Nets at Atlanta Hawks: Game thread
- Normal starting lineup for the Hawks: Jeff Teague, Joe Johnson, Marvin Williams, Josh Smith, Al Horford. Brook Lopez (foot) is out for the Nets.
- The Nets lost 94-78 at Orlando but showed some spirit while rallying to within three points in the third quarter after being down 20. Tucker High’s MarShon Brooks scored 10 of his 17 points in the second quarter.
- Larry Drew says he expects a better effort from the Nets after the Hawks ran them out of their gym on Tuesday. He’s confident his players won’t overlook New Jersey: “This game will be a dangerous game because they are a team that was a little embarrassed the other night and they are going to come out and show they are a better ball club. It’s the old ‘wounded animal’ theory. When they are wounded, that’s when they are the most dangerous.”
- Jannero Pargo says he’s still getting his bearings with the Hawks: “Defensively, very comfortable. Defese is pretty much playing with hard and with heart. I’m pretty good with that. Offensively, it’s a bit of a challenge remembering the calls. I know the plays once we get into them and start running them. But the funny thing is, I have to start it. I have the ball in my hands. I’m waiting for somebody else to make a move so I can say, ‘Oh that’s the play.’ But I am actually getting more comfortable after two games.”
- Hinrich is to see his doctor on Jan. 3. “I’m pretty sure I will be cleared to do everything non-contact,” he said. “Everything with the [physical therapist] is going good. It’s really more of a formality.” Hinrich has been shooting and doing ball-handling drills.
- Elias says the Hawks are only the third NBA team in the last 20 years to outscore their first two opponents by at least 50 points combined (Kings in 2002-03 and Lakers in 2008-09).
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Najeh Davenpoop
December 30th, 2011
9:41 pm
Also, if they are not going to let T-Mac be the facilitator right now, he shouldn’t be on the floor. Marvin is a better defender and rebounder, and the Hawks need stops and rebounds.
bigdave
December 30th, 2011
9:41 pm
exactly.. he made a great pass.. if Mac catches it, he’s at the line, cause they fouling him..
J.J.M.
December 30th, 2011
9:41 pm
trade al? hes playing great tonight
Herman Cain
December 30th, 2011
9:41 pm
we should have traded Al at half time.
Runner-
December 30th, 2011
9:41 pm
“I trust Smoove’s jumper more than his dribbling ability with his right hand.”
lol I dont
The Real Mandingo
December 30th, 2011
9:41 pm
Josh making a deep perimeter jumpshot = fool’s gold!!!!
NUNNA!!
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
Im with nique..Where’s Marvin??
I think LD has been reading our comments lately and has been saying,”Yeaaaa,i can put in whoever i want too”,”it don’t matter,1st or 2nd strang”..Yes Strang
kwooden
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
Melvin, I can’t believe I’m saying this either, but what is LD doing. We need Marvin’s rebounding! Get him in the game!
drmaryb.[*_*].
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
Big Dave! Wassup baby boy? Yeah, that’s what I heard as well during the draft. Marshon Brooks comparable to Kobe’s game. Mmmm hmmm … He nice.
Hawk Fan Near Vinnings
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
@Neki: Couldn’t agree more!
northcyde
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
The Wizards are a mess . . . down 24 at halftime
Heat in a dogfight with the TWolves
phil
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
If they bench teague for hinrich, i give up.
Wabe
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
game is way tighter than it needs to be…
Luke Cage
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
@Najeh
Why even bother, Josh could have a Triple Double and they would still complain lol….
DREABABY
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
THEY DONT MISS FTS
Najeh Davenpoop
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
Now THAT was a great pass.
Joe
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
This might end up being an overtime game. The Hawks don’t seem to have anything going on the offensive end, and Joe has that Isolation look in his eye, which is usually a bad thing.
bigdave
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
low bball iq that!!
gotta finish Al
Melvin
December 30th, 2011
9:42 pm
Another great pass by Josh…
J.J.M.
December 30th, 2011
9:43 pm
another great pass
northcyde
December 30th, 2011
9:43 pm
great pass by Smith
phil
December 30th, 2011
9:43 pm
Where is marvin? LD has manure for his brains…
BoneKollector
December 30th, 2011
9:43 pm
Free throws
J.J.M.
December 30th, 2011
9:43 pm
wow…
bigdave
December 30th, 2011
9:43 pm
nice..
Najeh Davenpoop
December 30th, 2011
9:43 pm
Marshon Brooks wow
Wabe
December 30th, 2011
9:43 pm
Man this kid is a baller…
Najeh Davenpoop
December 30th, 2011
9:44 pm
JEFFREY DEMARCO TEAGUE
Melvin
December 30th, 2011
9:44 pm
Did yall just see Marshon wave off Deron….
Joe
December 30th, 2011
9:44 pm
Nique really likes Marshon Brooks.
Wabe
December 30th, 2011
9:44 pm
gettem teaguee
FreshFromATL
December 30th, 2011
9:44 pm
Jeffrey Demarco TEAGUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
J.J.M.
December 30th, 2011
9:44 pm
teague top 5 pg? too early?
bigdave
December 30th, 2011
9:44 pm
what up Maryb..
Luke Cage
December 30th, 2011
9:44 pm
Good Low I. Q. pass I guess
DREABABY
December 30th, 2011
9:44 pm
I LOVE THE WAY TEAGUE IS BALLING TONIGHT
Najeh Davenpoop
December 30th, 2011
9:44 pm
Good seal by Al on that Teague drive. I see someone’s been watching Jason Collins.
northcyde
December 30th, 2011
9:44 pm
Teague saving us . . Drew resisting to go ISO JOE . . for now.
Way to convert the 3 point play Jeff
phil
December 30th, 2011
9:45 pm
Al does seem off his game, such as it is.
Herman Cain
December 30th, 2011
9:45 pm
IF that is Great we are in Fcking trouble. How can you call the cchit great 12pts 5 rbs? His sorry azz is the reason NJ is still in the game. Trade Al yesterday.
Luke Cage
December 30th, 2011
9:45 pm
TTTTTTTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGUUUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEE
bigdave
December 30th, 2011
9:45 pm
Melvin..
i peeped that
phil
December 30th, 2011
9:45 pm
The Joe seal seals defeat.
phil
December 30th, 2011
9:46 pm
Wow
Wabe
December 30th, 2011
9:46 pm
no wayy
that was sick
BoneKollector
December 30th, 2011
9:46 pm
Josh
MattP
December 30th, 2011
9:46 pm
OMG, Josh and his 3s….
Najeh Davenpoop
December 30th, 2011
9:46 pm
Iso-Joe leads to a Smoove 3. LMAO
phil
December 30th, 2011
9:46 pm
At least idiot josh grabbed a board. What a fool.
northcyde
December 30th, 2011
9:46 pm
josh are you serious/?