Atlanta Hawks at Heat: Game thread
Miami–All Hawks except Kirk Hinrich (shoulder) are good to go. Donald Sloan is inactive.
- Hinrich is to see his doctor tomorrow but Larry Drew still isn’t sure when he will return. “Hopefully we will get him back soon,” Drew said.
- Mike Miller (hernia), Eddy Curry (hip) and Mickell Gladness (foot) are out for the Heat.
- Josh Smith has some swelling in his right knee. He had an ice pack on it at shootaround. Reminded of the spectacular dunk he had during Atlanta’s 93-89 victory here last season, Smith said: “I have to try to re-live it.”
- Marvin Williams said he suffered nose bleeds while sleeping in two of the past three nights. “I thought my nose was running, so I wipe and there is blood everywhere,” he said. “It used to happen me to when I was a kid but it’s been a long time.”
- Drew on Williams: “He’s playing much better basketball than last year. He’s looking for his shot more. I’ve given him more freedom to be a little bit more creative with his shot. When he’s on the floor making shots he’s a big weapon for us. Chances are teams are going to double team us a lot with Joe [Johnson] so it’s important we spread [with] the shooting.”
- Drew on splitting minutes between Williams and Tracy McGrady, who finished the game at Houston: “I’ve been just kind of going with feel. It seems like T-Mac is starting to get his legs under him a little bit. I thought he played really well in the Houston game. At the same time I have to be mindful of the minutes he gets. I don’t want to wear him down.”
- Drew said the Hawks should draw confidence from winning at Miami last season but cautioned: “We are looking at a different [Heat] team. From the games I’ve seen they look like they are a team on a mission. You can’t get into a run-and-shoot game with this team. They run with force. They run in waves.”
- Al Horford on winning here last season: “It’s a new season. If we can take anything from it, we have done it here before. But obviously we have to validate it this season.”
- This is the fifth game in seven days for the Hawks. “Physically, I think we are OK,” Drew said. A little mental fatigue may start to settle in a little bit. Something we talked about before we started is it’s something you have got to push through. All teams are going through it. We cannot and will not use that as an excuse. We will play the hand that has been dealt to us. It can take a toll on you if you allow it to. It’s imperative that they take care of themselves.”
Michael Cunningham, Hawks beat
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969 comments Add your comment
Hawks4Eva
January 2nd, 2012
7:48 pm
James needs to be knocked on his Azzzz a few times. This is too easy. Where are the bad boys when you need them.
Runner-
January 2nd, 2012
7:49 pm
that heat pa announcer is as annoying as it gets
Najeh Davenpoop
January 2nd, 2012
7:49 pm
Hawks are 0/2 at the rim, Heat are 3/3 at the rim.
FreshFromATL
January 2nd, 2012
7:49 pm
W T F? These dudes are soft as tissue. MIA are getting whatever they want. Teague looks scared.
terrell
January 2nd, 2012
7:49 pm
Keep shooting Josh. You’re open. smh
Rod from College Park
January 2nd, 2012
7:49 pm
Where’s the great Marvin? LOL
Brad
January 2nd, 2012
7:49 pm
Runner- Was just thinking the same thing
JohninVA
January 2nd, 2012
7:49 pm
The WORST thing that could have happened, actually happened. Josh hit a jumper. Now he thinks he’ll make all of them, and he’ll shoot them all night. This will be worse than the game against Houston…because EVERYONE going to shoot jumpers tonight.
Black Power
January 2nd, 2012
7:50 pm
Ryan Anderson and Rashard Lewis are Stretch 4’s. Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Durant are Stretch 3/4’s. Josh Smith, you are no Stretch 3 or 4; stay in the paint idiot.
BoneKollector
January 2nd, 2012
7:50 pm
ANOTHER JUMPER FOR DUMMY!
Hmmmm
January 2nd, 2012
7:50 pm
JOSH SHOOTING JOSH! LOOOOOOOOOOOOL
MattP
January 2nd, 2012
7:50 pm
amnesty Josh!
Najeh Davenpoop
January 2nd, 2012
7:51 pm
Joe and Al are playing like they are scared to take it inside and possibly get their shot blocked.
Melvin
January 2nd, 2012
7:51 pm
Is Marvin on the floor?
drmaryb.[*_*].
January 2nd, 2012
7:51 pm
Game Stop!
Looks like the Hawks came to watch the Heat play NBA basketball.
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UNLEASH TEAGUE! Drive Baby Drive!!!! Bump them jump shots, maane.
Hmmmm
January 2nd, 2012
7:51 pm
SHOOT ANOTHER UMPER JOSH
BoneKollector
January 2nd, 2012
7:52 pm
Now Dummy can’t rebound lol
Najeh Davenpoop
January 2nd, 2012
7:52 pm
Joel Anthony murdering the Hawks on the glass as usual.
O'Brien
January 2nd, 2012
7:52 pm
When Lebron is on, I dont think anyone can stop him.
Hawks offense is not looking good. However, that is usually the case when they go up against a good defense.
And Hawks need to rebound the ball…SMH
MattP
January 2nd, 2012
7:52 pm
embarrassing!
terrell
January 2nd, 2012
7:52 pm
Where’s Ivan when you need him?
Slimjr
January 2nd, 2012
7:52 pm
Miami > Houston! Uh Oh!
FreshFromATL
January 2nd, 2012
7:53 pm
SGDH. I guess the Hawks are taking another night off, huh?
FIRE Larry Drew!!
JohninVA
January 2nd, 2012
7:53 pm
and now Josh not going to box out and rebound…Joel going to have 18 rebounds tonight..lol
Hmmmm
January 2nd, 2012
7:53 pm
ALL-AAU JOSH!!!!!!!!!!!! HE WANTS TO BE LEBRON, RUH-OH!
Slimjr
January 2nd, 2012
7:53 pm
Josh for Derrick Williams…Make it so….
Najeh Davenpoop
January 2nd, 2012
7:54 pm
Hawks now 0/3 at the rim. Still playing scared on offense. GO UP STRONG AND DRAW FOULS
Runner-
January 2nd, 2012
7:54 pm
cmon josh take it TOUGH!!
JohninVA
January 2nd, 2012
7:54 pm
damn he sucks…but so does Joe….Al…..
Hawks4Eva
January 2nd, 2012
7:54 pm
Nique: “I think the Hawks are giving them too much respect right now”
In other words: The Hawks are playing scared. Man Up.
Melvin
January 2nd, 2012
7:55 pm
Take Josh out..
FreshFromATL
January 2nd, 2012
7:55 pm
GET AL AND TEAGUE OUT!!! NEither are ready to play!!
BoneKollector
January 2nd, 2012
7:55 pm
JOSH SMITH IS A CANCER
JOSH SMITH IS A CANCER
JOSH SMITH IS A CANCER
JOSH SMITH IS A CANCER
JOSH SMITH IS A CANCER
JOSH SMITH IS A CANCER
JOSH SMITH IS A CANCER
JOSH SMITH IS A CANCER
Slimjr
January 2nd, 2012
7:55 pm
Miami by 30
Chicago by 40
terrell
January 2nd, 2012
7:56 pm
The “core” has peaked. Hawks need a sf, a pf, a center, and a new coach. Only starting lineup with a tweener at nearly every position. Time for a change. New starting lineup perhaps??
Hmmmm
January 2nd, 2012
7:56 pm
PREDITION: JOSH SMITH 4-18 TODAY, AND A LOT OF FINGER POINTING AFTER THE GAME.
Heat Fan
January 2nd, 2012
7:56 pm
Hawks aren’t taking the night off, the Heat is just better then them.
Hawks4Eva
January 2nd, 2012
7:56 pm
Its a damn shame the only one on the Hawks team with heart and courage is Teague!
FreshFromATL
January 2nd, 2012
7:56 pm
I wouldn’t mind seeing Ivan right now.
MattP
January 2nd, 2012
7:57 pm
WoW!
Slimjr
January 2nd, 2012
7:57 pm
Derrick Willaims, Vlad, D12! C’mon Gearon! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
January 2nd, 2012
7:57 pm
Al is so far completely uninterested in rebounding or defending the rim.
JohninVA
January 2nd, 2012
7:57 pm
Idiot..Teague the ONLY one playing
FreshFromATL
January 2nd, 2012
7:57 pm
WTF TEAGUE?!? IS YOU HERE?!?!
terrell
January 2nd, 2012
7:58 pm
Joe looks like he just woke up. lol
Big Ray
January 2nd, 2012
7:58 pm
Nice drive by Jeff Teague who is “seeking balance.”
Larry Drew: “Now that I’m forced to start you, I want you to be the perfect point guard. Know when to dish, know when to score. I expect that. NOW.” ‘
Jeff Teague: “In my first year as a starter? Really?”
Larry Drew: “Yes. Or you’re hitting the proverbial pine as soon as Kirk can play more than 15 minutes per game. Good luck, kid.”
Black Power
January 2nd, 2012
7:58 pm
Vlad-Rad is scared.
Najeh Davenpoop
January 2nd, 2012
7:58 pm
Every Hawks bucket is a struggle, and every Heat bucket is like practice.
tckr83
January 2nd, 2012
7:58 pm
Joe Johnson walking around with his thumb up his arse… I can’t stand seeing him in a Hawks uniform anymore. The guy disappears against good teams 95% of the time and is killing my team from making itself better.
Rusty
January 2nd, 2012
7:58 pm
Northcyde. Your 4:20 post on the last post was your best ever.