Atlanta Hawks at Nets: Game thread
Finally, it’s time for real basketball. The Hawks are the last team in the Eastern Conference to play their first game.
Jeff Teague (ankle) is in the starting lineup with Joe Johnson, Marvin Williams, Josh Smith and Al Horford. Kirk Hinrich (shoulder) and Donald Sloan are inactive.
Brook Lopez (foot) and Jordan Williams (dehydration) are out for the Nets. New Jersey won 90-84 at Washington last night.
The Hawks (and me) got here late because of awful traffic and rain. (Note: never trust the Google maps LaGuardia to Newark route that takes you through the city. Wish I’d known this 2 1/2 hours ago).
Michael Cunningham, Hawks beat
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Maybe
December 27th, 2011
7:49 pm
*Teague
FreshmakerGT
December 27th, 2011
7:49 pm
Well we’re only 3:15 into the game so it will be a bit lol
Runner-
December 27th, 2011
7:49 pm
too many jump shots to start it off but hey, we’ll take it. it’s what’s gonna happen as soon as they stop falling that worries me the most
Najeh Davenpoop
December 27th, 2011
7:49 pm
Marvin looks so much better shooting that jumper. He isn’t falling off to the side like he used to.
Teague still has the low release but as long as he makes enough of them to keep defenses honest it is fine for now.
Luke cage
December 27th, 2011
7:51 pm
Great to be back
Rev in Tampa
December 27th, 2011
7:51 pm
icecold, I had to add the spaces so that the blog monster wouldn’t eat it. remove the spaces before and after the (.)
bigdave
December 27th, 2011
7:51 pm
Josh guarding center.
Astro Joe
December 27th, 2011
7:51 pm
So far Teague’s presence hasn’t stopped Josh from shooting 20 footers.
J.J.M.
December 27th, 2011
7:51 pm
horford once again dont try blocking the shot
Big Ray
December 27th, 2011
7:52 pm
A little too deep, there Marv…..
Humphries beasting on Al…
Josh with a nice drive, no call.
Tremaine
December 27th, 2011
7:52 pm
Damn Pookie
BoneKollector
December 27th, 2011
7:53 pm
Horford needs to step it up
Big Ray
December 27th, 2011
7:53 pm
Joe has to strike quicker and stop letting the defense set itself…
bigdave
December 27th, 2011
7:53 pm
good strong board from Joe..
Big Ray
December 27th, 2011
7:53 pm
Here comes T-Mac…
northcyde
December 27th, 2011
7:54 pm
JJ got a superstar call right there . . Morrow didn’t touch him much at all.
MattP
December 27th, 2011
7:54 pm
Horford is 0-2 and no rebound yet….
Astro Joe
December 27th, 2011
7:54 pm
OK, let’s see if TMac was truly sleeping thru the pre-season.
bigdave
December 27th, 2011
7:54 pm
nice.. high low action..
J.J.M.
December 27th, 2011
7:55 pm
wtf….
bigdave
December 27th, 2011
7:55 pm
nice!!!!!!
BoneKollector
December 27th, 2011
7:55 pm
Good find by josh
Najeh Davenpoop
December 27th, 2011
7:55 pm
Smoove to Al on the break! Maybe not ideal but that looked nice…
Mac-Town #maconchevyrider
December 27th, 2011
7:57 pm
Nice oop
Buddy Grizzard
December 27th, 2011
7:57 pm
Love how we are playing… Making some mistakes but playing the right way.
phil
December 27th, 2011
7:57 pm
Fire Larry Drew!
Why wait?
FreshFromATL
December 27th, 2011
7:57 pm
If Teague is hurt, he needs to sit.
Najeh Davenpoop
December 27th, 2011
7:57 pm
T-Mac looked good getting up for that board, handling the ball, and getting post position on Deron Williams. Gotta finish though.
Astro Joe
December 27th, 2011
7:58 pm
Early mixed results (at best) on fast break opportunities.
phil
December 27th, 2011
7:58 pm
Marvin has lost 30 pounds…
Mostly off his ass.
But has his brain grown any? Doubtful.
Najeh Davenpoop
December 27th, 2011
7:58 pm
More national media people at this game than the Hawks usually have, judging from what I see on Twitter. Sekou and John Hollinger are both there.
BoneKollector
December 27th, 2011
7:59 pm
1st tmac pts
bigdave
December 27th, 2011
7:59 pm
he’s a good passer off the dribble..
aight Mac..
Najeh Davenpoop
December 27th, 2011
7:59 pm
Nice feed by V-Rad, nice finish by T-Mac.
Luke cage
December 27th, 2011
7:59 pm
Lets see how many haters come on on the Hawks opening night?
bigdave
December 27th, 2011
7:59 pm
i like this guys..
Astro Joe
December 27th, 2011
7:59 pm
I think Vlad will show a more complete offensive game than most of us expected.
FreshFromATL
December 27th, 2011
7:59 pm
Loving the Defense and nice pass from VladRad to T-Mac!
phil
December 27th, 2011
7:59 pm
Great.
Another Russian sort that can’t play a lick.
bigdave
December 27th, 2011
8:00 pm
local kid Marshawn Brooks.. he can fill it up
The Real Mandingo
December 27th, 2011
8:00 pm
NBA League Pass TV, Broadband, and Mobile is free until Jan. 8, 2012; I purchased the NBA League Pass anyway. Broadband is extremely clear.
Luke cage
December 27th, 2011
8:00 pm
the bench maybe more flexible this year
Big Ray
December 27th, 2011
8:00 pm
Nice pressure…
Runner-
December 27th, 2011
8:00 pm
Great defense by these Hawks!! Good stuff LD!
Buddy Grizzard
December 27th, 2011
8:00 pm
Here comes ya boy MarShon
phil
December 27th, 2011
8:00 pm
Go ahead and put T mac on IR…
bigdave
December 27th, 2011
8:00 pm
MAC!
Najeh Davenpoop
December 27th, 2011
8:00 pm
Hawks’ second unit is playing with energy. That is a welcome change from last year.
kwooden
December 27th, 2011
8:00 pm
Great trapping defensive from the bench.
FreshFromATL
December 27th, 2011
8:01 pm
Once Again…Love the DEFENSE!!!