Atlanta Hawks at Lakers: Game thread
Los Angeles–It’s the usual starters for the Hawks. Steve Blake (ribs) is active for the Lakers.
- Jason Collins (elbow) has joined the team here but Larry Drew said it’s doubtful he will play on the trip. That means there’s a pretty good chance Erick Dampier will stick around for a second 10-day contract.
- Collins said the elbow is feeling a lot better and has a checkup with his doctor tomorrow. He’s eager to play. “Especially a game like tonight,” he said.
- Kirk Hinrich said he “feels great” physically and sounds as if he’s ready for more minutes: “I’m just staying patient.”
Hawks players gathered around Josh Smith’s IPad to watch Knicks underdog sensation Jeremy Lin hit a game-winning 3 at Toronto.
Michael Cunningham, Hawks beat
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Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 14th, 2012
10:45 pm
The Hawks don’t even play well in the red unis anymore
terrell
February 14th, 2012
10:46 pm
Josh still shootin.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
10:46 pm
Zaza vs. Bynum. LMAO
This is going to be a loooooooooooong night.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
10:47 pm
Haven’t seen Josh make a right handed shot in a long time.
Good overplay by Josh on the last possession.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 14th, 2012
10:47 pm
This sums up Marvin Williams’ career
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOdzjgt_tuc
IceColdATLien
February 14th, 2012
10:47 pm
Cmon Najeh, don’t count out zaza just yet…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
10:48 pm
Teague!
honest_abe
February 14th, 2012
10:48 pm
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Does that mean you will stop posting on these blogs? Haha – big lou
but then there wouldn’t be anyone to call you out when you say something stupid or factually incorrect. we can’t have that now can we?
IceColdATLien
February 14th, 2012
10:49 pm
How does a guy who can’t break 60% from the free throw line (15 ft away with nobody guarding him) shoot so many 20 footers?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
10:49 pm
Hawks still running this high post nonsense taking the ball out of Teague’s hands even though he’s the Hawks’ only mismatch in this game.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 14th, 2012
10:49 pm
FIRE LD
FIRE SUND
ASG CLAIMS THEY WANT TO BE COMPETITIVE AND ENTERTAINING, YET NO ONE ON THIS TEAM IS EXCITING TO WATCH, AND LD IS THE LOWEST PAID COACH IN THE LEAGUE
honest_abe
February 14th, 2012
10:49 pm
has bynum touched the ball yet?
Luke Cage
February 14th, 2012
10:49 pm
Wow, Kobe got a whistle!!!
terrell
February 14th, 2012
10:50 pm
When Teague shoots, “we dont want to get into a jumpshooting game”. When Josh shoots, it was an open look.” Damm u Nique.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 14th, 2012
10:50 pm
When Marvin gets the ball, first thing LA announcer says is he will “forever be known as the guy who…..”
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 14th, 2012
10:51 pm
PUT IN GUYS WHO CAN REBOUND
PUT IN DAMPIER
terrell
February 14th, 2012
10:51 pm
Too much size.
Luke Cage
February 14th, 2012
10:51 pm
no 3 second calls
tom
February 14th, 2012
10:51 pm
i don’t know why Josh insists on shooting jumpers when his free throw percentage is just barely over 50%
TMACfan
February 14th, 2012
10:51 pm
This is going to be a long game if we cant rebound…
Astro Joe
February 14th, 2012
10:52 pm
Fundamentally sound big men. Great footwork. One would almost think that Kareem had been working with these guys during practice. Uh, never mind.
Luke Cage
February 14th, 2012
10:52 pm
Dampier looks like the old dude that plays at the local Rec Center!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
10:52 pm
I wonder if the Hawks wouldn’t be better off with Dampier AND Zaza on the floor. Zaza on Gasol, Dampier on Bynum, Marvin on the bench.
IceColdATLien
February 14th, 2012
10:52 pm
Dampier sighting… so when does he get winded, the second or third time down the court?
honest_abe
February 14th, 2012
10:52 pm
aj: not going to let that one go are you. hah!
TMACfan
February 14th, 2012
10:53 pm
C’mon TMAC, get these guys back in the game.
IceColdATLien
February 14th, 2012
10:53 pm
Luke, Dampier IS the old dude from the Y, he just happens to be a 7-footer who gets run in the NBA.
Luke Cage
February 14th, 2012
10:55 pm
Nice, bigger man slowed Bynum for a change
honest_abe
February 14th, 2012
10:56 pm
definitely a “not top 10″ nominee! ugh.
Astro Joe
February 14th, 2012
10:57 pm
Too bad we don’t employ some type of motion offense to force these big guys to move their feet on defense.
Don Cornelious
February 14th, 2012
10:57 pm
Its time to put Hinrich back as the starter teague cant play real guards no more than horford against real centers. Let hinrich start
Luke Cage
February 14th, 2012
10:57 pm
Time for DEBO!!
IceColdATLien
February 14th, 2012
10:57 pm
Najeh, you’re almost right bout gettin Zaza and Damp on at the same time… I’d go with Zaza/Damp on Bynum but get Ol’ Shank ‘em (Ivan) on Pau cuz the Spaniard doesn’t respond well to tough and scary dudes.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
10:58 pm
Teague makes one mistake and here comes Kirk who doesn’t have a matchup advantage against Fisher.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 14th, 2012
10:58 pm
Dampier playing well
Luke Cage
February 14th, 2012
10:58 pm
Whats up with the TO’s on fastbreaks??
IceColdATLien
February 14th, 2012
10:59 pm
I kinda dig Hinrich starting again but, unless Teague really tanks, it ain’t gonna happen.
TMACfan
February 14th, 2012
10:59 pm
TURNOVERS, PLEASE STOP THOSE AND WE CAN WIN
Mac-Town (#maconchevyrider)
February 14th, 2012
10:59 pm
“Teague makes one mistake and here comes Kirk who doesn’t have a matchup advantage against Fisher.”
Chalk another one up for LD
Mac-Town (#maconchevyrider)
February 14th, 2012
10:59 pm
Dampier botherin’ Gasol
MattP
February 14th, 2012
11:00 pm
“Teague makes one mistake and here comes Kirk who doesn’t have a matchup advantage against Fisher.”- Najeh
That is LD for ya, trying to find a reason to play Hinrich over Teague.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
11:00 pm
Aside from the turnovers, the Hawks have actually played well, and yet they are still losing despite Kobe pretty much doing nothing so far.
honest_abe
February 14th, 2012
11:00 pm
teague = no leadership skills.
passive. sometimes downright stupid mistakes. but very explosive when aggressive. he just doesn’t know how to stay involved without scoring.
northcyde
February 14th, 2012
11:01 pm
Josh killing Pau. At least he came ready to play tonight.
Basti
February 14th, 2012
11:01 pm
LD is Kirk’s b*tch..
Astro Joe
February 14th, 2012
11:01 pm
Actually, LD is subbing Teague around the 4:00 mark of every first quarter regardless of what is happening. That is when Jeff gets his rest. He and Marvin leave together but Teague comes back before Marvin. LD doesn’t seem to believe that the game situation dictate his sub patterns.
Hawks seem to be taking exponentially more challenging shots than the Lakers.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 14th, 2012
11:02 pm
Lakers have been out of sync most of this game and we are down 5.
LOL
IceColdATLien
February 14th, 2012
11:02 pm
Najeh, Teague still does too many dumb things to be a starter. Let Kirk run the show as the veteran PG on a vet starting unit, and then let Jeff come on and quicken the pace
honest_abe
February 14th, 2012
11:02 pm
i absolutely love the games when josh is killin it from outside. it means we’ll get a steady dose of josh’s jumpers for the foreseeable future. bah!
Don Cornelious
February 14th, 2012
11:02 pm
Good. Teague doesnt have the mind of leader from the point guard spot.