots so they dont get into any type of rhythm, also joe should not get the ball when the shot clock dips below 10 secs, i cant standstagnant dribble then fadeaway airball from 20 ft, go hawks!
UGAKev
April 28th, 2011
2:05 pm
1497 tickets available on stubhub…I hope alot of these tickets get bought before gametime!
Nate ArchiBALL
April 28th, 2011
2:06 pm
Let’s go Hawks!!!
Fireld!
April 28th, 2011
2:10 pm
LD was an assistant for 18 years. I wonder why? Just because you have supervisor skills does not mean you will be a good boss or schedule maker for that matter. FREE JEFF TEAGUE!
Michael Cunningham
April 28th, 2011
2:11 pm
@vava74: “MC, IF it was you that put the Bianchi column on the lockers, send me an e-mail and I’ll fulfill my promise and transfer you $100.00″
wasn’t me but i could use the $100.00 after APD gave me a ticket yesterday.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
2:11 pm
If we win tonight , WE MUST TREAT GAME 1 VS. CHICAGO AS A MUST-WIN. WE CANNOT ACT LIKE IT’S EARLY IN THE SERIES AND BEST OF 7
EVERY SINGLE GAME A TEAM PLAYS IN THE PLAYOFFS SHOULD BE LIFE-OR-DEATH/MUST-WIN.
YOU HAVE TO WANT IT. YOU CAN’T JUST GO OUT THERE AND ACT LIKE YOU HAVE URGENCY. YOU GOTTA SEIZE THE DAY DAMNIT
JOSH, PLAY MATURE TONIGHT. COMMIT A HARD FOUL. START AN ALTERCATION. GET A TECHNICAL FOUL. THIS GOES TO ANYONE ON THIS TEAM
I WANT TO SEE HARD FOULS
I WANT TO SEE GUYS ATTACKING THE BASKET.
I WANT TO SEE TRASH-TALKING
I WANT TO SEE FIRE, PASSION, EMOTION, INTENSITY, AND A DAMN WIN TONIGHT AT PHILIPS
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
2:14 pm
LARRY DREW’S GAME 2 AND GAME 5 COACHING:
GAME 2: LEFT HORFORD ON BENCH WITH 2 FOULS. HE FINISHED WITH 2 FOULS
GAME 5: TOOK OUT HINRICH AT 5 MINUTE MARK (HORFORD THEN TOO I BELIEVE). NEITHER WAS IN FOUL TROUBLE
LEAVE IT ALL ON THE FLOOR TONIGHT. WHO CARES IF A GUY IS IN FOUL TROUBLE?
PLAYERS NEVER FOUL OUT OF GAMES (VERY SELDOMLY) UNLESS THEY’VE PLAYED MAJOR MINUTES OR HAVE BEEN MAD EFFECTIVE
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
2:15 pm
PLAY DAMIEN TONIGHT OVER MARVIN
DON’T PLAY MARVIN “GET STRIPPED IN POST BY 6″0 JAMEER NELSON” WILLIAMS
DAMIEN WON’T MAKE 1 MISTAKE ON THE FLOOR, MAY GET A LAYUP OR 2, AND WILL SHUT HIS MAN DOWN
MARVIN LITERALLY HAS DONE NOTHING THIS SERIES
HE HAD THAT 1 STEAL IN GAME 1
THAT’S IT
Pedro el gitano
April 28th, 2011
2:22 pm
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oldmike
April 28th, 2011
2:23 pm
@Section 303. Reading your post makes me almost sad. Because you are investing hard earned money in this team. My investment is just time in front of the TV and the occasional game. For you to be so down on their prospects is testimony to how much good will this core has wasted over the past 2 years. And what a horrible job the ownership group has done protecting and growing their investment. I also feel that they will get embarassed again the next 2 games. My son calls me a fair weather fan. I think I am a realist. This team has laid down so many times it becomes almost second nature. I’d like to be proven wrong but the bottom line is this is a very flawed core with little or no upside. Unless they can win a title this year there’s little hope for the future. UGH!!!!
Easy Win
April 28th, 2011
2:53 pm
No worries—Atl wins this game easy. They were just flat and overconfident in game 5. Orlando’s soft and only has 1 good player. Mark it down—the hawks win by 15 plus.
JOEY1
April 28th, 2011
2:57 pm
come on guys,
i know we just got beat up but did we expect to win in a do or die situation against orlando on their home floor???
the difference was they hit shots and we did not …..it simple they hit 7 more 3 pointes than us thats enough to put us in a very close game.
hawks will win at home thursday in a tough game bc they know if they lose they will not win in game 7 in orlando.
i think with howard on the floor that slows down their offense, if hes in the game they dont shoot as many 3 pointers we cover them better bc of ono on one coverage of howard.
i said before the series hawks win in 6 and they will close it out in front of a spectacular crowd..
so guys lets show up to phillips arena a cheer on our hawks to win, bc we are the sixth man
BBIB
April 28th, 2011
2:58 pm
I think the guys will leave it all out on the floor tonight.
Prepare for the ultimate DWIGHT OUT. Take Dwight out of the playoffs and out of Orlando.
Section 303
April 28th, 2011
3:03 pm
old mike, I hate being a downer. But, Game 5 just p#ssed me off. Like you said, we’ve seen this team fold/quit too often. I thought they were past doing that. They aren’t.
I can live with losing….can’t live with not playing hard.
Hawks owe us on tonight. They can put that in their f’ing lockers. THEY OWE US ONE TONIGHT!
Buck
April 28th, 2011
3:08 pm
@JOEY1…U are correct sir. The problem is that it should not be a contest of who hits the long shots. I think Orlando was pretty good at that during the regular season, and it is the easiest chance they have of winning. If the Hawks play ANY OTHER type of ball but shoot-em-up they have the clear advantage. But when they see the other team making 3’s, they are fatally attracted to it.
papason100
April 28th, 2011
3:09 pm
Horford needs to dominate like a 4/5 is susposed to. His jumper is great but shouldnt be his first option..
papason100
April 28th, 2011
3:14 pm
Kenny smith the otheer nite said it best, u can win by the humpshot but u dont have to die by it.. If it isnt fallin go inside or do something else instead of just keep firing away
J from the A
April 28th, 2011
3:17 pm
Hordford’s midrange jumper is the 2nd most effective midrange jumper in the league, and people are saying that his midrange jumper shouldn’t be his first option? I don’t get it. Yes, Horford needs to play more aggressively. Yes, he needs to not be afraid to bang inside. But that mid-range jumper is his bread and butter. He should have the green light to light it up.
papason100
April 28th, 2011
3:21 pm
I agree that his mid range is butter for sure but who do we have that plays inside? At least make Smoove take it to the baset if your gonna have horford shooting jumpers..
J from the A
April 28th, 2011
3:23 pm
OK. I see your point now. The Hawks do need to be more balanced with more inside play (and not just jumpers).
Josh should be bullying Hedo. Hopefully, he can get the ball on the block.
Our guards are bigger. They can run some post ups.
Horford needs to be willing to drive, but he needs to focus on what he is good at: The spot-up mid-range jumper.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
3:26 pm
J from the A,
Give me a break. Horford has been softer than toilet tissue lately. He has absolutely no post game at all (shoots fadeaways against that stiff Ryan Anderson) and is terrified of guarding Dwight.
Luckily for him, there’s no other centers in the East with Joakim’s injuries
Reddjonn68
April 28th, 2011
3:27 pm
This is just an observation from a serious point of view, if Chris Bosh & KG are both considered excellent outside shooting PFs yet they only take the 15 to 18 footer around the elbow of the lane….WTF is Josh Smith doing shooting 3-pointers & jumpers from everywhere when he is shooting only .500 from the d*mn free throw line with no one in his face. Larry Drew if you don’t take the ball out of J-Smoove hands & get his butt on the blocks where he belongs, you may be looking for work next year!
J from the A
April 28th, 2011
3:28 pm
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
3:26 pm
“J from the A,
Give me a break. Horford has been softer than toilet tissue lately. He has absolutely no post game at all (shoots fadeaways against that stiff Ryan Anderson) and is terrified of guarding Dwight.
Luckily for him, there’s no other centers in the East with Joakim’s injuries”
@JeJe: I didn’t say anything that disagreed with anything you just said.
Actually, perhaps what I said actually agreed with what you just said.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
3:32 pm
J,
I agree he has a nice midrange. But HE CANNOT SETTLE ALL THE TIME AND USE IT EXCLUSIVELY ON OFFENSE.
Horford needs to put on about 10 more pounds and take a hint or 2 from Carlos Boozer on how to play offensively
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
3:33 pm
Losing the other night didn’t piss me off.
What pissed me off:
1) Joe did absolutely nothing on Gimpy Arenas
2) Josh did not take advantage of his mathcup
3) everything
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
3:34 pm
Every time I see or think of Joe’s “I shouldn’t take all the blame” quote I get pissed. he obviously will never come close to being a superstar.
5 f’ing points in an elimination game for Orlando
Gurn Blanston
April 28th, 2011
3:35 pm
I don’t think your link “gave him some typically-candid and colorful feedback” goes where you intended.
J from the A
April 28th, 2011
3:37 pm
To recap: Al’s offensive strength is his mid-range jumper. He has a miserable post game. He cannot guard guys that are bigger and stronger than him. He often has trouble dealing with guys his own size. Lately he has been playing extremely tentative lately.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
3:32 pm
“J,
I agree he has a nice midrange. But HE CANNOT SETTLE ALL THE TIME AND USE IT EXCLUSIVELY ON OFFENSE.
Horford needs to put on about 10 more pounds and take a hint or 2 from Carlos Boozer on how to play offensively”
Problem is Al is not going to put on 10 more pounds by tip off tonight. He is not going to develop a mean post up game by tip off tonight. However, maybe, just maybe, he can play a little less soft. Maybe he can find it in his heart to battle the Magic’s big men (sic). Maybe he can play a little less timid, tentative tonight. Hopefully, he will do all these things. We need him to show up.
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
3:40 pm
Hawks by 13 tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
3:43 pm
I am going to give Al a rest..It is what it is…..He cant carry this team…..enough said…………
J from the A
April 28th, 2011
3:44 pm
Joe will show up tonight.
Hawks by 8.
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
3:45 pm
The Magic are going fishing after tonight game. Tell Kenny and Charles it’s time to put them on that boat….
J from the A
April 28th, 2011
3:48 pm
But even more importantly, J from the A is going to show up tonight!!! lol
GO HAWKS!!!
Smiling Jack
April 28th, 2011
3:49 pm
All the Hawks need to play better tonight than they did the last game. Let’s hope they do! It will give them a great sense of accomplishment and the fans a lot of joy! Otherwise, we’ll just kill them with words.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
3:51 pm
I had a terrible feeling about game 5, and we we’re blown out.
I’ve got a decent feeling about this game, maybe we win?!!!!
I don’t see how we win empirically, but I also didn’t see how a bunch of college kids could beat the Russians in hockey either. But they did.
Go Hawks!!!!!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
3:55 pm
“However, ultimately the isssue isn’t the Hawks defense, the issue is the offense, will Crawford and Joe hit their jump shots? Will Horford get his mid-range going? Can we get some paint points from Josh and Za?
The way to combat the Orlando offensive wrinkle is to give them more to deal with defensively.”
This occurred to me too, and in theory you are right. The most reliable way to beat the Magic to me is to get Dwight in foul trouble and then incessantly attack the basket and win the game at the free throw line. The problem is, the Hawks are so undisciplined on offense that the only thing they can consistently do is shoot mid range jumpers. In Game 5, they got Dwight in foul trouble in the first quarter and could have probably made a run of their own when he went to the bench, but they elected to shoot jumpers instead and the Magic ended up being the team that went on a run in that situation. If they were capable of playing disciplined and efficient enough on offense to dictate terms to opposing defenses, they probably would have won a lot more than 44 games.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
3:59 pm
Round 2 starts next Tuesday [I believe].
Let’s win tonight and rest up before then. Last year we played MIL 7 games then had to play Orlando 2 days later (although I’m sure some people in ASG/Rick Sund probably feel that is the reason Orlando destroyed us)
MUST-WIN MENTALITY TONIGHT
WE AIN’T WINNIN GAME 7 IN ORLANDO WITH THOSE SHOOTERS ALIVE NOW
Hoops
April 28th, 2011
4:01 pm
Hawks win tonight if:
1. We don’t pass Josh the ball on the three point circle. Kirk will not pass it to him out there. We need the other players having the same discipline.
2. Play Jamal @ SG not PG.
3. Zaza and Twin play physical on Howard.
4. Guard the pick and roll by our center hedging and the guard getting under the screen.
5. Hawks play with their HEART!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
4:02 pm
“Collins may not be fast but he moves his feet and shows his hands in the right defensive postures a lot better than most players in the whole league.
That is why he got more charges called in our favor than all other Hawks put together before the Hinrich trade (who is the close second).”
Here’s the problem though. It’s one thing to ask him to move his feet in the low post, and another thing entirely to do the same on the perimeter. To cover the same fraction of the court on the perimeter, he has to move his feet over a much greater distance. Yes, he is very fundamentally sound as a defender, but he does lack footspeed, which means his fundamentals are only going to allow him to defend effectively up to a certain distance away from the hoop. If the Magic are setting picks at the 3 point line, it takes him out of the zone where he can be effective.
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
4:06 pm
@303.I can live with losing….can’t live with not playing hard
CO-SIGN!!
drmaryb (*_-)
April 28th, 2011
4:08 pm
303
“But, I have a white Joe Johnson t-shirt that I wore on Sunday night. I may go with that again tonight.”
________________
303 just make sure you wash that thing. Get the stain out!
LOL! Seriously though, yall be careful out there and have some fun!
Above all, come home with a smile on your fave. Let’s Go!
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
4:08 pm
“Over the years, I have built up a pretty strong collection of white, Hawks t-shirts.”
And white Hawks playoff j-zz towels, too. The DASG is real generous with those.
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
4:09 pm
The Illusion are not that good. They’ve proven this all year. The likelihood of JJ and Jamal shooting 4 – 20 FG, combined with a guy like JJ Redick shooting 6 – 8 for 15 points or more, is damn near slim to none.
I’ll be highly disappointed if the Hawks don’t close this team out tonight. This isn’t Boston or the Lakers we’re playing here. This is the F’in Illusion.
Put those fake azz sorcerers out of their misery, and let Dwight know that he’ll NEVER get back to the NBA Finals, while a member of the Illusion.
BrianinAtlanta
April 28th, 2011
4:10 pm
I hope its more than a article in the Orlando Sentinel that is motivating them tonight.
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
4:15 pm
The Hawks will get’er done tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The guards will show up tonight and carry the bigs as usual..
Al going 19-49..just keep feeding the guards…..
Handle= using both hands to advance the ball to the rim…not one hand(Al’s right hand),ever heard of a cross over dribble from right hand to left hand????
Grandad
April 28th, 2011
4:16 pm
Pressure, trap, deny, overplay passing lanes, no cushion,
put ‘en in the box, shrink the box, move your feet, hands up,
94 ft., shorten the clock, bump the cutters, guard the ball,
guard the basket, get in their drawers, get in their head,
box out, GATA, that oughta’ do it. Check & Mate !
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
4:16 pm
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^enough said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
lea
April 28th, 2011
4:16 pm
section 303 is looney !! go hawks lets finish these losers tonight
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
4:18 pm
Real coach talk GRANDAD! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
cp
April 28th, 2011
4:18 pm
They have to close it out tonight. They should already be motivated from the multiple whoopings they got in the playoffs last year. I hope the good Hawks show up tonight but you never know with this team. It also looks like a Bob and Nique night so ehhh
Rod from College Park
April 28th, 2011
4:19 pm
The problem with some who think Horford can just hit the midrange shot at will is that he can, when he is wide open. Orlando is not leaving him wide open, because he is being guarded by Bass or Anderson. When he plays center, most centers are not quick and agile enough to be out 15 to 20 feet from the goal checking a jump shooter. His FG% is down so much because Orlando is refusing to give him that open look. LD is so worried about Al defensively having to check Howard, that he does not realize that Horford poses just as big a mismatch on the offensive end for Howard. If Howard has to come out an defend Horford beyond the foul line, it takes him out of the lane, which in turn should open up the drivng lanes. Problem for us is nobody on our team will ever try to drvie the ball except Josh, and he won’t finish strong, or he goes to the line and misses free throws. Oh well!!!!!!
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
4:20 pm
i GOT MY MUTE BUTTON READY……………….whew……………LOL
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
4:24 pm
Rod its called intimidation.If we could just transplant ZAZA heart into ALLstar Al’s body,ASA would probably go for 40 tonight 15 feet and in!…….
JOEY1
April 28th, 2011
4:30 pm
hawks win tonight 94-84
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
4:33 pm
200 level tickets are on Stubhub for as little as $15. Upper level as little as $2. Go get yours now.
superiorblogman
April 28th, 2011
4:38 pm
Nobody cares about the Hawks usually. So, you know noone will care tonight after those storms hit.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
4:39 pm
Cosign Northcyde
Close it out tonight
LOL it’s hilarious every time Hinrich/Smoove dribble it up and one ignores the other.
IDK if anyone else noticed, but the other night Hinrich drove the lane (early 2nd half), dished it to Smoove, who was looking like he was about to shoot it, and as soon as Hinrich saw what Smoove was about to do, he just dropped his hands in disgust
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
4:41 pm
excellent post Rod
What’d you think the other night of Marvin getting stripped by Jameer?
What a joke. The guy gets worse with every game. yes, that is possible
JOEY1
April 28th, 2011
4:45 pm
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O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
4:46 pm
Rod,
Another complaint I have of LD is he is so caught up with playing Al at PF that he does not realize that Josh at SF is not a good look most of the times.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
4:46 pm
If Al is going to be taking midrange jumpers, then Josh and whoever is at Center need to be ready to rebound.
If the Hawks make enough of their jumpers, they will win. It’s that simple. If they dont make enough of their jumpers…it will be up to LD and the players to adjust. Unfortunately, this is the one thing they havent done a good job of all year. Adjusting.
Gainesville#1
April 28th, 2011
4:49 pm
If they can pull out the win tonight, I think they’ll have a chance. Of course they’ll have a problem with Rose but the pacers looked really good against them and Rose had to work very hard.
Gainesville#1
April 28th, 2011
4:49 pm
AGAINST THE BULLS
superiorblogman
April 28th, 2011
4:51 pm
Hinrich is a nobody it is hilarious that some dummies are trying to say they are happy with the way he and Josh Smith interact. Josh Smith has been and most likely will be a long term figure within the Hawks success, while Hinrich is just a stopgap that when you look back on things will have meant little good considering that was still a trade in which the Hawks organization lost out. So, I hope Josh losing no confidence over anything Hinrich does or says because he means little to nothing. I would much rather that be Jeff Teague out there bickering with Josh than Hinrich considering Teague is a young guy that can actually grow with Josh. You people have it wrong.
LakeDawg
April 28th, 2011
4:54 pm
J Smoove is a damn idiot.
James
April 28th, 2011
4:58 pm
I have a feeling that Al is going to have a big game tonight. He hasn’t had a dominant game all series long, and he usually doesn’t go for long stretches without having an inspiring performance. I think he’s due for one tonight. I just hope I’m right. One thing you can count on is that he’ll be fired up and full of energy. I just hope the guys who dominate the field goal attempts for the team (Joe and Jamal, sometimes Josh) are focused and playing smart tonight, because regardless of how much energy our guys come out with, it won’t necessarily win the game if we are playing low-IQ, selfish “hero-ball”.
More than anything, we need the Hawks to play smart tonight. I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that the energy will be there from the players. That should be a given.
At any rate, I have a quiet calmness about me today that makes me believe that the Hawks are going to close out this series tonight in impressive fashion.
5manattackmachine
April 28th, 2011
4:58 pm
Go Hawks. close out party, tonite! be there.
The Owl of Prophecy
April 28th, 2011
4:59 pm
I’m thinking that tonight is actually game seven for the Hawks. If they don’t win here, then game seven in Orlando will be another blowout. The key for us to win tonight would be duct-taping Larry Drew’s mouth shut, so he can’t call more bone-headed strategy…which never works. Anyway, I hope we win.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
5:00 pm
“LD is so worried about Al defensively having to check Howard, that he does not realize that Horford poses just as big a mismatch on the offensive end for Howard. If Howard has to come out an defend Horford beyond the foul line, it takes him out of the lane, which in turn should open up the drivng lanes. Problem for us is nobody on our team will ever try to drvie the ball except Josh, and he won’t finish strong, or he goes to the line and misses free throws.”
Great post.
The thing is, as much as people want Smoove with his horrible handles to drive the ball even though his right hand might as well be a prosthesis, Al with his excellent handles and very good finishing ability would really murder bigger opponents if he would face up and drive aggressively. Every now and then he does it and looks like a first team All NBA player in the process. More often than not, he does his little jab step routine and ends up with his back to the basket trying to hit a fadeaway or a hook shot, a situation where he is far less effective. As athletic as Dwight is, there is no way he would be able to keep up with Al if he had to respect the jumper and the drive.
Just as Smoove is too aggressive in looking to make things happen, I wish Al wasn’t so passive and ready to defer to his teammates.
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
5:00 pm
Josh has had a problem with EVERY PG except Bibby…for whatever reason. it’s clear Josh has defined his role differently than the PGs see it.
James
April 28th, 2011
5:01 pm
“If the Hawks make enough of their jumpers, they will win. It’s that simple. If they dont make enough of their jumpers…it will be up to LD and the players to adjust. Unfortunately, this is the one thing they havent done a good job of all year. Adjusting.”
It’s about more than just making jumpers though. I know it may seem that simple with this team, but we’ve won before when the jumpers are not falling, just not very often. As long as the defensive intensity and activity level are high enough, and the players for the Hawks are playing smart, we’ll have a shot at winning, even if we are shooting below 40%. This, of course, means that we will need to take care of the ball, hustle for loose balls, and attack the glass with a vengeance. I’m hoping that Al, Josh, and Zaza really own the boards tonight.
Gamer
April 28th, 2011
5:03 pm
Tonight game is going to be crazy instant craze plays.
Why?
After game five both teams are re-tooling offensive attacks and defensive stops..don’t expect a dominant outcome by Hawks or Magic’s….neither team want to risk losing game 6….WELL, THE MAGIC’S CAN’T LOSE AGAIN IN THIS SERIES…..
ADVANTAGE GOES TO HAWKS::WHY? HOME-COURT…HOT-LANTA SHOULD BE ROCKING!!!!!!
IF HAWKS LOSE GAME 6 AT HAWK-NEST(PHILIP’S ARENA THEN GAME 7 IS A SETUP FOR MAJOR OFF-SEASON CHANGES IN TEAM’S ROSTER AND COACHING STAFF!!!!
dacheesecakeman
April 28th, 2011
5:08 pm
going to the game (in the high nose bleeds). Hawks better show up and take the proverbial dog behind the woodshed!
Atl hawks
April 28th, 2011
5:08 pm
Thanks fans for your all your support and your unwavering faith. Without all the positive energy emminating from this blog we couldn’t have made it this far.
Section 303
April 28th, 2011
5:19 pm
Got home. Had a nap. Now, off to Philips. I’m still not feeling it.
Are tickets really going that low on stubhub? Getting pretty clear to me that the season ticket investment is a financial disaster. Making me think that next season (whenever that is), when I become Section 212, will feature tickets with no resale value whatsoever.
James
April 28th, 2011
5:24 pm
Najeh,
In regards to your 5:00 pm post, I agree. I’d also like to add in that I feel like L.D. is adding to the problem by not showing enough confidence in Al. It’s obvious that he wants Al to be matched up on Dwight as little as possible. It’s smart to want to keep Horford out of foul trouble (actual foul trouble, not this 2 foul-rule BS), but I think L.D. needs to also show more trust and confidence in Horford, sort of the way Woodson did. Even if it got us into trouble, Woodson would always put Al on the opposing team’s best big man and trusted that he would get the job done. I really feel like one of the biggest reasons why Horford isn’t more aggressive on the offense end is due to the fact that he doesn’t feel like the coach has confidence in him to do other things outside of shooting his mid-range jumper. I could be wrong, but based upon L.D.’s comments on Horford during the season, it seems like L.D. wants Horford to focus on the midrange shot as his main attack, and as a result, Horford has become too comfortable just settling for that. Also, based upon Al’s own comments on numerous occasions, I feel like he sells himself short and doesn’t have enough confidence in himself. It’s clear that he doesn’t regard himself as a “star” or a “go-to” guy (I’m not suggesting that he is), and is perfectly comfortable just deferring to others on the offensive end.
As much as I wish that a hard-nosed coach would discipline Josh and put him in his place so that he starts playing more under control and playing more toward his strengths, I wish that a coach would show confidence in Horford and motivate him to be “a focal point on offense”, even if he is not ready for that type of role, and even if his skill-set isn’t great enough for that yet, I feel like he needs to believe that he is that type of player for him to be more aggressive. He’s smart enough not to force shots or do things out of character, but I also feel like he is too passive in using abilities that he already has. The only thing he has confidence in seems to be his mid-range face-up game, when we all know he can do other things such as drive the ball. Also, I feel like Horford has more in the post than he is showcasing. Early on in the season, he was starting to impress me in the post during the time when JJ was out when he was starting to close out game that way for a short stretch. He showed some moves that I didn’t even think he had. I’m not saying he’s some sort of elite post player, but I feel like has more than just the simple middle-of-the-lane right-hand jump hook that he always seems to try and go to. I feel like he probably has other moves, but he just isn’t comfortable enough using them yet, or doesn’t feel like they are effective enough yet. Maybe he doesn’t, but I feel like the biggest thing that is holding Horford back is himself.
The mental issues are very similar to Josh in some ways, but with Josh, I think the case is not that he doesn’t believe in himself, but that sometimes he believes in himself a bit too much and tries to do things that he really can’t do yet. For both of them though, I think their biggest flaws are mental. Josh’s flaws tend to be pointed out much more often since he often gets into trouble by trying to do too much and hurting the team with noticeable overaggression (typically referred to as “stupidity” on this blog), while Al’s flaws are noticed less since he doesn’t try to do too much, but instead, plays it safe, and if you’re not watching closely, you don’t realize that his lack of confidence is actually hurting the team in subtle, yet significant ways.
At any rate, I think good coaching would solve a lot of these problems. One of the biggest reasons why I am not a big Larry Drew supporter is not necessary by just the way he coaches x’s and o’s during the games, but due to how he manages his players. I feel like he has guys playing to their weaknesses far too often and I don’t feel like he knows how to get the most out of these guys, nor does he try to. A lot of what he does sends the wrong messages to his players. Subtle mistakes, like assigning Horford to defend players who are total non-factors on the offensive end, and drawing up plays where Josh is spotting up beyond the 3 point arc, can have a much bigger impact on player psyche than a lot of people realize.
J.J.M.
April 28th, 2011
5:33 pm
^^^^nobody will read all of that james
J.J.M.
April 28th, 2011
5:33 pm
oooh junk thanks najeh I’m bout to print tickets out and head down there now
drmaryb (*_-)
April 28th, 2011
5:46 pm
303
Cheer up! Hawks will WIN tonight. I promise you, I got a sneaky feeling.
Besides, I’ll be at my spiritual meeting and praying too.
I may get home in time to see the 4th.
Rod from College Park
April 28th, 2011
5:56 pm
James,
I agree. If a guy shoots the midrange jumper over 50%, and continues to pass the ball to a guy who is not a good three point shooter, then he is as much the problem as the 3 point shooter is. Passiveness from Al and Marvin is just as big a problem on this team as overconfidence is with Josh.
JeJe,
Marvin is such a waste, I don’t even focus on him anymore. He really would not be an above average D-League player. Sad thing is, if we do advance, LD will start trotting him out there as a starter again, and Deng will destroy him.
O’Brien
We both agree that Josh is a better power forward than Horford, but for some reason Horford has convinced LD otherwise, and his numbers are down because of it. I still really don’t feel that Josh at PF would prevent him from shooting 3 pointers, but it would help our interior defense. I also know that Ryan Anderson, or Brandon Bass could not contain Josh in the post, like they have Horford.
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
6:02 pm
“while Al’s flaws are noticed less since he doesn’t try to do too much, but instead, plays it safe, and if you’re not watching closely, you don’t realize that his lack of confidence is actually hurting the team in subtle, yet significant ways.”
Interesting take on Allstar AL..look out for the stat guru’s to justify why he’s consider an Allstar.btw 19-49 aint cutting it for your ALLStar in these playoffs..
If He played in the western conference he would not even be mentioned in the same breath as an ALLSTAR…I respectfully disagree with some of Najeh and Sautee’s assessment of Al..So big deal??? All humans have something in common; we all have opinions??????
COME ON AL TAKE A BIG STEP AND HELP YOUR GUARDS TONIGHT..HAVE NO FEAR ITS ONLY A GAME?????????????????.
Lukas
April 28th, 2011
6:05 pm
From ESPN 5-on-5:
3. Fact or Fiction: The Magic will force a Game 7 with the Hawks.
LZ Granderson, ESPN The Magazine: Fact. Joe Johnson is a nice guy, but any squad depending on him to come up big in a closeout game is in trouble. What did he do last game, five points and three boards? Last year against the Bucks, dude scored eight in Game 7, and he shot 9-for-30 in the final two games against the Celtics in 2008.
Jordan Heimer, ClipperBlog: Fiction. The Magic shot the Hawks out of Amway Center in Game 5, aided by Larry Drew’s curious decision to sit Kirk Hinrich, his strongest defensive guard, for much of the decisive first half. Buoyed by a revved-up crowd and the triumphant homecoming of psuedo-headbutter Zaza Pachulia, the Hawks recapture their aggressive defense in Game 6, closing out on shooters and the series.
Ian Levy, The Two Man Game: Fact. Jamal Crawford’s jump shot has come back to Earth, just as outside shots have started falling for the Magic. It will take a significant amount of mental toughness to finish off the Magic, but mental toughness and the Hawks have been arch-enemies the past few seasons. In short, I like the Magic’s brand of chaos a lot more than the Hawks’.
Matt Moore, Hardwood Paroxysm: Fact. I’m sorry, but you’d like me to put faith in the Atlanta Hawks? Larry Drew’s Atlanta Hawks? The Hawks had their chance to slam the door shut, and instead they allowed the perimeter flood gates to open in Orlando. Faith no more in Atlanta.
Danny Savitzky, Nets Are Scorching: Fact. What looked to be a disturbing trend showed signs of changing for the better in Game 5, as the Magic finally started hitting some perimeter shots. Dwight Howard can’t do it alone, and even though the Hawks have an advantage in being able to single cover him, Orlando shooters’ success is a barometer for the Magic. Consistent with the law of averages, the Magic will push it to seven.
No respect, AT ALL. Can’t blame them.
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
6:09 pm
HEY LARRY DONT PICKUP THE PHONE TONIGHT WHEN THE godfather calls..Let voice mail pickup…Tell him you were taking a dump in the bathroom or somethin…….
Who Cares
April 28th, 2011
6:13 pm
Chess match, are you kidding me. You have to have some intelligence to play chess, and unfortunately neither the Hawk’s coach or it’s players have any intelligence when it comes to playing basketball or anything else. These guys are so lost on the court and it is funny when they look over at their coach and he looks like a deer in the headlights. The hawks are a bunch of overpaid, lazy,immature, thugs, and it will show again tonight. Watch these clowns throw up terrible shots, and make lazy passes all night, while they cry to the refs to try and help them out. This team is a disgrace to the city of Atlanta, and hopefully after they lose this series, the even worst ownership will have to sell the team. Moving these thugs out of Atlanta can’t happen soon enough. Hey if they can’t win at basketball, maybe they could all join a chess club. LOL!!
The Real Mandingo
April 28th, 2011
6:18 pm
Jamal is the most clutch player for the Hawks. Get him going early and often and he will lead this team to victory. Tonight, Jamal, who will enthrall, needs to be shakin’ and bakin’, wheelin’ and dealin’, spinnin’ and winnin’, divin’ and strivin’, dancin’ and prancin’, and movin’ and groovin’. Sorry, I couldn’t stop channeling my inner Walter “Clyde” Frazier. You know how “Clyde” does his thing as a NY Knicks TV analyst.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 28th, 2011
6:18 pm
For someone Who Doesn’t Care? That dude sure has a lot to say.
Anyway, Let’s Go!
ag
April 28th, 2011
6:26 pm
Rod, you are dead on. I also think LD plays checkers. I have said it all year we don’t need a center because we have one of the best. Although he hurts us checking Dwight, on offense he can pull Dwight away from the basket. So again, he really has to understand his substitution patterns. I am not that big on Hinrich, although he does a good job, JT needs PT to run these guys. He changes the pace of the game. JT has shot more FT’s in 8 minutes than KH has for the entire playoffs 0-0.
The worst part of it, when we beat Orlando, Marvin will again be a starter despite being a non-factor. 10 of his 12 points came in garbage time on Tuesday.
Jay Dubu
April 28th, 2011
6:27 pm
Tonight is Game 7 for the Hawks. If they don’t close this out tonight, the Magic will beat them in a Game 7.
The last game brought back memories of the blowouts from last season in the 2nd round against the Magic. Let’s hope that the article in the Orlando paper causes the Hawks to play with fire.
The Rock
April 28th, 2011
6:30 pm
@Who Cares,
Since you have been blessed beyond measure with smarts, or as you say, intelligence, why are you watching the dummies play? Those that can do…those that can’t talk!
ag
April 28th, 2011
6:32 pm
Looking at some of our +/-… Crawford -30; Johnson -28, Hortford -24, Williams -18!! Yet, most of the post are about Josh… I don’t get it.
It is very obvious that Josh does not read the blogs because many of you always question his IQ
drmaryb (*_-)
April 28th, 2011
6:35 pm
Play Teague @ PG with Jamal, when Joe @ Kirk come out.
Try It you might like it. Try something new, those two guys have energy galore, esp. If Joe is not on his game early.
vava74
April 28th, 2011
6:37 pm
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
4:02 pm
Agree that Collins may have difficulty in the perimeter but that is waaaay low on the list of killer issues for us. waaaaaaay low.
I’ve seen Collins defend the pick ‘n roll well in many occasions on pure positioning and savvy.
I’ll take that over half hearted efforts by other guys. Where you would be 100% right is that he could be in foul trouble on account of that and diminish his availability when we needed him.
So, that’s all about coaching, mixing and matching.
drmaryb (*_-)
April 28th, 2011
6:39 pm
Keep the score close and let Joe be the closer in the 4th.
vava74
April 28th, 2011
6:41 pm
Rod,
You are dead right on the Al Horford subject: his percentages are good because he only takes good shots (clean looks).
When called to shoot under pressure, his numbers drop dramatically (he basically craps his pants under pressure).
Funny enough, I would venture into saying that against ORL, Al should play SF when Collins is on the floor and ask Josh play PF.
Similarly, when we were about to play MIA a couple of months ago I thought that against MIA Josh should have played C so he could be always under the rim on D to stop and intimidate Wade and Lebron’s drives leaving Al to play Bosh away from the basket.
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
6:46 pm
Hey @who cares, sounds to me like your describing that local hockey team that cost Gearon and his boys 130 million!!!!!! LOL
ag
April 28th, 2011
6:49 pm
If Biachi cant take a little abuse, he shouldnt dish it out. You’re a grown man, you want to call another person names you expect it in return and live with it, you started the name calling after all.
Who cares.
Reply Posted by: Chris | Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Thanks, Bianchi. I knew your big mouth would fire up the Hawks, just like Nelson’s big mouth did.
Reply Posted by: Steve | Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 2:16 PM
Great, Bianchi. You’ve screwed the Magic and fired up the Hawks by acting like a child.
Reply Posted by: Austin | Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 2:26 PM
A few comments coming out of Orlando
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
6:52 pm
hey @who cares you wouldn’t know what a “real thug” look like if he was staring you in the face…That’s what happens when you brain wash the masses and keep em stuck on ignorance for over a hundred years…………Your real enemy got on a string and you have no clue..now go crawl back into your hole….
ag
April 28th, 2011
6:54 pm
5-12 fg 0-3 3fg 4-4 ft 7 rb 4ast 0 blk 5 steals 14 points in 61 minutes.. stats for Marvin prior to game 5.. 3 ppg.. turrible. But he will start for the Bulls series..
Jborodawg
April 28th, 2011
6:59 pm
Doesn’t matter what “chess” move LD makes if they shoot 30-something percent.
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
6:59 pm
@vava74
“You are dead right on the Al Horford subject: his percentages are good because he only takes good shots (clean looks).
When called to shoot under pressure, his numbers drop dramatically (he basically craps his pants under pressure).”
Interesting observations ref. Allstar Al’s offense…
That basketball becomes a hot tamale..
ag
April 28th, 2011
7:03 pm
vava74
I think those moves would consider LD playing chess. Heck playing checkers we were blown out by 30. By the way, we got plastered by Chi-Town a couple of times with KH and MW starting. I really think the checker player will not learn to play chess overnight.
The Real Mandingo
April 28th, 2011
7:09 pm
@Who Cares,
Don’t hate because you can’t imitate; man up and congratulate. Now, go to the timeout corner and meditate and try not to hallucinate.
TheAntiMe
April 28th, 2011
7:10 pm
The most important adjustment that the Hawks will need to make is to not tuck their tails between their legs and go run and hide if Orlando takes a lead of 10 points. I truly hope that Joe doesn’t try his one-on-five strategy again tonight.
If the El Foldo Hawks happen to show up tonight instead of the Hawks we watched play in Games 1 – 4 then it matters not what Larry Drew, or the fans, or Harry the Hawk do tonight. Go Hawks!!!!!
The Real Mandingo
April 28th, 2011
7:13 pm
@Who Cares,
…and watch the Hawks seal the fate.
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
7:37 pm
LETS GO HAWKS! LETS GO HAWKS!
superiorblogman
April 28th, 2011
7:37 pm
Cam Newton=Josh Smith. The most athletic specimen on the court but his fundamentals are seriously flawed and he will never live that down. I will be flipping between the Cam Newton sweepstakes and the birdbrains. Go Cam Go, Go Birdbrains Go.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
7:40 pm
LETS GET IT!!!!
BE SPECIAL…
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
7:40 pm
There’s a plane flying around that says no cover at Cheetah if you have a ticket stub. DASG pullin’ out all the stops…
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
7:40 pm
Smitty said watch Marvin tonight?
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
7:42 pm
Agree with Smitty & 3D, JJ needs a 30+ 7ast game tonight
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
7:42 pm
Predictions?
I think Hawks win…because they will play desperate
Buddy Grizzard
April 28th, 2011
7:42 pm
James
April 28th, 2011
5:24 pm
Read every word James… Great post… I can’t really add anything
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
7:43 pm
NBATV goes off the air in Tampa every time the Magic play. Even though they are playing in Atlanta. So I have to watch it with the Magic announcers. Atlanta better come out and punch the Magic in the mouth so I won’t have to listen to these blowhards pontificate on how bad the Hawks are.
cp
April 28th, 2011
7:43 pm
so winning the tip is a good sign? come on Nique smh
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
7:44 pm
ALL DAY JOSH!
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
7:44 pm
@Rev in Tampa
go to Firs Row Sports.com, I’m watching the game online right now, this site lets you watch every sport
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
7:46 pm
whats going on with NBATV?
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
7:46 pm
finally we recognize a flashing teammate .. they will leave a defender to help.. keep your head up..
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
7:46 pm
Yeah Josh…
cp
April 28th, 2011
7:47 pm
there u go Josh. attack the rim
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
7:47 pm
Thats IQ Josh fans
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
7:47 pm
thats the heart of the Hawk right there folks. Josh Smith.
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
April 28th, 2011
7:47 pm
Hawks have the Magic in check. Hopefully by halftime Drew can say “check mate!”
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
7:47 pm
That boy Josh Smith ready to end this sh… tonight
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
7:48 pm
way to cut Jason.. good recognition Joe..
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
7:48 pm
Cmon Joe
ceeCee
April 28th, 2011
7:49 pm
YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAHH JOSH! LETS SEE THAT EVERY NIGHT! NOT JUST WHEN U GET DOWN!
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
7:49 pm
Boys looking good so far.
cp
April 28th, 2011
7:49 pm
Al has no post up game what so ever
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
7:50 pm
Al should move quicker in the post
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
7:50 pm
I was just about to say no jumpshots so far.
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
7:50 pm
All right folks….
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
7:50 pm
Josh takes a 3 and Howard ties it up on the other end. You guys have been playing great so far tonight, but you need to stay away from those mental lapses.
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
7:51 pm
Horford will have that shot all night. He’s got to make them
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
7:52 pm
Wow, tough shot Kirk
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
7:52 pm
Not a great offensive possession, but impressive shot by Captain Kirk.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
7:54 pm
I’m loving Kirk’s help defense against Dwight. This has already prevented several points by Howard and/or fouls by Collins.
Carlos
April 28th, 2011
7:55 pm
josh smith stans almost had an orgasm with that highlight dunk, but no mention of how he’s bricked everything else and took another dumba$$ three.
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
7:56 pm
I was hard on Kirk for awhile but he has played very well on both ends during these playoffs
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
7:56 pm
Rev in Tampa -
Coincidence that Orlando had so few TOs last night when Howard didn’t play a lot of minutes? I don’t think so.
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
7:57 pm
Help collins by coming to the ball lol
Carlos
April 28th, 2011
7:58 pm
we need guys with actual basketball skills like joe, jamal and horford to step up and win this game. i cant have faith in someone who’s best basketball skill is being an “athlete”
josh smith sucks
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
7:58 pm
no where you’re going w/ the ball!!!
c’mon.. why did the ball go to Collins?
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
7:58 pm
Carlos, he’s also had a couple of good dishes, too. And at the time, he was only 1 for 3. And I called Josh out for that mental lapse.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
8:00 pm
Bad shot by Kirk.
With jamal checking in next dead ball, it will be interesting to see how the score changes.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
8:00 pm
Uh oh, Jamal warming up on the sideline. He better play better defense than he did last night when he let Jameer go by him easily for lay-ups
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
8:00 pm
good drive Joe.. jump into that big sob
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:00 pm
Why didnt Joe take the shot?
Carlos
April 28th, 2011
8:00 pm
disgrace
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:01 pm
And before ppl start jumping on Josh for that 3, the only thing he could’ve done about that was be standing inside the arc when he received the ball, because he had to catch and shoot.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
8:01 pm
Good defense Zaza
steven
April 28th, 2011
8:02 pm
nice acting by zaza
cp
April 28th, 2011
8:02 pm
smh come on Josh
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
8:03 pm
Hawks 6-17 so far. JJ starts off 1-5. Josh is 1-6.
Luckily, our defense has been better, which is one reason Orlando has 4 turnovers.
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:03 pm
Nice acting by Zaza but there was no reason for Dwight to push Zaza either….
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:04 pm
Gotta love that ZaZa’s being a nuisance and driving the other team’s big man nuts. That’s what made him a fan favorite a few years ago, helped us push Boston to the limit and earned him his current contract. Hope he keeps it up as long as the Hawks are in the playoffs.
cp
April 28th, 2011
8:05 pm
Joe off to a bad start
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:05 pm
we have to make a move while orlando is stinkin it up again
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
8:05 pm
yea Al.. good strong post up
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:06 pm
nice workin it inside
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:06 pm
I would to see what Teague could do in this game
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:06 pm
JJ, maybe you’d have a better shooting rhythm if you took shots as part of the offense instead of dribbling a little while, then pulling up for a shot.
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:06 pm
Cam Newton is the 1st pick in 2011
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:06 pm
Al and Josh can abuse ryan anderson and turd…
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:08 pm
Horford cleans up the boards.
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:08 pm
Take Joe out….
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
8:08 pm
Hedo Turkoglu = Hawks MVP
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:08 pm
Well, that’s a consolation. JJ and Smoove are shooting better than Turkoglu.
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:09 pm
Cmon Joe, help a brotha out
cp
April 28th, 2011
8:09 pm
JJ Reddick taking Joe to the rim. Joe cant buy a basket
steven
April 28th, 2011
8:09 pm
airrrr balll
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
8:10 pm
Falcons get to see Newton twice a season
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
8:10 pm
Damn DUCK(Marvin) made no attempt to get that offensive rebound.
Sautee
April 28th, 2011
8:10 pm
Hawks shooting 32%. Good thing we have 7 offensive rebounds.
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
8:11 pm
Marvin should have been d-activated for the playoffs!
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:11 pm
Will be interesting to see how Cam does in his first year in the NFL.
ceeCee
April 28th, 2011
8:11 pm
Joe looks like the only one not playing team ball, tring to be the hero and shutup critics but he is just making his case worse by going is JOE!
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
8:12 pm
JJ can’t buy a shot, even the bunnies. He’s pressing a little too hard. But I’d rather for him to press like this, than to play the passive game. Pressing big time.
8 shots is a little excessive, especiall when you don’t have it going. But it’s better than taking 2 shots, and seeing your team go down the toilet.
Despite their shooting, the bright spot for both JJ and Josh, is that they’re extremely active on the defensive end, and are playing hard. At least the effort is there tonight, even if the shots aren’t falling for either of them.
Now . . what Drew needs to do is rest him NOW . . and let Hinrich run the team with Jamal playing off the ball. If they trap Hinrich, let’s see what Jamal can do with the ball once the Illusion is in scramble mode.
Sautee
April 28th, 2011
8:12 pm
Newton has to face the Falcons defense twice a year, too.
cp
April 28th, 2011
8:13 pm
Jamal has to do better than that on defense
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
8:13 pm
Of course . . Drew does the opposite and leaves him in. Don’t wear him out Larry. Should’ve rested him right here, if only for 3 minutes.
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
April 28th, 2011
8:13 pm
Cam Newton to the rival Panthers.
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:13 pm
lol!
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:13 pm
Jamal with another 4 point play opportunity.
steven
April 28th, 2011
8:13 pm
how does jamal make a 3 every time he is fouled…dont think i’ve ever seen him miss
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
8:14 pm
Good sign that Marvin hit that 3 . . even if it didn’t count. I’d like for him to knock down a few shots here.
steven
April 28th, 2011
8:14 pm
5 point play!
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
8:14 pm
ZaZa a hustling rebound and now a chance for a 4 point play make that 5 point!
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:15 pm
SMH,,, That Jamal will have you pull your hair out….
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:15 pm
Sautee -
That hasn’t exactly created a lot of fear in the Falcons’ opponents in recent years.
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
8:15 pm
Marvin!
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:15 pm
WHOA MARVIN SCORED
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
8:15 pm
LMAO @ Jamal . . damn near shoots an airball on the wide open 3 . . but makes the off balance 3 and gets fouled.
Amazing . . or lucky. But it can’t be luck, because he does it all the time.
cp
April 28th, 2011
8:15 pm
Joe showing some emotion from the bench
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:16 pm
Reddick is a pesky lil dude
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
April 28th, 2011
8:16 pm
Marvin with the timely jumper.
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
8:16 pm
Hawks have got to keep Arenas from penetrating!
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:16 pm
Good to see the Hawks reasserting themselves in this game and getting under the Magic’s skin.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
8:17 pm
Good defense Jamal. NOT!!!
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:17 pm
LD 2 foul rule on Kirk….
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
8:18 pm
JJ should be abusing Arenas with those bad knees!
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:18 pm
2 foul rule only applies to Horford lol
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
8:18 pm
Hawks 10-39 so far. But I like their activity on defense and on the boards. if they defend and rebound, they will have a chance to win.
I dont know what’s up with JJ. Maybe he put pressure on himself to start out strong…and it backfired.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
8:18 pm
*10-31 FG
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
8:19 pm
JJ 1 – 9 . . but he got fouled on that last drive. Just stay aggressive dude, and go into playmaker mode if you have to.
Derrick Rose shot 4 – 18 in one of these playoff games once, and the Bulls still won.
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:19 pm
northcyde -
Kinda reminds me of JR Rider, the games he actually played for the Hawks. Couldn’t hit anything if he was wide open, but every time you’d be thinking he took a bad shot he had no chance of making, it’d drop.
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
8:19 pm
Any other team playing the Magic…………….JJ Redick would be getting it took to him on defense. He is a poor defender but ISO JJ is too passive! Come alive JJ.
Sautee
April 28th, 2011
8:19 pm
“Jamal has to do better than that on defense”
LOL, cp, don’t we say that EVERY game?
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
8:20 pm
JJ has taken 5 shots in the paint . . 6 if you count the tip-in. Only 3 jumpers. He just can’t get the easier stuff to fall.
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
8:20 pm
Not a good offensive game tonight.
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
April 28th, 2011
8:21 pm
Eventhough Joe got blocked on that last play I am not mad at the attacking of the rim with velocity.
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:21 pm
Al seem lost when its time to make a post up move….
steven
April 28th, 2011
8:21 pm
you can hear the fans go noooooooooo whenever josh shoots a retarded shot
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
8:21 pm
Make that 7 shot in the paint for JJ
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
8:21 pm
Good put back JJ.
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:21 pm
LOL, you can hear the fans going NOOOOOOOOO LOL when Josh shoots a long jumper
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
8:22 pm
I mean . . it’s not like he can’t stop shooting, especially if he and Jamal and Hinrich are the only guys who can create their own shot.
Better defense by Jamal that time on JJ Redick
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
8:22 pm
Yes…
Rod from College Park
April 28th, 2011
8:22 pm
I’m impressed with our effort on the glass.
Buddy Grizzard
April 28th, 2011
8:22 pm
Joe showing up at Phillips
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
8:23 pm
Let’s build on that lead………put these guys away Hawks!
cp
April 28th, 2011
8:24 pm
lol yea we do Sautee..I wish Josh would stop shooting so much but I guess we say that a lot to.
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
8:24 pm
Crazy statline for JJ
2 – 10 FG
6 points
7 rebs ( 5 offensive )
2 assists
He’s missed all 8 jumpshots and floaters, but has scored twice on offensive rebound tip-ins.
vava74
April 28th, 2011
8:24 pm
Why on earth no one sets good picks in this team?
What kind of a sorry ass pick was that by Marvin?
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
8:25 pm
As for the Illusion
1 – 3 from 3 point range
7 turnovers
That’s why we’re up 10, despite us shooting so dismal.
F— the Illusion.
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:25 pm
Hmm, some boos at the draft when Bengals select Green. Not sure why Cincy fans would boo, unless they are wondering who will throw the ball to him.
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:25 pm
Bass becoming automatic with that short jumper
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
8:26 pm
Great Defense Jamal. Good hustle.
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:26 pm
LMFAO turd
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:26 pm
Good D by Marvin….
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:26 pm
Wow, Turkoglu = Magic’s Marvin.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
8:26 pm
Lol. Turk looking more uncordninated than Marvin
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
8:27 pm
OMG Turk…………that a boy!
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
8:27 pm
Enter your comments here
James on Pharr Rd
April 28th, 2011
8:27 pm
Lets close this half on a defensive note please!!
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:27 pm
throat on neck time…we gotta do it
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:28 pm
LOL…Rathburn’s description of Turkoglu’s shot – “dry heave”.
cp
April 28th, 2011
8:28 pm
Jamal is going to keep firing
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:28 pm
foot on neck*
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
8:28 pm
AJ Green to Bengals in NFL Draft
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
8:28 pm
That was great effort defense by zaza last trip down
steven
April 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
zaza with the double foul
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
Good “D” by ZaZa…
ssss
April 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
had 4 possessions to add to the lead and couldn’t…ughh
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
8:30 pm
Defense is suffocating the Illusion. Keep this up guys.
vava74
April 28th, 2011
8:30 pm
Why didn’t Al drive on that one? It was almost a clear out.
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
8:31 pm
So my Bengals get AJ Green. So long Ocho . . hope you play well somewhere else. Now . . go get Vince Young or Donovan McNabb . . and we might be set next year with that easy schedule.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
8:31 pm
Turkoglu bet on the Hawks before the game.
Shout out to Cam Newton. I’m no Auburn fan, but that guy has caught more unnecessary hate than any athlete I can remember recently. I hope he does well.
ssss
April 28th, 2011
8:32 pm
joe is clueless
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:33 pm
Pass the ball Joe…
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:33 pm
Joe over-dribbles again.
cp
April 28th, 2011
8:33 pm
Damn the Falcons just traded up for Julio. They gave up a lot
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:33 pm
Take Jamal out….
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
8:34 pm
CLE on the clock…Falcons doin somethin
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:34 pm
Hawks ice cold now. Luckily, the Magic can’t do anything either.
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:34 pm
hope that gets joe going
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
8:34 pm
showin Falcons and Julio Jones…
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:34 pm
Maybe that gets JJ going.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
8:35 pm
Finally. maybe this will get jj going
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:35 pm
LD, take Jamal out…
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:35 pm
did they blow whistle even before the contact?
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
8:35 pm
WE ARE KILLIN’ MAGIC ON THE BOARDS!!!
we have 24, 10 offensive they have 11, 1 offensive!!!
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:35 pm
Don’t matter who Falcons draft as long a Matty (Vanilla) Ice is at QB LOL!!!
vava74
April 28th, 2011
8:36 pm
Horrible shots.
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:36 pm
Josh we will take it….
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
8:36 pm
yep…Julio Jones to Falcons for bunch a picks…
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
8:36 pm
Falcons moved up and took Julio Jones from Bama!
Buddy Grizzard
April 28th, 2011
8:37 pm
Joe 3 for 11, Josh 2 for 10, jc1 2 for 11 how the f we ahead???
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:37 pm
damit josh
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
8:37 pm
damn, the falcons were serious!!!
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:37 pm
Don’t let the magic steal the last couple of minutes
James
April 28th, 2011
8:37 pm
Please bench Josh!
horrible
April 28th, 2011
8:38 pm
lol hawks booing josh
steven
April 28th, 2011
8:38 pm
wwoww julio jones
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:38 pm
Josh just gave up 5 straight pts
vava74
April 28th, 2011
8:38 pm
Horrible horrible play.
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:38 pm
we had a chance to have these dudes down 13,14,15
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
8:38 pm
Josh two dumb plays back to back.
cp
April 28th, 2011
8:39 pm
I like Julio but they gave up a lot for him.. And I dont get the Gabbert hype
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:39 pm
Good Defense Joe
vava74
April 28th, 2011
8:40 pm
Why did we stop going to the rim? Got the 4th foul on the magic only now…
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:40 pm
horrible last 2 min
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
8:40 pm
watchin’ the game thru you cats!!! my nerves cant take these fools!!!
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:40 pm
I didnt like the way the Hawks end the 1st half on offense…
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
8:41 pm
We should be up by 15!!! Dang it
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:41 pm
SVG giving the refs an earful. Magic determined to go down whining.
superiorblogman
April 28th, 2011
8:41 pm
Lead should be 16 but its 6 because the Hawks are Birdbrains. It’s the truth
cp
April 28th, 2011
8:42 pm
damn what happened to the Hawks lead? I was all into the draft
vava74
April 28th, 2011
8:42 pm
Only us would manage to have this rebounding advantage and be only up by 6.
And Jamal’s shot seems to be off so… Let’s brace ourselves.
Our hope is that SVG is so much on the refs grill that they will start whistling in our favour…
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
8:42 pm
the cam newton pick will set the panthers bac 10 yrs. ima falcons fan so that suits me well.
Sautee
April 28th, 2011
8:43 pm
Is there a worse team in the playoffs closing out quarters?
We work to get ahead and then give it back SOOOOO easily.
James
April 28th, 2011
8:44 pm
Josh was driving me crazy late in that second half. He needs to calm down. He took bad shots, stopped attacking the rim, starting making some crazy passes, and committing dumb fouls. First off, he doesn’t need to have 12 shots in one half when he doesn’t have it going. He needs to focus on other things when his offense has escaped him. I really hope the Hawks play smarter in that second half. It should help to have Kirk back in the game. He helps calm the guys down.
By the way, the defense by the Hawks has been pretty good.
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
8:44 pm
Julio Jones is a Falcon….Peter King knows his stuff big time
vava74
April 28th, 2011
8:45 pm
Smoove 3-12
JJ 4-12
Jamal 3-11
steven
April 28th, 2011
8:45 pm
we basically mortgaged our future on julio jones panning out.
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:46 pm
That’s the problem with Crawford playing the point. He is in no way a point guard. He’s a scorer, as is JJ. With him at the 1, there’s no one on the floor to get the Hawks into their offense.
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
8:46 pm
STEVEN,
what did we give up to get julio jones?
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
8:47 pm
Magic 13 total rebounds
Hawks 10 OFFENSIVE rebounds
vava74
April 28th, 2011
8:48 pm
Lots of standing around.
Horrible shot selection, always looking for the “hero shot” instead of going to the rim.
Only up by 6… Incredible. Only us.
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
8:48 pm
a lot…1st, 4th, 124th this yr…1st & 4th next year!!!
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:48 pm
lol@julio jones.
That makes me real comfortable. Lord knows the falcons defense doesnt need any help <<<<<<<<
James
April 28th, 2011
8:49 pm
“That’s the problem with Crawford playing the point. He is in no way a point guard. He’s a scorer, as is JJ. With him at the 1, there’s no one on the floor to get the Hawks into their offense.”
This is another reason why it will be great to get Kirk back into the game in the third quarter. I feel a lot better when he is on the floor since I know he will attempt to prevent the Hawks from playing low-IQ basketball. I’m still annoyed at the fact that we are only up by 6, but there’s no use crying over spilled milk. The Hawks just need to come out in the second half and handle their business. If they can hold serve, they are only 24 minutes away from a 1st round series victory.
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
8:49 pm
4th= 59th pick
Sautee
April 28th, 2011
8:50 pm
Well, I guess that lets Michael Jenkins know what the Falcons think of him as a #2 receiver. Ouch.
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
8:50 pm
Steven – only means Falcons will be a player in the free agent market. There must be several players who want to play for the Falcons now. Remember, 4 national TV games this season plus a few 4PM kick-offs on Fox.
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
8:50 pm
i got more faith in TD gettin’ the D str8 then Hawks winnin’ this game tho…
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
8:51 pm
Jenkins will move to the slot to become possession receiver
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
8:51 pm
@212…exactly!!
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
8:53 pm
Sautee,
Jenkins should have been let go last year. We still need a speed RB though, because Norwood is always hurt, and we still need a DE.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
8:53 pm
212, mykhalc,
What about Harry Douglas?
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
8:54 pm
Falcons believe next seasons No. 1 pick will again be in the high 20’s….I hope Falcons will have the 32nd pick
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
8:55 pm
more 4 wides next season!!???
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
8:55 pm
i don’t have a prob with what the falcons did, especially if julio pans out!! the draft picks are no gaurantees. some earlier picks are garbage, some late picks are jewels. roddy white and julio is scary. that means tony gonzalez will be open alot. also, the running game will open too. no the linebackers got help cover those two receivers
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
8:56 pm
especially when u consider where we HOPE the Falcons will be pickin the next few years…
steven
April 28th, 2011
8:57 pm
we just have to make a splash in free agency on the defensive side. our dline is terrible minus abe and abe can only play about half a game now….
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
8:57 pm
when blank and demitroff say, “we need explosive, impact players” they are not givin’ lip service.
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
8:57 pm
Ryan better get that arm ready!!!LOL gonna have to stretch it next season…
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:57 pm
bad shot
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:58 pm
LOL @ Howard
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
8:58 pm
LMAO Collins
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:58 pm
Howard is becoming a dirty player
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
8:58 pm
Julio Jones is a good pick.
Hawks shot selection has to get better. This lead is fools gold right now.
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
8:59 pm
Gave up alot for Julio
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
8:59 pm
Magic announcers are making all kinds of excuses for Dwight
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
8:59 pm
Josh come on….
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
8:59 pm
Guess SVG’s complaints fell on deaf ears.
horrible
April 28th, 2011
8:59 pm
joe is horrible
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
9:00 pm
i’ll turn on the game with 5min left in 4th…LOL
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:00 pm
Nice D, AL.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:00 pm
What is JJ doing? 5-15. Bad possessions by the Hawks. Luckily, the Magic are taking bad shots too.
horrible
April 28th, 2011
9:00 pm
nothing but jumpers same ol story
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
9:01 pm
good sh..
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:01 pm
Captain Kirk!
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:01 pm
Yes, up 10, need to stretch it to 15
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
9:02 pm
lol wow
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:02 pm
That was an interesting possession.
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
9:03 pm
ORL choking
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:03 pm
Yeah, that wasn’t 8s.
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
9:04 pm
y’all ack like both teams are intentionally takin’ bad shots. yes, jj is 5-15 but atleast 8 of his shots were in the paint. law of averages, they jus’ ain’t fallin’ tonight.
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:04 pm
OK, Orlando has a legitimate gripe this time.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:04 pm
Hawks got lucky there. That was a malfunction of the shot clock.
And we give it back.
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
9:05 pm
everybody standing around watching on O
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:05 pm
ant banks -
Well, at least for JJ, the problem is his shot hasn’t been falling most of this season. After signing that max contract, that’s just not going to sit well with some fans.
horrible
April 28th, 2011
9:05 pm
lmaooo what was twin doing
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:07 pm
Jax trades up with the ‘Skins to get Gabbert.
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:07 pm
Collins is a total liability on offense….
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
9:07 pm
GT,
i think that durin’ the season, there may have been lingering effects of that elbow surgery and he played thru it to keep fans from b!tchin’.
horrible
April 28th, 2011
9:07 pm
horford does not know how to attack the rim
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
9:08 pm
GT,
what does havin’ gabbert mean for gerrard?
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:08 pm
How is that a foul on Josh???
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:08 pm
We have let magic stay in every game because we put them on the line
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:09 pm
ant banks -
JJ doesn’t play for the fans.
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:09 pm
Gabbert is overratted, just a white david garrard
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:10 pm
Magic announcers said that Josh tried to pull Dwight down to draw the foul.
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
9:11 pm
lol @gt. i know that’s right. lol.
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:11 pm
LOL@magic with these stupid 3’s
cp
April 28th, 2011
9:11 pm
terrible possesions
horrible
April 28th, 2011
9:12 pm
horford was open on the pick and roll…joe will lose this game for us
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:12 pm
Hawks are standing around….Need to get shot off early in shot clock
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:12 pm
@Rev in Tampa
I live in Jacksonville and have to listen to those 2 hacks as well, they are just awful!!!
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:12 pm
How many shot clock violations have we had?
And to think, we once had a 10 pt lead.
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:12 pm
timeout please?
horrible
April 28th, 2011
9:13 pm
game over for the hawks
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
9:13 pm
i am still not worried. for whatever reason, we are killin’ them on the boards. and no body’s shots are fallin’
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:13 pm
ZAZA!!!
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:13 pm
Wow. A flagrant 1 on Turk? That is excessive imo.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:14 pm
lol @ Hedo getting trying to get buck.
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:14 pm
our FTs are terrible
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:14 pm
DRIVE THE BALL HAWKS SINCE YOUR SHOTS ARE NOT FALLING
cp
April 28th, 2011
9:14 pm
@Luke. Ive been trying to figure out the Gabbert hype but I just dont see it. He looks average to me
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
9:15 pm
damn marvin…all drawlz
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:15 pm
Marvin!!!
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:15 pm
Yall should have known Zaza was going to get popped lol.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:16 pm
wow. 4 career three pointers in the playoffs for marvin. Why does Bob feel the need to mention that?
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:16 pm
did Dwight even try to shoot that?
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:16 pm
@cp
Chase Daniel was in the same system and was a better QB and he is a backup now, Gabbert just has the height weight and thats it
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:16 pm
These guys will kill me of an heart attack
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
9:17 pm
OBRIEN,
bob is the biggest homer….omg
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:17 pm
ant banks -
I think it means Garrard is getting older and they feel like Gabbert can be a solid replacement. I’d bet Gabbert spends at least 1, maybe 2 years on the bench learning.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:17 pm
That is crap. Zaza did not touch Dwight’s head. All he did was grap him before he went up for the shot
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:17 pm
I think Marvin would have been a lot better if the hawks didn’t resign Joe.
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:18 pm
flagrant on zaza? nooo
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
9:20 pm
i like garrard. if gabbert can sit for 2 years and soak up the knowledge he may be good
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:20 pm
Just when Orlando was getting back in the game Turk got the crowd into the game.
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:20 pm
Haven’t really agreed that either foul was flagrant. Maybe the refs are trying to “maintain control” of this game.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:20 pm
needed that reb. smh.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:22 pm
Dwight giving Marvin daps for the foul. Marvin needs to go Shane Williams on Dwight
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:22 pm
QUACK ATTACK!!!
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
9:22 pm
lmao…marvin…wet
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:22 pm
yea MArvin
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:22 pm
MARVINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:22 pm
MAAAAAAAARVIN?????
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:22 pm
Holy cow. Marvin might have a couple fans after this game.
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:23 pm
Who is that guy wearing #24?
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:23 pm
lmao marvin stank face
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:23 pm
man marvin’s feet are so big…his foot is always on the line
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:23 pm
Leave it up to Jamal to give up a layup
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:23 pm
Magic commentators are complaining about the Hawks fouls on Dwight so they said, “IF YOU WANT TO SEE A MUGGING GO TO DOWNTOWN ATLANTA.”
That crosses the line and is unnecessary.
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:24 pm
How’s this for finishing a quarter? Other than the lay-up for Reddick, pretty nice.
Rod from College Park
April 28th, 2011
9:24 pm
Leave Marvin in. He’s hot. Only happens once in a blue moon.
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:24 pm
gah that’s two times Al has been a split second behind the buzzer
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:25 pm
@Rev
But yet they don’t mention Howard pushing and elbows lol.
kirkinga
April 28th, 2011
9:25 pm
How Crawford can let JJ get by him so easily is a mystery to me.
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:25 pm
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:23 pm
Magic commentators are complaining about the Hawks fouls on Dwight so they said, “IF YOU WANT TO SEE A MUGGING GO TO DOWNTOWN ATLANTA.”
That crosses the line and is unnecessary.
LMAO!
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
9:25 pm
Marvin…showin up??? say it aint so!!!
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:26 pm
Hmm…Minnesota takes Ponder. Wonder if he was the guy they wanted all along. Will be interesting to see how that works out.
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:26 pm
12 minutes. 7 points.
If these guys lose this game it will be a monumental colapse.
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
9:26 pm
@Rev…LOL at ORL cryin’
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
9:27 pm
time to end this NOW
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:27 pm
Well, it doesn’t sound like the Magic announcers are any more biased than the Hawks’ announcers. Unfortunately, the national media isn’t exactly unbiased either.
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:27 pm
Marvin is en fuego.
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:27 pm
QUACK QUACK QUACK
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
9:27 pm
lmao….wdf
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:27 pm
MAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRVVVVVVVVINN
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
9:28 pm
@vava74…we talkin Hawks here man. nothin’ is monumental with this franchise!!!
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:28 pm
He is Quacking tonight!!!
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:28 pm
Marvin is hot….
cp
April 28th, 2011
9:28 pm
I dont say this often but Marvin having a good game
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:28 pm
BANG
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:28 pm
Rod giving Marvin props?
He is hot though. And then jamal for 3.
Like I said, Hawks make jumpers…we win.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:28 pm
Joe set that up the whole way.. nice..
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:28 pm
time to go iso-Marvin!
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:29 pm
Suddenly, the Hawks can’t miss from the outside.
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:29 pm
Poor spacing messed up that play.
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:29 pm
reddick dunk???
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:29 pm
Why is Jamal guy always getting layups?
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
9:30 pm
i still haven’t turned the game on…LOL
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:30 pm
Wow, who was supposed to be guarding Reddick there?
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:30 pm
I hate the iso get the ball inside and force the double. Just like that.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:30 pm
big shot.. but Al should have taken the mid range jumper.. nice … nice.
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:31 pm
Thank you Mike Bianchi!
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:31 pm
Yes! Jamal, I’ll shut the fu*k up as from today if we win this one!
But you better play some D on redick…
(I couldn’t help myself…)
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:32 pm
tremaine,
Hold on… Hold on…
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:32 pm
LOL at Magic commentators. They were saying that the Hawks starters have been on the floor since the second half started and were looking tired. But then the Hawks drained the 3’s.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
9:33 pm
Hey, we may win this thing!
Rod from College Park
April 28th, 2011
9:33 pm
Jamal is an assassin
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:33 pm
Lions take Fairley. They’re piling up some talent in Motown.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:33 pm
I loved the Iso-Marvin post.
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:34 pm
Horrible shot by JJ…
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:34 pm
omg stop with the iso please
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
9:34 pm
lemme know when it’s safe…
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:34 pm
THat was a well-defended 3 that turk hit
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:34 pm
Cmon Hawks, end this
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:35 pm
LOL, joe said not me lol
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:35 pm
howard gets away with lots of moving screens
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:35 pm
This is the Joe I like to see….
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:36 pm
Thank you Mike Bianchi!!
Art Vandelay
April 28th, 2011
9:36 pm
I seriously just screamed “DON’T LAUNCH IT” right before Joe did, and then auto got up and fist pumped when it went in lol
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:37 pm
Where’s the D? The minute we got up by more than 10 we relax and start to get beaten on the picks…
F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:38 pm
Joe answering the bell.. keep knocking down the big shots Jigga..
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:38 pm
Art Vandelay
April 28th, 2011
9:36 pm
I seriously just screamed “DON’T LAUNCH IT” right before Joe did, and then auto got up and fist pumped when it went in lol
Lol he had to shoot that one. It was like 4 secs on the clock.
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:39 pm
lol we will never box out howard
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:39 pm
LD will lose us this game
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
And that’s why you don’t run Iso-Marvin.
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
Get a rebound…
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
can i get a rebound please
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
fight him Al … get position!
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
marvin stripped again
Art Vandelay
April 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
@tremaine
I know I know, I just hate him/them for getting themselves in that situation
Let’s not blow this. GO HAWKS
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
Not liking that Iso Marvin
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:40 pm
Good mins for Marvin tonight…
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:41 pm
Get Hinrich on the floor!
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:41 pm
Its time to put Kirk back in the game…
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:41 pm
At least put a body on the guy at least, sometimes???
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:41 pm
magic running the same play over and over
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:41 pm
Al nowhere to be found when Dwight touches the rock..
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:41 pm
Man if Dwight would have dunk that on Za and Josh. Oh my goodness.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:41 pm
Josh blocked that shot cleanly but zaza with the foul
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:42 pm
Dwight blew a kiss to the crowd
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
9:42 pm
Please don’t blow this game!
And props to Marvin – way to go!
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:42 pm
we’ve gone cold
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:42 pm
smh
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:42 pm
why are we leaving shooters? smh.
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:42 pm
Iso is going to kill us. Joe trying to play hero.
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:42 pm
need to come back with Marvin
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:43 pm
CHOKE
Sautee
April 28th, 2011
9:43 pm
Joe ignores a wide open Horford to be a hero….fail.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:43 pm
Hawks picked the wrong game to go on one of their traditional 4th quarter scoring droughts…
We need a bucket right here. Watch the Hawks come out and take a jumper
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:43 pm
Not sharing the ball on offense.
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:43 pm
why do we have no killer instinct..
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:43 pm
Yep. We are going to lose this one. Horrible coaching.
Horrible execution by JJ.
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:43 pm
nique with the dog fight reference
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:43 pm
Horford wasnt going to take the shot anyway.
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:44 pm
Get the ball inside, force the double and kick it out for the wide open jumper.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:44 pm
What did I say? Another (missed) jumper.
Lukas
April 28th, 2011
9:44 pm
Never trust the Hawks!!
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:44 pm
finally finally finally
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:44 pm
Why do we not have anyone around the basket when our shooters launch one?
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:44 pm
Finally. It was about the 15th moving screen!
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:45 pm
Finally they call that play, he’s been doing that all series
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
9:45 pm
We’re Choking!!!!
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:46 pm
Isnt it funny how good things happen when we drive?
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:46 pm
Way to go Kirk
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
9:46 pm
Not ryan anderson – don’t let him beat us
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:46 pm
Nice drive by Kirk….
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:46 pm
balls..not good
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:46 pm
Anyone doubting the value of Hinrich now?
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:46 pm
sh!t.
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:46 pm
Amazing, good drive Kirk. TEAGUE????????????????????????????????
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
April 28th, 2011
9:46 pm
teague ftw?
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
9:46 pm
exactly why i can’t watch…SMH
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:47 pm
It was a foul on Hinrich!
Sautee
April 28th, 2011
9:47 pm
lol@ bigdave
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
9:47 pm
Man, if we lose this, we’re toast Saturday
cp
April 28th, 2011
9:48 pm
ut oh
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
9:48 pm
Kirk may be the difference maker for us
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:48 pm
Thats a blow
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
9:48 pm
The guys(Hawks) stand around dribbling the ball as the shot clock is tcking doen to 4 seconds, then it a wild Jumper that doesn’t have a chance in HELL of going in! Break up this CORE! Free Jeff Teague.
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
9:49 pm
MYCHALC,
for God’s sake, don’t turn that effin’ tv on now. lmao. you will jinx us
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:49 pm
worse case scenario.. giving Sund and ASG another excuse.
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:49 pm
Shoulda had Teague more ready to play
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:49 pm
Hinrich was carried down the tunnel. Not looking good for future games.
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:49 pm
It’s simple folks.
Post up- we win.
Iso- we lose.
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
9:49 pm
down
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:50 pm
good move Josh.. FINISH! coming up short..
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:50 pm
lol josh sucks when hes at the rim he dont even hit the rim
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:50 pm
4 rebs in 26 minutes for Josh, while going 3-14.
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
9:50 pm
Make your Free Throws.
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:50 pm
Simple enough tremaine
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:50 pm
big free throws Al!
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:51 pm
why doesnt Al Horford guard Dwight?
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:51 pm
DEFENSE
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
9:51 pm
@ant banks…don’t worry brah!!! what happened to Kirk?
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
9:51 pm
Josh never makes a FOUL.
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
9:51 pm
much more calm watchin’ the draft…LOL
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:52 pm
All of a sudden this dude is hitting ft’s
Rod from College Park
April 28th, 2011
9:52 pm
Can our All Star Center check their all star center please?
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:52 pm
can we get a high low post up w/ Al and Joe?
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:52 pm
Enter your comments here
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:52 pm
I like this Joe….
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:52 pm
no more kirk
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:52 pm
Thanks u JJ
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
good box out on Dwight Joe
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
how is that not a foul
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
win this tip
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
way to give him his props Bob..
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
WTF………………….Josh got FOULED.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
That was a great rebound Josh
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
mykhalc -
Landed awkwardly on the drive. Got up and limped down to the defensive end. Had to be carried off to the locker room.
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
9:53 pm
WOW, WHERE”S THE WHISTLE
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:54 pm
how many layups are we gonna give them
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:54 pm
woooooooooooooow
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:54 pm
Common Horford!!
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
9:54 pm
thanks GT…
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
Olay DEFENSE
cp
April 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
terrible defense
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
well thats a true point guard
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
Dang!
kirkinga
April 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
wth!
Section 212
April 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
Give me a break Quack!!!
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
no joke..that’s at least 8 uncontested layups this quarter
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
EFFORT EFFORT EFFORT!!!!
a big who is not guarding a perimeter shooter must hustle back…
why are you jogging!!!!!!!?!?!?!?!?
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
Jamal and his toilet paper defense. So soft. And no help from the bigs
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
Kirk is sorely missed….
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
9:56 pm
Who would have thought that Marvin would come up big?
All we need is Larry Munson calling this game, and all would be well
vava74
April 28th, 2011
9:56 pm
F*ck f*ck f*ck!
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:56 pm
Wow, Rathburn actually calls out the Hawks D.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:56 pm
damn shame!
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:56 pm
wer are gonna blow it
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
9:56 pm
By LD not using Teague in his rotation, there’s no quickness to play him on defense. Will the Hawks closed this game out and will it be back to Orlando?
Art Vandelay
April 28th, 2011
9:56 pm
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!
My head is about to explode.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
9:56 pm
Hawks need a score right here, or this could be a loss.
How come Marvin was on jameer?
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:57 pm
AL Horford guarding Dwight at the 3 pt line.
Phil
April 28th, 2011
9:57 pm
Marvin is pathetic. Honestly. A joke.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
9:57 pm
By the time I blog – we’ve blown it!
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
9:57 pm
Marvin should have held Jameer on that last lay up!
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:57 pm
why are they holding? smh.
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:58 pm
the only offensive rebound we get is the biggest one of the game
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:58 pm
Joe w/ the tap out!
Phil
April 28th, 2011
9:58 pm
He’s so bad.
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
9:58 pm
Chris Johnson at the game.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
9:58 pm
Chris Johnson (TN TITANS) a hawk fan..
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
9:59 pm
Lick those fingers Jamal….
steven
April 28th, 2011
9:59 pm
does turkadoo get another chance to redeem himself?
Phil
April 28th, 2011
9:59 pm
One stop. Can they? Not if marvin has any say in it!
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
9:59 pm
steven -
The Hawks had about 10 offensive rebounds in the first half.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
10:00 pm
SHould the Hawks foul?
Phil
April 28th, 2011
10:00 pm
One stop.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:00 pm
do you foul?
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
10:00 pm
No 3s and no fouls…
Phil
April 28th, 2011
10:00 pm
Maybe.
steven
April 28th, 2011
10:00 pm
yes gt alum i was being a little facetious. The magic have gotten a ton of offensive boards in the second half
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:00 pm
AAAAHHH!! I can’t take it
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
10:01 pm
I would like to see Damien in for defense instead of Jamal
steven
April 28th, 2011
10:01 pm
oh no he stepped out
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
10:01 pm
Reddick misses wide open 3…better lucky than good.
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
10:01 pm
wtffff
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
10:01 pm
Jamal gave up a wide open 3 to Reddick. Are you kidding me.
Phil
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
Unreal.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
We should have closed it out then
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
u talk about blown coverage.
i foul. i dont trust these guys.
kirkinga
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
No moving screen on that shot I guess!
steven
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
why is jamal in the game….ugh
Phil
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
Now u foul!
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
JC1 should not be in game on defense.
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
jus’ don’t foul on the shot.
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
Reddick takes his time the game is tied. Whew!
Rod from College Park
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
No Dwight set another moving screen
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
Melvin.. that was either Josh or Al who should’ve stepped out..
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:02 pm
Korver and Anderson missed those 3’s against us in the regular season
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:03 pm
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
THANK YOU MIKE BIANCHI!
cp
April 28th, 2011
10:03 pm
good to see them close it out
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:03 pm
get em up outta here.!!!!
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
10:03 pm
Wow. They tried to give it away, but they pulled it out in the end.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:03 pm
Yahoooooooooooooooooo!
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
10:03 pm
Going to Chicago
Phil
April 28th, 2011
10:03 pm
I cant believe it.
vava74
April 28th, 2011
10:03 pm
Yes! What a fraking relief! Holly mother of god!
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
10:03 pm
OKAY, WHAT’S THE GAME PLAN FOR CHICAGO BABY!!!!!
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:04 pm
How did we win??????????
Buddy Grizzard
April 28th, 2011
10:04 pm
See u in the 2nd round
Phil
April 28th, 2011
10:04 pm
Rose will kill us.
Sautee
April 28th, 2011
10:04 pm
Great D on the last play. The three before that? ehhhhhh
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
10:04 pm
???????????????????????????
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
10:04 pm
Great Basketball IQ Josh on that block
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
10:04 pm
Jameer Nelson are you going to fly to Chicago and buy your own ticket………………………Going Fishing Jameer!
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:04 pm
We can beat Chicago, if we will – come on LD – you can do it!!!!!!!!!!
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:05 pm
Hawks in 6.. damn the pundits..
AJ would’ve made it a perfect night..
Phil
April 28th, 2011
10:05 pm
I picked magic in a sweep. Glad i was wrong!
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
10:05 pm
NO WAY!!!?????
MistaGamer
April 28th, 2011
10:05 pm
Josh,
Bad game…. Way to come up big at the biggest moment.
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
10:05 pm
I WONDER IF JAQUEER NELSON IS COMIN’ TO THE GAME IN CHICAGO OR ATLANTA, SINCE HE WANTED TO SEE D ROSE SO BAD IN 2ND RND
You Aint Ordinary Bruh
April 28th, 2011
10:05 pm
lets hope kirk is ok
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
10:05 pm
Grandad…………………………call LD and offer your services to get this team ready for The Bulls!
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
10:06 pm
I didnt like how we played in the 4th (18 pts scored)…but its good to be on to the second round.
Who wants to go on the Magic blog and get their fans riled up? Could this be Dwight’s last game in a Magic uniform?
Luke Cage
April 28th, 2011
10:06 pm
Yeah Rose will kill us but the other guys on that team won’t, just believe
Phil
April 28th, 2011
10:06 pm
Glad we won just to shut the espn sobs up!
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
10:06 pm
Where’s WOODY?
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:06 pm
Al can beat Noah
Josh can beat Boozer
ZaZa can take Gibson, Thomas, and Asik
Marvin and Damien can hang with Deng
JJ can take the three mouseketeers
Hinrich and Teeague can slow DRose, maybe a little
And we still have Jamal left over
Please – no Jamal on DRose!!!!!!!!!!
MistaGamer
April 28th, 2011
10:06 pm
FREE JEFF TEAGUE!!!!????
ant banks
April 28th, 2011
10:07 pm
mike woodson will never be a head coach again in the league.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:07 pm
hope Kirks injury isnt to severe..
thanks Jason.. huge for us this series..
get ready Marvin.. get ready Jeff..
Sautee
April 28th, 2011
10:07 pm
I realize that Howard can set a mean screen, BUT……WAY too many times this game, Jamal AND Joe failed to even TRY to get by his screens. And the Magic scored every time. We only won because we (mostly) hit our jump shots in the 4th, NOT for smothering D..
steven
April 28th, 2011
10:08 pm
Hope Hinrich isn’t hurt too badly
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
10:08 pm
Now NBATV is back on for the postgame.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:08 pm
GREAT WIN BUT WHY DID OUR OFFENSE BECOME SO STAGNANT AS SOON AS WE GOT UP 10?
EXECUTE
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:09 pm
That Homecourt advantage is coming back.
If we can steal one in Chitown – and Indy almost did in the first two games, we can make ATL crazy
3 straight 2nd round appearances – who’d have thunk it?
Please just no more 0=4 blowouts Hawks – have some pride
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
10:09 pm
Let Dwight get fitted for his Hawks uniform before he leaves the highlight factory tonight…
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:09 pm
“GIVE TEAGUE A CHANCE!”
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
10:09 pm
SteveW -
Ugh, Jamal on Rose. That would be a massacre.
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
10:09 pm
gonna NEED Kirk real bad against CHI!!! congrats to my AAU team!!!
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
10:09 pm
NBATV punking Jameer for his comments to DRose.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:09 pm
WE HAVE 5 DAYS TO REST UP. KIRK, GET THAT THING TREATED
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
10:10 pm
LD get JC1 from the Point. When he comes into the game, he should be the SG not PG. He is not a PG and can’t guard the quicker ROSE nor can Capt Kirk!
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:10 pm
WE GOTTA STEAL ONE IN CHICAGO
GOTTA PLAY LIKE WE DID IN GAMES 1 AND 2. WTF WAS WITH JAMEER GETTING THOSE LAYUPS AT THE END
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:11 pm
great game Marvin..
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:11 pm
Ken S, where are you, you glass half full freak!
The Real Mandingo
April 28th, 2011
10:11 pm
I called it earlier…just read my previous posts on this blog…Jamal and Joe leading the way to victory.
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:11 pm
LD look like he has been crying lol. check out the postgame press conference.
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
10:11 pm
When I refer to JJ simply getting up his shots, this is the type of game I’m talking about.
Too many times, that 2 – 10 FG start in the 1st half, would’ve ended up 4 – 15, because he would’ve stopped shooting. Or better yet, he would’ve never gotten to 12 shots in the 1st half to begin with.
Sometimes as a shooter, you just have to keep grinding, and try to take better shots. So he goes on to shoot 8 – 13 in the 2nd half and is steady enough at the end to help us win the game.
The box score will say that he was inefficient, seeing that he needed 25 shots to score 23 points. Good thing he came alive in the 2nd half, when we needed him the most.
Way to grind to night on both ends of the court JJ.
But the game ball goes to the bench. Jamal did his thing and made enough shots in the 2nd half to hold the Illusion off.
But Marvin Williams (( clapping )) . . way to show up tonight man. I was praying to God that you’d hit that 3 at the end, because it would’ve been fitting for you to be the one to put the Illusion out of their misery.
And Zaza . . thanks for being Zaza. I truly believe the flagrant foul he drew on Turk, was the turning point in the game. The Illusion was poised to take the lead, then they lost focus.
Great grind it out game tonight.
And JJ and Jamal got close enough to the magic number tonight. 42 combined points for those two tonight.
Good win. Still can work on a lot of things. But at least we can get a little rest before we travel to Chicago next week.
Now guys . . go to Magic City or wherever, and celebrate. You can go tonight. You have my permission to get your party on for at least one night.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:11 pm
bigdave
April 27th, 2011
4:41 pm
playoff basketball is all about teams w/ identities..
i will not be surprised if we make history. (those mid range jumpers must fall folks, simple as that.)
TRUST IN JOE JOHNSON.
vava74
April 28th, 2011
10:12 pm
Teague will take us to the promised land! Since Hinrich will probably be out for the rest.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:12 pm
GT Alum – my point exactly!
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
10:12 pm
8 – 15 . . not 8 – 13.
Still above 50% shooting after the horrible start though.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:13 pm
see ya next year Bob and Nique..
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:13 pm
I hope Kirk’s not out for the remainder
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:14 pm
Man, I hope this team is not satisfied.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:14 pm
Teague may give DRose some problems, but I don’t think we can win with Jamal as backup PG or starting PG against Rose.
O'Brien
April 28th, 2011
10:15 pm
Against the Bulls, LD will have to actually do some coaching…
But if he wins one game in the second round…does that make him an improvement over Woody?
Ole Hawks Fan
April 28th, 2011
10:15 pm
By LD not giving JTeague minutes in this round and he would have been ready to give some important minutes against the Bulls!
Buddy Grizzard
April 28th, 2011
10:15 pm
Stat geeks smacked down.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
10:15 pm
Tremaine,
I noticed the same thing about LD. My first thought was that he was choked up because he feels like he just saved his job.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:15 pm
Stan Van..
whats that about an aberration?
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:16 pm
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:13 pm
see ya next year Bob and Nique..
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
10:16 pm
WOW!!! 14-15 at FT line!!!???
vava74
April 28th, 2011
10:16 pm
Horrible execution. Fortunately the magic were even worse.
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:17 pm
Larry Drew got tears in his eyes because he know he gets to keep his job.
The Real Mandingo
April 28th, 2011
10:17 pm
Jamal is the MVP of this series even though he blew the defensive assignment on JJ Redick late in the game. Luckily, JJ Redick missed the shot. Marvin made some timely buckets this game.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:17 pm
im looking forward to seeing Al Horford back @ CENTER his true position..
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
10:17 pm
Well, between this and the Julio Jones pick, ATL teams will be getting some press tomorrow.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:17 pm
MARVIN PLAYED WELL BUT STILL GOT STRIPPED BY 6″0 NELSON
LOL
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:18 pm
MARVIN MATCHES HIS SEASON AVERAGE AND PEOPLE ARE GIVING HIM THE ROYAL TREATMENT
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:18 pm
tremaine..
i was sincere though.. much as we clown Nique.. i stick w/ the home team even when we get a natl. broadcast..
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
10:19 pm
lol @ Drew. “Marvin has not been getting the minutes he deserved”
Drew = It was not a bad pick
steven
April 28th, 2011
10:19 pm
let’s try to win a second round game now…
The Game Has Changed
April 28th, 2011
10:19 pm
NOW WHAT- To all yall haters and LD Bashers we stll have room on the bandwagon. All Aboard
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:19 pm
Series MVP – Jamal or JJ?
Lukas
April 28th, 2011
10:19 pm
Tremaine,
Hell no!! it does not matter if Hawks win a couple of games into the 2nd round, he is gone. He has to be fired, or this team will kiss the 8th place next season.
The Game Has Changed
April 28th, 2011
10:19 pm
@Tremaine-You should have tears in your eyes
Buddy Grizzard
April 28th, 2011
10:20 pm
Slimjr called it… somebody stole Las Vegas Larry’s cell so he couldn’t take the call from the Commish.
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:20 pm
Marvin getting some credit tonight b/c he stepped up and hit some big shots..
game couldve been over if Al hits a wide open jumper that he misses. so credit will be given, where it is do..
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
10:21 pm
JeJe -
Well, there’s 2 reasons for that. First, his shots came at a big time, when the rest of the team wasn’t doing anything offensively. Second, most ppl’s expectations for Marvin have been set so low that any sign of life is a cause for celebration.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:21 pm
bigdave – Same
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:21 pm
WHAT’S THAT MIKE BIANCHI MORON GONNA SAY NOW?
I WONDER WHAT THE EXTENT OF HINRICH’S INJURY IS. LUCKILY WE HAVE SOME TIME OFF
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:22 pm
Any word on Hinrich?
And Grandad – the Knicks picked up Billups 14.2M option – sorry
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:22 pm
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:18 pm
tremaine..
i was sincere though.. much as we clown Nique.. i stick w/ the home team even when we get a natl. broadcast..
bigdave I was sincere. Those guys are garbage. Especially Nique.
The Game Has Changed
April 28th, 2011
10:22 pm
@Lukas- That must be some powerful stuff you smoking. Drew will be here for a couple of years. Especially when we win the 2nd round. I know it has to hurt to see us doing well
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:23 pm
MAGIC WERE 11-26 ON 3S
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:23 pm
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
10:15 pm
Tremaine,
I noticed the same thing about LD. My first thought was that he was choked up because he feels like he just saved his job.
SAD OLD MAN LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paradise Lost
April 28th, 2011
10:24 pm
SteveW-
Might be Jameer “See ya next round” Nelson or Mike “Birdbrain” Bianchi for MVP mentions for getting the Hawks so fired up. Now we just need CHI to start some trash talk!
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:24 pm
CLASSY POST-GAME INTERVIEW FROM SVG
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:25 pm
Collins will probably get some rest against the Bulls. We’ll need him rested for the Celtics.
Listen to how I’m talking
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
10:25 pm
@The Game Has Changed…what you smokin’ brah???
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:25 pm
LOL @ JOSH IN THE 1ST HALF TAKING A DOUBLE-TEAMED 2 POINTER FROM THE CORNER
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:25 pm
We shot 39.1% and won the game. Unbelievable
GT Alum
April 28th, 2011
10:26 pm
LOL…let’s at least win one 2nd round game before we start declaring the dawn of a new day for the Hawks.
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:26 pm
Lukas
April 28th, 2011
10:19 pm
Tremaine,
Hell no!! it does not matter if Hawks win a couple of games into the 2nd round, he is gone. He has to be fired, or this team will kiss the 8th place next season.
How to keep your job. Underachieve in the regular season, then when the playoff start expectations are low then do the unexpected.
vava74
April 28th, 2011
10:26 pm
SVG praising LD
This series was the battle of the idiots.
ORL played completely differently from a tactical point of view in relation to game 5.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:26 pm
So much for Dwight’s guarantee that if they won game 5, they win the series
The Game Has Changed
April 28th, 2011
10:27 pm
@Rev in Tampa-Thats what we do in Atlanta. How bad does it hurt for you to chew those predictions you made about two weeks ago. GO HAWKS
Paradise Lost
April 28th, 2011
10:27 pm
SVG –
We defended them “too well” we “outplayed them the 2nd half” and yet you lost. Just get your summer started already. Word is you might be sweatin’ out your job right now…
ryan
April 28th, 2011
10:27 pm
Thank you Nelson for opening your mouth Go Hawks we need to resign Jamal Crawford .
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:27 pm
Vava74 – I was glad about that
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
10:29 pm
I predicted Orlando 4-0 based on LD’s incompetence in the regular season, but I also said my heart told me ATL in 6.
It doesn’t hurt me in the least to eat that prediction – I’m glad I was wrong!!!
Go Hawks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:29 pm
In yo face!
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:30 pm
Thank you Mike Bianchi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paradise Lost
April 28th, 2011
10:31 pm
Oh, SVG, yes, the Hawks are fantastic when they play from out front. However, let’s not forget though that the game they won against the Bulls, they actually came from 19 down. Memo to Hawks: LET’S NOT FORGET THAT!!!
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:32 pm
Mike Bianchi
Atlanta #Hawks should worry about Orlando #Magic; not Orlando Sentinel and @BianchiWrites My blog: http://bit.ly/kl2b07
12 hours ago
IN YO FACE!
The Game Has Changed
April 28th, 2011
10:32 pm
@Mykalc-I smokin that second round victory. U wanna puff. You dont have to believe in us but I do
vava74
April 28th, 2011
10:32 pm
Collins and Zaza did a heck of a job these series.
Them and Jamal were great overall.
JJ and Hinrich had their good moments. Enough to deserve praise. Hinrich made a very good job on Nelson and his absence down the line nearly killed us.
Al was crappy, Josh was up and down.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:33 pm
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TEACH JOSH SMITH WHAT BASKETBALL IQ IS BEFORE GAME 1 ON MONDAY (NOT TUESDAY)?
superiorblogman
April 28th, 2011
10:34 pm
Joe was the only guy going to the rack and getting in the lane tonight. Good win and okay series by the Birdbrains. The Falcons are stupid they need a CB more than WR they should have taken Prince from Nebraska. The Hawks will lose to the Bulls because of Drew. He will go back to the old lineup which is the problem. Marvin is inconsistent, Josh is a wildcard, and Al does not do a good enough job of offering resistance at the rim or playing position defense to be a C in the NBA, add that to Kirk or Bibby not being the type of PG really needed you have a disaster in the making any night
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
10:35 pm
@The Game Has Changed…LOL
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:36 pm
JOE/J-RICH TIPPED OUT THAT LOOSE BALL AFTER THE MISSED MARVIN SHOT TOWARD THE END. THAT WAS HUGE
Lukas
April 28th, 2011
10:37 pm
@The Game Has Changed,
What?!! Based on what insightful analysis you think:
1. LD will keep his job?
2. Hawks will win at least 2 games against Chicago?
Don’t drink the kool aid, it makes your judgement blurry.
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:39 pm
LOL @ JOSH THROWING THE BALL TO HEDO IN THE 1ST HALF. HEDO THEN HIT A 3
JOSH HAS TO IMPROVE HIS BBALL IQ
bigdave
April 28th, 2011
10:39 pm
yea Al..
about Nelson’s comment, ” thats uncalled for, you gotta be able to back it up”..
were Jamal, league nice guy said, ” i can see what he was thinking”..
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
10:41 pm
The Game Has Changed,
What are you talking about? Do you think I am an Orlando fan? I never picked the Hawks to lose to the Magic. I never made a prediction because I don’t know which Hawks team will show up.
I have been very vocal about the need to fire Larry Drew. I still hope he will be fired even if the Hawks make it into the ECF. The only thing that Drew brings to the Hawks is his own flawed personality. Who knows, maybe it takes a personality that is as messed up as Drew’s to be able to understand and motivate the messed up personality of this team.
I know this, if Teague has to get major minutes because of Kirk’s injury and Teague looks unprepared, I will be screaming for Drew’s head on a platter.
The Real Mandingo
April 28th, 2011
10:42 pm
Jamal, the series MVP, should be doing the post-game presser on NBA TV…ok, now he’s doing an interview on Arena Link on NBA TV…
Lukas
April 28th, 2011
10:47 pm
tremaine,
Sorry man! to pull the strategy you mention you have to have control of your team and LD simply does not have it. If this team do overachieve against Chicago, you’ll have to ask yourself if they did it BECAUSE of LD or INSPITE of LD.
Melvin
April 28th, 2011
10:48 pm
All the Hawks starters finished the game with negatives +/- minus stats but the Hawks still won… Throw the stats out the window and Just win babe…. LOL
Harpie
April 28th, 2011
10:49 pm
Dear Josh Smith: You have proven beyond a doubt that you are an idiot and a dummy…
The Game Has Changed
April 28th, 2011
10:49 pm
@Rev in Tampa-Go ahead and admit you like us in the second round. lol
tremaine
April 28th, 2011
10:52 pm
Lukas- I promise you I want LD fired more than anybody. The guy is terrible.
J from the A
April 28th, 2011
10:52 pm
Just got back from the game.
I have to say pretty much all the Hawks showed up.
Al looked more confident, more aggressive.
Joe was in attack mode all night long.
Josh tried to go inside more than usual and was attacking.
Marvin came through with a few clutch shots.
Jamal lit it up.
Kirk played solid.
Zaza was Zaza (the Rocky version!)
Jason Collins played his role well.
REALLY SOLID TEAM DEFENSE,
The only part that really scared me was in the 4th quarter Orlando was really attacking Jamal, and for the more part, their attacks were successful. But the Hawks were able to hold them off for a huge win!
GO HAWKS!!!
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:56 pm
GOTTA PUT THIS SERIES WIN BEHIND US
TAKE TOMORROW OFF TO REST AND FIGURE OUT HOW WE WILL COVER ROSE
WE MATCH UP DAMN WELL AGAINST THIS TEAM. WE NEED TONIGHT’S JOE JOHNSON TO SHOW UP VS. CHI BECAUSE HE CAN ISH ON ANY SCRUB THEY THROW AT HIM (BOGANS, KORVER)
BETTER SHOT SELECTION
IF WE SHOOT THIS MANY LONG JUMPERS AND 3S VS THEM WE ARE SCREWED
NO MORE DWIGHT
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:58 pm
STRAINED HAMSTRING
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
10:59 pm
Dwight said he played so hard but that his team was out played…
Section 303
April 28th, 2011
11:00 pm
YES!! YES!! I love it!
Well, for all my p#ssing and moaning, the Hawks went out and got it done! Great win! Easily, in my 7-years as a season ticket holder, the #1 game on my all time list.
I think I need to go passout now. The ending of that game may have taken 5-years off my life. Amazing stress! Worth every minute, though!
Bring on the Bulls!
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
11:05 pm
Dr Mary,
How long does it take to recover from a strained hammy?
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
11:06 pm
Have you guys seen Dwight’s post-game interview? Did you see his bow-tie?
It was not Laker gold or Knicks orange. IT WAS HAWKS RED.
vava74
April 28th, 2011
11:07 pm
Man, I am so freaking relieved that I was wrong.
Fortunately the Magic sucked big time and went completely off track from the plan that gave them the win in game 5.
I think Bianchi’s column had a double effect, motivating the Hawks and relaxing the Magic.
It seemed like ORL were simply waiting for us to lose the game (we nearly did it).
In the end, it was them that did a wonderful Hawks’ impersonation: loads of bad shots after little to no ball and player movement, followed by no one crashing the boards to get the misses (praises to our bigs too), and also horrible defensive rebounding (particularly in the first half and then in the last possession – clutch rebound tapped by JJ).
Jamal was his usual self, an igniter for both sides, missing badly his defensive assignment on Redick several times, including the next to last possession, but overall in these series I have to hand it to him, he was great.
JJ had ups and downs but even on the games in which his offense was not particularly impressive he was a work horse on D and people rarely realize that.
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
11:10 pm
how’s got the hammy?? Kirk?
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
11:12 pm
LOL Steve Smith wants us to start Collins vs. Noah
SMDH
We had an article a month ago about how Horford loves playing against Chicago. Show us. Not liked he showed up in the later 2 games vs. them
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
11:13 pm
Horford had 6 and 7 in the game @Chicago
Jae Evolution
April 28th, 2011
11:13 pm
We definitely take some notes from Pacers coach Frank Vogel, put a bigger Marvin Williams on Derrick Rose, Teague on Bogans, and Joe on Luol. Whenever they come to set him a screen trap HARD to get the ball out of his hands, and recover at the rim.
We can be a little more lenient on the three pointers this series, the Bulls aren’t really designed like that, they cut hard and get to the rim. We will need much more perimeter defense now. Boozer looked pretty bad in the Pacers series, no where near what I expected tough defense from their bigs bothered him.
Force Rose to shoot rather than drive at will, and I think we have a good chance.
Buddy Grizzard
April 28th, 2011
11:14 pm
add that to Kirk or Bibby not being the type of PG really needed you have a disaster in the making any night – superior
Superior, you couldn’t let one chance go to kick Captain Kirk while he’s down? Time to see if Teague is ready because not even Las Vegas Larry has the stomach to run JC1 out for 40 minutes head to head with Rose if Kirk is out for significant time.
You think Kirk would get dusted by Rose, but I think Kirk’s desire to beat the point guard who supplanted him in CHI and ASA’s desire to win head to head with Noah actually would give the Hawks and edge. Now with the injury to KH, we can only hope Teague gets his shot and plays like he did against Portland.
But hey superior, go ahead and give Captain Kirk his props, aight? He had a good series for the white people
“If this team do overachieve against Chicago, you’ll have to ask yourself if they did it BECAUSE of LD or INSPITE of LD.” – Lukas
I picked Hawks in 7 for this series… don’t know why I ever thought Hawks would win a game 7 on the road. So, Hawks over Bulls in 6… same scenario we finish it off at Phillips. And hey, I copyrighted the phrase “win in spite of LD.” I expect royalties from your post.
But for real though, I said they would beat ORL in spite of Las Vegas Larry and they did. Now Vegas has a series under his belt, he’s undefeated as a coach in postseason series’, and he’s got a great chance to show us all what he has learned. The Bulls and Celtics have the top two defenses in the NBA. Thibs is responsible for BOTH of those defensive implementations.
So now Las Vegas Larry gets to set up the checker board with the best coach, not in the NBA, but in the sport of basketball.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
11:14 pm
Rev all of the interviews i’ve seen with Dwight on the subject led me to believe he’s coming home to ATL
In one a few days ago they asked about big markets, and he basically said you can make the same money in a small market because of some reason he gave (I can’t remember why he said now).
It sure sounded to me he’s gearing up to coming home!
JeJe
April 28th, 2011
11:15 pm
It took us 7 games to knock off far inferior teams (Miami and Milwaukee) in Round 1 the last 2 years, but we beat Orlando, a higher seed, in 6
SMDH
Harpie
April 28th, 2011
11:15 pm
Just because the Hawks won this series doesn’t mean that Drew isn’t the Worst Coach in the World!!!
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
11:15 pm
5 – 19 on threes for the Illusion.
That makes 9 out of 10 games in which the Hawks held that fraud of a 3 point shooting team under 40%.
We won 6 of those games.
Bye Bye Illusion.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
11:16 pm
I think Rose would beat Hinrich bad, but I think a smart rotation of Kirk and Teague can handle Rose almost as well as say a Rondo can.
northcyde
April 28th, 2011
11:17 pm
And once again . . the captain came up big tonight. A horrible start, coupled with a damn good finish. Good job JJ. Nice to see the fans appreciating you again.
Well . . at least some of them. Others won’t give you props no matter what you do.
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
11:17 pm
i’ll celebrate…but i ain’t drinkin’ the koolaid!!!
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
11:19 pm
Kirk will go out there in a wheel chair if his history is any indication.
One of the knocks on him is he tries to play thru injuries he should be resting.
Booo!
April 28th, 2011
11:20 pm
NBA gametime crew Steve smith, Dennis Scott, and Rick Kamala all agree that Atlanta should atay big with Jason Collins. Noah is no Dwight but he is still a good reboundr on the offensive glass. Collins leaning and putting a body on him will go a long way. With collins starting, this is the most consistant i’ve seen our team in a long time as far a gameplay is concerned.
Make the correct move Drew!
Kirk with a strained Hammy. Free The Teague!
Go Hawks!
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
11:20 pm
I remember in the regular season LD sat Teague against DRose, and Rose lit us up, especially Jamal, but he smoked Kirk also.
Hope LD’s not that stubborn….
mykhalc
April 28th, 2011
11:21 pm
say what you will about Kirk but the cat is a gamer..PERIOD!!!
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
11:21 pm
SteveW,
I didn’t listen to Dwight’s interview. I just saw the red bowtie and went over to the Orlando Sentinel Magic Blog and posted that about the red bowtie because I was trying to stir rumors of him house shopping in Atlanta while he was there for the playoffs. I just decided to post the same thing on our blog to be funny. But the more I think about the more the more it makes sense.
SteveW
April 28th, 2011
11:22 pm
I kinda like Horford starting at C.
Rest Collins for the Celts when you’ll really need him.
I love trash talking – who’d have thought an ATL fan could?
Booo!
April 28th, 2011
11:22 pm
We essentially got blown out all thre times we played the Cows this season with the small lineup….even with the win that one time. Regardless of individual (Kirk/Al) motivation, we should stay big.
Rev in Tampa
April 28th, 2011
11:26 pm
On a serious note, I’ve been concerned about Ken Strickland all day. I was hoping to see him posting on the blog. I think he lives in Alabama. I hope he is ok.
A friend of our friends died yesterday along with his newborn. He died covering his other children with his body.
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
April 28th, 2011
11:41 pm
Checkmate congrats to Lame Duck on his first playoff series win. Teague has to be placed strategically in the rotation for The Hawks to have a chance.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
11:44 pm
FIRE WOODY
Buddy Grizzard
April 28th, 2011
11:46 pm
Wow Rev that’s sad… my prayers go out to all the people who lost everything.
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
11:49 pm
@Rev
That was so sad what happened in these 6 southern States!! Almost 300 dead! And Alabama took the worst hit!!! We got hammered in Ga too…We living in some incredible times….
Najeh Davenpoop
April 28th, 2011
11:49 pm
That was fun. To be honest I feel more relieved than excited. It did not have to be that hard.
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
11:52 pm
last I heard Northern Alabama was without power……about 400k people so sad…
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
11:53 pm
Stay big LARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do not let ALLSTAR AL PLAY THE MIDDLE ANY MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
11:54 pm
Trap Rose and get the ball out of his hands or he will kill you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!
Slimjr
April 28th, 2011
11:55 pm
Doug Collins would have won 60 games with these Hawks…..
Lukas
April 28th, 2011
11:58 pm
@Buddy Grizzard,
Kudos on this series prediction and your assertion of LD. Glad to know that, if this team beats Chicago, you and other bloggers will still think that it happened because this is an unpredictable team and not because of LD “Pop-nificent” coaching style.
Grandad
April 28th, 2011
11:59 pm
On a lighter note;
someone may have already posted,
nique’s racist comment:
“wow, I didn’t think Redick dould dunk”
WMCJ
No ammo, S-blogman, I’m just kiddin’ around.
Section 303
April 29th, 2011
12:03 am
Najeh, I agree. I think I am more relieved, too. However, I don’t know if that was fun. Was way too stressful. Agree, it did not have to be that hard.
I really thought Marvin’s 3 pt shot late in the game was going in. It looked perfect, right on target. Still can’t believe that did not fall for him. I am betting he thought for sure he made that shot. Would have put the game away and saved all the tension at the end.
Buddy Grizzard
April 29th, 2011
12:04 am
LOL Grandad.
Lukas, speaking of no kidding around, I said it before this series started that ATL would beat ORL on superior talent and in spite of LD’s horrible coaching. I think in games 2 and 5 his inexperience showed through and this could have been a much shorter series.
HAVING SAID THAT, and even though I don’t care much for LD’s personality or the way he carries himself, I still think Las Vegas Larry isn’t too old to learn new tricks. He’s got a chance to learn from his mistakes. Especially game 5 when DH went to the bench… I think LVL thought the Magic were just going to lay down and die without their star. I think he was completely unprepared for the sudden change in style of play.
Maybe he will be better prepared in round 2. He better be, cause this is the top seed and the top D, with the MVP at our weakest position.
Slimjr
April 29th, 2011
12:05 am
Joe on Lou is a good idea..Marvin too slow and awkward to keep up…Hawks must control the glass to compete.Stay big……Game one is a must win to advance……Get’er done. Al in the middle will not.lost 2 games by combine total of 51 points,Unacceptable!!…
Jamal’s defense on the perimeter is down right frightful…..But at least he makes up for it on the offensive end..He never got the memo, play some defense you’d be a starter…..Oh well, just keep scoring…
Grandad
April 29th, 2011
12:14 am
* could dunk
Big Al
April 29th, 2011
12:17 am
Yeah, Hawks. They had never won a 7 games series in less than 7 games before tongiht. Cannot really say they dominated but they did just enough to make a case for them being one of the top 4 teams in the Eastern Conference. It will be interesting to see what adjustments they make against Chicago.
How bad is the injury to Hinrich?
And if he is out, what is the chance LD places enough trust in Teague to give him serious minutes in the Chicago series?
These Hawks – collectively – are pretty good. But we need to see some of them become great. Their potential keeps me hanging on. Winning tonight almost makes up for last years embarrassment. But not quite. Not yet. We need to see if they are for real. Grab the Bulls by the horns. Free the Teague!
Rev in Tampa
April 29th, 2011
12:17 am
Grandad,
In your experience can Kirk play effectively next week with a strained hamstring?
mykhalc
April 29th, 2011
12:21 am
@Slimjr…agree with you about Collins. man, look who has been coachin’ these cats since they came into the league…Woodson and LD!!! Josh…str8 outta HS and that’s who he’s learned from. same with Marvin with just 1 yr of college ball. i really wonder where these 2 cats in particular would be had they had a Collins, Sloan, or Adelman etc etc etc to coach ‘em…
Buddy Grizzard
April 29th, 2011
12:24 am
“How bad is the injury to Hinrich?
And if he is out, what is the chance LD places enough trust in Teague to give him serious minutes in the Chicago series?” – Big Al
Big Al, what options does Vegas have? JC1 at point 40 minutes per game? Pape Sy??
Teague will get some run. If he embarrasses himself, we all know Vegas didn’t even try to develop him or instill confidence during the regular season. But this is basketball. Either you can play or you can’t. I think we’re going to find out alot about our favorite forgotten Hawk this series.
Rev in Tampa
April 29th, 2011
12:41 am
new blog up
Gamer
April 30th, 2011
8:25 am
MY NBA REQUEST, IS FOR HAWKS’ BRASS TO WOO DWIGHT HOWARD WITH A BIG MONEY DEAL TO FINISH HIS CAREER WITH THE ATLANTA HAWKS!!!!!!!!
IMAGINE, SUPERMAN PLAYING IN HAWK-NEST ALONG WITH J.J., JAMAL, AL, J-SMOOVE, HINRICH AND JEFF TEAGUE…. THE HAWKS WILL BE A JUGGERNAUT TEAM…..