Raptors at Atlanta Hawks: Game thread
- Chris Vivlamore is on the scene again. He’s undefeated. I’m told that some technical issues will be resolved soon that will allow C-Viv to post blogs on the days he covers.
- Larry Drew is using the “big” lineup with Jason Collins at center. Drew told C-Viv he likes Zaza Pachulia and Vladimir Radmanovic playing together off the bench.
- “It’s matchup,” Drew said. “It’s also a combination of bring Zaza off the bench with Vladimir. I have been playing those guys together more and I just like that combination of both coming off [the bench] together. They play well together and seem to complement each other. I wanted to go back to that. I also wanted to go back to Jason at the starting spot. He’s a little more familiar as a starter and I wanted to start giving him some more minutes.”
- Tracy McGrady (back) is active.
- For the Raptors, Andrea Bargnani (calf), James Johnson (ankle), Jerryd Bayless (ankle) and Arron Gray (personal) are out.
Michael Cunningham, Hawks beat
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Still Laughing at Mike Bianchi
January 16th, 2012
8:18 pm
man, I just wish Collins would develop
Still Laughing at Mike Bianchi
January 16th, 2012
8:20 pm
what the Hawks need: Ivan Johnson in Jason Collins’ body
Section 303
January 16th, 2012
8:21 pm
I don’t understand the Pargo bashing on here? He’s been fine. I’m not sure what some of you expected. Pargo has hit some big shots, ran the point, and eaten minutes. What else was he supposed to do?
The Spook who sat by the door
January 16th, 2012
8:23 pm
Still Laughing at Mike Bianchi
January 16th, 2012
7:41 pm
when Marvin’s hot, it sparks everybody
anyways, how’s it goin Jamal
Still Laughing at Mike Bianchi,
It’s not going so good. I still wish I was with the Hawks. Through 13 games, I’m only shooting 34.2% from the field and 30.0% from the 3pt. arc while just averaging 12.0ppg in only 24.4mpg [minutes per game]. On a positive note, I am shooting 94.9% from the FT line. Coach Nate McMillan doesn’t know how to utilize me. In addition, Raymond Felton and I have chemistry issues. It looks like it’s going to be a long and disappointing season up here in Rip City.
Crickets....Crkctkets...crickets...cricket..
January 16th, 2012
8:23 pm
All the Josh haters…
Crickets crickets …
Damn. The Josh haters are so quiet I can hear a rat piss on cotton down the street….
Crickets…..cricket cricket….
Crickets....Crkctkets...crickets...
January 16th, 2012
8:30 pm
Al who?
These three, 4 guys play great together, Josh, JJ, Ivan and Teague, thats the new core!! Al is trade bait. Tire of him insisting on playing forward and not defending the paint.
If Al Horford had Ivans heart hed be a super star. But if Ivan had Al’s body wed win a championship.
Section 303
January 16th, 2012
8:32 pm
Crickets, try learning something about the game and then come back and post. Thanks.
Some of us know
January 16th, 2012
8:39 pm
Sec 303,
That post from crickets was all about hating Horford, not about the game.
(T)hat should tell you (s)omething.
Smith.Leuer.Bogut
January 16th, 2012
8:41 pm
“gay grizzlies jump bulls” bones
Smith.Leuer.Bogut
January 16th, 2012
8:45 pm
“I can hear a rat piss on cotton down the street….”
“If Al Horford had Ivans heart hed be a super star. But if Ivan had Al’s body wed win a championship.”
Dept of Unintended Irony: If Ivan had Al’s body wouldn’t he lose quickness, mobility and coordination Ivan has at 6′8? Al’s problem is coordination at 6′8 Ivan moves like a PF, Horford at 6′10 moves more robotically ala a center. Not particulary efficient running motion or post moves etc. Body control is key there.
Crickets....Crkctkets...crickets...
January 16th, 2012
8:45 pm
Man, can you imagine, JJ, Josh, Ivan, Teague, DHoward? I better sit down and catch my breath.. thats a championship!
drmaryb.[*_*].
January 16th, 2012
8:46 pm
Getting to The Point!
“Sloan is the rookie who has plenty of room for improvement. He’s a much better OFF option than Pargo, he penetrates and has the ability to create easy scoring opportunities for other as well as himself. His biggest problem is his DEF, which isn’t close to Pargo’s.” -Ken Strickland-
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Based on this observation, Pargo is tenacious on defense and may surprise with offense. Seeing as how Sloan is a penetrator who lacks defense … They are situational to picking up where Jeff leaves off. If we’re up, then use Pargo and run the offense through the post: Zaza and Ivan, With Vlad on the perimeter. If you want o keep gashing the defense with penetrating offense: use Sloan.
The solution is Captain Kirk who gives you both assets in one player. Who do you release when Kirk returns! Answer: Sloan.
Defense trumps offense on this high scoring team without their All Star center.
Smith.Leuer.Bogut
January 16th, 2012
8:48 pm
Might be super or subpar observation on my part but why was the official home team wearing what is officially the alternate away jerseys?
Dept. Of Unintended Irony
January 16th, 2012
8:50 pm
“Dept of Unintended Irony: If Ivan had Al’s body wouldn’t he lose quickness, mobility and coordination ”
Ivan has at 6′8?”
Not sure why you are asking me this. Do you think it’s ironic?
MattP
January 16th, 2012
8:52 pm
Crickets,
You better wake up and stop dreaming. No way will they be able to trade for Howard now around Horford because he is out for the rest of season. And no way we bring in Howard from FA unless we amnesty JJ or maybe even Horford. Williams will not create enough cap for Howard. Howard would not even come here if we had enough cap space.
Crickets..Crkctkets..crickets...
January 16th, 2012
8:52 pm
Some of us know/Sautee say what you want call it hate fate relate bait trait, straight weight, whatever you want to put on the slate.
But the bottom line is Al insistence caused a lot of disharmony and now that hes out the way, Stevie Wonder can see the Hawks are playing more team ball with focus and drive. Ivan is playing the way I always hope Al would. Be he wasnt willing. Im just saying..
Go Hawks go hawks go hawks go hawks.
Smith.Leuer.Bogut just because you weight 250-255 and are 6′ 10″ doesnt mean you have to be slow and mechanical. Thats just Al’s way of getting around. Ivan has a motor that drives his frame. I dont think it would stop just because he had Al body. Wed be looking at a world class center. Ala Moses Malone.
Crickets..Crkctkets..crickets...
January 16th, 2012
8:54 pm
And Sautee Im sorry if I hurt your feelings talking harshly about your favorite player. I just want us to win, and I dont think Al has put his heart into it. I can see that Ivan has.
Crickets..Crkctkets..crickets...
January 16th, 2012
8:56 pm
MattP no doubt what you say has merit, you are right that quite a dream Im having. Tell me. If the cost of getting Howard was to Amnesty Al…. Would you do it?
That’s a yes…or not question.
drmaryb.[*_*].
January 16th, 2012
8:56 pm
Leur … They always wear the blue uni’s @ home for special games: MLK for the city! Also, I think they wear the road blue unis for specific games like holidays: Thanks Giving or X-Mas and Nationally televised games when played @ home. Sorta like what the Falcons do with the “all black unis” once or twice per year @ home.
I know it’s weird to keep up with. No rhyme no reason.
Crickets..Crkctkets..crickets...
January 16th, 2012
8:59 pm
Section 303 thanks for the encouragement.
MattP
January 16th, 2012
9:00 pm
Crickets,
Of course I would amnesty Al if Howard would sign an extension, but I know ASG will not. You also have to look at the fact he does not have Atlanta on his wish list of where he wants to go. So why amnesty Al when Howard will probably not sign here?
Michael Cunningham
January 16th, 2012
9:12 pm
new blog posted. shutting down this thread.