Wizards at Atlanta Hawks: Game thread
- Zaza Pachulia said he woke up today with soreness in his left shoulder. He tested it before the game and said he’s good to go. Pachulia doesn’t remember suffering an injury. He went to the doctor this afternoon and was told it’s tendinitis.
- Jeff Teague (ankle) is in the lineup. “He didn’t complain about any problems,” Larry Drew said. Kirk Hinrich (shoulder) and Donald Sloan are inactive. Mo Evans (knee) is out and Jan Vesley (hip) is not on the trip for Washington.
- Jordan Crawford is back at Philips Arena for the first time since the Hawks traded him to the Wizards. He said there’s no extra motivation against his old team: “I’m always extra.” He did allow that there could be some spirited conversations with good friend Teague. “If it calls for it, I will definitely trash talk.”
- Drew said his main concern vs. the Wizards is controlling John Wall in transition. “He’s one of the fastest guys in the league,” Drew said. “We have to get him corralled. We’ve had problems with him in the past. He’s kind of the head of the snake for them.”
- Drew on the thing he liked the most about last night’s W at New Jersey: “Their energy and defensive activity. We’ve been preaching for the longest about being a better defensive team.”
- The Hawks said last night’s telecast on SportSouth earned a 2.82 rating. The highest-rated game last season earned a 2.68 rating.
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phil
December 28th, 2011
8:26 pm
Fire someone!
Big Ray
December 28th, 2011
8:26 pm
I am Soulstar,
Let’s hope it’s option number one. Number two never seems to last.
Hawks Fan from Day One
December 28th, 2011
8:26 pm
This MUST be Zaza’s last year. No more of that BS. Please!
Neki
December 28th, 2011
8:27 pm
They might trade him away
Big Ray
December 28th, 2011
8:27 pm
There you go, Al. Quick attack and drive, you’ll likely score or go to the line every time.
Luke Cage
December 28th, 2011
8:27 pm
Never understand why guys over 6′8 with a chance to DUNK decides to just lay it up???
i_am_soulstar
December 28th, 2011
8:27 pm
I would’ve had Joe in earlier to slow Nick Young. Just saying
phil
December 28th, 2011
8:28 pm
Every time?
Big Ray aparently has a tiny brain.
Big Ray
December 28th, 2011
8:28 pm
Horford with very good defense on the much taller McGee
BoneKollector
December 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
lol @ Marvin flying out of bounds
Hawks Fan from Day One
December 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
Phil –
After reading last night’s comments and seeing you return tonight, I wonder what you actually contribute to these threads?
bigdave
December 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
good hustle from Marvin..
FreshFromATL
December 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
Way to attack Marvin!
J.J.M.
December 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
jumpers not falling right now and nobody is around the basket for the reb
Luke Cage
December 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
MaGhee has got to be the most athletic big man in the game, to bad he has no moves other than leaping and dunking.
stizz
December 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
ZaZa can look really good or really, really, really bad.
phil
December 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
Jeff fateague needs some time on the pine….
Bring back Bibby!
Big Ray
December 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
phil,
The key word is “likely”. But thanks for the geeky, juvenile insult anyway.
FreshFromATL
December 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
The Wizard length up-front is gonna give Josh and Al problems.
northcyde
December 28th, 2011
8:29 pm
OK . . that’s enough threes . . . take the ball to the rim.
cp
December 28th, 2011
8:30 pm
Zaza is good for blowing at least one lay up a game
Big Ray
December 28th, 2011
8:30 pm
Jeff fateague needs some time on the pine….
Bring back Bibby!
Evidence of a big brain…..
BoneKollector
December 28th, 2011
8:30 pm
Ban phil for that last post please
phil
December 28th, 2011
8:31 pm
What i contribute or don’t contribute is really no one’s concern but mine.
But tx for asking.
Big Ray
December 28th, 2011
8:31 pm
FreshFromATL,
True. So the Hawks can counter by being more physical. The Wiz may be long, but they aren’t good at being physical at all, unless you count Ronnie “guaranteed foul” Turiaf.
terrell
December 28th, 2011
8:31 pm
Chris Singleton in the house. Do your thing kinfolk. Just not tonight. lol.
Btw, has Al Horford peaked?
stizz
December 28th, 2011
8:31 pm
Guys,
Don’t mind phil and his drunken ramble. He’s the board’s idiot.
Big Ray
December 28th, 2011
8:32 pm
LOL @ BoneKollector …..
bigdave
December 28th, 2011
8:32 pm
wake up Al
phil
December 28th, 2011
8:32 pm
Big ray – so juvenile….i’m ashamed to post along side you now.
northcyde
December 28th, 2011
8:32 pm
Al was completely lost
Big Ray
December 28th, 2011
8:32 pm
Stizz,
Thanks for telling me, I was beginning to wonder where we got him from.
bigdave
December 28th, 2011
8:33 pm
nice work..
Hawks Fan from Day One
December 28th, 2011
8:33 pm
That’s about the smartest thing you’ve manage to muster in two days. You don’t contribute a thing, but keep on trolling away. Someone’s soon to take notice.
Big Ray
December 28th, 2011
8:33 pm
Jeff Teague!
Neki
December 28th, 2011
8:33 pm
Al is just getting ready to move to Orlando
phil
December 28th, 2011
8:33 pm
Stizz – that hurts from someone I “know” here…where’s your xmas spirit?
Dream
December 28th, 2011
8:33 pm
Nice drive Teague!
phil
December 28th, 2011
8:34 pm
Fateague with another miss!
Ryder
December 28th, 2011
8:34 pm
The only way we win this is to get stackhouse going…
BoneKollector
December 28th, 2011
8:34 pm
Josh needs to give the ball up as soon as he gets a rebound and sprint down the court!!!!!!!!!!
Big Ray
December 28th, 2011
8:36 pm
Our fascination with the 3 is going to be trouble again, if we’re not careful.
Still, I do enjoy Teague not lacking confidence like he used to.
northcyde
December 28th, 2011
8:36 pm
Wade in the locker room with a left foot injury.
phil
December 28th, 2011
8:36 pm
Hinrich adds a lot to this roster with all the down time.
The Real Mandingo
December 28th, 2011
8:36 pm
Teague is not a facilitator. Josh said, “I’ma keep shootin’ jumpers ’til I make one tonite!”
phil
December 28th, 2011
8:36 pm
likely doesnt go together with every time idiot… looks like youre the juvenile…
Thr Back Of Phil's Mind
December 28th, 2011
8:36 pm
I know……, if I just post some stupid sh!t, someone will notice me.
yeah, that’s the ticket.
Runner-
December 28th, 2011
8:37 pm
Take it to the rim Josh!!
FreshFromATL
December 28th, 2011
8:37 pm
The Hawks didn’t get to the foul line like this last year.
Big Ray
December 28th, 2011
8:37 pm
I really hate it when Josh runs the break on his own…especially when the other team has a quick PG. It usually ends in disaster, and this time it nearly did. He does not know when to give up the ball most of the time.