Sixers at Atlanta Hawks: Game thread
- The Hawks said Jason Collins will miss at least two weeks with what they said is a sprained left elbow. Elton Brand (thumb) is out for the Sixers. Spencer Hawes (Achilles) will play.
- Collins is glad his injury wasn’t worse: “I didn’t break it, didn’t dislocate it. We will look at it in two weeks and be re-evaluated.”
- There are different degrees of sprains, which also can mean torn ligaments, but neither Collins nor Larry Drew would get into the details of Twin’s diagnosis. “They said for me to say a sprain,” Collins said.
- Drew said the Hawks are looking at candidates to sign to a 10-day contract. “It’s possible,” he said. “We met yesterday and talked about it and tossed some names around. We will keep doing that until we make a decision what we want to do.”
- Available free-agent centers include Erick Dampier, Kyrylo Fesenko, Dan Gadzuric, DJ Mbenga, and Joel Przybilla (who appears headed to Miami or Chicago). Theo Ratliff says he’s done.
- For now, the Hawks will use forward Ivan Johnson to back up Zaza Pachulia. Drew said Josh Smith also will play minutes at center while Vladimir Radmanoivic and Marvin Williams could see time at power forward. “We will be moving people around, without a doubt,” Drew said. “Game-to-game we will just have to look at the matchups and see what makes sense where we are not putting ourselves at a disadvantage.”
- Josh on losing another big man: “I guess we’ve just we’ve got to roll with the punches. In this short season when you look around the league every team has had a significant injury. We are limited at the big position. I will have to play some minutes at the five position. We just have to man up and not worry about it and just step in and be there for each other.”
- Joe Johnson: “We ain’t got no choice, man. We’ve got to step up and try to do something a little different. With the way the season is, it’s going to be somebody dropping different every week in the league. We have got to do whatever we can to stay as healthy as we can. We have got to keep rolling with that we’ve got. Somebody has got to step up and fill that void.”
Michael Cunningham, Hawks beat
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714 comments Add your comment
HawkFan
February 4th, 2012
8:13 pm
trade Josh and anybody for a big.
W. R. Terrell
February 4th, 2012
8:13 pm
When do you think Josh Smith will stop shooting jumpers…..I say he’s 0 for 7 at the moment my guess is 2 for 15 and he won’t stop. He really hurts the HAWKS.
yodaddybrother
February 4th, 2012
8:13 pm
“PLAYOFFS????? WTF you talking about PLAYOFFS???? We’re just trying to win a game!!!!!”
The Monger
February 4th, 2012
8:14 pm
Classic Hawks…
Josh Smith airballing 5 times to go 0-7 from the field, stops hustling, and walks around with that “who just farted?” look.
Joe trying to do too much, cant make every shot when his bum teammates go 2 for 50 from the field.
ZaZa looking lost as always against better teams, he can stroke it against the Bobcats, but as soon as Philly or Memphis come into town and he turns into the bumbling idiot. Dribbling balls off his foot, getting beat on the boards, getting beat in the paint, and just really looking like a mediocre backup against better teams.
Teague….Lets put out an MIA notice on this guy with the APD. He has straight dissapeared, and so has his passion. Looks like Mick Jagger on heroin dribbling the ball up the court…come on man, the team goes with you and this is the effort you bring to big games?
Marvin…inconsistent as always, enough said.
Larry Drew….more questionable moves. T-mac is balling and you take him out after 5 minutes of play…Ivan gets like 8 minutes the whole half, after dominating those 8 minutes (6 points, 8 rebounds).
The only positive guy playing with ANY heart is Ivan. Yeoman’s work son…
Ole Hawks's Fan
February 4th, 2012
8:14 pm
ASG needs to give all the fans @ tonight’s game ………..free tickets to the next game because of this effort in the first half.
Slimjr
February 4th, 2012
8:14 pm
Thats why I refuse go down to pathetic factory..Cause this is the real Hawks..Real schedule….
Garbage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will not watch the second half either…..
Najeh Davenpoop
February 4th, 2012
8:14 pm
The Sixers are not winning because of talent. They are winning because of aggressiveness. They are a team full of Tony Allens. When you are constantly playing physical and trying to disrupt passes and get your hands on loose balls, you force the turnovers and bad possessions that are currently the difference in this game.
The thing is, the Hawks have the personnel to play that way, but they just don’t.
Mark
February 4th, 2012
8:14 pm
They need to BEG the HORNETS for KAMAN. He can’t be worst than ZAZA. At least LD would have to play him. Please New Orleans, place him back on the trade block. We will give you Josh and Marvin.
Ivan > Josh
February 4th, 2012
8:14 pm
“Highlight Factory used to be a great home court advantage.”
When was that? lmao
ntrigue
February 4th, 2012
8:15 pm
this is depressing! really let Ivan start the 3rd but it really doesnt matter its too late unlless Hawks just catch fire!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 4th, 2012
8:15 pm
“The hell does that prove? It’s like being the tallest midget. ”
I didn’t say it proves anything, other than that they are currently the best pro sports team in Atlanta.
Slimjr
February 4th, 2012
8:15 pm
Overrated are the Hawks..For sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HawkFan
February 4th, 2012
8:15 pm
draft history, don’t forget Gasol.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 4th, 2012
8:16 pm
And yes, being the best pro sports team in Atlanta is exactly like being the world’s tallest midget. I completely agree with that.
Slimjr
February 4th, 2012
8:16 pm
The best of the worst? LMAO……..
Kross24
February 4th, 2012
8:16 pm
I hate this feeling of hopelessness when we get down like this. Tough night to be a hawks fan..
HawkFan
February 4th, 2012
8:16 pm
Admiral Ackbar
it’s a trap!
Ole Hawks's Fan
February 4th, 2012
8:17 pm
Ivan Johnson is the only Hawk Player tonight playing with any passion. Play the second unit starting the third quarter and see if they can get this team back in the game!
Mark
February 4th, 2012
8:17 pm
OVERRATED and UNDER COACHED!
yodaddybrother
February 4th, 2012
8:17 pm
I agree Crazy 88, go all in.
Teague, T-Mac, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Ivan Johnson for the rest of the half. Playing time is not guaranteed…it’s earned. Use timeouts to get them some breathers.
Has anyone noticed that ever since Hinrich came back we’ve been a sorry basketball team???? Or is it just me.=?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 4th, 2012
8:17 pm
2 boards in 15 minutes from the “best backup center in the league” who stood under the basket while at least 3 different Sixers made uncontested layups.
Sautee
February 4th, 2012
8:17 pm
slim has turned into Yoda, lol
Lil Fawkers
February 4th, 2012
8:17 pm
Josh Smith will be knee deep in hookers and weed after the game. Think he cares about this crap?
The Monger
February 4th, 2012
8:17 pm
Do you think the Atlanta Hawks organization could put a shock collar on Josh Smith’s wrist so that every time he shoots a jumper he would get a shock equivalent to a low-caliber taser? Enough not to cripple him for more than a couple of minutes, but enough for him to realize he needs to NEVER shoot a jumpshot again?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 4th, 2012
8:18 pm
“Has anyone noticed that ever since Hinrich came back we’ve been a sorry basketball team???? Or is it just me.=?”
It’s not just you. He’s getting too many minutes and shouldn’t be playing point guard full time.
Ivan > Josh
February 4th, 2012
8:18 pm
“ASG needs to give all the fans @ tonight’s game ………..free tickets to the next game because of this effort in the first half.”
Maaaaan don’t nobody want to go watch these losers. Except the few people who are proud of those second round exits lol.
Slimjr
February 4th, 2012
8:18 pm
Stick a folk in this month!
I hope Collins mash the peddle and try to win by 50!
Gearon wont get it till they get slaughtered…Its coming tonight!
THAD YOING & ALL US 76ERS
February 4th, 2012
8:18 pm
I AM HOPING FOR A 25 POINT LEAD BY END OF 3RD QUARTER,
Najeh Davenpoop
February 4th, 2012
8:18 pm
“Ivan Johnson is the only Hawk Player tonight playing with any passion. Play the second unit starting the third quarter and see if they can get this team back in the game!”
They heard you. Ivan is starting.
Rusty
February 4th, 2012
8:19 pm
What will it take to get LD fired?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 4th, 2012
8:19 pm
I guess now Zaza is the best 3rd string center in the NBA.
HawkFan
February 4th, 2012
8:19 pm
no foul trouble for ZAZA!
Ray
February 4th, 2012
8:20 pm
This is garbage I stopped watching this 11 mins ago lol. I’m going to turn it back to and it’s going to be the same.
acewigsplitta
February 4th, 2012
8:20 pm
You guys are fake fans u complain to much!When these bumbs win its all-good when they struggle you cry!!!!! My H
eat will piss on both of these teams in the post season if these bumbs make it!
The Monger
February 4th, 2012
8:21 pm
THIS JUST NEW>>>BREAKING NEWS!!!!
Hawks players have officially given up on Larry Drew and the Hawks organization until they get serious about winning and sign a legitimate Center!!! They are unhappy with management about not wanting to win championships. They are 30 years behind of what the fans already know.
Tootsi
February 4th, 2012
8:21 pm
@Davenpoop:
You can’t compare the Falcons and Hawks. Multiple 7 game series are bound to result in some wins and you cannot compare that to the NFL’s one and done format. Despite the Falcons’ lack of success in the playoffs thus far, I am far more confident that they are closer to competing for a title than the Hawks are as presently constituted.
yodaddybrother
February 4th, 2012
8:21 pm
post up Marvin against Jodie Meeks…..make the defense adjust
Ivan > Josh
February 4th, 2012
8:22 pm
Josh for THREEEEEEEEEEE
BRICK
LMAO
acewigsplitta
February 4th, 2012
8:22 pm
Teague has bad body language he pouts like a child!
yodaddybrother
February 4th, 2012
8:22 pm
post up Marvin Williams let him work against those small guards
The Monger
February 4th, 2012
8:23 pm
10th Atlanta turnover of the night…more of what we can expect come playoff time….
Rod from College Park
February 4th, 2012
8:23 pm
Now Jrue Holiday is checking Marvin. LOL
Tootsi
February 4th, 2012
8:23 pm
PS-Marvin Williams is awful and Josh Smith is still a lazy moron. Teague is the only bright spot for the future.
Crazy_88
February 4th, 2012
8:23 pm
If the Hawks lose this game they need to call a team meeting and vent their anger..frustration..whatever….because its obvious LD’s coaching style is not motivating this team
Najeh Davenpoop
February 4th, 2012
8:24 pm
“You can’t compare the Falcons and Hawks. Multiple 7 game series are bound to result in some wins and you cannot compare that to the NFL’s one and done format.”
This makes absolutely no sense. An underdog is much less likely to win a 7 game basketball series than a one-and-done football game. The Falcons had the better record in each of their playoff matchups and they got blown out in all three. Are you saying they merely got unlucky each time?
Slimjr
February 4th, 2012
8:24 pm
Question: Will the Hawks quit on Drew for the 2nd consecutive 3rd and 4th quarters? Stay tuned!!!!!!!!
Rusty
February 4th, 2012
8:24 pm
LD is dumber than a stick.
yodaddybrother
February 4th, 2012
8:24 pm
good job Hawks….start thuggin…don’t get out physicaled
acewigsplitta
February 4th, 2012
8:25 pm
The Hawks are 13-0 vs sub 500 teams and 3-7 vs winning teams! The Hawks are not for real!
Slimjr
February 4th, 2012
8:25 pm
Gearon, this Month is for you Buster………………….