Atlanta Hawks: Notes, quotes and links
Some tidbits before I hop a flight to the Chi, where at least it’s warmer now . . .
- Before the Hawks left for Chicago today, L.D. said he’s not sure if he will use the Twin lineup for Game 5. My guess is that he will use it but didn’t want to let the Bulls know that more than 24 hours before game time.
- Drew on Twin not getting a rebound in 12 minutes: “He brings a presence. There are guys in this league that require special attention in keeping off the glass. Noah’s activity, to me he could be considered one of those guys. Sometimes it means Twin boxed him out and he’s not coming up with the ball. His first assignment is to get him boxed off and allow someone else to come up with it.”
- L.D. on another benefit of the Twin lineup: “Asking Josh to defend Noah at times, he’s much taller and much longer. It’s a tough assignment for him. Having him go against guy like Boozer who is real physical is also tough. Another physical body has been good for us. It frees up Al and Josh up to a certain extent.”
- The Hawks have more playoffs experience than the Bulls, both overall and as a group together. Maybe that’s giving them an edge.
- Smoove hears what you are saying when he winds up for Js. More on that from Josh: “I’ve been a pretty good perimeter shooter this whole season. If people have been here all season they know I’ve done it all year. People who are here for the special times don’t understand.”
- Josh also heard you repping at the end of Game 4: “It felt good at the end to hear the ‘A-T-L’ chants instead of ‘M-V-P’ chants. The cheering throughout the game, it felt good. It did a lot for us. It gave us something extra.”
- Josh on his game: “I wanted to be aggressive and play with a ball of energy. I played my game, played with confidence and rode the tidal wave of the crowd.”
- J.J. on teammates talking to Josh about playing that way: “We definitely stayed on him. When he puts his mind to it and is not settling and going to the basket, he’s tough to stop. He did it a few times and saw they were not even contesting it, so he kept doing it.”
- Jamal on Smoove’s eight assists: “To be a good passer you have to be a smart player, and Josh is a smart player. People get on him but we’ve got his back. He believes in himself and we believe in him.”
- Aside from one stretch of the third quarter, the Hawks had crisp ball movement and motion. “We moved the ball really well,” L.D. said. “We made plays out of double teams. We just shared the ball. We ended up with 23 assists. We try to keep harping on it as a staff and showing them video, that when do move the ball we are more effective than playing isolation.”
- At nbaplaybook.com, Sebastian Pruiti breaks down a familiar Hawks play from Game 4.
- L.D. on the traps against D-Rose: “Chances are you are going to be in some type of rotation. You have got to be on point with it. Last night we did a good job with our rotations, whether with double teams or getting broken down off the dribble [and giving] help. With Rose on the floor, changes are he is going to put you int that situation and we have to make sure we react to it and are in good spots.”
- Teague’s attacking style makes Atlanta’s closing lineup tough to guard. Now there are five scoring threats on the floor and three of them can make plays off the dribble. Add in Al’s shooting ability and Smoove’s slashing and the Bulls will have to be sharp to account for everyone–assuming, of course, the Hawks share the ball and play to their strengths.
- “With Jeff on the floor because he brings the speed and quickness and he has the ability to make a shot, it causes havoc,” L.D. said. “Their game plan is similar to ours as far as making sure they can contain us on the dribble and keep us out of the paint area. With Jeff and his ability to get in there it opens up a whole new dynamic. We certainly want him to stay in attack mode. You’ve got five guys out there that are attackers in their own way.”
- L.D. on Teague pulling the ball out instead of driving into traffic late in Game 4: “Really, really smart move. During the timeout, I told him and acknowledged that was a smart, smart move on his behalf. He made a veteran decision on a couple of those breaks. On the other hand, Jamal throwing that lob. . . .”
- Drew on if Teague is playing more confidently because he doesn’t have to look over his shoulder: “Still have Jamal over there if you want to talk about he has that ‘look over his shoulder’ mentality. There is somebody over there I can replace him with. I think it has been more [Teague thinking], ‘I am going to accept this challenge and this opportunity. I am playing against the MVP of the league and this is my time to shine.’ That’s the impression I get.”
- More Drew on Teague vs. Rose: “Derrick Rose is good, it’s no fluke he’s MVP. But clearly Jeff Teague is not taking a step back as far as the challenge. He’s attacking with just as much aggression. The difference is Rose is going to have the ball in his hands more and put up more shots. Jeff is more of facilitator and attacks at opportune times.”
- Drew on the Bulls matching Korver on Teague late: “I don’t know what their game strategy is as far as throwing Korver in there, whether it’s putting a bigger body on him. With Korver on him I like his chances to get to the basket rather than Rose on him. We just want him to stay in attack mode.”
- Josh on the spirited discussions in huddles: “We are screaming at each other because it’s in the moment. We want each other to do so good and we want everybody to be on the same page. Even thought it may not come out the same way in that particular moment, we understand the message. It’s not how it’s presented. We understand everyone in this locker room loves each other like brothers. Everybody takes up for each other but you have some moments where you have to do some self-checking. No one is sensitive, no one feels like it’s personal, and we just keep trying.”
- Jamal: “As far as the mental toughness, we can take a team’s really good effort and bounce back. We handle adversity better. In the past when adversity came we went our separate ways but now I think it actually pulls us closer together.”
- Hinrich is improving but he hasn’t done any court work. Today he was on one of those balancing things the P.T. had me using when I blew out my frickin Achilles’ three years ago”
- Hinrich says he could return if the Hawks advance but don’t expect him to play against the Bulls. “There’s still no anticipation of expecting him back this series,” L.D. said.
- With all of the upsets in the playoffs, the Hawks are starting to talk about their chances of making a run.
- “Memphis is up 2-1 on Oklahoma City,” Josh said. “Dallas, nobody would have expected it. It’s wide open. Anybody can take it. A new champion is going to be crowned.”
- “These teams that are left, anybody can win it,” Jamal said.
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Rufus1
May 9th, 2011
8:08 pm
one
O'Brien
May 9th, 2011
8:31 pm
From MC’s new blog;
Smoove hears what you are saying when he winds up for Js. More on that from Josh: “I’ve been a pretty good perimeter shooter this whole season. If people have been here all season they know I’ve done it all year. People who are here for the special times don’t understand.”.
He started off well, but he cooled off dramatically as the season went on.
I really dont think Josh gets it.
rms
May 9th, 2011
8:31 pm
go hawks and go mike cunningham!!
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
8:32 pm
Four
O'Brien
May 9th, 2011
8:33 pm
I hope the Hawks remember everything they did well last night, and stick with it tomorrow. Because if we can go up up 3-2, what an awesome opportunity to close out the Bulls in ATL.
I think LD starts Twin, and hopefully we can either have a lead, or keep it tied early on. That will keep our heads in the game.
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
8:34 pm
““Still have Jamal over there if you want to talk about he has that ‘look over his shoulder’ mentality. There is somebody over there I can replace him with.”
See it’s comments like this by Larry that make me want him Fired. Smh…. As if Jamal doesnt deserve to be looking over his shoulder with that matador defence he plays.
>:-(
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
8:35 pm
LD is a jerk
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
8:36 pm
If Teague doesn’t start next Seson LD will be out of a job now that the WHOLE WORLD knows what Teague is capable of. Gearon sees Teague’s ability, he will side with the player on this one and LD will be exposed for being the hater that he is.
honest_abe
May 9th, 2011
8:46 pm
“i really don’t think josh gets it.”
unfortunately not a ground breaking observation. heh
you’re right ob he doesn’t get it and sadly enough i don’t know if he ever will. we can all dream that one day he will.
armand hill
May 9th, 2011
8:49 pm
boo your a jerk. LD has proven he far better in the post season than woodson ever was. He has learned to adapt. he been a support of teague from day one. but you cant make a man believe in himself, you can only encourage him. now teague sees his potential and if he can play under control and learn repeat learn to run a offense he be a good point guard. did you know rondo was not that good at first but doc river s a former point guard like LD stuck with him. boo you dont jack!!!!
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:05 pm
armand hill, sigh…
“LD has proven he far better in the post season than woodson ever was.”
True, but Would Teague have played if Kirk wasn’t injured?
“he been a support of Teague from day one. but you cant make a man believe in himself, you can only encourage him. now teague sees his potential and if he can play under control and learn repeat learn to run a offense he be a good point guard.”
This is the most busch league piece of trash i’ve ever read im my life. So You encourage him by giving him a string of DNP-CD’s. Not playing him after teague’s 20 point outbursts that lead this ballclub to victory and then LYING to the media by saying that you Beleive in him?
No Teague doesnt “see his potential” Teague sees “The freaking evidence” you nimrod! Play the damn tape back! He’s been running the offense Idiot!
Teague isn’t Rondo. Teague’s had the offensive tools and has been good from day one.
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:08 pm
BTW, It took Two losses in this series’for Larry to realize that he should’ve stayed big after the Orlando series’.
That lineup that beat the crap out of chicago last night. That linEup that got out to a good start last night. I’VE BEEN CALLING FOR THAT LINEUP ALL FREAKING SEASON! I KEPT SAYING “IT’S ALL ABOUT BALANCE” AND THAT “WE DIDNT NEED ALL OF THOSE JUMPSHOOTERS ON THE FLOOR AT ONCE TO START THE GAME”!
Sleepy
May 9th, 2011
9:09 pm
Boo its obvious the entire point of LD’s comments went right over your head .
If you are looking over your shoulder you have confidence issues and thats on the player not the coach.
you have to embrace whatever role youre given and try and fulfill it to the best of your abilities .
Sleepy
May 9th, 2011
9:15 pm
Boo you have to earn your minutes and take advantage of your opportunities when they present themselves
instead of being a douche and thinking you have all this inside info when all you have is your tv
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:15 pm
Sleepy,
I understand LD’s intent. He was trying to say that teague iis not playing well simply because he is NOT looking over his shoulder. But did he really have to go there?
I mean it sseems like a subliminal message to Teague to watch your back or something. Conventional wisdom would say that “nobody on the floor has a chance to stay in front of Rose other than Teague” but What has LD shown us all season?
In the words on John Hollinger:
“Mike Bibby started ahead of Jeff Teague for 50 games this year. This really happened.”
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:17 pm
Hawks now 6-1 in the playoffs when Jason Collins scores.
niremetal
May 9th, 2011
9:19 pm
“I’ve been a pretty good perimeter shooter this whole season. If people have been here all season they know I’ve done it all year.”
Well sure, if by “all year” you mean “for the first 2.5 months of the season.” After the All-Star break, he shot .282 from 3 and roughly .350 on long twos, if I’m doing my math right. That’s more in line with his career averages.
http://www.hoopdata.com/splits.aspx?player=Josh%20Smith
A 2.5 month aberration in the course of a 7 year career and he thinks that justifies him jacking up those shots in the playoffs? *sigh*
drmaryb (*_-)
May 9th, 2011
9:22 pm
“Instead of being a douche and thinking you have all this inside info when all you have is your tv.”
-sleepy-
___________________
Somebody woke up the sleeping dog … And, he bit Booo right on the azz!
Funny ISH …. TV …. LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:26 pm
Sleepy, Smh…..
“Boo you have to earn your minutes and take advantage of your opportunities when they present themselves”
He did that the entire season. So what’s your point?
“instead of being a douche and thinking you have all this inside info when all you have is your tv”
I have just as much “inside info” as you Sir. Past (Sekou Smith) and Present (cunningham) beat writers covering this team. Tons of youtube post-game video interviews uploaded before and after EVERY game and EVERY practice.
All of those “Insiders” seem to think(and it has been well documented) thet Teague has earned his due. They can’t come to a conclusive reason as to why LD has refused to give Teague consistent and considrable playing time.
So If their info(the same info that you use) makes me a “douche” then what does that make you?
And as you can see from my remarks, No I have more that just my “TV” for my “inside info” Newspapers, Internet, this very blog that you use etc.
drmaryb (*_-)
May 9th, 2011
9:28 pm
Do You Remember … The Time?
- Michael Jackson -
Josh apparently takes amnesia pills after each missed shot.
With that selective memory, he only remembers the good times.
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:29 pm
“Somebody woke up the sleeping dog … And, he bit Booo right on the azz!
Funny ISH …. TV …. LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
And he just provoked a Hornets nest…..that and the fact that he has no arguement. I think he just wanted to call me a “douche”. Also, why do you always play instigator o.0? Not tha it matters to me. Just curious. Then again, You are the entertainment reporter/blogger.
tyger
May 9th, 2011
9:29 pm
No time to get giddy…
Certainly, it feels good to hold serve, but the enigmatic Hawks haven’t completed the mission. They’ve held serve, that’s all. They have to fight their native instinct to win one, lose two.
Unfortunately, that’s their MO. They are not front-runners, they cannot put teams away. They take games off! History tells us that they WILL take Friday off.
That’s the challenge, that’s the victory, that’s the mission – to come out Friday, on the road, and make the Bulls spit the bit. That’s progress, to date, they have just gotten lucky seeding and not rolled over, yet.
I hope LD is just kidding about the BIG line-up, how more obvious can it be, that the winning formula is BIG, BIG, BIG.
I would even go bigger for spurts: Collins, Pachulia, Horford, Smoove, JJ – own the boards and the paint – and get your 1st trip to the Eastern Finals since 1989.
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:32 pm
I think Sleepy is related to LD -_-
drmaryb (*_-)
May 9th, 2011
9:37 pm
Booo!
Because that ish was funny, go ahead and admit it.
This is an opportunity for you to step your game up.
Don’t act like you don’t dish out the punishment too.
-wink wink- You guys are like TBS – Very Funny.
Besides, I’m in a great mood .. I’m giddy because my team won.
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
9:38 pm
Josh’s comments are some of the most discouraging I’ve seen this season.
He actually thinks he’s a good perimeter shooter.
THE WORST possible thing that could happen is him hitting his 1st jumpshot tomorrow [I hope he doesn't take any].
DO NOT TAKE ANY JUMPSHOTS TOMORROW
DRIVE THE DAMN LANE
EVERY
SINGLE
TIME
Sleepy
May 9th, 2011
9:40 pm
yes he does because he has to removes these crutches that hawks fans always give there draft picks .
Some of you are the exact reason why Marvin is like he is now and Smoove makes you want to punch babies most of the time
Drew is doing exactly what he should be doing which pushing and prodding until Teague realizes that to play he must maintain that level of play . It will be much better for him and the hawks in the future because of that .
conventional wisdom says you dont show your hand in the regular season
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:45 pm
drmaryb (*_-),
Haha, I do dish out my fair share. It is the post season. I guess it’s about time I get clutch like Kobe! Wait……Like Ginobili……. oh no, wait…..Like Paul Peirce LOL!
Hawks in Six!
phil
May 9th, 2011
9:47 pm
We’re doomed.
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
9:48 pm
CHEAT are about to win
Damnit!
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
9:49 pm
1 day after the Lakers’ season ended and Kobe most likely started his legendary offseason workout of getting up at 5 am to hit hundreds of jumpshots.
1 day after our season ends, Marvin will get up at noon and watch Jerry Springer in his pajamas
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:49 pm
Sleepy, I hope you’re right, but smoove said sitting like that could kill a players spirit. If I was in Teagues shoes, I can’t say I would’ve taen it that well.
My think is, Whay isn’t smoove held accountable to this day? What has marvin done to deserve that starting SF spot this whole year? I understand that LD needs certain players more then others but it just seems like a very obvious double-standard to me.
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:50 pm
*Taken
phil
May 9th, 2011
9:50 pm
Josh, you can’t shoot outside. Please don’t try. We win when you take it to the basket. Understand? I’m sure you don’t. But thought i’d beg a little.
phil
May 9th, 2011
9:51 pm
Jeje- kobe is overrated. Marvin could take him.
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:54 pm
Although, I must give LD props because he has been benching players (namely his startrs….even Joe a few times) more frequently nowadays.
Maybe LD’s method is whats so effective. Teague has looke Flawless in the Series’ for the most part. VERY minimal mistakes and LD even commeted an a botched Jamal lob.So maybe heis easing into this accountability thing with his vets.
phil
May 9th, 2011
9:55 pm
The Jamal lob was moronic. Just as dumb was Josh trying to slam it.
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:56 pm
Wow! Boston down 3-1
Who woulda thunk it? After game 3 I fugured Boston would hold serve at home.
drmaryb (*_-)
May 9th, 2011
9:56 pm
Dang!
I really wanted Boston to win. The Hawks would eat them alive, especially with an one armed Rondo.
Booo! You wild boy. Yall be trippin’ hard – I love that passion.
You giving us something we can feel, the ladies love that.
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
9:57 pm
LOL Josh almost completed it too!
drmaryb (*_-)
May 9th, 2011
9:58 pm
Dark Horses!
Memphis
Hawks
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
10:00 pm
It appears MOST other teams give out free shirts before every home game.
All we can afford is !@#$%y toilet rags
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
10:01 pm
drmaryb (*_-),
Aww Shucks, You bout’ to make me turn red! Haha!
M-V-Teague!
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
10:01 pm
Memphis is a definite dark horse.
Z-Bo has been beasting for YEARS but has been on low-profile teams.
M. Gasol is a big dude and they have damn solid defenders. Sad that Dallas/Memphis has to lose if they play in WCF. Love both those teams.
Hoping for Dirk in the Finals this year
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
10:02 pm
Miami is a tough out in these Playoffs IF Chris Bosh shows up
phil
May 9th, 2011
10:07 pm
Why don’t we try winning THIS series before worrying about the next one! It’s only been 41 years since we made the conference finals, so let’s be practical here…
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
10:08 pm
MEMPHIS fans get a shirt AND a towel rag
WTF @ THIS TYRANNY OF FALSE ACCUSATION
BESIDES
DUDE’S FAKIN
James on Pharr Rd
May 9th, 2011
10:08 pm
How can we “Manufacture” Intensity for the start and entirety of Game 5. Any ideas???? Please dont just say the same ol speech LD-THIS IS IT!!!! Game 5
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
10:11 pm
“Why don’t we try winning THIS series before worrying about the next one! It’s only been 41 years since we made the conference finals, so let’s be practical here…”
Tru Dat!
terrell
May 9th, 2011
10:12 pm
C’s are done.
drmaryb (*_-)
May 9th, 2011
10:12 pm
Keys to The Bentley!
JeJe, OK …. It’s time!
Give us JeJe’s Keys to the Liquor Cabinet. I need a drink to calm me down.
How about a: Kami-Kaze Smoothie?
______________
Oh waite … Better not drink that: how ’bout the keys to game 5?
This is a must win!
_______________
Booo! You blushing? I had you at hello. -wink wink-
drmaryb is sexy and can talk Hawks with the fellas.
G-Nite Fellas … I better get my rest for game night!
Game 5 is a must win! Let’s Go!
JeJe. … Give us the Keys to the 68M Bentley!
terrell
May 9th, 2011
10:13 pm
I hope LD was joking. He better go big. Whether it be with Twin or Zaza. If Marvin starts, I’m going to …… Yall can fill in the blank.
doc
May 9th, 2011
10:18 pm
so the hawks have learned eh? so they can do what no teams did this year and beat the bulls twice in a row? i will believe they have learned when there lesson is marked in stone with a win in this series as i have learned as well about these guys and how well there word translates to reality days later.
griz learned it fast as they play the only other team to have avg more than 100 points a game for the season.
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
10:19 pm
KEYS TO GAME 5:
1) ATTACK (in all facets – NO JUMPSHOTS for Josh, ZaZa keep attacking your man, being physical. Joe stay in killer mode)
2) FAST START (MUST get early lead. Odds are not in our favor)
3) Actually CONTEST Rose and Boozer (Rose cannot be given a wide open floater every time. Give him the mid-range jumper. Make him shoot that. If not, meet him in the lane and CONTEST. Let’s see him go LEFT and finish for once. Boozer was ALWAYS open yesterday).
Summary: ATTACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO JUMPSHOTS FOR JOSH. His Quotes in this blog are a complete joke.
Fast Start
CONTEST SHOTS
EmirS.
May 9th, 2011
10:19 pm
C’s in 7.
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
10:20 pm
We MUST use Twin or ZaZa lineup tomorrow.
Is LD honestly thinking of starting Marvin?
Don’t let guys like northcyde fool you all – Marvin is the worst basketball player on this team. Only Hilton approaches his level of inadequacy. He cannot post up one player in this league.
Marvin CANNOT post up one player in this league and finish the play.
Put that in your pipe and smoke it
FIRE LBJ
terrell
May 9th, 2011
10:21 pm
Memphis has to move either Gay, Battier, or Sam Young. Just a thought. We could use a sf. Unless we plan on just gettin a center and making Josh the fultime sf. And btw, I wonder if everyone realizes that if Kirk was healthy, my boy JT would still be riding the pine. Talking bout a blessing in disguise. Faith in the “kid” my azz. I’m still not buying it. Teague showing out by default. Go Hawks!
drmaryb (*_-)
May 9th, 2011
10:21 pm
Yeah, but Miami feasting on some old Mustangs.
Thoroughbreds past their prime. That’s why I wanted to Hawks to get a crack at ‘EM.
Miami has a cake walk to the Finals, but they will lose if they make it there. No PG, No Center. Sounds familiar?
terrell
May 9th, 2011
10:25 pm
Exactly Mary B. Garnett was tired as hell. lol. I was hoping the Celtics could pull it out ,cause we dont stand a chance against Miami.(I dont think) Not getting ahead of myself. Just sayin.
Section 303
May 9th, 2011
10:27 pm
O’Brien, Josh doesn’t get it. In fact, I think it might be time to put a cork in him. It was one game. He played terrific last night, but his history suggests the safest bet would be for him to tank tomorrow night. I think he is talking a little too much right now.
Arthur Trish did him a favor last night. Trish cut off the postgame interview right as Josh was comparing himself to TO. Good move by Trish.
And, most of us on here have watched this team all year (and years before this year). I don’t even think Josh’s strongest defenders would argue in favor of him shooting jumpers. Josh just needs to play. Everything is right there for the taking. Eastern Conference Finals, upsetting the Bulls, sending a big eff you to a lot of media talking heads…..Josh doesn’t need to talk anymore. He’s bound to say something stupid.
terrell
May 9th, 2011
10:29 pm
I can still see Marvin on that fast break. lol. All he had to do was drop it off to Horford whop was trailing right behind. Instead he goes up for an awkward looking layup, almost breaks the backboard, and causes Horford to commit a foul trying to rebound that backboard breaker. LMAO! GTFOH!
doc
May 9th, 2011
10:29 pm
no way ld can start someone other than collins. their are two bigs he can get in the way of if he cant do anything with noah or gibson.
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
10:33 pm
The biggest problem is not one person on here can definitely say how we will play tomorrow
3 choices:
1) We play huge and win by 8 (VERY unlikely)
2) We show some tenacity but their shooters are on and we lose by 12 (likely)
3) We lay an egg in the 2nd quarter and lose 99-76
What do you all think?
1, 2, or 3?
Booo!
May 9th, 2011
10:35 pm
I vote for Jamal getting hot and saving the day…..it’s been three games already!
drmaryb (*_-)
May 9th, 2011
10:38 pm
“So they can do what no teams did this year and beat the bulls twice in a row?”
- doc -
_________________
Are you talking regular season? Because, that doesn’t matter now.
Are you talking post season? Well, you’re right again, but its hard to beat the same team 4 of 7 times, because you know all their plays and weaknesses as well as strengths.
I sure hope the Hawks, kill that record of two wins in a row, they did it!
It’s our turn now.
James on Pharr Rd
May 9th, 2011
10:53 pm
I vote for Jamal getting hot and saving the day…..it’s been three games already!
I vehemently descent-If Jamal is going to take too many bad shots, we will be playing into Chi plan. In the last two games he has actually played very well as a decoy attracting double teams-and when he passes the ball quick, we have gotten good shots at the basket: something, I hope to see in game 5. At all costs, the Hawks must maintain decent possessions that maintain multiple offensive threats, and Jamal needs to be held on a short leash like in game 4-28 minutes.
Section 303
May 9th, 2011
10:55 pm
JeJe, put your three choices in a hat and pick one. Any of them could happen. I’m knocking on wood as I say this, but I think the Hawks are going to play well tomorrow. My concern (as always) is how the game is officiated. Other than the 1st quarter, I thought the game was called well. There weren’t many weak fouls. Refs let the guys play. I afraid the officials may be looking to protect Rose tomorrow.
Collins got away with hitting Rose twice while Rose went to the hoop to start the 3rd. And, there was a play late where Josh (I think it was Josh, anyways) hit Rose going to the hoop. Rose fell. The ref said Josh stayed verticle and did not blow the whistle. Not sure that the whistle won’t be blown tomorrow night.
James on Pharr Rd
May 9th, 2011
10:56 pm
^
Our offensive weakness suffices whenever threats are ignored and the Defense gets comfortable-usually that is when Joe is jacking ISO plays, Josh is playing stagnant and away from the paint, Jamal is shooting with 20 seconds left on the clock, and Al is playing outside of his strengths.
truthspitter
May 9th, 2011
10:58 pm
Anybody claiming LD has earned his keeps is a FOOL. Anybody claiming he and Woody handled Teague correct is a FOOL.
LD had a horrible regular season in every facet.
A. I still don’t see that great offense working well but once a twice a game against good teams. You know why because good teams will take you out of it, by doubling your key players and making others beat them. Stupid to hire him based off of some delusional great offense he is supposed to bring.
B. We regressed in damn near every measurable phase during the regular season.
C. He caused our future to not look as bright as it could look by giving away 2 1st rd picks and adding more salary with a backup PG that is aging and now will have injury concerns also.
D. If the rumor of new owners becomes a reality, why would they feel the need to retain a guy who is not there guy.
E. LD never settled on a lineup which is and was one of the more bush league situations I have ever seen.
Finally, its LD who should be looking over his shoulder. Maybe Billy Donovan will fall in love with the Hawks while he is at some of these games. Remember he almost went to Orlando. Also, if Doc walks away from Boston and the interest was mutual we would be stupid not to go after him even if we make it to the Finals and win it. I know that would be hard to justify but Doc has much more of a track record and is also more respected than a little wanna-be slicker like LD.
Slimjr
May 9th, 2011
11:00 pm
HAWKS WIN!!!!!!!!!! Tomorrow…….
terrell
May 9th, 2011
11:03 pm
There’s Teague’s old teammate from Wake Ishmael Smith. Didnt know he was on the Grizzlies roster.
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
11:08 pm
terrell,
Ish was in that Battier trade.
Looks like he screwed up that play at the end of the half
SteveW
May 9th, 2011
11:11 pm
All NBA Defensive Team – Voted on by the Coaches:
4 Hawks received votes:
Al Horford 3 First Team Votes, 1 Second Team Vote
Josh Smith 1 First Team Vote, 5 Second Team Votes
JJ 1 First Team Vote
Hinrich 1 Second Team Vote
Al and Josh finished tied with Ron Artest for 19th place in total votes – basically finishing on the 4th team so to speak.
Congrats Hawks!!!
terrell
May 9th, 2011
11:13 pm
Yeah, I’d love to see Josh and the fellas listening to Billy Donavon. lol. No thanks. We need an established vetaran coach.(Rivers)(Aldeman) Not some college coach. Talking bout a match made in hell. And Al could do no wrong in Donavon’s eyes. Get enough of that crap from the fans. lol. He stepped up in game 4, but other than that he’s been as soft as charmin. Hope the “Boss” shows up tomorrow night.
Buddy Grizzard
May 9th, 2011
11:13 pm
Isn’t Smoove 0-for-22 from 17 feet and out in this series? I hope he understands at this point that CHI has nobody that can stop him if he keeps pounding the ball inside. I wish he had two more assists last night because the national media would really have to stand up and pay attention if he had a triple double.
Teague last night, 4 assists vs. 3 turnovers, his worst ratio of the series. All season long we were saying Las Vegas Larry needs to let him play through his mistakes. In this series he’s barely made any.
terrell
May 9th, 2011
11:16 pm
I thought Ish was in the D-league myself. He actually started at pg at Wake until he got hurt. Teague moved to the 1, and that was that. Smith was a nice college player when healthy though.
SteveW
May 9th, 2011
11:17 pm
And before you discount Josh and Al, consider:
They finished with more votes (points) than Serge Ibaka, Shane Battier, Lamar Odom, Manu Ginobili, Andrew Bogut, Tayshaun Prince and Andrew Bynum to name a few others who received votes.
Only 42 players received any votes at all out of the 360+ players in the League.
SteveW
May 9th, 2011
11:18 pm
Actually the total number of players in the League is over 400….
terrell
May 9th, 2011
11:19 pm
Horford 3 1st team votes. Josh 1 1st team vote? Hmmm????
JeJe
May 9th, 2011
11:20 pm
Someone please tell Josh before tomorrow night he is an awful jumpshooter (as others pointed out, his percentage dropped throughout the year)
and to ATTACK the hoop
MC, PLEASE
ag
May 9th, 2011
11:24 pm
Before we all crown LD coach of the playoffs, JT would not have gotten any playing time if the injury would not have occurred. Sad, I think our season would have been over with KH.
SteveW
May 9th, 2011
11:26 pm
I thought finishing 19th for Al and Josh out of 400+ players on the All Defensive Team was good. You figure there are 150+ starters in the NBA, and another 3 quality reserves on each team – another 90 players – thats alot of players that NBA Coaches think you are better than.
I mean only 28 guys in the League got any 1st Team votes. We had 3 of those 28 guys. That’s pretty good.
Rev in Tampa
May 9th, 2011
11:37 pm
The eye test tells me that the Hawks play better overall with Collins on the court, but I don’t know exactly why. I would think that he slow down the overall athleticism of the Hawks.
I’m looking forward to tomorrow night.
SteveW
May 9th, 2011
11:45 pm
More on the All NBA Defensive Team:
Josh finished 4th among PF’s in voting
Al finished 5th among C’s
JJ finished tied for 6th with Manu and Bogans among SG’s
Hinrich finished tied for 6th with Jrue Holiday among PG’s
When you figure there are 30 teams in the League, those are not bad numbers.
And I’m sure Teague would be ranked pretty good if he would have been allowed to play consistently also.
That means at the end of games, when Josh, JJ, and Al want to lock in, we can be tough to score on. Throw Teague in that equation also, and Hinrich when healthy.
truthspitter
May 9th, 2011
11:55 pm
David Stern, his refs, and the leagues insisting on making guys into superstars has ruined the NBA. These guards are hard to watch as people like Rose, Wade, Lebron and Durant and there coaches bytch there why through the playoffs
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
May 10th, 2011
12:16 am
tru dat truthspitter – these primadonnas feel like they are entitled.
We go big – we win big.
LD needs to leave the little chicken hawk line-up alone and stick with the foghorn leghorn ‘big bird’ lineup. If he does otherwise, he is in essence throwing in the towel for game 5 and the series.
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
12:24 am
At this point the trade for Hinrich is looking really good to me. The Hawks get out from under two rookie scale contracts (that of their first round pick from the upcoming draft, as well as that of JC2 aka “The new Adam Morrison”) for two players who were not likely to contribute anything any time soon.
You also dump Bibby’s horrible contract and take on Hinrich’s expiring contract, which can be used in trades or we can just play him in a guard rotation next year. Our backcourt defense to start next season will look nothing like how we started this year with Bibby. Maybe JC1 resigns for a fraction of the $10m he’s getting paid now or maybe he moves on to another team. I’m fine either way. Teague, Hinrich and JJ will be the best defensive guard rotation in the NBA next year.
Sleepy
May 10th, 2011
12:25 am
Section 303 – I agree that the whistle will probably blow differently tomorrow night but that shouldnt matter . It was about us getting back to the business of knocking people around and making them think twice before driving and we got that accomplished.
We cant worry about fouls the message has to be sent every game normally Rose would be dead tired about now but because we refused to touch him in games 2 and 3 hes not nearly as tired as he should be . Those hits accumulate and take there toll over time .
Stay aggressive ,Stay physical and hold them to one shot and we can win even with the bad refs
I MUS WRITE
May 10th, 2011
12:39 am
Conley for 3!!!
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
12:48 am
I hope all the Moms on here had a Great Mother’s Day on Sunday. I didn’t see much of the game on Sunday, my son took me and my wife out to dinner for her celebration of Mother’s Day. I read MC Blog and Josh Smith and JC1 do not get it. They are clueless as to how to win BIG GAMES. On Tuesday’s game, watch Josh take More JS as Chicago drop off of him, baiting or daring him to shoot the JUMPER and guess what…………………….JOSH will be jacking those jumpers on. The Bloggers on here who have called for Jeff Teague to get minutes when Mike Woodson was HC and then when LD took over this year. As most have said oh here, if Capt Kirk wasn’t injured, Jeff Teague would still have DNP-CD. FIRE LD, RICK SUND and ASG as OWNERS! Would BONO buy Philips Areana, The Trashers and these HAWKS and bring in Doc Rivers as Coach/GM. Win IN CHICAGO HAWKS. FREE JEFF TEAGUE!
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
12:55 am
Westbrook ain’t much longer in OKC…
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
12:55 am
““With Jeff on the floor because he brings the speed and quickness and he has the ability to make a shot, it causes havoc,” L.D. said. “Their game plan is similar to ours as far as making sure they can contain us on the dribble and keep us out of the paint area. With Jeff and his ability to get in there it opens up a whole new dynamic. We certainly want him to stay in attack mode. You’ve got five guys out there that are attackers in their own way.””
They couldn’t have possibly used this for the first 164 regular season games of his career, could they?
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
1:02 am
Regarding the article about the Hawks’ playoff experience — no matter what happens in this series, this incarnation of the Hawks would have officially played a half a season’s worth of playoff games. 7 first round games each of the last three years (21), 6 this year (27), 4 second round games each of the last two years (35), and at least six second round games this year (41).
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
1:04 am
If only OKC knew how to close out games…
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
1:06 am
“In the words on John Hollinger:
“Mike Bibby started ahead of Jeff Teague for 50 games this year. This really happened.””
Hollinger can eat a dick. He was clowning Teague all year long. F-ck him.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
1:07 am
I really question the way OKC’s offense has functioned tonight, at least in late game/late clock possessions.
These guys take wayyy too long getting into their sets. If you’re gonna set up Durant, give him more than 2-3 seconds to get to his spot and get a good shot off. I’ve seen this more than a couple of instances so far tonight.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
1:12 am
OKC’s offense looks very ’street-ball’ like right now.
Just two guys taking turns going one on five.
The difference, they’ve got two guys that are some of the best at their respective positions. But still, right now, it isn’t pretty to watch.
Sleepy
May 10th, 2011
1:14 am
Najeh Davenpoop – why do you assume that jeff could do what he is doing now from day one ?
I would say that Jeffs experiences during his time as a hawk is what prepared him for the moment when his name was called to step up .
Im glad LD is not doing the “fans way ‘ because the fans ways is what created Marvin and Josh
LD is a former PG and Im sure he knows what he needs to see from his pg when he looks into his eyes more than you, me, or anyone else
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
1:15 am
“Miami has a cake walk to the Finals, but they will lose if they make it there. No PG, No Center. Sounds familiar?”
I don’t know. Like Smoove says it is wide open this year. The Celtics traded away their advantage in the paint. The Bulls are a one man offensive team. The Thunder don’t know how to close out games. The Mavs are impressive, but unless Caron Butler gets healthy I have a hard time seeing them guarding LeBron and Wade effectively for an entire series. The Grizzlies can’t shoot, which would hurt them against a team like Miami that has the athletes to make finishing at the rim difficult, particularly when their go-to guy (Z-Bo) doesn’t jump. And as we all know you never know what the Hawks are going to give you night in and night out.
It just seems to me like the cards are lined up in the Heat’s favor. Yeah, they are far from being a complete team, but they may be more complete than anyone left in the playoff field just by virtue of having their big two-and-a-half. And I say this as someone who is pulling for anyone but Miami to win the title.
Columbus
May 10th, 2011
1:21 am
Josh you might have been a decent jump shooter during the season….BUT you are so much valuable to the team when you play in the paint brother! We have PLENTY of jump shooters OK? We dont have that much power offense in the paint and none that can slash in then lay it in, jam it or dish out to a wide open guy….then you are in position to get the rebound if they miss…the team is so MUCH better when you take it to the basket instead of shooting from near the arc! You are not and never are going to be Joe or Jamal…and why would you want to be? Scared to get hit even if it gives your team the BEST chance to win in the playoffs? We love you man but we cant have all jump shooters, it’s TOO easy to defend…come on man…..just for the playoffs…? you can take a few j’s when necessary or when you “feel” it but not just because you are open and “hope” it goes in when there is 15 seconds left on the shot clock….drive in then “create” brother! or pass it and post up…get a rebound away from them rebounding machines of Chicago if you pass it out or shoot a 6 footer instead of a 15 footer from the post, skyhook, up and under….it’s all good man when you are our man in the paint!
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
1:22 am
What a game!!! Memphis can’t buy a layup
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
1:22 am
“The eye test tells me that the Hawks play better overall with Collins on the court, but I don’t know exactly why.”
Things that don’t show up in the box score. Hard fouls on people coming down the lane. Box outs, even if he doesn’t get the board. Sealing off his man to create a driving lane for whoever has the ball. Things like that.
Columbus
May 10th, 2011
1:23 am
BTW….where are all the laker fans?
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
1:23 am
3 OT’s – you gotta be kidding me
Slimjr
May 10th, 2011
1:25 am
What a game between OKC and MEM!!! Tied ingoing into triple overtime !Wow…
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
1:25 am
If you would have told me a team with Bynum, Gasol, Odom and Kobe would get shut out after 2 straight Championsips – and lose as classless as they lost, I would have been shocked
Bynum needs to be suspended for the 1st 15 games of next season – Odom about 3.
Terribe, just Terrible
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
1:25 am
Dude, if you’re OKC, and you have 2 of the league’s budding superstars, you gotta hit one of those three opportunities to win the game.
They had an opportunity in regulation.
One in OT 1.
And another in OT 2.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
1:27 am
OKC has more talent – Memphis a better team, and maybe a better coach
Worldwide Clyde
May 10th, 2011
1:32 am
When was the last time Atlanta made it to the Eastern Conference Finals?
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
1:32 am
yeah…i aint feelin’ OKC this year in the playoffs….
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
1:34 am
“Najeh Davenpoop – why do you assume that jeff could do what he is doing now from day one ? ”
Because literally every time he has gotten a chance to play he has played well. Maybe not this well, but certainly well enough to earn a spot in the rotation off the bench.
No, I am not a former NBA point guard. But I do have some experience having to develop other people’s talent as well as having my own talent developed, in fields unrelated to basketball. And one thing I have consistently seen is that experience is the greatest teacher. I have yet to encounter any aspect of life where someone is better served watching and learning as opposed to learning from experience, other than situations where learning from experience might result in a life or death situation.
I think it’s safe to say nobody was going to die if Jeff Teague committed a turnover in a regular season game. I think it would even be safe to say that Teague offered enough from day one with his ability to get in the paint and his defensive skills to where he wouldn’t have cost the Hawks any wins, and perhaps may have even added to the Hawks’ win total, if he had been given a consistent role from day one.
And anyway, I have seen enough former players say and do enough provably stupid things to where I don’t buy the argument that LD knows more than everyone else about point guard development. I guess by your logic Isiah Thomas is a great evaluator of talent because he was talented.
“Im glad LD is not doing the “fans way ‘ because the fans ways is what created Marvin and Josh ”
I don’t even get what this statement is supposed to mean. Other than being in the same high school graduating class Marvin and Smoove have absolutely nothing in common. What “created” Marvin was the fact that his talent was severely overrated in the first place, and what “created” Smoove was the overconfidence and stubbornness that he had from day one.
Slimjr
May 10th, 2011
1:34 am
Durant is 6′11″ and takes people off the dribble like a pg, What an incredible talent and his jumpshot is second to none…..
Slimjr
May 10th, 2011
1:36 am
Hawks played in the 1987 ECF against the Celtics. It went 7 games and the Celtics won but Nique went for 47! I think Bird had 40….
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
1:39 am
Grizzlies ran out of gas. Even still, you have to come out of this feeling confident if you are a Grizzlies fan. If it’s this hard for OKC to beat you, at home or on the road, you gotta feel pretty confident that you can pull off one more road win to regain control of this series.
Slimjr
May 10th, 2011
1:40 am
“Bynum needs to be suspended for the 1st 15 games of next season – Odom about 3. I agree !
Columbus
May 10th, 2011
1:49 am
Physical play is vital in the playoffs….you HAVE to respect Collins when he is in your path, I think is part of it….I was at that crap Friday, I was screaming for them to act like they werent scared to confront somebody on their way to the basket…put some fear in Rose so he knows when he comes driving in that he better look out because somebody is going to put him on the floor hard once in awhile and foul him hard often….use a rotation like on Dwight….make him stay outside and if he comes in he better dish it because hack-a-Shaq is now hack-a-Rose coming from our biggest guys..
hell Zaza isnt getting any playing time any way let him and Collins be the enforcers and when they get in foul trouble, we got some more to roll out there.
Got to Box out against the Bulls! MUST box out and seal off….good D…play good D and against the Bulls, box out, seal the lanes and play plysical and on offense drive in as much as possible. When Josh is driving in with Teague, it makes it so much tougher for them to stop us…if they pull it together we will be in the eastern finals and they can. Hawks have the talent…but will they play smart and not just shoot jumpers with 15 seconds left on the shot clock? Jump shots are inconsistent and there are off nights and easier to defend and Josh has been a self-check…..cant have any more off nights in this series….drive the lane Josh…just like Sunday but even more….they cant stop you! and it opens up the entire offense.
I am really taking a liking to Drew…he has stepped it up in the playoffs and using his authority with the guys and they seem to be responding. They better listen because he is speakign the truth, no matter what they think. They better buy in and if Sunday is a result, hopefully it is now sunk in their thick skulls. Drew appears to be taking control and making this his team with him being in charge but earning it and not demanding it. The guys should listen to him and hopefully he has earned their respect by now. He has earned mine.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
1:50 am
And in regards to my 1:34 post, the contention that Teague was better served learning from the bench would be a lot more justifiable if he had someone competent starting ahead of him. For him to be sitting behind the hollowed out cadaver of Mike Bibby is inexcusable.
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
1:58 am
Najeh the Celtics having to run Delonte at point guard because of Rondo’s elbow killed them. He bricked a couple threes and couldn’t make a simple entry pass.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
2:03 am
By the way what happened to Nate Robinson? First the Celtics dump him — they maybe could have used him tonight — and now he’s apparently warming the bench for OKC. Is he injured? There are obvious issues with playing him, both because he’s not a true point guard and because he’s short — but that doesn’t mean he can’t help a team particularly during stretches where scoring is an issue.
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
2:04 am
Slimjr Boston beat Detroit in the ECF in 1987… they beat the Hawks in the second round. The Atlanta Hawks have never advanced to the conference finals. Not Nique’s Hawks, not the Hawks of Smitty/Mookie/Dikembe. If this squad can get past CHI to the ECF that will be historic and you will have to give Las Vegas Larry his props. No Atlanta team has ever made it that far.
Jae Evolution
May 10th, 2011
2:06 am
Looking back at all the players that were supposed to come out of college and are now going back for fear of a lockout. We chose a great year to give up our #1 pick.
Now I’m not saying it should have ever come from that just look at Teague play now and we also had to give up Jordan Crawford who is going to be great in the future, but at least we won’t miss out on anything great for our pick this year.
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
2:09 am
Correct Jae Evolution, that was my point about the Hawks not being on the hook for a rookie scale contract for this year’s draft, which is very talent poor after the top two picks. Very little chance the Hawks would have drafted somebody who could contribute more right away than a veteran minimum player like Damien.
GaSouthernSmooth
May 10th, 2011
2:41 am
Alright Hawks get ready to take a haymaker from the bulls early in this one, the united center will be in late 90s mode for the tip off of game 5 Just PLEASE dont wilt and quit on this game… time to put these inexperienced BABY BACK BULLS in the hot seat and take the series back tonight.
ITS GAME DAY BABY! exams in the morning (all nighter status), then the real TEST @ 8 LETS GO HAWKS!
~ and on a side note i feel like their should be one song and one song only to be played at crunch time in The Highlight Factory to get people loud instead of kickstart my heart (great song but not right for our crowd) just play the intro to PUT ON by Jeezy. Hawks P.A. crew make it happen and i guarantee that Phillips will be the loudest its ever been.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
3:01 am
“just play the intro to PUT ON by Jeezy. Hawks P.A. crew make it happen and i guarantee that Phillips will be the loudest its ever been.”
YES
CO-SIGN
The Hawks’ audio people are really stupid compared to a lot of other NBA arenas. We live in the capital of southern hip hop and we can’t find a good song to play to get the crowd hyped up other than the f-cking Rocky song with Zaza.
Nate ArchiBALL
May 10th, 2011
3:01 am
Nate Robinson – great talent but a major head case…..imo. There is usually a reason when a player bounces from team to team.
Worldwide Clyde
May 10th, 2011
3:04 am
Najeh instead of just playing the rap song they make the organist play it.
SHAKING MY GOT DAM HEAD
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
3:08 am
Your are a fool if you are running around talking about being happy for not having a pick this year. We could use Jordan and that 1st round pick considering we only have 6.5 true NBA rotation players even when Kirk comes back.
Teague
Joe
Josh
Al
Jamal
Kirk
Marvin/Zaza/Jason/Damien account for about a half good rotation player when you put them together.
Let’s be honest guys slide all the time. Daquan Bowers was #1 player on draft boards and slid to #51. How do you know they are not going to find some major red flag with Derrick Williams and he is not going to slide to #18 where we would be picking? Your a stupid person if you think you can predict the future by saying there will be nothing there when we pick
Worldwide Clyde
May 10th, 2011
3:10 am
Hawks in 7
Hey Gearon tell the DJ to play Ace Hood – Hustle Hard before the tip on Thursday.
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
3:13 am
Hey Gearon get a clue. You reportedly would not let Sund hire the coach he wanted but you let him phuck up 2 1st round picks and add payroll for Kirk Hinrich, seriously. How do you know Derrick Williams or 1 of the 2 highly thought of foreign C’s will not fall into your hand at #18. Our pick got better when Kirk came because we lost more smart guys and what is he doing for us now? Not a damn thing, Gearon take your bytch arse somewhere else and phuck up some other business venture after this year. Sell this shi+ to the Balkan aka Ted Turner and take a hike. Stupid MF’er.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
3:22 am
I mean, forget for a second that the organist plays all the rap songs in Philips (probably to appease all the OTP hip hop haters who buy the expensive tickets). Forget for a second that the organist insists on playing “All Of The Lights” all the time during this series even though Kanye is from Chicago and yet never plays anything by Jeezy or T.I. or Ludacris or better yet someone like Outkast or Goodie Mob. Sh-t I wouldn’t mind Waka Flocka at this point.
These fools in Philips still insist on playing “duh-duh-duh-duh clap-clap-clapclapclap” every now and then, which only works when your team name is two syllables. They actually played that when the Lakers came here, and seeing as how more than half the crowd was Lakers fans, they all started the “Let’s Go Lakers” chant. I mean this is elementary sh-t. I’d rather hear “everybody clap your hands” than that, and “everybody clap your hands” is the laziest bullsh-t anyone plays at any sporting event. Seriously whoever runs the sound at Philips must be a f-cking idiot of epic proportions.
Just from watching on TV I can tell Memphis sh-ts on the Hawks when it comes to this. I have already heard them play Three Six Mafia and Eightball & MJG during these playoff games.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
3:32 am
Also, this is kinda funny.
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
5:00 am
“Your are a fool if you are running around talking about being happy for not having a pick this year.”
Aight truthspitter, if I’m the fool, tell me what impact player in THIS draft the Hawks could have got with a mid first round pick?
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
5:04 am
“What is he doing for us now? Not a damn thing”
Dude really? We wouldn’t be in the second round without Captain Kirk. You think we’d be tied after 4 games with the best regular season team in the NBA with Bibby starting and JC2 riding pine? Come on dude come stronger than that.
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
5:14 am
But not as funny as:
http://poststuff6.entensity.net/050911/jack.php
MZA
May 10th, 2011
6:53 am
My son and I have been watching all of the playoff games and agree with most of the comments about Smoove. He absolutely does not get it. As a matter of fact, he’ll shoot from outside just to prove everyone wrong.
MsDee
May 10th, 2011
7:34 am
@Najeh,
I feel ya on the so-call music in Phillips..I just dont get it?? How can u not play the hip hop music to get the fans fired up, being that Atlanta is the HipHop city in the Unites states? Even the PR Ryan Cameron should put his 2 cents on getting betta music played here..dont no body want to hear the organist ALL THE TIME!!
JeJe
May 10th, 2011
7:54 am
No way Odom gets more than 1 game suspension, if any
If Marvin gets into a fight like he did and gets 2 games, maybe Bynum will get 3 games for what he did
LOL @ Westbrook taking 33 shots for 40 points, whereas Durant took 20 points for 35 shots.
Maybe one of these days Westbrook will realize Durant is a superstar and he isn’t…
O'Brien
May 10th, 2011
7:57 am
Just because Teague is playing really well this series does not mean he would have played really well in the Orlando series. One reason being, with Dwight Howard clogging the lane, who knows if Teague would have been able to finish his drives.
Therefore, I’m glad we had Hinrich for the Orlando series. Best case scenario would be to have both Hinrich and Teague healthy, because the more options the better. But the blame still goes mostly to LD (imo) for not playing Teague more consistently all year.
terrell
May 10th, 2011
8:06 am
“Mike Bibby started ahead of Jeff Teague for 50 games this year. This really happened.” Just as Hinrich would be startin if he was healthy. Hell, Bibby would still be startin if he was here.
GaSouthernSmooth
May 10th, 2011
8:17 am
Start the revolution against terrible music at our games! ha Im glad im not the only one who has noticed the disrespect to our city with such great music heritage. im really hoping the “put on” intro gains some momentum. lets go MC put in a good word lol
~A-T-L!
Slimjr
May 10th, 2011
8:37 am
@Buddy, I stand corrected… Thank you….
O'Brien
May 10th, 2011
9:27 am
How many shots outside of 15 feet will Josh attempt tonight? My money is on 6.
As for tonight’s game, I hope LD has a backup plan in mind already. Rose and the Bulls will make an adjustment to the traps that we are sending at Rose in game 4, so LD should have a counteraction up his sleeve already.
Double Zero Eight
May 10th, 2011
9:44 am
The team that makes the proper adjustments on offense
and defense will prevail tonight. Let’s hope it is the Hawks!
Double Zero Eight
May 10th, 2011
9:46 am
Look for the Bulls to try and deny Josh from getting in the paint.
We need a backip plan other than relying on jumpers.
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
9:47 am
Bulls need to ramp up attack effort against Hawks in Game 5
By Herb Gould hgould@suntimes.com May 10, 2011 02:11AM
Is this really only the second round?


So much has taken place in the last nine days, it’s hard to believe this is only the conference semi-finals.
Derrick Rose and Tom Thibodeau hitting the coach-of-the-year/MVP daily double. The Bulls stubbing their toe at home in Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks, only their sixth loss at the United Center all season.
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Rose delivering a career-high 44 in Atlanta to get the Bulls back on track. Forward Josh Smith turning snickers into baskets as the Hawks made it a 2-2 series with a shocker on Sunday night.
What’s next?
Now the Bulls find out if all that energy they invested in securing home court pays off. Now they learn if they’re ready to take the heat of living up to the expectations that accompany a No. 1 seed.
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“We’ll have to see,’’ Rose said softly after practice Monday. “[Tonight] will tell — will tell everything.’’
No question, there are tweaks. Rose wants to make simple plays that find the open man when the Hawks double-team him: “They’re doubling me. So it should be easy offense.’’
And Thibodeau wants everybody to hit their marks on defense: “The defense is five guys tied together. If one guy is missing his part, we’re gonna look bad.’’
But the real key, the Bulls believe, is intensity. Heart. Playing hard. The edge that has been their watchword all season.
“They played with a lot more of an edge,’’ Bulls forward Taj Gibson said of the 100-88 loss in Game 4. “It hurts because we’ve put in a lot of work. But we have to put in a lot more because we really got embarrassed.’’
As much as the Bulls love playing at the UC, where they’re 40-6 this season, there’s some performance anxiety, Gibson said.
“It seems like when we play at home, there’s a lot more pressure,’’ he said. “It’s not a bad thing, but a lot of people seem to think that coming home is the answer. Coming home is always good, but it’s not going to change the game. It’s up to us to come in and do what we do best —and that’s just play hard.’’
As this series has progressed, fans and media have gained a better understanding of what the Bulls already knew. That for all their ups and downs, the Hawks are gifted scorers who have the athleticism to be a tough out when they’re interested. And they seem very interested.
“The talent is equal,’’ Rose said. “They played a great game Sunday. They really got after us. We just have to see how we respond. We just have to play harder.’’
And what is the Bulls’ mood? They’re seeing red, Rose said.
“We can’t wait to play,’’ Rose said. “All of us are mad about the effort we put in the last game. We know it wasn’t good enough. Now we’re playing back in our building. The atmosphere is going to be unbelievable.’’
To Rose, this is not pressure.
“Not at all,’’ he said. “If anything, all of us are anxious right now because we know we can do so much better.’’
For all the Bulls’ troubles Sunday in Atlanta, the game was tied at 84 with four minutes left on a night when forward Luol Deng (5-for-14) and guard Kyle Korver (1-for-8) weren’t finding the net along with Rose (12-for-32).
The Bulls also believe that the inadvertent-whistle issue, in which referee Bennett Salvatore later apologized for not giving Rose a three-shot foul call, wasn’t the only time the officials should have been whistle-blowers. The Bulls thought Rose took some pretty good shots — literally and physically — on some drives that rolled off the rim.
“Derrick has to continue to drive with force,’’ Thibodeau said. “If he continues to do that, he’ll get calls.’’
Rose also dropped the hint.
“I was taking the ball extremely hard,’’ he said. “I guess they weren’t fouling.’’
Whether the refs owe the Bulls one is open to debate. The whistles tend to be friendlier at home, anyway.
Whether the Bulls owe the Hawks one is not open to debate.
“We just have to jump on them from the beginning,’’ Rose said, “and see how they play then.’’
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Yes Derrick, don’t out grow your britches young man, you will find out very soon, in less that 12 hours about how the Hawks will play than.
Hard to believe the #1 team in the NBA is crying about one missed foul call? Why not just say, “So he missed a call, big deal it all evens out at the end of the game, we just have to play better.”
Thibs, “Derrick took it inside pretty hard and got knocked down, but no fouls called.” Well, maybe Derrick ran into an immovable object creating contact that he initiated, that is not a foul – that’s called insanity when you run into a brick wall with your forehead over and over and expect different results.
Make a play or go home! I say, go home! The inexperience of The Bulls are showing its cracks. They still believe this is the regular season – don’t they?
-not proof read-
Double Zero Eight
May 10th, 2011
10:06 am
Spelled “backup” incorrectly on my previous post.
If the Hawks fall behind by double digits in the
first quarter, it will be very hard to overcome in
front of the hostile fans.
Let’s hope LD does not invoke his 2 foul rule
tonight. We have too much to lose.
Double Zero Eight
May 10th, 2011
10:09 am
LD, you can’t coach during the playoffs like you did during
the regular season. Learn a lesson from Bobby Cox!
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
10:10 am
Trapper John MD!
“As for tonight’s game, I hope LD has a backup plan in mind already. Rose and the Bulls will make an adjustment to the traps that we are sending at Rose in game 4, so LD should have a counteraction up his sleeve already.”
- O’Brien -
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OB, I say trap better – try to steal it or get a turn over. That’s all we need to do, is do what we do better. Let them worry about how they’re gonna’ beat that.
If they do, the obvious reaction is help defense if the ball swings to the open man close in. If the open man comes to the ball? That’s even better, because know they are both in the back court and killing clock.
I’m am not a believer in making unnecessary adjustments before warranted. I know you said a back up response. But, there is no magic offense or defense that no one at this level has never seen before.
Just play harder than them. I think we as fans tend ot over think and over analyze a silly game of basketball. It’s like music, there are only 9 notes on a sheet of music. Just play!
Double Zero Eight
May 10th, 2011
10:16 am
@ drmaryb
Excellent synopsis and advice:
” There are only 9 notes on a sheet of music.
Just play!”
Rod from College Park
May 10th, 2011
11:31 am
“Najeh instead of just playing the rap song they make the organist play it.”
Another example of the ASG doing things on the cheap. They do that to keep from having to pay the artist. If they play the original song the artist will have to be paid, if they have an organist play it they either don’t have to pay, or the amount is much less.
JeJe
May 10th, 2011
11:32 am
“We just have to jump on them from the beginning,’’ Rose said, “and see how they play then.’’
HOPE WE DON’T TANK IT TONIGHT
JeJe
May 10th, 2011
11:32 am
The biggest problem is not one person on here can definitely say how we will play tomorrow
3 choices:
1) We play huge and win by 8 (VERY unlikely)
2) We show some tenacity but their shooters are on and we lose by 12 (likely)
3) We lay an egg in the 2nd quarter and lose 99-76
What do you all think?
1, 2, or 3?.
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
11:52 am
Poll Question: Will the Hawks win or lose game 5?
Answer: No Doubt.
KevinM
May 10th, 2011
11:56 am
What Hawks team will show up tonight? The jump shooting ‘one and out’ unit or the hard charging ‘force the ball to the rim’ Hawks?
We know what we want to see, but like PA man Holmon said on the radio today, hard to predict if we will see the same team 2 games in a row.
Since the 7 game series was created, and with teams tied 2-2, whoever wins Game 5 wins the series 83 percent of the time!
Flash back to ‘88 however, and the Hawks defied critics with a Game 5 win, with Game 6 in the Omni……we all know what happened then.
We are so close to being so respected around the league, no one here wants to seen this thing end so fast.
Do the ‘good’ Hawks have 2 games left in them?
dj dascorpian
May 10th, 2011
11:56 am
Marvin “booty azz” Williams has to be a difference maker immediately, or L.D. must bench him early. He has been mostly, a liability. J.J. -don’t get down on your self-but the offense can’t be run through you. Tonight’s game-if played right and properly executed should come down to an OT win for the Hawks.
Pedro el gitano
May 10th, 2011
11:57 am
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KevinM
May 10th, 2011
12:01 pm
Poll ? The odds are with CHI….
I dont want to see it, but……this team is anything but good consistent.
Probably option 3, as we will not be focused on all the right things.
I have no problem being wrong either……the thought of the A-T-L being a basketball city just consumes me! Will talk radio become more balanced going forward?
Pedro el gitano
May 10th, 2011
12:07 pm
Enter your comments hereChicos,si realmente sois buenos aficionados animad a los chicos y estad a la altura de esta gradeza que ellos estan mostrando en estos playoffs.La clave de hoy y de esta serie es que los de dentro anoten(horford y smith sobre todo)porque chicago defeinde muy arriba y agobia a los jugadores de perimetro si no se anota por dentro.Horford y Smith deben anotar y recibir pases para que Teague,JJ o Jamal puedan tirar comodos.Otra clave es JJ seleccione bien sus tiros y no haga esos lamzamientos a media entrada desequilibrado,son muy perjudiciales y exasperantes.Si se cumplen estas premisas nos vemos en la final de conferencia,algo que hara dichosos nuestros ojos.GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!
Magic Johnson
May 10th, 2011
12:14 pm
Look for Josh Smith and Al Horford to come out with the same fire and consistency and Joe to be able to make plays out of double teams and single coverage if the Hawks come out with Collins and Zaza.
Defensively, the formula last game was that Rose played extra minutes and was extra agressive leaving his teammates out to dry.
Thibodeau felt forced to play him extra minutes because half their offense is Noah Boozer and Deng crashing the Bulls’ missed shots.
When we countered with Smith, Horford and Collins helping out it made them waste energy. Then Zaza came in and amped up the energy with no drop off from Collins. Eventually Bulls starters sit and Hawks continue throwing waves of consistent offense off of double teams and single coverage and boxing out and attacking the boards.
Great fundamental basketball.
Doug
May 10th, 2011
12:44 pm
I know this has been belabored to some degree but I am still amazed at the lack of playing time Jeff Teague has gotten to this point over two years!! Woody was understandable to some degree b/c he is Woody…LD??? I mean it is PATENTLY obvious that Teague is a quality NBA staring PG…not without weaknesses but certaintly a quality player. It is not that he was not starting…he got 12 DNP in regular season and 4 MORE in the playoffs!! Could any player become good under those circumstances. The one time he was given extended minutes for several games was on the West Coast trip when Hinrich got hurt…and he was very effective. We have suffered through watching Mike Bibby age not gracefully while he was sitting there on the bench???
phil
May 10th, 2011
12:44 pm
Thank you, Magic….
Now back to reality….
This game has to be won. Period. Can’t lose this game and even hope to win the series.
What team will show up? There is no way to know, but if one had to bet, smart to go with the 30 ft jumper josh smith team and about a 20 point loss….it stinks to be conditioned to think this way, but after 23 years, what else do the intelligent expect?
Blue
May 10th, 2011
12:57 pm
With the win and the Hawks spirited effort. With Josh’s unbelievably heady play and all-star caliber performance. With Jeff Teague’s continued dominant performance, we all FORGOT to discuss one of the BIGGEST moments in Game 4.
When JOE JOHNSON literally BROKE KEITH BOGAN’S ANKLES. That was a sick move that Joe put on that cat. I really didn’t think Joe had it in him to handle the rock like that. I actually felt bad for that kid Bogans.
phil
May 10th, 2011
1:01 pm
And how will you feel, Blue, when JJ watches Bogan put about 20 on him tonight while he stands there mopping? Hey, it could easily happen…never know with this team….let’s forget what we did, which is nothing, and go try to win THIS game, which means not everything but dang close to it…
O'Brien
May 10th, 2011
1:28 pm
Thanks to AJ for posting the link; From espn.com;
On a 1-to-10 scale, rate Teague’s performance. Also, what’s next?
Michael Wallace, ESPN.com: Given the circumstance the second-year guard stepped into entering this series, Teague deserves a 10. You could make the case that he’s the Hawks’ second-most important player behind Joe Johnson. And he’s been their most consistent performer this series. As far as expectations from here on out, I’d give him an 8. He won’t win battles with Rose, but he’ll make him work and won’t make many mistakes while doing so.
Matt McHale, Bullsbythehorns: His performance, based on what was expected coming in, has been about a 10. I mean, he played nine minutes total in the first round. I expect him to be around an 8 for the rest of the series, if only because Chicago’s defense is keying on Joe Johnson, Al Hoford, Josh Smith and Jamal Crawford. That’s creating openings for Teague. Essentially, he’s benefiting from all the attention those guys are getting.
Bret LaGree, Hoopinion: Ten for performance, 6 for expectations going forward. Given the lack of confidence his organization showed him over the past two seasons and the lack of preparation they provided him, Teague’s performance in this series has been extraordinary. It’s also been convincing, so I expect him to remain an above average player for the next two or three games.
Zach Harper, Daily Dime Live: Teague’s performance has been a 10 based on expectations going in. I don’t know that many saw him playing this poised, bothering Rose with his defense and matching the MVP’s athleticism on so many plays. I expect him to be a 6 the rest of the way. This improbable run should regress to the mean with the pressure mounting the rest of the way.
Nick Friedell, ESPN Chicago: 8 — for the series so far. When Kirk Hinrich went down, I thought this series was over. I didn’t think there was any way Teague could produce the way he has. He has given the Hawks a huge lift and is gaining more confidence by the day. He’s earned the respect of the Bulls very quickly.
A 4 for the rest of the series. When Rose sets his mind to slowing a point guard down, he does it. Just ask Chris Paul and Deron Williams. I think Rose will take the challenge of shutting down Teague personally now that the Hawks guard has had a couple big games on him. If he does that, it will slow down any offensive rhythm the Hawks got into during Game 4..
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2011/news/story?page=5-on-5-110510/
JeJe
May 10th, 2011
1:29 pm
We have lost so many road playoff games the last 3 years. Have WE LEARNED HOW TO PLAY IN ORDER TO WIN? Let’s play like we did in game 1
professorIQ
May 10th, 2011
1:42 pm
if you need any more proof that this guy is the dumbest guy in the league, here it is.
If the fans dont understand the game, that must mean that Larry Drew (who also feels like the fans about his inability to make jump shots) also doesn’t get it.
This idiot is totally uncoachable, completely doesn’t get it and will never be smart enough to learn.
KevinM
May 10th, 2011
1:48 pm
Let LD tell the Hawks this is one of the most important games in the history of the franchise, and no doubt this team lays an egg. They don’t even know what kind of team they are….they have tried to answer it many times, and they always say, “I don’t know what happened. We should have played better.”
So here we have another coach who has saved his job by this team showing up in the playoffs. Have we been here before? So since LD is going to be here, because the ASG is going to do the right thing, we are going to have to fight with what we have instead of wishing for more weapons.
Going forward, we have to be the aggressor tonight.
Mike is back
May 10th, 2011
2:23 pm
MC, I’m expecting a dog fight tonight…I’m sure the whistle will blow early and often for the Bulls…to make up for the blown call on Rose…ADD IN THE ROWDY FANS…and things unravel quick…and game four will be a distance memory.
I hope the Hawks are mentally prepared for the barrage of physical punishment…they will endure…CUZ the Bulls don’t take games off…and they ain’t going to give up…we will have to continue to perform at a very high level…to seriouly have a chance to win this series…I hope the Hawks ain’t too far gone…to remember that.
WIN OR GO HOME BABY…LETS GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Teezo
May 10th, 2011
2:29 pm
I told my homeboys that the Hawks beat themselves, meaning I really see no team beating them if they play with energy and are focused…It all depends on what ATL team is gonna show up that particular game…Them dudes need to go out there with major confidence knowing every critic or analyst said this series was over in a sweep or 5 games…Even Brousard on ESPN has ATL winning tonight and is 50-50 on the series…We are getting noticed now ATL, its about yall playing to your abilities, CHI is no match if that happens…
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
2:35 pm
the same cat that called the Hawks “bird brains” is annoying Dwight ..
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_bianchi/2011/05/dwight-howard-tweets-that-orlando-sentinel-trying-to-force-him-out-like-shaq.html
Michael Cunningham
May 10th, 2011
2:51 pm
@JeJe: “Someone please tell Josh before tomorrow night he is an awful jumpshooter (as others pointed out, his percentage dropped throughout the year)
and to ATTACK the hoop
MC, PLEASE”
i’ve showed him the numbers before. so has L.D. it doesn’t seem to matter.
DS
May 10th, 2011
2:57 pm
bigdave it seems like Dwight is looking for an excuse for the decision he made when he lost to the Hawks…
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
3:18 pm
Blue
May 10th, 2011
12:57 pm
With the win and the Hawks spirited effort. With Josh’s unbelievably heady play and all-star caliber performance. With Jeff Teague’s continued dominant performance, we all FORGOT to discuss one of the BIGGEST moments in Game 4.
When JOE JOHNSON literally BROKE KEITH BOGAN’S ANKLES. That was a sick move that Joe put on that cat. I really didn’t think Joe had it in him to handle the rock like that. I actually felt bad for that kid Bogans.
******************************
You didn’t?
I mean, it’s not the first time JJ has showed off his handles and made somebody look stupid. Everyone remembers this memorable play in 2008
Then he did this to Stephen Jackson
he also did this to James Posey in 2008
Why ya’ll think the dude is a 5-time All-Star?
doc
May 10th, 2011
3:31 pm
yeah, jj has the break ankle move. i remember one still from the early in the 2009 year before woody wore him down and i think after he was coming back from his injured calf. i think it might have been against the jazz. he just took someone and broke it starting left top of arc. i was just guffawing. i dont think he has ever done it to the point like he did to bogan’s where he had to be helped off the floor and creating a time out. a thing of beauty. bogan was one head down dog leaving the court sunday.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
3:32 pm
The Wizards reveil new uniforms and look who’s help modeling them….LOL
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AiR_mbNMGd1aaDLo9yAOCGu8vLYF?slug=ap-wizards-colors
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
3:43 pm
@ O’Brien
Teague definitely gets a 10 for his play in this series so far. The dude is averaging 16 points – 3.8 assists – 1.5 stls – and is shooting 52% FG? He’s playing 41 minutes a game, after being literally buried all season?
Only Joe Johnson, who is averaging 21 points – 3 assists – 2.3 stls – and shooting 54% FG ( 67% 3FG ) is having a better series than Teague. The kid has been excellent in these playoffs.
Even the biggest Teague supporters wouldn’t have predicted those types of numbers for Teague during this series. He’s had maybe one bad quarter the entire series. The 3 guard lineup that we put out there now is a potent offensive lineup that forces people to guard 3 guys that can take you off the dribble. And you still have to worry about Smith and Horford.
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
3:44 pm
@ Melvin . . . just saw that.
LOL . . another guy who was buried on the bench here, but now, is damn near the co-face of the franchise. Unbelievable. That backcourt is going to be something to deal with in these next couple of years. Let’s just hope they don’t mature too rapidly.
And I like those new Unis by the Wiz.
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
3:47 pm
As for tonight’s game. The way the playoffs usually go is that on the road, the stars have to win the game for you. Role players play very well at home, but may struggle on the road. To beat Chicago tonight, the stars may have to step up big time.
JeJe
May 10th, 2011
3:47 pm
How the hell did Josh should 47% from the field for the year?
JeJe
May 10th, 2011
3:49 pm
We’ve been embarrassed in so many playoff games…Can we please win tonight?
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
3:52 pm
“Nick Friedell, ESPN Chicago: 8 — for the series so far. When Kirk Hinrich went down, I thought this series was over. I didn’t think there was any way Teague could produce the way he has. He has given the Hawks a huge lift and is gaining more confidence by the day. He’s earned the respect of the Bulls very quickly.
A 4 for the rest of the series. When Rose sets his mind to slowing a point guard down, he does it. Just ask Chris Paul and Deron Williams. I think Rose will take the challenge of shutting down Teague personally now that the Hawks guard has had a couple big games on him. If he does that, it will slow down any offensive rhythm the Hawks got into during Game 4″
LMAO. Tell this clown to STFU.
BSPN Chicago
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
3:58 pm
Josh says he is focused. I got a good laugh from the folks criticizing on him jumpers. I have to give credit to both parties, those who were not afraid to tell him about it and Josh for responding to the criticism.
http://www.jsmoove.net/?p=703
KevinM
May 10th, 2011
3:58 pm
Joe is a deserving all-star. We are hitching our wagon to him for 5 more years.
We need to take advantage of both the C’s and Laker’s struggles and go out there and play beyond our normal expectations.
Simply put, everything is being laid out there for us.
Here you have the upstart Bulls, getting it together in 1 year…
You have the Heat, you have them heading to the ECF…..
It’s not supposed to be that easy to be able to form a team in 1 year and POW!….ECF.
The Hawks need to show a complete team commitment and take advantage of the mismatches they have. That big lineup got us off to a good agressive start……LD, don’t change that lineup. Marvin is in a good spot down the row from you.
KevinM
May 10th, 2011
4:01 pm
“Melvin
May 10th, 2011
3:32 pm
The Wizards reveil new uniforms and look who’s help modeling them….LOL”
Melvin, next to Steph Curry, that might be the shortest SG in the league. Shouldn’t JC2 have his own number instead of borrowing Walls? Haha
d.carter
May 10th, 2011
4:02 pm
The keys to tonights game runs as follows;
LD- we must trap D-Rose hard early and for him to give up the ball in Pick and roll situations, and recover fast enough to force the other bulls to actually put the ball on the floor and create shots for themselves. If we do this early in the game the pressure will mount on the D-Rose and teammates
Josh- Please dont try to prove to the world that you are the next Larry Bird and continue to slash and drive those lanes when the ball swings to you, Use your athletism and DUNK THE DAMN BASKETBALL
AL- please get physical! Noah has been punking you the whole series , block out and get physical, you guys can start back being friends after the series is ova
Joe & Jamal – Dont force the issue tonight , pass the ball outta the double teams and cut
Jeff- attack, attack, attack
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
4:17 pm
I’m pretty sure LD’s planning on going with Collins again tonight. I just don’t think he wants to show his cards. I thought it was pretty dumb of him to voice his concerns about letting Rose get into the lane free of contact, because that just signaled to the officials that we’ll be going after him. I think with this situation, you don’t want to give the Bulls any ideas about how we’ll approach this game
Or, he could very well be contemplating going back to Marvin for this crucial game. If he does, I won’t get it. I think there were more than a few here that were suggesting we go big before the Bulls series even started. Some were mentioning it before we even officially wrapped up the Magic series when we were speculating what this matchup would look like.
I think you stick with this lineup, and you keep capitalize on that Smith vs Deng matchup. Simple as that. Should the Bulls adjust and go with a bigger lineup of their own, we’ll see. But, until they adjust to that mismatch, I think we expose it and capitalize on it. Smith needs to remain patient in the post against Deng. Don’t rush to get the ball up so quick. Back Deng down and get good deep position before going up. That should get Smith either a better look for himself or he’ll draw the double to set up other guys.
Huge game tonight. Hope they bring the energy.
Mark
May 10th, 2011
4:23 pm
Off subject, but has anyone seen the new Wizards’ uniforms? They are going back to old school from the old Bullets’ days. They look fantastic. The Sixers, Warriors, and now the Wizards have dramatically improved their uniforms by going back to their roots. If we could just go back to the old school Nique uniforms, it would be a tremendous improvement. The current uniforms are extremely dull and boring.
Who’s with me on this?
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
4:33 pm
KevinM,
Both of the Wizard guards are taller than Golden State backcourt. Wall/Crawford are both about 6-4. Crawford maybe slighty taller but they both are the same height as DWade and taller than D.Rose….
Slimjr
May 10th, 2011
4:36 pm
iso handles=MAN DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MAN DOWN!!!!!! JUST SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
4:39 pm
I like our unis. I don’t want to see the Pac-Man again, it looked like a cartoon, amateurish.
Slimjr
May 10th, 2011
4:39 pm
Marvin just sit down…………
MsDee
May 10th, 2011
5:05 pm
@Melvin,
I just posted on JSmooves page..this is what I wrote,” Wow Josh, its great knowing u hear and listens to your fans out here!! I know we criticizes and can be cruel sometimes but you MUST KNOW its cause we TRULY LOVE YALL and only wishes the best for yall. I love your jumpers, esp when you are knocking them down left and right, but when u know deep deep down inside when u are off, all we ask is if driving to the lane can open that basket back up for you for your jumpers again. We love the ‘ALL AROUND JOSH’ (the shooter/slasher/posting/rebounding/hustling/dunking Josh)instead of the ‘ONE DIMENSIONAL JOSH’ (shooter/shooter/shooter Josh). Handle your business out there Josh cause no matter how much money Joe gets or all the creative moves Jamal has or the All-Star Horford darn near perfect outside shooting he provides, THE HAWKS CAN NOT AND WILL NOT ADVANCE WITHOUT THE “ALL AROUND JOSH SMITH’” U betta believe it, BABY!!
What do ya think? Think he would get the message?
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
5:19 pm
Ms. Dee!
Nice job girl. You’re a bad mamma jamma.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
7:42 pm
Ms.Dee,
I agree with drmaryb. Nice comment. Critical but encouraging as well…. Good job.
Benjamin
May 12th, 2011
9:30 am
KEEP COLLINS IN THE STARTING LINE!!!!!!
Keeping Twin in the line-up allows Josh and Al to stay out of foul trouble, let’s them both get out on the break of which is an asset in this league for bigs, gives them perfect help defense positioning and gives the line-up preparation to add Dwight Howard and slot him in!!!
WHERE’S THE WE WANT DWIGHT OR DWIGHT COME HOME COLUMN!!!!!!
Phoenix Falcon
May 12th, 2011
6:09 pm
FOX SPORTS HAS ALREADY DECIDED that the bulls have won this game and will be moving on to face the heat, I guess there is no reason for the hawks to show up tonight. Just saying.
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