Atlanta Hawks: Hawks 103, Bulls 95
Chicago–It’s not hard to figure out why lots of people don’t like the Hawks.
- The numbers guys disdain them because they don’t compute on some things they hold sacred, like victory margins and inefficient shot selection. Old school fans don’t like the Hawks because of the way they’ve dogged it at times. Those who like their offense fluid scoff at Iso-Joe.
- I’ve been as hard on the Hawks as anyone. They deserved the scrutiny with so many home beatdowns. They don’t play to their strengths often enough. Some of L.D.’s ’s tics are hard to figure, like the two-foul rule and the banishment of Teague and Zaza to the end of the bench.
- But, at some point, don’t the Hawks deserve some credit? If one of the knocks against them was that they too often lie down, then why don’t they seem to be getting any Ps now that they keep rising up?
- “People talk about Boston, Miami, Orlando and Chicago in the East and nobody talks about the Hawks,” Jamal said. ” We kind of like it that way. We don’t get the glory. We just come out and try to win.”
- Truth is, the Hawks didn’t give anyone much good to talk about until they flipped that switch in Game 1 at Orlando. They’ve won 5 of 7 playoff games since then, though, and yet it seems people still don’t know what to make of the Hawks.
- “If you looked at us in the regular season, we are a roller coaster,” Al said. “We come out and play great, the other game we get blown out by 50, and so people are saying, ‘Same Hawks again.’ And I can understand that. But I think the guys have come to realize we have an opportunity to do something special. We are just embracing our chance to still be in the playoffs.”
- After the game, the questions for the Hawks from Chicago media types were along the lines of: “Now that you’ve got the Bulls’ attention, how do you expect them to react?”
- I would have thought the Hawks beating the Magic in six would get Chicago’s attention even with Hinrich out. And if it didn’t what does that say about the Bulls, who had an excellent regular season but have proven even less than the Hawks in the playoffs?
- The Hawks scored 103 points on 89 possessions against the best defensive team in the league. That’s with Al scoring just seven points on seven shots and Josh skewing the numbers with an assortment of poor shots (but making a key jumper and getting a key block late).
- The Hawks shot just below their average on long 2-point jump shots but got more baskets from 15 feet and closer.
- “We did a much better job in our shot selections,” L.D. said. “We had some moments where we started playing too much isolation basketball and it gets us in a bit of trouble but we played out of it.”
- Teague was thrust into what looked like an impossible situation and flourished. He’s almost as quick as D-Rose, might be even more athletic and showed no fear.
- “Jeff was absolutely phenomenal,” L.D. said. “He played like a seasoned vet. His aggression, his attack state, his ability get into the paint–he played like a kid who has been playing a lot of minutes for me. He really stepped up big with the assignment he had and having to deal with the pressure of being in the playoffs.”
- Teague’s speed makes Atlanta’s half-court sets more dynamic. He turns the corner so fast he demands a hedge from the big and tonight he was good at threading the traps with his passes.
- Teague also looked for his own shot and was much more assertive with the floaters and runners. “I think that’s how I play,” he said. “L.D. came to me and told me to play my game and don’t just focus on guarding him. Make him guard, too.”
- “On the offensive end, not being shy, not being timid and just playing the way I know he is capable of playing,” L.D. said. “I told him, ‘I want you to play like Jeff Teague.’ I don’t want you to bow down to anyone you are playing with, I don’t want you to bow down to your teammates. You are just as important.”
- D-Rose was strangely passive at times. Perhaps he was trying to get his teammates involved but have you seen some of those teammates try to score?
- Rose was 4 for 9 at the basket, 7 for 18 from 3 feet and out and didn’t attempt a free throw.
- “The game plan was to just try to contain him,” Drew said. “We didn’t want to trap him off the bat to open things up. I think my big guys did a really good job at showing out on the screens. Our guards were good as well at corralling.”
- Al and Josh were strong on the boards and with protecting the rim and combined for eight assists against just one turnover. That’s a testament to Atlanta’s sharp ball movement through its big men.
- Zaza, Damien and Twin didn’t play much but made their minutes count.
- Damien was energetic and had a couple steals and baskets. Twin helped the Hawks get through foul trouble with five rebounds and two made jumpers.
- Zaza had some garbage buckets around the basket to keep the Hawks afloat in the second half and finished with five rebounds.
- “We were kind of dead in the water,” L.D. said. “He got his hands on a couple balls around the basket. They were a couple busted plays but the ball was in his hands and he laid them in. Zaza is my energy guy. I need his physicality. He’s a banger and when he plays like that it just makes us a better ball club.”
- I know what you are thinking: The Hawks tried to trade Zaza and Teague was buried on the bench behind Bibby. Better late then never, I guess.
- The same thing can be said for all of the Hawks.
- “We came together before the Charlotte game,” Smoove said. “We had a team dinner and we was talking amongst ourselves about how talented this ball club is and what we are capable of doing. We understood and knew the focus that we had to have to go into the postseason. Guys are playing all out for each other. We are playing with nothing to lose.”
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vava74
May 3rd, 2011
3:39 am
http://popcornmachine.net/cgi-bin/gameflow.cgi?date=20110502&game=ATLCHI
vava74
May 3rd, 2011
3:41 am
And as I said all week long, our worst patch (second quarter) was WHEN WE FAILED TO CLOSE OUT THE OUTSIDE SHOOTERS:
From 3 point land:
CJ Watson 1/3
Korver 2/3
Rose 1/2
Brewer 1/1
That’s 15 points on 9 shots.
Art Vandelay
May 3rd, 2011
3:42 am
Article on Yahoo says that Teague is an “iffy” defender lol.
What pathetic reporting.
superiorblogman
May 3rd, 2011
3:46 am
I knew Teague could play but I am slightly surprised at his poise. He did look like a VET. I am greedy though, I think he could have done even more of getting in the lane.
vava74
May 3rd, 2011
3:55 am
Art,
Kelly Dwyer and “reporting” cannot be on the same sentence.
His blog is somewhat entertaining when he is not “analysing” actual basketball.
When he does, he is mostly pathetic.
NCBravesFan
May 3rd, 2011
5:34 am
House Money! The Hawks bear Orlando and the national guys don’t believe these guys can play. The Hawks win an inspired game against the Bulls and the national media hates it!
House money. Just keep playing hard and smart Hawks and let the Bulls live up to their headline clippings.
ant banks
May 3rd, 2011
7:33 am
as soon as we WIN this series, teague will be back on the bench. larry drew is a disciple of mike woodson, who is a disciple of larry brown who HATES rookies or young players…
there was no effin reason why teague should be relegated to bench duty.
ant banks
May 3rd, 2011
7:35 am
i predicted the hawks would win this series in 6 games. 3 mo’ games and im in there.
we can rep the eastern conference, too. i like our chances against boston instead of miami though.
Felix
May 3rd, 2011
7:40 am
@Northcyde/Vava
A player shouldn’t be given an improved grade or considered to be “ballin’” simply because their horrible shots just happen to fall on a given night or in a given instance.
Hitting horrible shots is the equivalent of a guy walking into a mall a opening fire on it’s occupants — and just not happening to kill anybody.
Mike is back
May 3rd, 2011
7:47 am
What’s Up MC, excellent commentary on the game…LD had his guys ready to play.
THAT WAS A PHENOMENAL EFFORT BY THE COACHES AND THE TEAM…JUST A TREMENDOUS EFFORT ON DEFENSE…that was a treat to watch…WIN ARE GO HOME BABY…that’s whatzup!
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
O'Brien
May 3rd, 2011
7:50 am
I have been on LD and the Hawks all year, but they deserve a lot of credit for their playoff showing so far. However, the one thing that was reinforced to me is that LD cannot control these players.
In the regular season, he would say some of the same things but the players wouldn’t listen, and LD seemed powerless. In the playoffs, the players are listening, and LD is actually coaching. Good job guys.
As for the game, JJ played like the JJ of the Boston series, game 4. Great game. What I liked (which Kenny pointed out at half time) was he wasn’t dribbling the ball 15 times, and he was getting the ball in spots where he could pass or shoot, which he did, more quickly.
And he did a good job on defense against Deng in the second half (much better than Marvin was doing).
And with each game like this, Jamal is pricing himself out of the Hawks range. Of all the FA SGs out there (Richardson, Carter, JR Smith etc), Jamal has to be top of the list. This is a contract year (and he didn’t play particularly well in the regular season), and there are lots of players who have great years during their contract year. But Jamal has definitely exceeded expectations.
Great job Hawks. I hope they are not satisfied with winning game 1, so I would like to see the same effort in game 2.
Kaye
May 3rd, 2011
7:52 am
Let’s Go Hawks!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTY074F6Oio
O'Brien
May 3rd, 2011
8:05 am
With the compliments out the way…LD deserves some heat. I think he takes most of the blame for not helping Teague to be further along in his development, because its possible Teague would have earned the starting spot by his merit and Bibby’s decline.
IMO, if LD was playing Teague consistent minutes during the season (when Bibby was here, and especially when Bibby was struggling earlier this year), maybe we dont need to give up Jordan and a #1 pick for Hinrich.
And if we can’t afford to resign Jamal, Jordan could have been an asset off the bench next season.
Gregory Moundine
May 3rd, 2011
8:11 am
Orlando Coach said it best. “The Hawks are a better team when they are playing ahead.” The Hawks need to take advantage of this opportunity and go for it all in game 2.
I am so proud of the Hawks and Falcons! Everyone critizes these teams, but we are going to make them say this favorite quote, “This is why we play the game!”
Atlanta Hawks….Step Up!
Atlanta Falcons….Rise Up!
Gregory Moundine
May 3rd, 2011
8:14 am
Oh yea, Excellent, Excellent job Larry Drew. As far as Charles Barkley, well, I do not have to say a Word, because you ate it last night! I hope you caught hell in the hotel last night!
AtWork
May 3rd, 2011
8:26 am
@ Art
He also took his time warming up, hitting 11 of 27 overall. With the iffy-defensively Hawk guard Jeff Teague(notes) guarding him, he can’t help but improve from this potential low point.
Art mentioned this first…someone needs to put it in Teague’s locker, gym bag…something…plus everyone knows when you have a bad night it is nothing the defender did to stop you, just you were rusty and that ankle may not be 100%.
JT, keep up the good work. Enjoyed watching the game and watching Teague hold his on…was no “iffy” defense.
Take Game 2 Hawks!
Go HAWKS!
Section 303
May 3rd, 2011
8:31 am
Najeh, I’m in for those MVP chants on Friday.
Section 303
May 3rd, 2011
8:34 am
O’Brien, I’ve said this on here before…you guys are jumping the gun on saying Jamal won’t be re-signed. I think he is way more of a priority than you think. Again, Michael Gearon told season ticket holders as much a few months ago. The Hawks intend to re-sign Jamal. Don’t just jump to thinking they can’t or won’t.
vava74
May 3rd, 2011
8:34 am
Felix,
I think you may be new around here. I am one of the biggest Jamal critics but there is no valid argument against him whilst he keeps up draining horrible shots at the rate he is doing.
He is shooting .444 in the playoffs (with .463 from 3) whilst averaging 20ppg AND he only has 8 turnovers in 7 games.
Westurd
May 3rd, 2011
8:36 am
How’s it feel Jameer? Awesome ——>
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/basketball/nba/05/02/atlanta.hawks.jameer.nelson.tickets.ap/index.html
Slimjr
May 3rd, 2011
8:38 am
“Its sad that Drew was forced into playing Teague.”
LD=D-, your an idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You knew how good this Teague dude was and should have benched Bibby back in Nov. and started featuring Teague!!!!!! We’d still have Bibby Mo JC2 and a #1 pick still?
If Hinrich does not go down, Teague is still riding the bench in 2nd rd and we lose game 1 by at least 10 pts………………….You and Sund need to kick rocks when this run is over………..
Trojan
May 3rd, 2011
8:46 am
O’Brien: I agree. If our management had any plan at all, we would have kept JC2 and used the money to improve somewhere else. If Teague was developed (which would actually take a plan), we could have used the extra spent on Hinrich to spend somewhere else.
I love how the hawks are scrapping but they need major changes before next year and the JC2 trade hurt them.
forwardmo
May 3rd, 2011
8:46 am
MR. CUNNINGHAM, THAT IS AN AWESOME ARTICLE. i hope it does not jinks my hawks as they have tended to thrive on neg press.
to all who gave NO CHANCE to the hawks (skip bayless and a few other bloggers) GAME ON.
NOT TO SHABBY (according to some “EXPERTS” (haha)) for a coach who has no clue, a super star that doesn’t deserve the money, a 20% 3 pt shooter 6′11 player who thinks he is a guard, and a point guard that the coach doesn’t like.
maybe it is no more than “stars being in alignment” but like other years, i’m just going to enjoy ride until it is over. right now MY hawks look pretty good. just 11 more wins. “WHY NOT”.
Kerry
May 3rd, 2011
8:47 am
ITS NOTHING LEFT TO SAY BUT GREAT JOB HAWKS, SHOUT OUT TO TEAGUE,JOE STEPPING IT UP LIKE A SUPERSTAR, WHO KNOWS HAWKS KEEP PLAYING LIKE THIS MAYBE THEY COULD WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP (LOL!)
Buck
May 3rd, 2011
8:57 am
I just have to laugh when 90% of the highlights are of a player on the losing team.
GO HAWKS!!!! The Hawks should get more physical. They are the tougher physical team….and maybe (never thought I would say it) the tougher mental team. They just have to keep driving to the hole and crashing the boards.
Andrea
May 3rd, 2011
9:04 am
GREAT game really…..just i hope that josh learn to stop all that bud shot because he can do many things and not only score …have power is big …go inside and broke the basket ….last night ld remove him and he do right move is back at 5 minutes to the end whit hawks up ten point when he left we was down 6 ….he have to think about that…..and let me tell my disappoint for how the media talk about us…some journalist like Michael Wilbon don t have to work at all…go farm go factory you don t understand nothing about basket ….how you get the job ??? why you work ???? evry time you talk you lose change to stay quite ….
Rev in Tampa
May 3rd, 2011
9:07 am
Three things:
1. I hope Teague’s legs don’t tire on him. That was a lot of minutes to play after languishing on the bench.
2. The Hawks won on the ROAD in convincing fashion.
3. When LD puts Marvin back on the bench, where he belongs, and Hinrich returns the second unit backcourt is going to be very, very good: Hinrich, Jamal, Marvin/Wilkens.
Double Zero Eight
May 3rd, 2011
9:12 am
JJ played like The 120 Million Dollar Man! I hope he can
maintain the intensity. Most of us knew what Teague was
capable of if given a chance. Yes, it is only one game, but
all good things have to start somewhere.
I am on the “bandwagon”.
tremaine
May 3rd, 2011
9:12 am
“GIVE TEAGUE A CHANCE!”
Atlanta continues | Sports Plop
May 3rd, 2011
9:19 am
[...] 27. That’s how many shots the Hawks needed to give Derrick Rose to win. In Monday night’s 103-95 win, Atlanta kept Chicago’s point guard contained by relying on Jeff Teague—who played nine minutes [...]
Daniel
May 3rd, 2011
9:21 am
Great game Hawks.
This is the kind of effort I have been waiting for the past two seasons.
The loyal fans are finally being rewarded. Big ups to my blog crew.
Quick points: 1) Joe Johnson, enough said. 2) Jeff Teague, not enough said. 3) Josh Smith nearly lost the game for us, I don’t know who I was more upset with him or LD for leaving him in so long. He is playing himself out of any trade value for us.
4) Wilkins on Rose was effective and should be used again, and a little more (10-15 minutes)
joey
May 3rd, 2011
9:25 am
like i said hawks in 6 when the hawks play with effort and heart they can beat anyone, if they continue to play driven and focused they will be playing boston in the east, conference final..
ant banks
May 3rd, 2011
9:34 am
‘POOP and 303,
y’all betta make sure that jj ain’t layin’ an egg in game 3, before yall start your mvp chants. lol. 34 pts is an anomaly for jj, not the norm.
ant banks
May 3rd, 2011
9:36 am
wow!! mike woodson REALLY was an effin’ idiot. larry drew had the ideas to beat orlando, but woody wouldn’t listen.
this year was an indictment on mike woodson. we accomplished all of the things that he couldn’t do and to think that he had larry drew on his staff.
MIKE WOODSON WILL NEVER BE A HEAD COACH AGAIN IN THE LEAGUE.
ant banks
May 3rd, 2011
9:40 am
so was sund and asg right in:
1. bringin’ in pape sy?
2. hirin’ larry drew?
3. skippin’ over shaq, dampier?
4. cannin’ bibby?
5. tradin’ jc2 and #1 for hinrich?
ARE THE HAWKS CRAZY LIKE A FOX? LOL
J from the A
May 3rd, 2011
9:53 am
@northcyde: Can I just co-sign pretty much all your statements and be done with it?
Freshmaker
May 3rd, 2011
9:55 am
@Najeh & Section 303: Cosign. I’ll be at the game on Friday (Section 303 ironically, Row H!). MVP chant the first time Joe goes to the line?
O'Brien
May 3rd, 2011
9:56 am
303,
I think the Hawks would like to resign Jamal. He is currently making $10.8 mil, but will probably end up making less next year, especially with a new CBA coming).
Maybe the Hawks are willing to pay him $24 mil for 3 years.
However, as good as he is playing, I can see a team like the Nets offering him $36 mil for 4 years to be their starting SG.
So it might come down to does Jamal want to be a 6th man on a good team, or get paid more to be a starter on a team that is hopefully improving.
One thing that will help the Hawks cause, is if we go on a long playoff run (maybe we can push this Bulls series to 7 games, or maybe even win the series). If that happens, as nire points out, teams tend to spend more money after a long playoff run, so maybe that will help us to re-sign Jamal.
O'Brien
May 3rd, 2011
9:58 am
I have criticized LD all season, and did not like his coaching during the regular season. However, the players are responding in the playoffs, and LD is doing a better job.
In his first season, LD has done what Woody couldn’t do. Win a game in the second round.
Where you at, Samuel and others?
Loserville USA
May 3rd, 2011
10:01 am
This is what happens when the right guys take the shots.
Perfect line for Smith: 4 for 5 …..nothing outside of 5 feet….10 rebounds….5 blocks.
Welcome back Max Contract Johnson. We missed you.
J from the A
May 3rd, 2011
10:01 am
I think I was a little harsh on Teague at half time last night. I didn’t mean to be. I was more or less (over?)reacting to one of the members of the “Teague is the second coming” fan club. (Not you Najeh!) But I do have to give Teague major props for last night’s performance. His D was solid for most of the game — and when he made mistakes or was just beat, strong shows and good help D really kept Rose at bay. He was really aggressive on the offensive end, and more importantly, efficient on the offensive end.
Teague definitely has the skill set to be something really special in this league. I think if he can improve his passing — at times, he still looked a little timid when trying to make semi-routine passes — he will become a force to be reckoned with.
GO TEAGUE!
GO HAWKS!!!
bob from account temps
May 3rd, 2011
10:04 am
i love how smith keeps giving quotes about how great the team is doing – and is oblivious to the problems he causes with poor shot selection, standing around the 3 point line and not rebounding. this guy has granite for a head and peas for brains
Ken Strickland
May 3rd, 2011
10:06 am
I’m totally impressed with the coaching job LDrew has done so far. In fact, he did an excellent job of coaching during our season ending 6gm losing streak. Now, I’m not going to say that I felt that way while we were losing, but I’ve come to realize there was purpose behind his perceived madness.
Under Woodson, didn’t we go all out down the stretch and ended up worn down and wounded when the playoffs started. And aside from poor to no coaching, isn’t that why we struggled to win our last 2 1st rd series, and got blown out in both 2nd rd series?
LDrew placed getting his key players and team prepared for the playoffs, above padding his regular season won/loss record. Resting his starters, giving his players time to heal, and giving his bench extended mins might have cost us wins down the stretch, but it’s worked wonders during the playoffs.
LDrew and the Hawks are giving Sund and the ASG the playoff presence and performance they were hoping to get under Woodson, but he just wouldn’t/couldn’t. I guess when all is said and done, LDrew didn’t lose the respect or ear of his team, like some of us were suggesting.
Sleepy
May 3rd, 2011
10:08 am
After reading some of the Bulls fans comments from around the web I think its obvious that they really believed that the magic werent trying to play defense on JJ and jamal and those shots they made last series were uncontested.
They somehow have this warped belief that Korver,Watson,Brewer,Bogans,Gibson are somehow leagues better than Qrich,Arenas,Reddick,Anderson,Bass when they are not .
Everyone also seems to forget that Thibs came from Boston and both jj and jamal have had success against Thibs defenses in the past .
Our spacing at times last night was horrible especially when JJ started to be doubled the Bulls rotate and recover hard and this means Al and Josh have got to run to that ft line present themselves for the ball and then make quick decisive moves to the rim and go up strong . I would even like to see a little high low action from the two of them . They used to do that all the time now we dont see it all mainly because both are always standing 18ft away from the basket and not moving
A couple of things that stood out to me was that guys have got to start making more backdoor cuts and moving without the ball better . The Bulls defense is one that always rotates another player to help . The Bulls are banking on Marvin,josh and Al to not move to the open spot and thus they are able to have one guy guard two people while they help hard on Joe and jamal.
Josh doesnt like to screen and as a PF thats a problem
Marvin has no discernible basketball skills that should allow him to start for a NBA team . Even the 5′5 300lb center sweaty center at the park knows that while I cant block shots I can at least be the best screen setter and try and hep my time .
Note to Marvin :
Its very simply Marvin pick something and focus on it . If you are gonna take on the challenge of Deng well then be aggressive . Deng scored far too many times because even though you were right there with him defensively at times you were tentative and he was aggressive . He missed the initial shot and simply would snatch the rebound and lay it in .
Its frustrating because I know you can at least do that .
Next game is on Al and Josh and Marvin because the Bulls are gonna push to get the ball out of JJ and jamals hands so these guys have to be ready to punish them from within 15 feet of the basket with good cuts and movement
J from the A
May 3rd, 2011
10:08 am
Section 303
May 3rd, 2011
8:31 am
“Najeh, I’m in for those MVP chants [for Joe Johnson] on Friday.”
I absolutely love to hear this coming from Section 303.
GO SECTION 303!
GO JOE!
GO HAWKS!!!
julius
May 3rd, 2011
10:11 am
Play teague and let him out of the leash and josh smith come on quit shooting bricks just take it to the hole
tremaine
May 3rd, 2011
10:15 am
ant banks
May 3rd, 2011
9:40 am
so was sund and asg right in:
1. bringin’ in pape sy? YES, EVEN THOUGH HE GETS NO PT
2. hirin’ larry drew? NO, DUDE STILL GARBAGE
3. skippin’ over shaq, dampier? SKIPPIN OVER SHAQ YES, DAMPIER NO
4. cannin’ bibby? NO, ALL THEY HAD TO DO WAS BENCH HIM
5. tradin’ jc2 and #1 for hinrich? NO, ALL THEY HAD TO DO WAS BENCH BIBBY
ARE THE HAWKS CRAZY LIKE A FOX? LOL
joey
May 3rd, 2011
10:16 am
firts like i said hawks in 6 when the hawks play with effort and heart they can beat anyone, if they continue to play driven and focused they will be playing boston in the east, conference final..
drmaryb (*_-)
May 3rd, 2011
10:19 am
680 ESPN RADIO
Is throwing down the gauntlet on Da Bulls! He is saying, they are in trouble even if Rose has no ankle injury. They have no shooters period. And Jamal will eat Korver alive, Korver can’t even spell defense and he is what Jimmer Fredette will be – useless in the NBA.
He said, “The Hawks are a match up nightmare for the Bulls all over the court and at every position + our bench. The Hawks are built for the play offs.”
- The Heard -
__________________
Doo-Doo Birds!
The Hawks just shi-ated all over The Bulls last night. Much like the Magic game 1 presser, the COY looked like a constipated SVG to me.
Loul Deng said, if we can’t score, we have to find other things to do.
What they are not realizing is that the Hawks defense is no fluke. By the time they figure out what is happening, they will be down
3-1 or swept. It will be too late when they realize, the Hawks are a more talented roster. Drew is The Oz behind the curtain, he is pushing all the right buttons.
All the line-ups he tinkered with all season long has revealed to him what his strengths and assets are:
Teague is a secret weapon that even Drew didn’t know he had!
Now, everyone else will know it too.
The Heard said, “Josh Smith will destroy Boozer and whoever else they put on him.”
44 wins and Kirk’s injury and the #5 Seed was our blessings in disguise.
We were right where we wanted to be to get to the ECF!
We will likewise take down: Boston or Miami. I promise you if it is Boston, they do not want to see the Doo-Doo Birds!
RalphWatson
May 3rd, 2011
10:27 am
All the Joe Johnson bashers I wish you would chime in today and tell everyone just how WRONG you were about Joe and why he is earning the BIG BUCKS that were shelled out to him. Joe makes the most money in the NBA because HE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY OF IT. Chicago will find out soon enough just as soon as they are swept in this series. Go Hawks, take out Bulls in 4 quick easy games.