Atlanta Hawks at Bulls Game 5: On energy and effort
Chicago–If you are skeptical about how much those favored NBA cliches of “energy and effort” factor into winning then perhaps this series has changed your mind a bit. There have been scrums and scraps around the basket on what seems like every loose ball in this series, and I think there’s something to be said for energy and effort in these circumstances.
Defense and rebounding are undervalued as talents, and certainly it’s true that some players can try hard but just don’t have what it takes to be good in those areas. But maybe physically gifted guys can be better at defending and rebounding if they have the zest for it, especially within the team concept.
The Bulls are a good defensive team because they have good defensive players and a sound scheme but what good would any of that be without their single-minded devotion to getting stops and then securing the ball at all costs? Isn’t that energy?
Or is it like Doc Rivers likes to say, that energy is a talent, and so it’s really not helpful to think of it as something separate from “tangible” talent?
It’s pretty obvious the Hawks’ energy level has increased during the playoffs. That has correlated with the Hawks allowing just 101.9 points per 100 possessions in the playoffs, 2.7 points better than during the season, and that’s including the outliers of Game 5 vs. Orlando and Game 3 vs. Chicago.
“I’ve been pleased because I feel like the guys have really bought in to what we are trying to do,” Al said. “It’s never going to be perfect but you can make up for certain mistakes and certain things [with energy] and I feel like we’ve been doing that.”
Certainly sound game plans against Dwight and D-Rose have been major factors in Atlanta’s success. Some favorable matchups have helped, too.
But I’m thinking Atlanta’s energy also has been important–and that’s coming from someone who rolls his eyes when players and coaches (and media types) use that word to explain unexpected performances when there are more obvious reasons.
“We are an energy team,” L.D. said today. “There are times we just come out and we just don’t play that way for some reason. We have the athletes. It’s just a matter of coming out with energy, and I am totally expecting that tonight.”
That’s always the question with the Hawks. Can you expect that tonight? Any night? Jamal summed it up yesterday:
“We’ve shown we can play with anybody, and some nights we can play with nobody. That’s the most frustrating part for us.”
Which version of the Hawks shows up depends on more than just how hard they play. But in the end, when the Hawks and Bulls are fighting for every possession to gain control of this grinding series, maybe that’s will matter the most.
“I expect us to come out and the effort will be there,” Al said. “I feel like we have been played well in this building two games. One night we had a great shooting night; the other night we struggled. But I think our effort was good. That’s my biggest thing. We need to come out and just play hard.”
Notes, quotes and links
- L.D. said he’s likely to stick with the Twin lineup.
- Bogans (ankle) will play.
- Joe on the big moment: “It’s right there. It’s in our hands. We just have to focus in on winning another game in Chicago. It’s definitely possible. I am sure we can get it done.”
- L.D. on if he’s happy about shot selection: “That varies game to game.”
- L.D. on pressure: “They are one of the teams that was picked to come out of the East. A win here puts a tremendous amount of pressure on them to go back to Atlanta with us having a chance to close it out. I feel like the pressure is on them.”
- L.D. on Bynum’s BS takedown of Barea: “We don’t condone those type fouls where you are taking people out of the air and really trying to hurt somebody. That’s not the way the game should be played. The game should be played with hard fouls, though. You are talking about fouls that are not going to injure people or hurt people or put in jeopardy of their careers being on the line.”
- L.D. on matching up with Chicago: “Obviously Rose is the MVP of the league. What he accomplished this year is absolutely remarkable. Hats off to him. But looking at the rest of the roster–they have good players, solid players, good role players, guys that play really hard–and we like to feel we match up well against them. . . . Throughout this league there are certain teams you match up well with and some teams that give you problems, and we look at this as a team that we do match up well with, irregardless of what happened in the regular season. Looking at it man-for-man, we feel like we match up really well.”
- Damien on Smoove: “We go as No. 5 goes. Joe is our go-to guy, but we go as No. 5 goes. The better he plays, the better we play. He can do so many different things. I wish he would do it all the time. That wasn’t even a great game for him [in Game 4].”
- Jamal did a radio interview.
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Nate ArchiBALL
May 10th, 2011
4:29 pm
#1
Nate ArchiBALL
May 10th, 2011
4:37 pm
Let’s Go Hawks!!!
dan the nerd
May 10th, 2011
4:44 pm
Hmmm…. Damien sounds like he might be a good interview. I would like to hear more of what he has to say.
Also, I would prefer to see Damien come off the bench before zaza. za looks slow in this series.
terrell
May 10th, 2011
4:47 pm
“We go as #5 goes”. Exactly. Come on Josh, we need the good Josh Smith tonight.
lewis
May 10th, 2011
4:49 pm
sup blog people,
havn’t been around because of finals and whatnot
graduated college and have moved back to Atlanta in the past few days,
FREE JEFF TEAGUE
FREE JOSH SMITH’S KNEE
FREE JOE JOHNSON’S ELBOW
See yall at the game Thursday.
Freshfromatl
May 10th, 2011
4:52 pm
“Or is it like Doc Rivers likes to say, that energy is a talent, and so it’s really not helpful to think of it as something separate from “tangible” talent?”
Wow Mc,
Although it may seem miniscule…you just dropped some sports knowledge with that quote from Doc Rivers. I never really thought of energy as a “talent”…but when I think about it, this could be a great recruiting rubric for scouts (in all professional sports) to use during draft time, and also when looking to sign free agents…especially seeing how cats like Joakim Noah and Josh Smith can effect a ballgame. Thanks for kick’n that piece of knowledge sir!
*saves in memory bank*
Andre
May 10th, 2011
4:59 pm
Let’s Go Hawks!!!
Westurd
May 10th, 2011
5:01 pm
A-T-L A-T-L A-T-L
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
5:07 pm
FTPB
“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?.”
How many people who actually play for or coach the Hawks would even be able to answer this question accurately? Damien Wilkins thought the Hawks would lose Game 4.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
5:08 pm
I just saw the ad for tonight’s game on TNT and even they said the Hawks came in Game 4 with “energy and effort”.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
5:11 pm
“But I’m thinking Atlanta’s energy also has been important–and that’s coming from someone who rolls his eyes when players and coaches (and media types) use that word to explain unexpected performances when there are more obvious reasons.”
It’s important in this series in particular because the Bulls are an energy team. Yeah, they play good defense because of their scheme, but a big reason they win is also because of the deflections, offensive boards, charges taken, etc. which are primarily a function of energy level, not talent or scheme. In order to beat the Bulls the Hawks have to neutralize the contributions the Bulls get from those factors, which requires playing with energy. They played the Bulls even on the boards (and by my observation played them even on the hustle plays) in their two wins, whereas the Bulls dominated the boards (and to my eyes the hustle plays as well) in the two losses.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
5:17 pm
“Bogans (ankle) will play.”
Haha. Should have said Bogans (ankle, pride).
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
5:18 pm
“L.D. on pressure: “They are one of the teams that was picked to come out of the East. A win here puts a tremendous amount of pressure on them to go back to Atlanta with us having a chance to close it out. I feel like the pressure is on them.””
Yeah, but if the Bulls win tonight, for obvious reasons the pressure shifts to the Hawks. For that reason alone, tonight should be viewed as a must-win.
Dukester
May 10th, 2011
5:25 pm
One word REBOUND!!!! If we do this we will blow chicago out. Look at the stats when we win the rebound battle. Here are my challenges to the players:
Josh- 12 rebounds 4 blocks and 2 steals. Your points will come if you achieve these stats. (17pts)
Joe- 10+ free throws, 5 rebounds. Means you are driving to the basket like other stars you would average 28 pts easy.
Al- 14 rebounds 3 blocks. If you do this and run with Josh on the fast breaks you will get 14 pts.
Jamal- 2 steals, shoot 7-12 from the field. This means you are playing tough defense and either you are hot from the perimeter or your driving to the basket.
Teague- 2 steals and 8 free throws this means you are driving to the basket.
And guys perimeter shots are harder to rebound because when you drive to the basket it breaks down the defense. Come on Hawks pull this out man lets get the world off our backs. Good luck.
Al-
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
May 10th, 2011
5:26 pm
We have to avoid letting them come out and jump to a big lead and then try climb our way up a huge hill for the rest of the game.
I think we’ll win if we accomplish this.
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
May 10th, 2011
5:27 pm
L.D. need to get off that H()e shhh and start Collins here on out.
wordsmithtom
May 10th, 2011
5:36 pm
Energy. Josh needs to continue to bring it.
So, considering the need for energy, where are all the people saying the Hawks screwed up by not bringing in Shaq. Lot of good he did the Celtics against the Heat. Great guy; great career…but he no longer has any energy. Happens to us all; we can’t ignore Father Time.
Nique's Revenge
May 10th, 2011
5:40 pm
we need paint all over Josh’s shoes
high energy from all our players and smart coaching to let em rest up
EmirS.
May 10th, 2011
5:44 pm
The Hawks need to come out and treat each quarter like a whole game. They need to win every single quarter or atleast 3 out of the 4. If they lose one then they cant lose it by more then 6 points. If they win then they need to win by atleast 4 points on each quarter.
Also I read ana rticle on NBA.com:
http://www.nba.com/2011/news/features/steve_aschburner/05/10/bulls-hawks-first-quarter/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1
Basically which ever team comes out with passion and energy and effort in the first quarter has went on to win that game. We need to come out VERY strong in the first quarter. We need Smith, Horford and Teague to jump start our offense ASAP. I feel if we can win the first quarter by atleast 5 or 6 points, then we can tough it out for 2 more quarters. I’d prefer the 3rd and 4th. Hold them to less then a 6 point 2nd quarter win.
yodaddy
May 10th, 2011
5:45 pm
I’m ready for this game
EmirS.
May 10th, 2011
5:47 pm
@yodaddy
Yeah me to!
I can finally watch my first playoff game from start to finish. And not jump in near the end or have to leave early in the game.
Very excited!
lewis
May 10th, 2011
5:53 pm
don’t care if we lose as long as we don’t give up
JeJe
May 10th, 2011
5:56 pm
LD once again uses the word “irregardless”
ENOUGH of this “the pressure is on them BS
STEP UP AND WIN TONIGHT
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
5:57 pm
I feel like we stink most of the time in the 2nd quarter. I have no stats to back that up, just observation over most of the regular season and playoffs.
I don’t know why we do. I could speculate. Just seems like we do.
Flea
May 10th, 2011
5:59 pm
We must treat tonight like a MUST win. I do believe the “playoff experience” these hawks have had together has helped them over the hump a little
Teezo
May 10th, 2011
6:00 pm
Gametime!!!!! The Bulls are less talented but go hard for a longer period of time than the Hawks…Thats why they “seem” to be a better team…I see 2 or 3 factors that cause the Hawks to win or lose and pretty much everyone see that too…Rebounding, bad shots, and focus…They take care of those 3 and were are good and on our way to the Conf. Finals….
Section 303
May 10th, 2011
6:01 pm
Can’t wait for this game!
I am especially anxious to see how Josh Smith plays. He’s been talking a lot and getting a lot of pats on the back. Now, it’s time to go out and play again. Not sure how he is going to handle coming off his best game this season.
Teezo
May 10th, 2011
6:03 pm
Yea SteveW…We do suck in the 2nd qts or most games..You’re not alone in noticing that…
lea
May 10th, 2011
6:03 pm
dukester when is the last time joe has even gone to the line more than 5 times in a game ? . He just doesn’t force the issue the way guys like Smoove and Jamal do..
Dukester
May 10th, 2011
6:09 pm
@lea thats my point. Joe needs to force it. As a coach thats the gauntlet I would lay down to him.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
6:11 pm
D Rose is an amazing player. That said, I think the rest of the Bulls team determines if the Bulls are successful.
Since that game 2, Noah has looked pretty average to me.
And I know he was smaller framed than Al at UF, but it’s obvious the guy has been hitting the weights hard. I would guess he’s 250+ right now, even though he’s listed at 232.
Deng is a good hustle guy, very athletic, but I don’t think he’s some great BB player or anything. He’s really getting by on energy and athleticism. He’s everything Marvin could be and isn’t.
Boozer hasn’t looked that good to me either.
Taj Gibson – I’m always glad when they take him off the court. Another great energy guy. He can be a difference maker if you ask me.
Asik is a good ball player also. I’d take him for Marvin straight up. i’d even throw in a couple of 2nd picks. But the guy only makes like 1.5m per year or something, so no trade could happen with Marvin.
Bogans hustles defensively, but he doesn’t scare me on O.
I don’t like when Korver’s in the game. He can kill you at any time, even if he is a def. liability.
Brewer hasn’t shown me much, but he’s solid for what he is I guess.
I don’t like when CJ Watson is in the game either. That guy looks like he could start at Point for alot of teams.
So of course you have DRose.
The other guys that concern me are Noah, Gibson, Watson, and Korver. I don’t think Deng will beat you, but he’s solid.
Boozer, Bogans, Brewer I’m not so worried about.
We can beat this team!
Go Hawks!!!!!!!!1
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
6:14 pm
Watch Josh’s and JJ’s body language early in this game. Las Vegas Larry has done a credible job making adjustments in this series but this is the big test. Expect CHI to try to exploit Collins to start the game. Thibs will also adjust to the traps on Rose.
Vegas must get JJ and Jamal open looks. Any time Josh is open on the perimeter, his man will cheat into the lane. No reason to guard him on long jumpers because he’s made like one the entire series. This is a chess match and Las Vegas Larry is going head to head with the coach of the year who is responsible for Boston and Chicago’s defensive systems, statistically 1 and 2 in the NBA. If Vegas is able to counter the different looks he’s going to see tonight, this is his chance to prove that he deserves a job as an NBA head coach.
Rod from College Park
May 10th, 2011
6:14 pm
Paging All Star Al….. Paging All Star Al….. We need you tonight. We need you to play like you played in the second half of the last game. While everyone is focusing on Josh, it would be nice if our two time all star dominated Carlos Boozer (with torn ligaments in his foot). Another 6pt effort won’t get it done. If you want Josh to stop taking long jumpers, you and Marvin can stop passing it to him. Take the shot, when the shot presents itself. If not, we all know what will happen. Josh for 33333333333333333333333333.
ATLtodolavida
May 10th, 2011
6:18 pm
Key stat: in the two wins this series, the hawks are averaging even on rebounds with Bulls. In the two losses, they are averaging -16 on rebounds. We need to play Jason Collins and Zaza alot and Marvin less in order to win the rebounds.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
6:19 pm
I agree we need this game tonight. Hope we come out with hustle, energy, hard fouls, and an attitude.
And Teague really knows how to run an offense. He’s not just fast and athletic, he knows what he’s doing out there.
He’s no Rose, Paul, DeRon or even Westbrook, but I’ll take him any day of the week. He takes care of the basketball also.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
6:22 pm
Scary thing about OKC:
Durant 22 years old
Westbrook 22
Harden 21
Ibaka 21
These guys are here for a long time to come
Dukester
May 10th, 2011
6:23 pm
@Rod boy you gonna piss them off saying Josh for 333333333333. LOL Whats been up mane??
But hey check Garnett’s stats last night he was like 1 -10. So I mean Josh takes his bone head shots but I think we make a big deal out of it because they look so darn ugly!!!! Geeshh. But Josh please drive to the basket and dunk man!!
3pt shot from Josh 0-3 pts
A dunk from Josh Smith is Priceless!!
Hubie
May 10th, 2011
6:25 pm
Jerry McGuire lost his MOJO/QUAN/whatever when he was fired at the beginning of the movie, but finally found it again by the end (with the help of Renee Zellweiger and Cuba Gooding, Jr.) The Hawks remind me of that movie. They lost their mojo after being embarrassed, humiliated and utterly destroyed by Orlando last year. Their pride had to be shot!They have been fighting back and haven’t given up and maybe now they have rediscovered their MOJO. Maybe they could have got their Mojo up earlier, but why waste it. Remember, last year we SWEPT the Celtics and they almost won the Championship. Maybe rather than being worried about these type of big moments, they Feel confident and LOVE this moment.
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
6:26 pm
I agree, just don’t quit or get beat by double digits and I am okay
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
6:27 pm
SteveW Teague is a scoring point, does not average alot of assists and has been turnover prone in the past. For him to pull the assist-to-turnover ratio he’s had in this series going head up with drose has been remarkable. I truly believe it is his lack of natural ability as a passer that has kept him on the bench more than any other factor. Jamal and JJ need the ball, not some second year guy who can’t shoot ball hawking and reducing their shot attempts.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
6:28 pm
I hope Al shows up as well. Probably won’t in a significant way – maybe a 16 and 10 kind of night.
I hope the guy that’s making over 2x as much cash than Al shows up tonight also, named Josh Smith. He’s the difference maker.
We sure need more than Josh’s 28% shooting that we had the 1st two games of this series, or the 21% he shot in that last Orlando game.
Or the 6 Boards he had in each of those first two games while not boxing anybody out. Or the 4 boards in that last Orlando game.
Last 3 halves – good Josh – That’s the Josh we need!
The guy can absolutely beast when he’s on! He can be on an elite level on so many things.
Jumpers are not one of them
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
6:29 pm
CHI is also going to look to counter Smoove and not let him go off. Expect them to put a body on him any time he goes near the lane. They’ll make it much easier and more attractive for him to float outside.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
6:40 pm
Buddy – You know, Jeff only averaged 0.9 turnovers per game in 13.5 mpg.
That’s 2.7 turnovers per 40.5 mpg.
And he averaged 6.0 assist’s per 40.5 mpg.
DRose averaged 3.4 turnovers in 37.4 mpg in the regular season
Teague only had 3 turnovers in a game twice in a reg. season game since 12/16 at Boston where he had 4.
Kirk averaged only 3.3 assists for us in 28.6 mpg, much lower than Teague. And he only had slightly less turnovers than JT.
JT’s turnover proneness has not held water since the first half of this season.
And he missed a ton of Assists playing with ZaZa, Hilton and those guys, who would fumble his passes out of bounds.
Teague is not turnover prone.
LD’s incompetence kept him on the bench. Wish it was different. It’s not.
JeJe
May 10th, 2011
6:40 pm
“Watch Josh’s and JJ’s body language early in this game. Las Vegas Larry has done a credible job making adjustments in this series but this is the big test. ”
LD has NOT done credible job. his refusal to make adjustments for game 3 might cost us the series
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
6:42 pm
Kirk’s assist/to ratio – 2.1
Teague’s 2.2 in the regular season.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
6:44 pm
Chicago cannot stop Josh unless Josh wants to be stopped. They have no one that can do it. He’s too good if he wants to be. All up to Josh.
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
6:49 pm
Your star offensive players usually have big games, when a team wins on the road during the playoffs. Rose did it in Game 3. JJ did it in Game 1. Durant and Westbrook did it last night. ZeBo did it in Game 1. Lebron was excellent in Boston the other night.
Stars have to step up on the road.
JJ must look to get going early, so that he can make the game easier for his teammates, just like he did in Game 4.
Dukester
May 10th, 2011
6:56 pm
I agree northcyde JJ need to take 20 shots tonight. And 10 of those need to be drives to the paint.
KevinM
May 10th, 2011
6:58 pm
SteveW, dead on! There is a huge difference in talent from our bench players. The only scorer there is Jamal…..Marvin usually gets his points outside of crunch time. He is due as it’s been 10 days or so since his last big game.
Teague has not stepped up his game that much; he just hasn’t been allowed on the playground!
Solid games from Joe, Josh and Al keep you in any game….it’s about the captains tonight!
cp
May 10th, 2011
6:58 pm
I hope the good Hawks show up tonight. Al was good offensively in game 4 but he needs to hit that glass harder. Joe has to continue to make quick decisions. He is so much better when he decides what he wants to do early rather than pounding the ball.
DHunt
May 10th, 2011
7:09 pm
It’s all about swagger now. Coaching adjustments matter, but everybody can adjust. This boils down to who thinks they can win it the most. Chicago is going to throw some knockout blows tonight, and the Hawks have to come right back with their own killer instinct. Somebody’s will is going to break. Hawks better make sure it’s Chicago.
Rod from College Park
May 10th, 2011
7:11 pm
“I hope the guy that’s making over 2x as much cash than Al shows up tonight also, named Josh Smith. He’s the difference maker.”
Horford’s extension is for more than Josh’s, and he did not have to get anybody else to make an offer to get the Hawks to pay him. Horford 5 year 60 mil, Josh 5 year 58 mil. If you did not know, your extension is based on when you came in the league, you figure it out. Why would he be the difference maker, he’s not an All Star.
“We sure need more than Josh’s 28% shooting that we had the 1st two games of this series, or the 21% he shot in that last Orlando game.”
Al game 1 -9 pts, game 2 – 6 pts
Orlando Series
Al – 40%FG, 12ppg, 10rpg, 18 Free throw attemps, guarded by Brandon Bass, and David Andersen
Josh – 41%FG, 14.3ppg, 8rpg, 28 free throw attemps, shut down Turk for most the series.
“Or the 6 Boards he had in each of those first two games while not boxing anybody out. Or the 4 boards in that last Orlando game.”
Similar to the 5 Horford had last game with no offensive boards while playing his desired power forward spot. See the Orlando series stats.
“The guy can absolutely beast when he’s on! He can be on an elite level on so many things.
Jumpers are not one of them”
Horford has not hit many jumpers this series, or last either, and thats supposed to be his strength. Hmmmm
Dukester
May 10th, 2011
7:16 pm
REBOUNDS EQUALS A WIN
DHunt
May 10th, 2011
7:20 pm
You know the NBA has no interest in seeing a Hawks vs Grizzlies Final. You know they have even less interest in seeing a Hawks vs Heat ECF. So be on the lookout for the fix in the next few games. Bennett Salavatore said as much when he apologized for missing a foul call on Rose. No apology for all those non-calls when the Hawks were getting hammered, but made it a point to let Rose know he will be getting those calls from now on. Thing is, I still think the Hawks can beat the Bulls and the refs, if they keep their composure, and LD relaxes that 2 foul rule a bit.
ag
May 10th, 2011
7:27 pm
Buddy Grizzard, I am sure if KH would have started this series, we would be home now. Before you open your mouth and assume, facts speak for themself:
Teague 13 min 2.0 ast .9 TO (reg)
29.2 min 3.0 ast 1. to (playoffs)
Crawford 30.2 min 3.2 as 1.9 to
30.5 min 2.4 as 1.3 to (playoffs
KevinM
May 10th, 2011
7:44 pm
I know it’s just this year stats, but we are 6-0 when JJ scores 20+….
I like our chances even more now.
The Real Mandingo
May 10th, 2011
7:47 pm
@Buddy Grizzard
I agree with a lot of your points, recommendations, and analyses especially the one about LD should get “JJ and Jamal open looks.”
I hope the Hawks stay with the red (alternate) uniforms tonight.
2 FOR JOHN DREW
May 10th, 2011
7:54 pm
Good luck w/ Marvin having a good game …. He finishes plays so weak, so weak.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
7:58 pm
Apparently the Hawks are going with the red uniforms to confuse the Bulls, since the Bulls are doing a “red-out” in the crowd.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
7:59 pm
Game time. Let’s get it. Win this one and the Hawks are in good position.
LETS GO HAWKS
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:00 pm
Rod – This season –
Al makes 5.4 million
Josh 11.6 million
Next season, Josh makes 12.4 million
Al makes 12 million
in ‘012/13 Josh makes 13.2 million
Al makes 12 million
There has never been a season that Josh has not made more than Al. And Josh will make more than Al the next two seasons also.
No matter how you spin the numbers, Josh makes 2x more than Al this season, and will make more than Al the next two seasons.
And adjusted for inflation, his 5 years 58 mill. contract is bigger than Al’s 5 years 60 million dollar contract which is not even in effect yet, in case you didn’t know about inflation.
Al last game – 9-11 from the field – 20 points
Josh 8-22
Josh is 1-23 from 15+ feet in this series.
This after shooting 21.4% in the last game of the Orlando series pulling down 4 Boards.
While making twice the money
Sorry this inordinate jealousy for Al making the All Star team has gripped you.
Didn’t we have this discussion before? The All Star team is not the 12 best players from each conference. It’s the 2 or 3 best at each position. So Al making the squad as a C doesn’t mean he’s a better player than Brick Man Josh.
If Josh wants to be, when he plays to his strength’s and not experiments with his weaknesses as LD says, Josh is a better player than Al.
We just don’t see that Josh near enough.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:01 pm
LETS GET IT!!!!!
BE SPECIAL…
Rod from College Park
May 10th, 2011
8:05 pm
SteveW,
60>58 no matter how you spin it. You can’t get an extension until you rookie contract is done. Stop being ignorant.
Name another team in the playoff that does not depend on their All Stars to step up every game.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:08 pm
Apparently Philips Arena is like Rucker Park. That’s one I haven’t heard before.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:10 pm
Rod – A collection of quotes on Josh just for you:
Joe Johnson – “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.”
O’Brien – “He started off well, but he cooled off dramatically as the season went on.
I really dont think Josh gets it.”
Honest_Abe – “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.”
Niremetal – “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*”
DMB – “Josh apparently takes amnesia pills after each missed shot.
With that selective memory, he only remembers the good times.”
JeJe – “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”
Rod – that is from less than 1 page on the previous blog – doesn’t stop there either.
I like Josh, alot – and I don’t know why you don’t attack these other dudes when they trash Josh. I trash everything that moves when I think they need it.
Hard head I guess
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
8:16 pm
doc,
Which team do you think will show up tonight? It seems every time they gain enough national attention that everybody is watching that they lay a goose egg. Have they matured? We’ll find out tonight.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:16 pm
Let’s Go Hawks….
Dept. of Unintended Irony
May 10th, 2011
8:16 pm
“You can’t get an extension until you rookie contract is done. Stop being ignorant.”
Enough said, if one reads closely. Sorry Rod, it was just too ironic. I’m SURE it was an inadvertent typo.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:18 pm
Rod – “Stop being ignorant” Same to you.
No spin, just truth
I thought we were supposed to depend on the highest paid players, whether there All Stars or not.
Josh makes more than Al, no matter how you spin it.
I mean Yao Ming was an All Start this year and he didn’t even play.
McGrady got voted in when hurt
Same with Iverson
Are you telling me a LaMarcus Aldridge or Eric Gordon didn’t have a better season than Tim Duncan? Kevin Martin for that matter.
The best players don’t always make the All Star team.
But you count on the guys who make the big bucks.
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
8:18 pm
LET’S GO HAWKS
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:18 pm
A charge taken on the first play. Nice.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:20 pm
Good post up by Smoove. Don’t get discouraged that it didn’t go in. Keep going to that.
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:20 pm
gotta make that Josh… there you go Teague
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:22 pm
off to a real slow start
steven
May 10th, 2011
8:24 pm
you can usually tell how we are going to do within the first 5 minutes of the game and this isn’t looking good
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:24 pm
Only one drive to the basket, cmon fellas
bo
May 10th, 2011
8:24 pm
Dunk The Ball Josh. Stop trying to be finesse all the time.You only dunk when its convenient. Dunk on somebody please.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:24 pm
Hawks are not playing that bad energy-wise. Just gotta make shots they normally make, and can’t have defensive breakdowns near the end of the clock.
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:25 pm
( shrugging shoulders )
The wrong people are shooting the ball. Get that corrected, plus some of the defensive rotations, and we’ll be OK. This is how Game 3 started, with the wrong people shooting the ball.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:25 pm
We’ll come back. They’re just fired up. Let them burn themselves out.
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:25 pm
alright Joe
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:25 pm
Al, as soon as you get the ball make a quick decision, either drive or shoot, don’t give Joker Noah a chance to defend.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:26 pm
gotta come up with rebs.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:26 pm
The only shot I really didn’t like was the Teague 3. He is one guy who should ALWAYS be driving, since he can get in the paint whenever he wants.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:26 pm
Joe makes his first bucket. That’s a good sign.
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
8:27 pm
SteveW,
Rope-a-dope, eh?
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:27 pm
Rebounding
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:27 pm
Right on cue. Just get the ball to your scorer. He’s the one that has had good quarters in both of our wins. Get him going first.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:27 pm
way to hit the glass Josh
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:27 pm
What the hell happened to Al’s shooting touch?
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:27 pm
Way to go Josh
Brad
May 10th, 2011
8:28 pm
Horford does not look confident with the jumper any more
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:28 pm
Ok, will Al go into the paint after shooting bricks/air balls on his first 2 jumpshots?
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:28 pm
Sautee – Let’s hope so
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:29 pm
Dude gets like 2 a game lol, cmon Noah go guard someone
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:29 pm
Josh very active early..
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:29 pm
Boy if Josh comes up big in this game, he and we may be on to something
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:29 pm
grab a rebound Al
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:29 pm
They could call defensive 3 on Noah pretty much every possession.
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:29 pm
It’s amazing how Horford’s jumper is now a liability.
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
8:30 pm
I thought Josh was just diving out there at first. I didn’t see the illegal screen.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:30 pm
Way to scrap and save that possession Smoove.
Brad
May 10th, 2011
8:30 pm
Al WTFFFFFF
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:30 pm
Against better D’s Al is rushing his J
He needs to get in the post
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:30 pm
SMOOVE
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:30 pm
Let’s Go Josh…
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:30 pm
handles.
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
Smith said that he didn’t hear the “no’s” but he is showing us otherwise
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
Jason…in deep bass voice
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
we’ll take that..
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
Al get your head in the game…
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
nice crossover Josh
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
Cmon Al
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
b!ch a$$
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
Great pass from Smoove. WTF from Al.
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
Alright, get it going AL
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:32 pm
Wow Al . . can’t shoot, can’t rebound, can’t catch passes.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:32 pm
Unbelievable – way to go Al
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:32 pm
Illegal screen missed by refs
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
8:32 pm
Nice drive and pass Teague
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:32 pm
Oh, that’s what happened to Al’s shooting touch.
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:32 pm
Finally hits one.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:32 pm
Ok Al, I guess you are ready to go now….
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:32 pm
I was starting to groan everytime Al took a J, just like Josh
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:32 pm
there you go Josh and about time Al
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:32 pm
SMOOVE
That was a GREAT post up.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
You wanted Josh in the paint. You got Josh in the paint..
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
Damn, Josh with a lil Dream Shake
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
Yes – the boys are back in town!!!!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
2 fouls on Smoove.
Time to get Joe going.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
if thats a foul.. then Deng fouled him on the block
Brad
May 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
Second foul
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
Smith is becoming the leader of the Hawks during this series. He is putting the team on his back.
The Bulls are up only because of Deng. He will fade but Josh will not.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:34 pm
Damn, 2 foul rule and plus we get Marvin in the game
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:34 pm
I have no idea why we took Josh out
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:34 pm
You see the Bulls gameplan. Rose is actually trying to play the point, and not shoot everytime down. Now we need to get something out of Jamal.
That was a great looking post move by Smith a few minutes ago. Where has that been all year?
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:34 pm
LOL @ REv . . . Smith just starting playing well 3 quarters ago. Let’s not get carried away now.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:34 pm
If we keep it close with this lineup, we have a shot at the game
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:35 pm
SteveW — 2 foul rule
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:35 pm
al and zaza nowhere to be found.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:35 pm
ok can I get at least ONE HARD FOUL on Rose
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:35 pm
Way to crash the glass Zaza.
But with no Smoove, there’s nobody on the floor to contest shots in the lane for the Hawks.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:35 pm
ZaZa – way to go – if his head is in it early that’s good
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:35 pm
i dont like this lineup at all
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:35 pm
immediate fall off.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
bs.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
Oh well, Marvin and Jamal are off to bad starts….
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
Keep it in single digits
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
Can Marvin at least get consistent from 15-20 feet?
And we are losing control of the game again
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
SMH . . it seems like everything always collaspes as soon as Jamal comes in the game.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
Steve Kerr is right. With these players on the floor if Joe and Jamal are not hitting the Hawks are in trouble. The reason, though, is because Jamal can’t check Rose on the perimeter and nobody can contest his shots in the lane. Jamal and Zaza on the floor at the same time with no Smoove has that major disadvantage for the Hawks.
Another missed jumper for Marvin the invisible man. At this point no reason not to give Damien his minutes.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
Al didnt even contest on either of the Rose lay ups.. simply fell back into the body of Noah.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
Already -5 in less than 2 mins of playing time for the Hawks bench.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:37 pm
Since Marvin’s shot has been off his entire career maybe dude should play closer to the basket, just sayin’
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:37 pm
is Horford going to foul a guard this playoff?
LionHearted
May 10th, 2011
8:37 pm
JAMAL CANT BE THE PG
steven
May 10th, 2011
8:37 pm
aaahhh see the bad hawks showed up tonight…smh…we don’t ever come back soo this game is OVA!
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:38 pm
We pulled Teague and Josh out at the same time – there goes our energy
Knew LD couldn’t wait to pull Teague – just like the regular season
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:39 pm
Rose and Boozer with 6 shots, Deng with 5.
Meanwhile, JJ only has 2 shots, with Horford already putting up 5.
( shrugging shoulders )
This is what happens when the wrong people shoot the ball.
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
8:39 pm
bigdave,
On the second one, Rose was a blur. Al never had a chance.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:39 pm
I think they are afraid Deng will post up Wilkens.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:39 pm
I’ve been begging for a HARD FOUL on Rose all series, but we are just parting the red sea for this dude, he isn’t being touched….Put him on his A$$!!!
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:39 pm
Wow . . what is Drew doing with this lineup on the floor?
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
8:39 pm
That Bogan backcut was just lazy defense by Jamal
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
Slow rotations for the Hawks when they double team.
Hawks are in trouble right now.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
FLOPS
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
This game is far from over, we can still win it
Brad
May 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
This is considered a bad start
LionHearted
May 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
JAMAL IS TERRIBLE
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
smh this is ugly wtf is going on
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
Hawks about to lose the game in the 1st qrrt.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
Another layup with no contest at the rim.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
Getting a lil out of hand fellas, need to close this qtr strong.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
sick of Al Marvin and Jamal’s act
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
Maybe that’s why they brought ZaZa in for a hard foul or 2 on Rose
I don’t think ZaZa is quick enough to catch Rose
Brad
May 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
Josh goes out with 2 fouls + jamal coming in = everything falls apart
steven
May 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
have we ever come back from a double digit deficit this year
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
JC1 is playing PG and NO DEFENSE
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
Zaza setting nice screens out there.
Lacsho
May 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
OMG, can someone on this team grab their damn nuts, and put rose on his f*ckin back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then you take Teague and Josh out at the same damn time, and put in Marvin “Can we say clueless”.
Last but not least, if Josh is posting up, Please get HIM the Damn ball every trip down the COURT!!!!!
Peace To The Originals,
Sho
bo
May 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
Al is garbage
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
all you gotta do is contest.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:42 pm
Finally Al
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:42 pm
I say take Horford out and bring in Collins to check Noah, and put ZaZa on Boozer till you get Josh back in
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:42 pm
Its not even the defense of the bulls, its more of what we aren’t doing thus far
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:42 pm
AS Al makes the block, stupid me
And bring Wilkens in for Marvin
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:43 pm
no 3’s
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
8:43 pm
Stern has called the refs and wants to make sure The Bulls win this game.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
8:43 pm
It’s not like their killing us
Keep Rose shooting 3’s
Brad
May 10th, 2011
8:43 pm
Could have been worse honestly – we are still OK
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:43 pm
Yes @ steven . . against the Bulls in early March.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:43 pm
once again, we have to play catch up.
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:43 pm
@northcyde I was just saying how I dont like the lineup on the court
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:43 pm
I want to see Damien get some PT over Marvin…
Rod from College Park
May 10th, 2011
8:43 pm
First block by A on a point guard driving in 2 years
bo
May 10th, 2011
8:43 pm
There is a reason teams part ways with Jamal . Think about it
steven
May 10th, 2011
8:44 pm
Ahh I do remember that comeback. Hopefully the deficit won’t get that bad..
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
8:44 pm
Terrible first quarter for the Hawks. Josh really was bringing the energy at the start, and once he went out with foul trouble, the energy level dropped dramatically. The Hawks needs to attack inside more because the perimeter players have Joe and Jamal locked down right now. We need to feed the post more.
Rod from College Park
May 10th, 2011
8:44 pm
“Al” damn this I-phone
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:44 pm
Two things to look for: who is winning the battle on the boards, and how many points the Bulls’ supporting cast is getting.
Chicago only has one more board than the Hawks so far. That’s not so bad.
But 23 points for the Bulls other than Derrick Rose in that quarter on 9/14 shooting is horrible. If that continues the Hawks don’t have a chance. Keep the Bulls overly dependent on Rose offensively and watch the lead shrink.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:45 pm
who ever said LD is afraid Deng will post up Wilkins, LOL so you feel Messy Marvin won’t!!!
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
8:46 pm
“JC1 is playing PG and NO DEFENSE”
Why should today’s game be different?
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:46 pm
LD might need to bring in Damien to cross guard bulls back up point.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:46 pm
Hawks seem to be more aggressive on the Rose double teams than they were in Game 4. That’s fine, but right now they are not recovering in time. If they don’t recover these scrubs like Bogans will get open 3’s all game and the Hawks will be screwed.
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:46 pm
Drew trying to buy JJ some minutes, seeing that he’ll probably play the entire 2nd half. But he better be careful right here.
Lacsho
May 10th, 2011
8:47 pm
OMG can somone on this team, grab their nutz and put Rose on his back. You got to be kidding me with all of the free passes!!!!!!
Last But Not Least!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IF JOSH IS POSTING UP IN THE PAINT, THROW HIM THE D*MN BALL EVERYTIME DOWN COURT!!!!!!!!!
PEACE TO THE ORIGINALS,
SHO
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:47 pm
dumb pass Al.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:47 pm
Deng pulling on Crawfords jersey no call.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:47 pm
Goofy Eastern European on goofy Eastern European crime
J.J.M.
May 10th, 2011
8:48 pm
jamal did all that and missed
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:48 pm
Good foul by Teague. That’s a foul the big men should be committing.
bird
May 10th, 2011
8:48 pm
GET JAMAL FROM THE POINT!!
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:48 pm
Come on Jamal . . either shoot the ball or set somebody up.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:48 pm
No problem giving Crawford big minutes as long as he’s hitting shots, he is what he is.
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:49 pm
man wtf is Jamal doing
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
8:49 pm
JC1 pass the ball and stop doin ur JJ……damn TO
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
8:49 pm
Why is Al just camping out at the high post area so far in this game? He needs to cut to the basket more, the way he did last game. If no one is putting a body on him, he needs to get into those open spaces around the hoop.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:49 pm
nice touch Marvin
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:49 pm
Smoove back in with 2 fouls.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:49 pm
Josh is that dude.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:50 pm
Thanks for showing up Marvin.
Another charge taken by Smoove. Risky play to make with 2 fouls, but I’ll take it.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:50 pm
About time Marvin made a shot…
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:50 pm
hell is Crawford doing
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:50 pm
Good pass by Teague, and Marvin finally hits an open jumper. Can we get another one Marvin?
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
8:50 pm
Another miscue
bird
May 10th, 2011
8:50 pm
Why is Jamal at the PG?
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:50 pm
Jamal is trying to do too much…
J.J.M.
May 10th, 2011
8:50 pm
please bench jamal and out in damien
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:50 pm
pull is as
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
8:50 pm
It’s nice to see Josh being so active and even taking charges on defense. Sometimes he gambles too much trying to get the block, but he’s getting better and better at anticipating where the offensive player is going to go and getting the charge.
Brad
May 10th, 2011
8:50 pm
Ugh Jamal not even hitting open shots
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
8:51 pm
Dang! Deng!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:51 pm
Can we capitalize on Rose’s absence for a change?
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:51 pm
( sigh ) . . Drew . . you have a PG on the floor, just let Teague run the offense and tell Jamal to play like a damn 2 guard. Good lord
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:51 pm
please come back w/ Joe and lets try to keep it around 6
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:51 pm
Take Jamal out…
bird
May 10th, 2011
8:51 pm
Dang LD, how many times does JC have to turn it over to stop running the point? Geesh
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:52 pm
Come on Jamal. Even Marvin is making that shot. Hawks need that shot right now.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:52 pm
all Al gotta do..
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
8:52 pm
I didn’t know Zaza could dunk
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:52 pm
TEAGUE
And way to catch and finish in traffic Zaza.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:52 pm
I like Teague running that pick and roll play
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:52 pm
lead should’ve been cut to at least 6 there.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:52 pm
This is time to make a run
bo
May 10th, 2011
8:52 pm
Please stop giving the ball to Jamal
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:52 pm
Jamal doesn’t have it tonight . . or at least not yet. Get him out of the game.
Great setup by Teague to Zaza. Let the PG run the offense Drew. Jamal is not a PG.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:52 pm
All we gotta do is hang around and take this game in the 4th, thats when Rose will shoot and not get others involved unless is Korver thats wide open.
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
8:53 pm
Joe, Jamal, and Al need to wake up. They don’t look good to start this game. Josh got off to a hot start, but you can’t just assume that he will keep it up on the offensive end for the entire game. We need our all stars and our sixth man to step up.
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:53 pm
Jamal . . 1 – 5 FG . . 2 turnovers . . in 7 minutes
Not good. Not good at all.
L
May 10th, 2011
8:53 pm
I just don’t understand why LD has this lineup in while Rose is on the bench! This was our opportunity at least try to make a run!
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:53 pm
Teague is passing the ball well but its time to sit Jamal
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:53 pm
Need to cut into that lead as much as possible before Rose comeback into the game…
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
8:53 pm
We need All-star JJ to step up and carry this team. Josh is doing his part.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:53 pm
they should continue the pick and roll action w/ Horford.. Teague will make the proper read.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:53 pm
The Bulls always bench Rose to start the 2nd for like 4 or 5 minutes. That’s usually his longest break of the game. I haven’t looked up the stats but if I’m not mistaken the Bulls haven’t been more than maybe -2 or -3 in any given game during this stretch. The Hawks have to capitalize on CJ Watson. These spells should be +6 or +7 in favor of the Hawks.
bo
May 10th, 2011
8:54 pm
We are going to win this game
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
8:54 pm
Let’s GO HAWKS!
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
8:54 pm
Jamal 1 for 5 in 7 mins
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
8:54 pm
Braves losing to Da Nats(7-1)
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
8:54 pm
“…Jamal is not a PG.”
Why is it that everyone in the world other than Drew seems to realize this?
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:54 pm
Jamal should not come out of this huddle.
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
8:54 pm
Lacsho,
Good to see you back.
Teague looks for Zaza more than any point in Zaza’s time here.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:55 pm
Joe has to come back in after this timeout, and the Hawks need to get him going with that mid range game.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:55 pm
Teague looked tired checking Watson.. i wouldve brought back Joe w/ Damien.. and let Joe play facilitator while Damien defends.
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:55 pm
there you go Teague, attack the basket
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:56 pm
I didn’t even realize there was a Braves game today until I saw the ajcbraves tweet a few minutes ago. Ain’t even paying attention right now.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:56 pm
@northcyde,
the thing with Jamal is he has to keep shooting, thats what he is
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:56 pm
great take Jeff.. savvy play
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:56 pm
Way to draw the foul Teague. He can do that at any time.
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
8:56 pm
Luke . . I actually don’t mind him shooting. But just not as the PG. He’ll turn it over if he handles it too much.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:56 pm
I like the way Teague attack the basket….
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:56 pm
Yup, been preaching it all series, GO AT KORVER!!!
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
8:56 pm
Jamal getting extended minutes with zero production
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
8:57 pm
Steve Kerr tell LD that Korver can’t guard Teague………………….abuse Korver
bo
May 10th, 2011
8:57 pm
Za Za just beat the #$%% out of Boozer
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:57 pm
GREAT look by Smoove!
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:57 pm
nice..
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
8:57 pm
Nice pass by Josh to ZaZa…
Brad
May 10th, 2011
8:57 pm
Teague got the strip there and jamal batted it right to the bulls
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
8:57 pm
zaza dishing out the punishment on boozer but no call
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
8:58 pm
keep it here fellas..
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:58 pm
Rose will come back in any minute now. Let’s see if the Hawks can slice the lead even more before that happens, if Rose stays on the bench after this timeout.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
8:59 pm
Zsa Zsa always give the hard fouls, gotta luv em’
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
8:59 pm
Najeh,
Two errors with two outs for Bravos led to an uneccessary 3 run dinger.
bird
May 10th, 2011
8:59 pm
Treat this like game 7 Hawks!
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
8:59 pm
JC1 we need some offense from you! No Bad Shots JC1
cp
May 10th, 2011
8:59 pm
Zaza playing well tonight
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
8:59 pm
That interior passing from the low post is something a lot of otherwise very good big man are incapable of doing.
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
8:59 pm
I really think that our best all-around lineup against the bulls is Teague-Joe-Josh-Al-Zaza. Defensively, it is solid, it gives us size, and on the offensive end, it has enough scoring to keep us out of droughts, and enough big bodies to attack the glass when we can’t hit a shot.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:00 pm
Al needs to come back in the game too. I’d take Jamal out and bring Al in.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:00 pm
Al for Jamal here.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:00 pm
Smart play by the Bulls coming out of the timeout challenging Smoove with his 2 fouls.
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:00 pm
boozer is such trash
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:00 pm
(Yawns)@ Boozer’s weak dunk
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:00 pm
same page poop
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
9:01 pm
Tonight looks like another slow decision night from Joe, unfortunately.
cp
May 10th, 2011
9:01 pm
please take Jamal out
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:01 pm
MAN TAKE DUDE OUT
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
9:01 pm
Jamal is killing us. Get him OUT Drew.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:01 pm
Look how far Jamal plays off the his guy. He literally runs into the picker instead of trying to fight thru the pick….
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
9:01 pm
Tough shot but why us Jamal on the floor again?
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:02 pm
Come on LD, wake up…
bird
May 10th, 2011
9:02 pm
Put a freakin band-aid on that big arse head of Bozzer and play ball!!!
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
9:02 pm
Damn . . back to work.
(( clapping )) .. yeah, Jamal is out. maybe we can make a run.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:02 pm
Josh the only one in the paint trying to challenge.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:03 pm
ZaZa’s offense has been big.
Brad
May 10th, 2011
9:03 pm
Cannot believe Jamal remains in the game
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:03 pm
Good strong take by Zaza. He has provided the Hawks with some solid minutes in this quarter. Now if only LD would wake up and bring Al back in…
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:03 pm
This seems like another one of those games where the Hawks seem sluggish, play from behind all night, seem like they can cut into the lead at many different points, but can’t seem to put together the string of good possessions/shots that it’d take to do it.
Seems like a repeat of game 3 to be honest with you.
Hope they can dig themselves out of this hole.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:03 pm
anyone see Al in that last shot w/ Rose up faking everyone..
in the back watching Josh do all the dirty work..
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
9:04 pm
Make Rose play defense…..attack Rose……………..he rests on the defensive end.
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
9:04 pm
Zaza is giving us some great minutes tonight. His activity level has been great so far.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:04 pm
ZaZa has all kind of tricks to dishout punishment. Up and under to take his defender feet out. Claws across the face. If all fail, headbutt them….lol
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:04 pm
Joe has to pick up his activity level offensively.. put the ball on the floor and go strong.
bird
May 10th, 2011
9:04 pm
This will be a uphill battle all game.
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:04 pm
zaza always tryin to take someone out … ha!
cp
May 10th, 2011
9:05 pm
Jamal has been terrible so far
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:05 pm
i disagree wabe. the hawks have been anything but sluggish. the energy has been good. the bulls have a little more but that’s to be expected since they are at home. the hawks are in a good spot right now. they just need to keep it up.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:05 pm
Also, Joe needs to get the ball from 15 feet on in. Make him create on the perimeter and it gives the Bulls time to force their help over to him and make him get the ball out of his hands. Get it to him closer to the hoop and even if he has to pass it, maybe it goes to someone who is more open on the perimeter or better yet to an open big man for a dunk.
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
9:06 pm
Why isn’t the PG bring the ball up the court instead of JJ and JC1. Get movement from JJ so he can get the ball in the paint.
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
9:06 pm
PLEASE take Jamal out.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:06 pm
Teague – 4 assists – 0 turnovers
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:06 pm
There’s Al back in for Zaza. This is a good lineup for the Hawks. Now they just need to put in the work and get the job done.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:07 pm
Al back in for Jamal I mean.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:07 pm
again…
another opportunity to cut into that lead, and another wasted possession.
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
9:07 pm
Great pass JJ
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:07 pm
Great call Najeh
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:07 pm
great vision Joe.. good finish Al
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:07 pm
THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT
Get the ball to Joe closer to the hoop, and the quality of the pass out of the double team is better.
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
9:07 pm
That’s what Al needs to do more often. Don’t just camp out on the perimeter. Cut to the hoop and someone will find you.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:08 pm
good foul Joe.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:08 pm
Josh need to get a lower stance on his post ups.
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:08 pm
we heard you the first time najeh. good call though.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:08 pm
lets go.. lets go..
6
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:08 pm
Shoulda been a hard foul on Rose, cmon man let this guy feel the floor
cp
May 10th, 2011
9:09 pm
why is Jamal coming back in. wtf LD
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:09 pm
take it on to the cup Joe
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:09 pm
LD, will live and die by Jamal…
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:09 pm
Al getting that shooting touch back…
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
9:10 pm
Noah set a moving screen and no call from David Stern
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:10 pm
Man Noah always sets moving screens and throws his hips out on others
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:10 pm
jamal back in at point thats all they need to run.. pick and pops
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
9:11 pm
zaza tried to send Rose to the floor but he wiffed
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
9:11 pm
Sometimes, it seems like Noah has ADHD. He claps and screams on just about every play.
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:11 pm
helluva offensive rebound josh
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
9:11 pm
Come on Al ….you could have picked off that pass.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:11 pm
Come ZaZa make that dunk….
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:11 pm
We still got this game if we want it
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:11 pm
Let’s turn some of those deflections into turnovers…
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:12 pm
nice ball movement.. on display
give me 2 ZaZa
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:12 pm
GREAT ball movement!
4 team fouls on the Bulls. Gotta keep attacking.
cp
May 10th, 2011
9:12 pm
this feels just like game 2 and 3.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:13 pm
way to knock them down..
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:13 pm
bad foul Josh.. hopefully they charge it to Jamal..
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:13 pm
common fellas…
can we get some stops…?
and another whistle to send them to the line. 4 straight possessions. bulls getting free points.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:13 pm
Let’s in this half strong….
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:13 pm
how they finish these last two minutes will indicate whether or not the hawks win tonight.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:13 pm
Our experience is showing – and The Bulls lack of experience is showing
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:14 pm
the hawks need to quit overpursuing.
they’re setting up these bulls trips to the free throw line.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:14 pm
Hawks have clawed their way back into this one. A few stops would be nice though. Bulls are being aggressive on offense and getting rewarded at the free throw line. If the Hawks rotate a little quicker some of those aggressive Bulls drives will turn into contested jumpers.
Hawks actually winning the rebounding battle right now. Can’t let that go to waste.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:14 pm
We just look like we are supposed to win – Experience
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:14 pm
Free throws are keeping the Bulls in the lead.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:14 pm
get the game down to about 5 by half, right now looks like these guys are just driving to the basket and throwing themselves into contact to get to the line
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:14 pm
enjoy the game wabe. it’s a good one.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:15 pm
Foul is on Jamal. Smoove came over for the block after the foul.
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
9:15 pm
Deng is definitely one of the most underrated players in the league. He’s definitely the second best player on the Bulls team right now. He’s active on defense and offensively he can create his own shot and get to the hoop.
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
9:16 pm
Come on Hawks. Everytime the Bulls go to the lane it is a automatic fool
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:16 pm
miss 1 Deng..
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:16 pm
I like what LD said. We keep this game close and the pressure falls on the Bulls…
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:18 pm
Bad shots there, rather go to the basket, you would be in the bonus
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:18 pm
deng is trash. ok maybe not trash but very mediocre.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:18 pm
First jumper for Smoove today if I’m not mistaken.
Joe has to hit those when he gets a chance though. Hawks have come up empty on those corner 3’s in this game (on all 3’s for that matter).
bird
May 10th, 2011
9:18 pm
I’m to the point I’m scared when Teague’s not in the game.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:18 pm
LOL, almost went an entire half without a jumpshot from Josh….
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:18 pm
Joe and Jamal like 2-10 = And we’re still in the game
cp
May 10th, 2011
9:18 pm
there you go Joe
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:18 pm
yessir
there ya go Joe.
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
9:18 pm
solid play by Zaza tonite…
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:18 pm
Shoot AL
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:18 pm
good basketball..
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:19 pm
Joe in the post = money
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:19 pm
Nice post move by Joe…
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:19 pm
noooo marvin.. no!!
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
9:19 pm
gettin some PT too…
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
9:19 pm
JC1 on the floor almost the entire first half why again? 1 for 6
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
9:20 pm
nice…
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:20 pm
Deng’s gotta be tired – played more than anybody
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:20 pm
Way to go inside Smoove. Good ball movement again.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:20 pm
Nice passing from the hawks…
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:20 pm
BOOM . right there. great first half!
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:20 pm
there ya go…
ballin
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:20 pm
make an impact Marvin
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
9:20 pm
Marvin is in the game
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:21 pm
they have nothing.. keep going hard
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:21 pm
The sad thing is, as average as Deng is, he’s everything Marvin should be. Consistently good defender, consistently good open shooter. That’s really all the Hawks need out of Marvin and they still can’t get it.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:21 pm
I didnt like that foul call on ZaZa….
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
9:21 pm
Fire David Stern!
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:21 pm
Good 1st half from ZaZa…
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:22 pm
GO AT KORVER
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
9:22 pm
Zaza gettin protected in the last 34secs…
cp
May 10th, 2011
9:22 pm
Joe is struggling
Rod from College Park
May 10th, 2011
9:22 pm
Good half. If Joe and Jamal don’t pick it up, we lose.
bo
May 10th, 2011
9:22 pm
okay I feel better
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:22 pm
don’t know why he rushed it.
we wouldn’t have gotten a 2 for 1 as it is.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:22 pm
We have withstood the early emotional run by the bulls and we are still standing, now the noose will tighten around them as long as we stay close.
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
9:22 pm
good D…
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:22 pm
Didnt like the rush shot by Joe….
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:22 pm
great d..
ill take 6
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:23 pm
they’re playing pretty well.
it’d be nice if Joe and Jamal got rollin’.
The frontcourt guys are playing well though.
Zaza’s been a great surprise off the bench.
6 isn’t too bad at all. Hopefully they come out of halftime and turn it up a notch.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:23 pm
Hate when the Hawks go 2 for 1. I can’t remember the last time it actually paid off. Seems like it always ends up with a rushed shot by Joe or Jamal.
Regardless, though, good closeout to the half by the Hawks. Good sign going forward. Hawks should feel really confident going into the locker room.
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:23 pm
bad decision by joe. oh well.. better than what i expected. hawks have a great shot to win this!
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
9:24 pm
Ive been calling for Marvin to be d-activated for these playoffs. The Hawks get nothing from Marvin
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:24 pm
we could’ve gotten the 2 for 1 if he pulled up for that 3. great first half though. lets turn up the the heat(no pun intended) in the 2nd half!
cp
May 10th, 2011
9:24 pm
lucky to be down only 6. big minutes from Zaza so far
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:24 pm
Jamal
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:25 pm
we right there..
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
9:26 pm
i do NOT get why Marvin is in at all…Damien PLEASE!!!
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
9:27 pm
SteveW,
Rope-a-dope worked! (So far, at least)
bo
May 10th, 2011
9:27 pm
LD Has been making good adjustments. Experience will be key
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
9:27 pm
EVER!!!
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
9:27 pm
What if we make those open shots we are missing this half? The we I am referring to is Joe
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
9:28 pm
Zaza gave us some BIG minutes
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:28 pm
Hawks are winning the rebounding battle. And after the non-Rose Bulls had 23 points in the first quarter, they only had 10 points in the 2nd quarter. That’s much more like it. Keep that up and the Hawks will win.
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
9:28 pm
Zaza…good play tonite…
tom
May 10th, 2011
9:28 pm
at least the hawks aren’t the only ones guilty of not being able to hold double digit lead. keep it up hawks!
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
9:29 pm
kept it close…i’ll take that for a half…
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:29 pm
LMAO
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:32 pm
Joe has had tough luck on his shots.. a couple rim outs..
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
9:32 pm
“i do NOT get why Marvin is in at all…Damien PLEASE!!!”
Larry Drew likes Marvin’s jump shot, and you know how L.D. feels about jump shots.
Ken
May 10th, 2011
9:33 pm
tnt halftime show is hilarious
marvin williams
May 10th, 2011
9:33 pm
Fellas I am going to surprise you with my play in the second half.
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
9:34 pm
Uh-oh, Chuck thinks Hawks are in good shape…not sure if that’s a blessing or curse coming from CB.
FIRE KENNY. I can’t stand that man.
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
9:35 pm
I’m seeing good signs from the Hawks so far in terms of their mentality in this game. They were down by 15 early, but they didn’t fall apart and fold the way they have in the past. That’s a good sign. Now, it’s a 6 point game, and they had the momentum going into the half.
Brad
May 10th, 2011
9:35 pm
Love the TNT crew
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:35 pm
Braves have cut it to 7-6. Dan Uggla finally showing up.
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
9:37 pm
Rudder!
ZaZa was the steady rudder. Teague is trying to get everybody in their sets! But Jamal and Josh not listening very well. Teague need to be more vocal, if they don’t move inside, then Teague needs to penetrate and take over in the paint.
What is Jamal doing? Aye Jamal! This is not your team. Give the ball to Jeff! So far, so good though. We withstood their fast start.
We really need to win this game. Drew is doing a great job in the huddle, being that vocal leader. He is getting in their chest!
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
9:38 pm
We need to go up by a few points by the 4th and take the crowd out of it. Hawks fans were 6th man at Sunday’s game…don’t need that same vibe coming from CHI fans tonight.
Keep moving the ball. Someone get JJ moving please! Hello, Jamal? Did you miss the flight yesterday?
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:42 pm
Joe’s presence alone has opened up the Hawks offense.. he’s making the right play every touch..
Josh playing a great game w/ in himself.. he took a 3 that i didnt mind.. otherwise, he hasnt bailed out the defense..
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:42 pm
build a wall on all penetration..
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:43 pm
If Zaza was having this game in Philips, the crowd would be going berserk.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:43 pm
Chicago will probably come out freaked out with energy, and we’ll have to withstand that run
Then I think we got’um
We got way more playoff experience than these guys.,
If you would have told me JJ and Jamal 3-13, and nobody but ZaZa in double figures, and were down 6 at the half – I’d say I’ll take it
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:44 pm
this is the 2nd round folks. they are playing the team with the best reg season record. let’s have some realistic expectations. the hawks weren’t going to go to chicago and blow them out of the gate. this is exactly where the hawks needed to be in order to have a shot.
i don’t mind mistakes and missed shots as much as lack of effort. the hawks are brining it tonight and that’s all i can really as for as a fan.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:44 pm
Don’t fade away Al
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
Everybody is playing really poised – no complaints
If JJ and Jamal catch fire, watch out
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
Gotta get some better shots. Al needs to pull the trigger on that shot.
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
Horford has given up 2 possessions and Josh 1 this half
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
nevermind
marvin williams
May 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
Joe is Hesitant
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
Dammit AL
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
why isnt Al taking that shot?
cp
May 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
Al take the shot
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
We took their best shot – 1st round knockdown
We fought even in rounds 2 and 3
Rounds 4-6 – Hawks starting to take control of the fight
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAGUE
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
Nice layup by Teague…
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
impressive Jeff..
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
TEAGUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
teaguerrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
AND ONE TEAGUE!
Defense leads to offense. 2 team fouls on the Bulls already and we are only two minutes in .
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
Josh! Give that up.
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
Teague in the game 60 seconds and 1
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
make or break at its best.
not gonna fault the dude too much for that, but we needed buckets in that spot.
bo
May 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
Dunk the ball Joish
Brad
May 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
Oh my, teague
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
Josh should have given the ball up….
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
Gotta give it to a G
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
Where is John Hollinger bitch ass hating on Teague’s floater now?
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
al needs a restart
cp
May 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
great plays Teague. Josh give up the damn ball
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
Josh need to pass the ball earlier
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
M.V. Teague
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
will Al drive the ball to the goal
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
opportunities passing us by.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
should’ve been an and1 on Rose on that pull up
bo
May 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
Give the ball up Josh
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
Teage has an impressive sight of vision
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
Joe just muscle Rose on that shot….
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
OH MY GOD TEAGUE
Brad
May 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAGGGGUUUUEEE. Oh my
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
9:50 pm
JEFF TEAGUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:50 pm
teaguerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr is the mayneeeeeeeeeeeee
tom
May 10th, 2011
9:50 pm
WE HAVE AN ATTACKING POINT GUARD!!!!!
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
9:50 pm
Teague!!!!!!!!
Brad
May 10th, 2011
9:50 pm
Uhhhh, teague could end up being a GREAT player in this league…
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:50 pm
Teague you are unbelieveable SON….
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
9:50 pm
Teaguer keeping us in it.
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
9:50 pm
Smartest player on the team.
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
9:50 pm
Teague cruising to the basket, Captain Kirk in a suit. Life is good.
Wishing you good health, KH…but not too soon…
cp
May 10th, 2011
9:50 pm
Teagueeeeee
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:51 pm
Tony Parker with more athleticism.
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
9:51 pm
Need JC1 back in at point Vegas! What are you doing we got money on the Bulls!!!!!!
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:51 pm
im guilty of hating on the floater.. it has definitely come around..
repetition ..
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:51 pm
I wonder if Chicago is thinking Hinrich can’t get better soon enough – LD’s weakness
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
9:51 pm
Starting to fall for Joe. Al, honey, we just hoping they gonna fall for you soon. Keep tryin!!
RethinkPossible
May 10th, 2011
9:52 pm
I almost bought a 15 jersey – I am glad I waited – I like 0 better anyways.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:53 pm
It’s all good. I prefer the layups to the floaters anyway. But like you said, repetition.
Brad
May 10th, 2011
9:53 pm
JT is getting to the rim whenever he wants
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:53 pm
bow!
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
9:54 pm
bs foul
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:54 pm
MVP chants kinda stupid at this point
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
9:54 pm
Infidelity!
Arnold Schwarzenaeger wife Mrs. Shriver has left him – its official! They’re separated. They are what? In their 50’s?
_______________
Let’s Go Hawks!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:54 pm
Really? We’re going to call that ticky tack bullsh-t now all of a sudden?
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
9:55 pm
Good. DRose missed foul shot. Joe hot. Let’s go!!! Get the crowd out of it NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:55 pm
Teague – Just wow
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:55 pm
There you go Joe!
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:55 pm
great d..
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:55 pm
Offensive foul ref
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:55 pm
TEAGUE FLOATER AGAIN!!!
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
Teague with 7 of our 9 pts in the half
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
teague..!
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
That’s right, Noah, come unglued just a little.
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
TEAGUE
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
NEED JC1 got damn!
Brad
May 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
This is a dogfight
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
Notice Rose not even looking for other players, all we gotta do is crash the boards hard
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
Somebody want to trash Teague now!!!???
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
9:57 pm
Put ZaZa in!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:57 pm
3 team fouls on the Bulls. Keep attacking…
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:57 pm
Boozer playing tough
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
9:57 pm
I wish I was big enough and talented enough to play in the NBA just so I could elbow Boozer is his big mouth.
Brad
May 10th, 2011
9:57 pm
What????
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:57 pm
TEAGUE!
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
straight up baller
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
TEAGUE!!!!p!8JPA8WJE0P8RA9W8EDFPASFD
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
M.V. Teague!!!
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
I guess the Bulls ask the refs for another stimulus package
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
joe trippin
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
M-V-TEAGUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where’s my shirt?!?
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
We should win this game – more weapons
Glad TT’s not playing his 2nd unit
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
Personally, I think Josh would kick Boozer’s a$$. Just throwing that out there…
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
teague is the sole reason we in this.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
WTF Joe was doing…
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
T HIM UP
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
he punhed Josh
cp
May 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
Teague is on fire but wtf was that Joe
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
Get him Josh….
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
Boozer U MAD THO?
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
Flagrant
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
let me rephrase that…
teague’s the reason we’re on point right now.
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
We’re BALLIN’ now, boys!!!!!!!
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
Double Tech is a BS call….
Rod from College Park
May 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
Boozer should be suspended.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
More outstanding defense, as it has been this entire quarter. Noah really has zero offensive game.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
he threw a punch.. suspension?
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
Put Rose on his A$$ NOW!!
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
Now ZaZa needs to ef with Carlos…get in his head, Z. We need another tech on CB!!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
Smoove calm down.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
LD can stay coach if Somebody can slap him a few times for sitting this kid behind Bibby and not putting him in the rotation
This is the PG Teague I knew from Wake!
Much better at Point than SG – but when Ish came back, that’s where Teague went, SG
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
every Hawk buckin..
Teague letting Deng know
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
Let’s Go Hawks, Let’s Go Hawks…
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
Bulls are unravelling.
Brad
May 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
come one josh
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
bad Josh. bad.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
Teague to Smith sounds good for a few years to come
bo
May 10th, 2011
10:02 pm
Joe needs to give the ball up. He wont even pass to Teague
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:02 pm
bad shot Josh. come on man we didnt need that
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:02 pm
Hang in there team.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:02 pm
Don’t know if it wouldn’t be a good idea to let Smoove sit and calm down for a few minutes. Smoove is not the kind of player who is well served by getting his emotions rising during a game.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:02 pm
This isn’t the Hawks – this is the ‘87 Lakers
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:03 pm
good TO
let your club know they right there.. take it
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
no.. Josh needs to play.. not even a discussion he’s super active defensively when angered..
he just can take too many of those fall away jumpers he just let go
Brad
May 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
Yep, a great timeout. And notice that he hasn’t put Jamal in…great coaching right now
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
Teague gets like no calls compared to Rose Boozer gets to throw elbows if that was Zaza he would be thrown out.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
Boozer and TT know if you can get in Josh’s head, its not a good thing
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
come out and get a good shot here..
The Real Mandingo
May 10th, 2011
10:05 pm
Boozer is a dirty player.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:05 pm
Al WTF man…
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
10:05 pm
@Rev – thinking the same. Nice to see us dishing OUT the mental games instead of getting taken in for a change!!!
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:05 pm
Refs against us – Bulls playing dirty – Crowd against us – National media against us
Kick’um ATL!!!!!!!!
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
10:05 pm
Teague is a Beast! Damn! How tall is he? His shoulders are taller than Rose’s. Nice game from Jeff! He is replacing Jamal’s points, but we need some points from Jamal bad! If he could hit, we would be up by 8 or 10 now.
RethinkPossible
May 10th, 2011
10:05 pm
Is it too early to buy my JT0 jersey?
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:05 pm
damn right J!
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:06 pm
Teague makin some risky passes here though.
Stay calm and smart Jeff.
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:06 pm
smh Al
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:06 pm
Tibs looks lost lol. BREATH LOL.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
10:06 pm
Cmon AL, your kiliin me bruh!!
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:06 pm
I think the Hawks are in the heads of every Bulls player. That is too funny that Thibbs is telling his team to breathe
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:06 pm
Is Al scared to drive the ball to the paint?
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:07 pm
not a good pass Jeff..
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:07 pm
First Lead, lets go.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:07 pm
OK Teague, Zaza’s hands are not THAT good…
Here comes Jamal. I hope they don’t screw this up.
Brad
May 10th, 2011
10:07 pm
Yes Al
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:07 pm
There you go Josh
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:07 pm
Smoove jumper!
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
10:07 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:07 pm
Angry Josh beats good Josh lol.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:08 pm
Only a short breather for Teague LD…
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
10:08 pm
Josh fired UP!!! Gonna hit any ish now!!!!!!! You go, boi!!
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
10:08 pm
TEAGUE TO BENCH 7 of 8 HERE WE GO JC1
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:08 pm
good strip Teague. there you go Josh. thank you Al
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:08 pm
Melvin – no handles – gotta improve that
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:08 pm
There you go Al!
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:08 pm
Way to go Josh!!!!!!!!!!
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:09 pm
We are getting to the paint better than they are
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:09 pm
Pippen trash talking to Josh. Somebody need to hit him in that nose of his…
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:09 pm
Scottie Pippen STFU.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:09 pm
F-ck you Scottie Pippen
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:10 pm
that hurts.
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:10 pm
Pippen talking shid
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
10:10 pm
Weak calls ref, way to keep them in the series all series
J.J.M.
May 10th, 2011
10:10 pm
lol bulls paid the refs to take out josh
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:10 pm
ZAZA!!!!
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
10:10 pm
Pippen the most overrated and overhyped player in ALL SPORTS
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:10 pm
Ziggy
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:10 pm
LETS GO HAWKS!!
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:10 pm
Big game from ZaZa….
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
10:11 pm
Zaza!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
10:11 pm
Where was the call ref, hate when its so one sided!!
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:11 pm
I would have bet the house that Jamal would not have passed that ball to zaza
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
10:11 pm
Zaza…
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:11 pm
i’m lovin it.
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
10:11 pm
Big Z!!! Scotty Pippin – what’s that stupid grin all about?
O'Brien
May 10th, 2011
10:11 pm
Can someone tell me how Jeff could not get PT behind Bibby? Could Jeff have really been that bad in practice?
Hawks down 1 going into the 4th, and all the pressure is on the Bulls.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:11 pm
Dang I’m so sick of Jamal in this game…
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
10:12 pm
impressed with the way the cats are showin’ tonite…
Brad
May 10th, 2011
10:12 pm
No foul there??
J.J.M.
May 10th, 2011
10:12 pm
wow brewer foul jamal
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
10:12 pm
where the foul at?
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:12 pm
Jamal playing like as ..
hope he comes up w/ some timely buckets in 4th
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
10:12 pm
Well we played hard and I respect this team No Matter What, but we will not win this because MVP will get every call as usual and they will push us in the back to get rebounds as usual. Good effort though Hawks
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:12 pm
Jamal allow Brewer to get a layup….
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:12 pm
Bad last 10 seconds, but great quarter besides that. This game is right there for the taking. Bulls will no doubt make a 4th quarter run when Rose decides to start taking over. Hawks gotta weather the storm when that happens and continue executing the offense instead of falling back into their old bad habits.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:12 pm
We’re still ok – we can win this thing!!!!!!!!
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
10:12 pm
Jamal was clearly fouled on that launch from half court!!!!!!!!!!
Clearly!!!!!!!
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:13 pm
smh terrible defense
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
10:13 pm
WE GOT THIS SERIES!!!
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:13 pm
instead of getting down court.. he tries to go behind his back and dribbles it off his foot.
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
10:13 pm
Gotta look for my 0 Hawks jersey tomorrow!
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:13 pm
Rose is about to go all out..
wall off the lane..
rebound and get out.. get a lead of 4, the will get predictable.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:14 pm
Free throws keeping the Bulls in the game. Bulls 22 – Hawks 11.
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
10:14 pm
JC1 1 for 7 in 16 minutes PLAY HIM THE ENTIRE 4th VEGAS!!!!!!
Brandon
May 10th, 2011
10:14 pm
It’s only a 1 point game and rose hadn’t had any rest so far in this half. Also, the Hawks offense has started to pick up, meanwhile the Bulls are starting to struggle a bit to score. If we can take away those free points at the line and continue to lock it down on D, we should be in good shape.
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:14 pm
Walking them down…
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:15 pm
need this game guys.. need this.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:15 pm
Teague, you are my hero…
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:15 pm
Teague is fearless
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:15 pm
gotta contest jumpers
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:15 pm
no foul for Joe?
doc
May 10th, 2011
10:16 pm
zaza doing a heck of a job boxing out.
go jt0
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:16 pm
lmao teague’s shhh1in on em’
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:16 pm
where the damn foul on Teague
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:16 pm
where you at Al.. u guarding Asik.. he is no threat!
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:16 pm
No calls for us….
O'Brien
May 10th, 2011
10:17 pm
northcyde,
Where is JJ tonight?
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:17 pm
Al Horford not boxing out.
he’s wack.
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:17 pm
The refs…smh
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:17 pm
Here comes the refs this qtr….
bo
May 10th, 2011
10:18 pm
Joe is killing the offense. Give the ball to Teague
O'Brien
May 10th, 2011
10:18 pm
Kerr: “The ATL offense has been stagnant the last 2 or 3 possessions down”.
yeah, because we’ve been forcing it to JJ.
And Jamal is horrible this game. Should we take him out and put Marvin in?
Bulls are on a run.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:18 pm
terrible offensive execution here to start the 4th
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
10:18 pm
too much ISO…
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:19 pm
wtf was that Joe
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:19 pm
Too many defensive break downs with Jamal in the game.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:19 pm
weak.
J.J.M.
May 10th, 2011
10:19 pm
game over
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:19 pm
slippin away.
they’re bringing the energy.
we’re not.
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
10:19 pm
YEAH KEEP JC1 ON THE FLOOR 1 for 8 LAS VEGAS LARRY DADDY NEEDS NEW SHOES!!!!!!!!!!
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
10:19 pm
Straight just got cheated for a spurt. Joe got fouled, Teague got fouled and they call everything the Bulls way
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:19 pm
Like I said the refs are not going to be 50-50
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
10:19 pm
Time out LD
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
10:20 pm
3 bad offensive sets in a row…
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
10:20 pm
Refs taking the game over.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:20 pm
Bad start to the 4th qtr….
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:20 pm
the hawks need to get their offense together.
too much dribbling bullstuff from the gaurds.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:20 pm
put in ZaZa take out Jamal.
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
10:20 pm
no way Zaza should be on the bench now….Jamal stinkin’ it up tonite…
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:20 pm
David Stern has his guys giving The Bulls this game.
Brad
May 10th, 2011
10:20 pm
lol not game over JJM
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:20 pm
LD, show some balls and take Jamal out…
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:21 pm
JC1 is killing us TONITE
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:21 pm
still a lot of time.
but the hawks can’t go into this stagnated offense.
they gotta keep the ball moving and find good looks.
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:21 pm
Will JC1 be in the lineup when the hawks come back out of this timeout?
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:21 pm
6 pts is tough.. back to a game 2 situation.
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
10:21 pm
Just like in the 1st qtr, the bulls aren’t doing anything defensively, we just taking bad shots now, continue to share the ball, MORE IMPORTANTLY, LET TEAGUE PLAY PG AND RUN THE TEAM, STOP WITH JOE AND JAMAL HANDLING THE BALL!!!!!!!!
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
10:22 pm
definitely needed a timeout…
The Real Mandingo
May 10th, 2011
10:23 pm
Jamal is struggling.
Luke Cage aka Power Man!
May 10th, 2011
10:23 pm
Al, WTF!!
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
10:23 pm
Goal tending
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
10:23 pm
COME ON VEGAS 1 for 9 KEEP JC1 ON THE FLOOR 0 for 4 on THREES!!!!
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:23 pm
no game. he’s weak.
J.J.M.
May 10th, 2011
10:23 pm
throw in the towel
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:23 pm
fell apart
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:23 pm
Why did we go away from the pick n roll with Teague?
bo
May 10th, 2011
10:23 pm
Al cant go to his left. He is garbage
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:24 pm
good work Jeff
Luke Cage aka Power Man!
May 10th, 2011
10:24 pm
Don’t help em refs, they supposed to be the big bad bulls with the best record, let them man up!!
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
10:24 pm
Joe and Jamal 5-21
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:24 pm
Goaltending like a mofo
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:24 pm
Teague the only dude on this team that knows what to do when you need pts.
attack the basket and try to draw a foul.
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:24 pm
Get JC1 out of this GAME
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:24 pm
Josh was fouled repeatedly. Nice to see him stay with it
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
10:24 pm
TAKE TEAGUE OUT VEGAS WTF R U DOING?????!!!!!!
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:25 pm
Really? Refs really?
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:25 pm
the Bulls are getting all the calls
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:25 pm
wow. I thought that was 5 on teague
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:25 pm
Cheap foul call for Rose.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:25 pm
jordan rules?
bo
May 10th, 2011
10:25 pm
Refs
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:25 pm
exactly why this 6 will be tough.. that whistle is a b!tch
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:25 pm
A Lot Of Phantom FOULS against the Hawks
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:26 pm
Make these Josh
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:26 pm
nice move Josh
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:26 pm
Make up call for Josh
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:26 pm
Bulls would be charge with Mugging on the streets
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:26 pm
such a gifted big.
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:26 pm
Refs suck
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
10:27 pm
Get Zaza in for Al
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:27 pm
I dont want to hear anymore trash talking about Josh after that effort on defense….
Luke Cage aka Power Man!
May 10th, 2011
10:27 pm
Now we make our comeback!!! Refs, please let us play.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:27 pm
Al Horford.
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:28 pm
Josh do work . Al wtf
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:28 pm
Smith is answering all his critics
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:28 pm
WTF AL IF U FOUL HIM FOUL HIM
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:29 pm
all day. thats all its going to be.
tries to help.
bo
May 10th, 2011
10:29 pm
Trade Al not Josh
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:29 pm
Can’t look at Rose or it is a FOUL……….dam the Jordan RULE
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:29 pm
dumb joe.. just dumb..
what the hell u gone do.. make a f-in move or swing the rock!
Rod from College Park
May 10th, 2011
10:29 pm
Horford gives up anther layup with no contest
Luke Cage
May 10th, 2011
10:29 pm
CMON, EVERYTIME HE GOES IN I GUESS THE DAMN WHISTLE WILL BLOW,
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:29 pm
Damn these REFS…
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:29 pm
ISO JJ……………..man move the ball
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:29 pm
Johnson did not show up tonight.
The Hawks gave this ish away man.
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
Why are we running iso Joe?
Rod from College Park
May 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
Joe with this iso crap again
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
Its gone be hard to win this. Rose is getting every call. Now Joe is holding the ball smh
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
BLOWING IT
bo
May 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
Teague And Josh the future everyone else can go
O'Brien
May 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
The ball has stopped with JJ too many times quarter. Horrible
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
Hawks have dug themselves a hole
Luke Cage aka Power Man!
May 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
OK, WE GET MUGGED AND NO WHISTLE, WE TOUCH THEM AND THEY GO TO THE LINE, THANKS DAVID STERN, WHOSE THE NEXT TIM DONOGHY
J.J.M.
May 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
joe trying to be hero
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
Joe and Jamal…not happenin’ tonite…
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:30 pm
Need to Bring Back The Piston Hard FOULS…………..make him PAYwhen driving to the rim.
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:31 pm
Just like game 2 and 3
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
10:31 pm
THATS RIGHT LAS VEGAS LARRY KISS THE GODFATHERS RING JC1 0 FOR 9 WE GETTIN PAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:31 pm
i’ll make it simple.
we’re *not* going to win this.
we pretty much lost this ish when we came out and choked it up offensively in the first 4-5 possessions.
we worked all game to climb back and cut that lead down.
then we let them build this ish back up in the matter of minutes.
stagnant offense. combating jordan rules on defense.
bullstuff
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
10:31 pm
if only joe and al showed up in the 2nd half and jc1 showed up at all. sigh
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:32 pm
Hawks picked a bad time to go iso-Joe. Going to be tough to win this game now.
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
10:32 pm
1 FOR 9 SORRY HE WAS MONEY IN THE FIRST QUARTER
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
10:32 pm
teague time?
ntrigue
May 10th, 2011
10:33 pm
Horford is playing super soft on defense I would put Collins in instead
EmirS.
May 10th, 2011
10:33 pm
Where we lost it:
Around the 9 minute mark in the 4th, Joe and Jamal…I believe it was 3 shots. Three missed three pointers that led to Bulls points’. I dont understandho you go from Teague making inside the paint layups and floaters…to forcing shots from two of your coldest players.
We had it perfectly…..now it’s gone and they have all the momentum.
O'Brien
May 10th, 2011
10:33 pm
This is where Hinrich would have been helpful. For one, Teague has played alot of minutes all series, and could use the break.
Also, with jamal struggling, LD would have been able to go with the Teague/Hinrich/JJ lineup.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:33 pm
Teague, way to attack the basket….
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:33 pm
Jamal not knowing his defensive assignment yet asking for the ball ..
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:34 pm
Refs gave TT and Rose their way
Luke Cage aka Power Man!
May 10th, 2011
10:34 pm
Way to help the mvp, thats wrong
honest_abe
May 10th, 2011
10:34 pm
damn teague daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:34 pm
There’s a stop. Hawks need some more of those.
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:34 pm
Why in the HELL did Teague give that miss shot to JC1…………………..WTF……………Rose second foul but he has shot 15 FT
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:34 pm
get it to 4
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:35 pm
Good defense by Josh/Teague…
Licas3
May 10th, 2011
10:35 pm
Stats show Josh has no blocked shots! Josh isn’t touching the ball enough. Joe needs to be on the bench!
Luke Cage aka Power Man!
May 10th, 2011
10:35 pm
LOL@ these Refs
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:35 pm
where the hell is Zaza
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:35 pm
I agree – get Horford out maybe
Etan may bust some chops but he’s inactive
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:35 pm
4 by 3 min mark..
Brad
May 10th, 2011
10:35 pm
Teague should be initiating the offense every time
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:36 pm
Al has a double double, but damn, he’s been pretty weak in this game.
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:36 pm
GIBSON WALKED DOWN TO THE NAVY PIER
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:36 pm
amazing. no trip.
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:36 pm
REFS YOU STINK
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:36 pm
Where the foul on Teague?
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:36 pm
Dam REF…………………..Teague got foulded and no call by David Stern Goons
Luke Cage aka Power Man!
May 10th, 2011
10:36 pm
No foul on Rose lol, its becoming so obvious now
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:36 pm
clank.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:37 pm
I said I thought Al would be an invisible 16 and 10 – he’s close – even got 3 blocks tonight
Luke Cage aka Power Man!
May 10th, 2011
10:37 pm
If I were Rose I would just drive to the basket and throw myself into someone, because he know’s he’s getting the whistle, just hate to see a great game stolen by the guys in stripped shirts..
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:37 pm
Teague was just fouled twice no calls. smh its a wrap
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:37 pm
Teague getting chippy out there with the Bulls
Buddy Grizzard
May 10th, 2011
10:37 pm
JC 1 KEEP HIM ON THE FLOOR!!!!
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:37 pm
TRADE AL HORFORD.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:37 pm
Teague got blatantly fouled on that strip on Rose.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:37 pm
bush league refs.
f’n hawks blew it man.
hawks_4_life
May 10th, 2011
10:37 pm
GO REFS…UR AWESOME GUYS…..SMH
Luke Cage aka Power Man!
May 10th, 2011
10:38 pm
Stern wants Heat/Bulls!! we got robbed tonight, i’m done for tonight!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:38 pm
I just wonder what might have happened in this quarter if Zaza had played instead of Jamal and the Hawks had let Teague create the entire quarter instead of going iso-Joe.
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:38 pm
Where’s JJ and JC! offense? Gotta go thru those two guys??????
Ryan
May 10th, 2011
10:38 pm
These refs are pathetic
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:38 pm
How many times do you have to make up for a blown call? Terrible refs
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:39 pm
Wrong guys SHOOTING??????
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:39 pm
Hard to win with this type of officiating
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
10:39 pm
Even ex-Bull Kerr thought Rose fouled Teague on the steal.
Game changing play. Thank you refs.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:39 pm
1 pt game.. hawks lay egg. hero ball.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:39 pm
i won’t put it all on the refs here. we did play it 6 on 5, but we gotta expect that.
the real issue though was the hawks inability to come out and start that 4th quarter making the first run. the bulls offense was on point, the hawks offense stagnated.
period.
the bulls are some girls though. whining and bching about one call when we constantly get jobbed the whistle because we don’t got anybody named d.rose.
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
10:39 pm
This shi+ sucks they are fouling the shi+ out of Joe and Jeff and we are getting no calls
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:40 pm
I’m wondering that myself Najeh
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:40 pm
Gibson is really killing us
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:40 pm
ISO plays kill us this qtr.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:41 pm
also throw in the fact that the hawks had nobody that could cover gibson.
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:41 pm
Who’s guarding Gibson?
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:41 pm
and northcyde,
do the hawks really have the best chance to win when the ball’s in johnson’s hands?
now Joe decides to go to the lane.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:42 pm
Gibson vs. Boozer for them is like Teague vs. Bibby for us. Gibson is so much better it’s not even close.
bo
May 10th, 2011
10:42 pm
Jamal is killing us. We always lose leads when he is in the game
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:42 pm
look @ Horford.. lol.
Asik.. in front .. who’s on offense, who’s on d..
box out sap.
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
10:42 pm
Did Horford even attempt to get that rebound?
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:42 pm
Why did Jamal play so many minutes tonight? He did absolutely nothing.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:42 pm
hawks missed out on an opportunity to take a huge leap forward.
man this is so beyond f’n frustrating.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:43 pm
good games Josh.. Jeff.. ZaZa
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:43 pm
Josh Powell the human defeat cigar enters the game.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:43 pm
Armstrong cant catch.
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:43 pm
Annoucers saying Chicago Defense took over this game………………..Correction David Stern Goons took over this GAME!
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:43 pm
Hawks loss this game vs. Bulls winning it.. they have nothing offensively.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:43 pm
Coaching loss this game. ZaZa should have played more and Jamal less.
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
10:43 pm
Hilton Armstrong is garbage. Butterfingers.
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
10:43 pm
Hawks played 5 on 8 tonight. Blatant.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:44 pm
Wow, I’m beginning to think the NBA is rigged
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:44 pm
Congratulations Al, you are the owner of the softest double double in NBA history.
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
10:45 pm
Damien>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Marvin
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:45 pm
Teague is a damn good player.
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:45 pm
thats a tough L
darrell starks
May 10th, 2011
10:45 pm
Horford is to dam soft.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:45 pm
I say good game Jeff and ZaZa
Decent game Josh
Everybody else??
Refs stunk bad
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:45 pm
REFS came Out STRONG against The Hawks…………………..David Stern you are getting the match-up you WANT!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:45 pm
The Bulls outplayed the Hawks for about 18 minutes of this game. The entire first quarter and the first 6 minutes of the 4th. The Hawks outplayed the Bulls the rest of the game. Unfortunately you have to play 48 minutes in the NBA, especially when you don’t have a superstar to bail you out.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:46 pm
How you going to guarantee a win and not play in the 4th qtr, Carlos Boozer?
Rev in Tampa
May 10th, 2011
10:46 pm
Jamal better get his shot right for the next game.
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
10:46 pm
They cheated us I am not giving them mutherphuckers any credit for this shi+
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
10:47 pm
i’m at least glad they didn’t stink up the joint…
darrell starks
May 10th, 2011
10:47 pm
LD lost this game every time he go to small line up with HORFORD at CENTER the hawks are dominated in the paint.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!
Brad
May 10th, 2011
10:48 pm
lol here you go Najeh:
johnhollinger: I swear he shot 2% on them in regular season. But most were further RT @BretBaumgartner I thought you said Teague couldn’t make runners, no?
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:48 pm
LD is going to go down with Jamal I guess.
He proved that in the regular season Played Jamal instead of Jeff at back up PG
cp
May 10th, 2011
10:48 pm
exactly@Melvin. LD should have sat Jamal and brought Zaza back.
Brad
May 10th, 2011
10:48 pm
lol here you go Najeh:
johnhollinger: I swear he shot 2% on them in regular season. But most were further RT @BretBaumgartner I thought you said Teague couldn’t make runners, no?
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:48 pm
We lose the game, but a star is born – JT
Is 5 games vs. DRose a big enough sample for you guys – doubters?
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:48 pm
Hawks didn’t get outrebounded by that much. 2 offensive boards, 4 total in favor of the Bulls on the glass. But the rest of the Bulls were way too efficient scoring the ball in that 4th quarter. 62 points on 50% shooting for the non-Rose Bulls.
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
May 10th, 2011
10:49 pm
F the Refs in this game for letting Rose get away with a crucial and obvious foul that would have shifted the momentum our way.
tremaine
May 10th, 2011
10:49 pm
Al you have lost my support in these playoffs.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:49 pm
I cant fault the effort by the Hawks tonight. The start of the 4th qtr is what loss this game for them.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:49 pm
Noah was kind of invisible also
Refs, Boozer, Rose, Gibson probably won the game for them
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:49 pm
maybe w/ performances like the last 3 Jamal’s price tag is falling..
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
10:49 pm
Sigh. They can tie it up again Thursday if they play like Sunday and Philips is rocking again. But that means we go back to CHI for 7…
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:50 pm
7 dimes, ZERO TURNOVERS for Teague.
Seriously where would this team be if he had played all year? I can’t imagine they would have won less than 50 games.
brigadierjerry
May 10th, 2011
10:50 pm
Getting owned by Taj Gibson looking like Karl Malone!!
If Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford not gonna have good games Hawks wont win.
I think this series will be going seven.
Hard to believe Hawks lost this game with the Bulls had a lineup of Taj Gibson Asik and Ronnie Brewer on the floor.
Horford had one of the quietest points I have seen. A finesse player.
Smith played well. Good defense. Where was zaza after the third quarter?
teague good game again not gonna get calls but did get foul the critical play
but what about the play where the hawks get the ball horford tries a stupid crosscourt pass gets picked up bulls score. Hawks were down six then went up to 8 with that steal
Jamal is so hot and cold. I have never been a fan of his even when he makes shots. He is an And 1 player great on the courts on the streets. Junk yard ball.
Refs were a factor but Hawks had chances and should of had a bigger lead to have a working margin
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
10:50 pm
If we get ANYTHING from Jamal tonight, we win.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:51 pm
Al Horford…seriously…no comment.
I can’t even begin to name the boneheaded-ness and softness you displayed in that 4th quarter.
Our ‘All-Stars’ let us down tonight. And our “6th man” was nowhere to be found either.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:51 pm
That may have been the closest 12 point game ever.
The better team lost
Even w/o Jamal, JJ, and Al really
darrell starks
May 10th, 2011
10:51 pm
How in the world did horford make the allstar twice ? horford have not showed up in 1 playoff game.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
EmirS.
May 10th, 2011
10:51 pm
Just dont understand why you go away from what got you back into the game. Teage and ball movement. Why….why go with Iso…..
Set a pick for Teague and let him take it to the hole. He can get an open Joe or Jamal on the wing.
Sigh! So disappointing. We could be up 3-2 right now heading back to Atlanta.
Just pissed off.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:51 pm
“Noah was kind of invisible also”
yea, cause Collins, and ZaZa made an effort to get a body on him.
Sautee
May 10th, 2011
10:52 pm
Najeh,
co-sign…sigh
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
10:52 pm
A star is born is right. No matter what happens this post-season, I love Jeff Teague. So glad to be back in ATL. We will go see Hawks this fall if Jeff is starting. If not, we will be picketing Philips with FREE TEAGUE signs!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:52 pm
Mirror image results for the Braves and Hawks tonight. Fall behind big early, storm back to nearly tie it late, end up not having enough to pull off the victory.
EmirS.
May 10th, 2011
10:52 pm
@SteveW
We lose the game, but a star is born – JT
Is 5 games vs. DRose a big enough sample for you guys – doubters
- – -
Yes it is. I’m on board.
Melvin
May 10th, 2011
10:53 pm
NBA boxscores has Josh with 0 blocks. Did they missed that possession when he had 3 blocks in a row?
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:53 pm
I hope we come in Thursday nite and kick’um hard, just because we can.
We can still win this series.
Chitown has shown me very little
mykhalc
May 10th, 2011
10:53 pm
Zaza shoulda been out there toward end of the game also…
MistaGamer
May 10th, 2011
10:53 pm
Damn,
I was hoping it wouldn’t happen tonight but I knew sooner or later putting the ball in Joe’s and Jamal’s hands too much would become diminishing returns. I know people like to talk about #5’s shot selection, but this guy Jamal thinks that the ball touching his hands is a license to go ham.
Why do we continue to take the ball out of our PG’s hands, and put it in the hands of two notorious over dribblers?
Joe has no quickness when creating his own shot and drains the shot clock and Jamal will force his own shot like he’s entitled.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:54 pm
To keep things in perspective…
The Hawks are still in this series. The pressures on them to deliver at Phillips in Game 6. If they do that much, all of the pressure is on Chicago’s shoulders for game 7.
And truth be told, I wouldn’t think these Hawks would roll over for a game 7. The only thing that is stopping the Hawks from winning this series is the Hawks themselves. IE – Tonights start to the 4th. They get too dependant on our “hero gaurds” to make “hero shots” rather than keeping the offense flowing.
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
10:54 pm
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
10:41 pm
and northcyde,
do the hawks really have the best chance to win when the ball’s in johnson’s hands?
now Joe decides to go to the lane.
*******************
Wabe . . . you know we can’t win without JJ scoring the basketball. It’s just that he has to do something with the basketball. He played way to passive tonight for my taste. Should’ve came out in the 1st quarter just like he did in Game 4, but he played the team game.
Then he tried to do it all at the end, when his shot wasn’t necessarily falling.
You take those quick shots in the 1st half, to see if you can get going. That way, by the time the 2nd half comes, he may be red hot, like he was in Game 1.
Hawks played this game tonight like they wanted to keep it in the 80s. Then at the end, people were f’in up, not making shots, and not boxing out.
And with the way Jamal played, either Zaza or Marvin should’ve gotten his minutes in the 2nd half. Drew has to understand that Jamal is a streak shooter. So when he’s cold, he’s ICE COLD. And not “ice cold” in a good way either.
Too bad they blew this game at the end with bad shots and poor defense. Now it’s do or die on Thursday. Hold the fort, and see if you can pull off the upset on Sunday.
darrell starks
May 10th, 2011
10:54 pm
LD have stick with the big lineup from starte to end, AND KEEP HORFORD AT POWERFORD AT ALL TIME, he is 2 soft to play center.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:54 pm
Haha I saw that Brad. Not the first time someone called him out on that during this series.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
10:55 pm
“NBA boxscores has Josh with 0 blocks. Did they missed that possession when he had 3 blocks in a row?”
they gave em to Al .. like the credit that most give here..
northcyde
May 10th, 2011
10:56 pm
Teague with another excellent game though. He gets major props tonight. At some point, Drew is going to have to trust that Teague and JJ can play by themselves, if Jamal is off like he was tonight.
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
May 10th, 2011
10:56 pm
Jamal is effing up big time. He’s to step it up next game. Great game by Smith. Horford – smh.
O'Brien
May 10th, 2011
10:56 pm
JJ and Jamal were a combined 7-24, including 1-9 on 3’s. We can’t win with those numbers, especially when the refs were wearing Bulls jerseys under their shirt.
Am I the only one who thinks the offense should go through Teague every time down, especially when Jamal and JJ are struggling.
I think we forced it to JJ the first 2 or 3 possessions in the 4th going iso. The Bulls played great defense on him, and his teamates didnt do a good job of giving him an outlet, so he got stuck pounding.
Oh well. Give the Hawks credit. After a rough first quarter, they hung in there. Hopefully we can pull out game 6.
ronosl
May 10th, 2011
10:57 pm
The refs sure didn’t make the calls even tonight. Rose got all the calls while Teague got ripped off.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:57 pm
Al 4 turnovers also – we need to activate Etan to bust some heads
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:57 pm
Jeff Teague 0 turnovers – his most impressive stat to me of alot of impressive stuff he did
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
10:58 pm
Some big time home cooking on that official scoring for the Smoove blocks. I bet if it was Gibson or Asik they would have had about eight blocks.
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
10:58 pm
Baseball Umpires and NBA Refs are the worst @ abritators in PRO SPORTS!
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
10:59 pm
bigdave – friends with Rod?
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
11:00 pm
We take Thursday and Game 7 boils down to the battle of wills.
Nate ArchiBALL
May 10th, 2011
11:00 pm
Josh blocked two shots on one sequence in the 4th period and the Bulls stat crew didn’t him with any. Maybe the league will correct it tonight.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
11:01 pm
I think some on here feel to be a Josh fan one must hate Al
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
11:01 pm
“Am I the only one who thinks the offense should go through Teague every time down, especially when Jamal and JJ are struggling.”
I’m with you 100%.
I am all for feeding Joe early in the game to get him going. But he has to be fed in spots where he can do something with the ball. Giving him the ball on the perimeter and clearing out not only puts him in a position of weakness (he doesn’t have the quickness to get to the rim from out there) but also ensures that if he passes out of the double team it’s still going to go to someone on the perimeter.
This is the mistake the Hawks made in the 4th quarter. Run plays to get Joe the ball where he can use his size and strength to create space for a shot or set up a teammate, and the offensive execution will be good. Clear out for him on the perimeter, and invariably a good defense is going to shut him and the Hawks down. Not to mention, the jumpers that get launched from far away tend to be harder to rebound for this team for whatever reason.
Luke Cage aka Power Man!
May 10th, 2011
11:01 pm
If Crawford comes in he needs to be Shooting Guard and not the PG, Jeff did a great job in that 3rd qtr running the team, hopefully Kirk will be available next series (yeah thats right NEXT SERIES) we won’t have Crawford handling the point. Jamal’s job is to come in and score, if he isn’t scoring then he needs his A$$ on the bench!!!
Mantis
May 10th, 2011
11:01 pm
I am so sick of NBA referee corruption. The 4th quarter was so blatantly rigged. That goaltending call against Josh Smith was completely baseless. The Hawks played more than well enough to win this game and would have won if the calls were even steven.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
11:02 pm
Al’s just a solid player, that’s it. He’s only an All Star because of a weak crop of C’s in the NBA right now.
Get over it
Just be a Hawks fan and root for the team
Nate ArchiBALL
May 10th, 2011
11:02 pm
Bulls stat crew didn’t credit Josh with any blocks tonight……
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
11:03 pm
Has Teague won the starting PG for this team for next season?
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
11:03 pm
We can beat this team. Didn’t see anything tonite to show me otherwise
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
11:04 pm
I’d be more inclined to blame the refs if the Hawks had done what they needed to do to win. But they started slow in the first quarter, and they didn’t execute on offense to start the 4th when the Bulls were invariably going to make their run buoyed by their home crowd. Can’t blame the refs when your team doesn’t do what they need to do, regardless of the bad calls (and there were several) that didn’t go the Hawks’ way.
Kenny Smith is breaking down the Hawks’ 4th quarter struggles right now.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
11:04 pm
OLe Hawks fan – Of course not – not in the rotation yet
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
11:04 pm
SteveW..
check the archives.. ive been exposing the holes in his game since forever.. others have just started to take notice. its just out of fairness to Josh and Joe who take all the heat on here.. Horford seems to get a pass. merely on image.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
11:05 pm
IMO, this thing is still gonna go 7.
Game 7, the Hawks *can* still win this series. They just gotta go get one first.
If this thing goes 7, it’s no different than what we saw tonight. A game that Atlanta could’ve won, and if they get another chance, they’ll have a chance.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
11:05 pm
“Has Teague won the starting PG for this team for next season?”
If he isn’t the starting PG going into next season, LD needs to be fired.
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
11:05 pm
For some reason Joe loves to get pinned down on that right side?
Why doesn’t he play in the middle, where the help is?
Why doesn’t a teammate come to bail him out?
So many questions about the same things repeatedly.
We did not play together down the stretch. I really thought we were gonna do something when we got it down to 1.
Give Thibbs credit, he won it with his 2pt bench and sat Noah and Boozer when the game was in the balance.
Luke Cage aka Power Man!
May 10th, 2011
11:06 pm
Najeh, your right but they didn’t help the hawks either, just want a evenly called game for a change, superstar or not.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
11:06 pm
Jeff Teague’s still the man.
Again, all the Jeff Teague haters…
GTFOH
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
11:06 pm
Got to win here next game but David Stern Goons will determine who moves on to the ECF not the players. FIRE DAVID STERN…………………….GO ON STRIKE…………………………GO ON STRIKE
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
11:07 pm
Headline on ESPN:
Rose Bests Teague
That’s a lie – Teague much better shooting %, no TO’s to Rose’s 2, Teague more Boards
What a stupid headline!
cp
May 10th, 2011
11:07 pm
really wish he would have pulled Jamal and got Zaza back in the game
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
11:08 pm
bigdave – Me also – he has some massive holes – No handles, no low post game etc.
SteveW
May 10th, 2011
11:09 pm
Rose may have best Teague a little – but its a stupid headline!!!!!
Daniel
May 10th, 2011
11:09 pm
Joe Johnson was a no show .. again
MistaGamer
May 10th, 2011
11:09 pm
Just stop taking the ball out of Jeff’s hands. It makes no sense that after you’ve been forced to play the best PG we got that we take the ball out of the PG’s hands.
ronosl
May 10th, 2011
11:10 pm
The HAWKS are a better team and should win this series with BULLS. I expect Game 6 to be a win for the Hawks by 7 and game 7 to be won in overtime by 3. Hawks vs Heat for ECF. OK, that’s wishful thinking…
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
11:10 pm
Jamal was useless on defense. On one play, he just stood there and watched Rose waltz in behind him on the left side.
Should we really re-sign him? I’d rather get a wing defender and another shooter, instead of shooting, he tries to draw too many fouls
Useless! Jamal that’s what you were in the biggest game on the biggest stage..
James on Pharr Rd
May 10th, 2011
11:10 pm
LD- Ride the HOT HAND, even if it aint the franchise player
Mantis
May 10th, 2011
11:10 pm
@ Ole Hawks Fan: Absolutely. David Stern is the Vince McMahon of Basketball. The NBA clearly wants to see Derrik Rose in the NBA finals, and you can tell by the soap opera marketing in favor of the Bulls’ advancing in the Playoffs. The refs were the reason why the Bulls won game 5.
MistaGamer
May 10th, 2011
11:10 pm
drmaryb,
Jordan Crawford and Kirk Hinrich would have been an awesome 2nd line backcourt!
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
11:13 pm
“For some reason Joe loves to get pinned down on that right side?
Why doesn’t he play in the middle, where the help is?”
by design.. mainly b/c he prefers to play on the wing where he’s comfortable shooting a jumper. guys that want the rock center court are usually threats to beat you off the dribble, making it tougher to send a double team.
brigadierjerry
May 10th, 2011
11:13 pm
Najeh,
You bring a good point about comparing Marvin and Deng. There is no reason why 50% of the player Deng is can be Marvin but why even bother. It is a waste of time.
The other thing is Najeh you stated before and I have you need a star for this Hawks team to bail the team out when the other players cant get their games going and the Hawks dont have that. The Hawks overall have to play like those 2004-2009 Pistons where the sum are greater than their parts
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
11:15 pm
Jsut think how Teague game would have evolved if Woody and LD had given him some playing time these two years.
I say there is No Question Jeff Teague is the starting PG now and The Future for this TEAM. If he isn’t, Rick SUND and LD(plus all LD’s ass’t coaches) should be FIRED!
Jerry West
May 10th, 2011
11:15 pm
“Jordan Crawford and Kirk Hinrich would have been an awesome 2nd line backcourt!”
Jordan Crawford and 2011 1st rd pick (Shelvin Mack/ Nolan Smith) woulda been awesome too. or hell just Jordan by himself.
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
11:16 pm
The refs took this game in the 4th. Anyone that can’t see that is just stupid. The refs called 3 fouls in a row, the Bulls did nothing special. This shi+ is rigged
tjhook
May 10th, 2011
11:16 pm
I’m at work so I couldn’t watch the game but I am glad to see the bloggers talking about strategy more than they are effort. That means the Hawks are making a good representation of themselves. Somebody tell me what Chicago did well and poorly tonight. I like to get both sides even though I am a Hawks fan.
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
11:18 pm
Mista Gamer
Yeah but, we gave up Jordan for Kirk.
Again, we lose a winnable game.
Worldwide Clyde said Hawks in 7. I sure hope he’s right.
The Hawks seemed helter skelter tonight, I guess it was the defense, but Teague needed to dominate the ball
chi
May 10th, 2011
11:18 pm
Bulls baby
ntrigue
May 10th, 2011
11:18 pm
Al played terrible help defense!!! And officiating didnt help either! Ld dont ever take Teague and Josh out at the same time I dont care about the fouls!!!!
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
11:19 pm
We are done. What sense does it make to go back to Chicago? Why? just to get cheated again? Phuck this shi+. I will give them a pass if they quit in Game 6 because this shi+ is rigged anyway
chi
May 10th, 2011
11:19 pm
Fk Atlanta
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
11:20 pm
JJ hold the ball too long dribbling when the double team comes………..get rid of the ball. You have three guys guarding 4. Plus you have to be a smart player too.
bigdave
May 10th, 2011
11:20 pm
Al Horford saying they need to work on not settling for jump shots.. how many times did he drive to hole?
maavelous
May 10th, 2011
11:20 pm
We be done. I, Marv, can’t get off the bench and I, Marv, am the greatest.
tjhook
May 10th, 2011
11:20 pm
And the deal is Marvin for Josh Childress (J Chill). Slasher, defender, utility guy who can play the two or three. Or maybe look into reacquiring Al Harrington from Denver. Just thinking out loud on the Harrington idea
Ole Hawks Fan
May 10th, 2011
11:21 pm
Chicago coach and D Rose talking about their Defense came up strong …………….that is a lie…………These Refs bail the Bulls out of this game tonight!
ronosl
May 10th, 2011
11:21 pm
Coach or Dominique or someone in the organization need to get fined before game 6 by complaining about the officiating where Rose is concerned. Those calls are mostly suspect… Just saying.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
11:21 pm
“you need a star for this Hawks team to bail the team out when the other players cant get their games going and the Hawks dont have that. The Hawks overall have to play like those 2004-2009 Pistons where the sum are greater than their parts”
Exactly. In order to do that though, they have to continue to run their offense, move the ball, move off the ball, and get good shots. They can’t just put the ball in Joe Johnson’s hands and tell him to go one on five and win it the way the Bulls do with Derrick Rose. That’s the mistake they made to start the 4th.
MistaGamer
May 10th, 2011
11:22 pm
drmaryb…
I know, just saying if we really needed a point guard we should have sent Jamal and his expiring contract to the Wizards instead of Jordan. Oh well… spilled milk.
I just now that Jamal is Mr. Diminishing Returns. The more he has the ball in his hands the bigger risk you take with offensive execution and defensive prowess.
Guesswhosthis
May 10th, 2011
11:22 pm
Is it just me or did anybody else see the guy Omer Asik setting a lot of illegal picks. He’s always moving side to side or sticking his leg out to prevent Teague from fighting through the screens. If the refs start to call those, then we can gain a huge advantage when it comes to slowing down Rose. And the Hawks need to just keep running pick and rolls through Teague because that’s the only offense that’s working and looks like a real play. Everything else just looks like a sloppy mess.
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
11:24 pm
I hope Al Quaida bombs David Stern
tjhook
May 10th, 2011
11:24 pm
Truthspitter,
YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME!!!!
. . . and somebody important to the Bulls (Rose, Gibson, thibideou) could get injured or thrown out the game.
bird
May 10th, 2011
11:26 pm
Jamal 1-9 2pts.. Ouch
truthspitter
May 10th, 2011
11:27 pm
tjhook
May 10th, 2011
11:24 pm
Truthspitter,
YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME!!!!
. . . and somebody important to the Bulls (Rose, Gibson, thibideou) could get injured or thrown out the game.
Phuck that cliche arse shi+. Why go back to Chicago just to get cheated again? You can stay in ATL and let them cheat like they did in GM4. They have shown well for themselves just quit while you are ahead
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
11:27 pm
One thing great coaches do across all sports is put their players in the position where they are most likely to succeed. Joe is at his best when he catches the ball inside the 3 point line, not when he has to create from the perimeter. Teague is at his best when he drives the ball into the paint from the perimeter.
LD is talking in his post game press conference about taking good shots. Well, if you run plays that maximize your players’ strengths, those good shots are much more likely to happen. If you want someone to catch the ball on the perimeter and get in the lane, give it to Teague, not Joe. If you want Joe to get the ball, run a play that allows him to get it in the mid range area instead of behind the 3 point line.
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
11:27 pm
LOL @ Kenny Smith–If a guy gets hurt on a flagrant, the one who fouled should sit out the same amount of games…Kenny, my mom used that one on my brothers when they used to fight each other!
And Chuck thinks $700K is excessive? But Bynum just throwing out an elbow wasn’t excessive? If that happened on the street, it’d be called assault!
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
11:32 pm
I think the Bynum foul probably looked worse than it actually was because Barea is a midget. If he commits that foul on someone bigger I wonder if it looks as bad. I don’t have a problem with a 5 game suspension for Bynum, but I can see where Charles is coming from.
Guesswhosthis
May 10th, 2011
11:36 pm
Is it just me or did anybody else see the guy Omer Asik setting a lot of illegal picks. He’s always moving side to side or sticking his leg out to prevent Teague from fighting through the screens. If the refs start to call those, then we can gain a huge advantage when it comes to slowing down Rose. And the Hawks need to just keep running pick and rolls through Teague because that’s the only offense that’s working and looks like a real play. Everything else just looks like a sloppy mess.
ceeCee
May 10th, 2011
11:38 pm
I know the Hawks made horrible decisions to start the 4th quarter..but everytime it seemed we did the right thing and cut into the lead the refs bailed them out with ticky tack fouls….So even if we made good decisions the whistle would have just been blown more!!!!!!!!!!!
Can we pleaseget the ATLANTA media to call out the REFS..since LD wont do it! Thibodeau works the officials all game lng and in press conferences. COME ON AJC!!! Help your city out for once and put in the headline “REFS DECIDE GAME 6″ with the picture of Teague clearly getting fouled by D. Rose on that steal!! U can do it, or ru afraid of THE BIG BAD STERN AS WELL???????????
Paradise Lost
May 10th, 2011
11:51 pm
“If he commits that foul on someone bigger I wonder if it looks as bad.”
If Bynum commits it on ZaZa, Bynum would’ve dislocated his elbow.
I tend to like the large fines for things like that. It sends a message. If I got a $5 dollar fine for speeding, I’d drive 90 all the time. $25K for Bynum and most NBA players is change, one less pair of bling this season. $700K says something.
brigadierjerry
May 10th, 2011
11:53 pm
Josh Smith was hammered once, no call.
Teague has been hammered a few times, no calls.
Then Rose has some air blow on him as Horford passes by and they call it. Idiots.
I hate watching the Bulls.. outside of Rose, they are such bitches… they get waayy too into the game with their antics…. Deng, Noah, Gibson.. whether it be flapping their arms to the crowd or screaming in excitement after stupid plays, it’s almost irritating to watch them… I love watching them lose.
yelling when attacking the rim equals foul in the new nba
I think the Bulls are the one team I wouldn’t mind watching the Heat spank if the Hawks lose.
Wabe
May 10th, 2011
11:56 pm
Truth is…
It’s odd when you’re 2nd year PG whose tossed into a pivotal 2nd round series can get to the FT line more frequently than your ’superstar’ player.
I know Joe’s game doesn’t favor him getting to the line much. But dude really needs to make it a point to take that ball and draw contact by any means necessary when he (as the leader) feels this offense begining to stagnate. Force the issue. I’m tired of this aggressive Joe vs passive Joe bullstuff. Make it a point to remain aggressive, and even moreso when the clanked jumpshots and isolations stall the offense.
drmaryb (*_-)
May 10th, 2011
11:57 pm
Where is He?
Ever since Blake put Al on his back side, he has disappeared on offense.
He has completely stopped creating anything on offense.
If he’s not being set up? He is nothing.
He could be like Tim Duncan, if he would just go to the paint and show his hands for a pass, but he has no quick step nor post move.
Even his jump hook has left him. What a softie.
Najeh Davenpoop
May 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
I don’t mind Al not being dynamic on offense. He doesn’t have the low post game to be a go to offensive option and his automatic jumper has been hit or miss in the playoffs. I do, however, have a problem with his horrible help defense and his softness on D in general. Essentially the lane is wide open when Smoove exits the game, because Al refuses to block shots or commit hard fouls, and Zaza although he tries really hard doesn’t have the athleticism or length to be a factor when it comes to altering shots.
Slimjr
May 11th, 2011
12:01 am
The godfather, chief Gangsta has spoken, and his goons have responded!!!
Goodnight Atlanta Hawks.. Until we meet again next season……
Miami is going to dismantle Chicago!!!!!!!!!
Slimjr
May 11th, 2011
12:03 am
Al reverted to Valet Parking Al, “he’ll escort you to the rim”..
Al=Alice……..allstar no more………………………..
Marvins twin from another mother…..Shoot………
Slimjr
May 11th, 2011
12:08 am
Last two games proved this “‘game” we call the NBA is rigged BIG TIME…………………………..
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
May 11th, 2011
12:13 am
The starting guard spot should Teague’s. It’s ironic that Hinrich played with young upstart pgs that wouldn’t be denied – Rose, John Wall and now Teague.
Slimjr
May 11th, 2011
12:15 am
“Al Horford…seriously…no comment.
I can’t even begin to name the boneheaded-ness and softness you displayed in that 4th quarter.”
Valet Parking Al is who I thought he was, Marvins twin from another mother….
doc
May 11th, 2011
12:17 am
dmb exactly and i have said it before, al is not the same guy that he was before blake decked him.
Slimjr
May 11th, 2011
12:19 am
“How in the world did horford make the allstar twice ? horford have not showed up in 1 playoff game.”
The 64 million dollar question?? Except for game 4 of this 2nd round, this buster has played like a stiff……..
LR
May 11th, 2011
12:20 am
i don’t see how ppl say that joe johnson didn’t show up to play clearly i guess yall wasnt looking at the game, this dude gets double and tripple every game, and yall expect sumthing to happen, and when he kicks it out nobody can shoot or drive except teague, the coach don’t know how to sub, do not use his bench properly, and the line up should be zaza, al, josh, joe, and teague, ya’ll gripe at joe cause he makes all the money, everybody with money not perfect, and at the end of the day he’s still getting paid regardless of what we say about this dude
Jae Evolution
May 11th, 2011
12:30 am
I still feel confident, that we can win this series, call me crazy Idc. We let them slip out of the gates and finally came back to end the 3rd, I thought there were some terrible no calls on our ends in the 2nd half especially. Jamal didn’t give us anything tonight and if he had this game would’ve been won.
I think we can win the next 2 first being a W at home on Thursday, and we already proved we can win in their arena I say we come out with a will like no other for Game 6 and tie the series, but it is easy to talk, they will no doubt want to prove it on Thursday.
Slimjr
May 11th, 2011
12:31 am
5 on 8 is not fair Mr. GANGSTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
joey
May 11th, 2011
12:34 am
1st the officiating was horrible in the 4th q in favor of the bulls, it didnt help the hawks offense got stagnant they need to let teague handle every possession and not every now and then, teague has showed us he will be a very good point guard that is being unleashed now. dont ever let jamal bring the ball up the court he slows down our offense to iso plays. if we run him and joe off screens and let teague drive and kick and pick and roll the hawks offense would not have crumbled,,,but i really do believe and how belived it for years that the nba wants to see the prime matchups with all the star player and they will do anything to make it happen. im a diehard hawks fan but could you imagine hawks and grizzles in the finals,,,, that nba would have a cow…………
joey
May 11th, 2011
12:41 am
hawks in 7 i do really i believe……………
mykhalc
May 11th, 2011
12:44 am
great effort i thought even tho Joe and Jamal tried to go back to that AAU ball…no AAU ball on thurs please!!! Zaza played big tonite…nice!!! and JT is killin’!!! dug Josh’s energy and play too!!! like i said, great on-the-road effort!!!
truthspitter
May 11th, 2011
12:48 am
I heard some bytch from the Atlanta Dream got on twitter and said for the Hawks to show some heart and leadership. I have never watched a WNBA game in my life. A woman is good for nothing to me. Sex is wack if you don’t want kids like me. So, I tell that bytch if you reading this go suck my dogs tool, Bytch.
O'Brien
May 11th, 2011
12:49 am
This was a winnable game, and we let it slip away. 15 points scored in the 4th reminds of the numerous droughts we had last season and this season. We also scored 15 points in the 4th quarter of game 3.
And its frustrating, because we were playing so well after the first quarter, only to come out and go ISO the first 2-3 possessions in the 4th.
We could have used Hinrich big time in this game. Teague has played over 40 minutes all 5 games, and I dont know how long he can keep it up. Also, Hinrich would have been a good alternative to jamal, who ended up playing 27 minutes, going 1-9 (although he did have 4 assists).
We still need help in the front court though, so I hope Rick (or the new GM) addresses it this offseason. Guys like Josh Powell and Joe Smith are not the answer.
truthspitter
May 11th, 2011
12:55 am
Hinrich is not going to make the refs call the game down the middle so he would not have helped tonite or in the series to be honest. Derrick Rose will get to the lane and he will get bogus calls, but he and the Bulls will get theres against D Wade and Lebron who will both be gettting those superstar calls. We would have atleast won a game against the Heat. The Bulls are going to get straight swept
shawn
May 11th, 2011
1:11 am
you guy are clueless we lost,because they out played us in the 4th stop blaming the ref this series has been called even hell the hawks have taken more ft than the bulls.thibs out coached LD tonight.
lets be honest rose has been getting fouled all series they have been giving our big the benifit of playoff ball so stop crying we still have friday however, teague has to get joe going in the first half if not were going to lose all three game teague lead in scoring we lost you get the picture! ld taking zsa zsa out was our dome.
truthspitter
May 11th, 2011
1:20 am
Any fool claiming this game or series has been called even is a phaggot with aids
Rusty
May 11th, 2011
1:20 am
I’m so sick of that idiot ld he caused us that game. Why the hell did he have jc play so much when he stank. Why in the world did he put the ball into jj’s hands in the 4 th quarter. Every time we let him take over the ball in the clutch is a sure recipe to lose. I have said this whole season that jt would make the difference,that dumb ass ld need to go & nortcyde JJ is a choker & ball hog who needs to justify that big salary too bad he can’t deliver.
shawn
May 11th, 2011
1:34 am
truthspitter do you watch basketball first the bull are 3-0 vs the heat and secondly the series has been called even some games the bulls got better calls some game the hawks got better calls.
the facts remain the hawks have shot more fts then the bull and chicago has had more fouls called against them then hawks sorry you hate facts. people remember it’s a game no need to name bash because you have no argument. it’s a game nothing more nothing less.