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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Slimjr
February 14th, 2012
11:54 pm
The Bullets up 14!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
11:54 pm
Hawks are using their quickness to force turnovers against the bigger, slower Lakers. Makes you wonder why they wouldn’t do this against every big, slow opponent.
doc
February 14th, 2012
11:54 pm
predictably unpredictable.
Sammy Davis
February 14th, 2012
11:54 pm
I guess Coach doesnt have a clue leaving brainless teague out there instead of HInrich.
Luke Cage
February 14th, 2012
11:54 pm
Well guys, time to hit the clock, another work night in the books, holla
Rod from College Park
February 14th, 2012
11:54 pm
Thanks for joining the team Joe. Glad to have you with us.
Slimjr
February 14th, 2012
11:55 pm
JC2 with the crossover on JC1 then the dish to Javel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nice
Sammy Davis
February 14th, 2012
11:55 pm
Teague has 1 assist. again.
Big Lou
February 14th, 2012
11:55 pm
“LOL! I am an f’ing legend on this blog. My score predictions for a lot of these games have been almost dead on. We almost never win @ the Lakers. We usually play them 2 days after the All Star Game. I stand by my prediction and will eat crow if we win”
These aren’t the same Lakers of old. They’re VERY weak on the bench, and usually have to rely on Kobe to bail them out. Just because you post all the time, doesn’t mean you’re a legend. Haha
By the way… they ALREADY have 8.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
11:57 pm
Zaza pulling out all the tricks. Overplays, pulling the chair… do what you gotta do big fella.
Sammy Davis
February 14th, 2012
11:57 pm
That was a nice Block by Josh on Bynum earlier. If we had a center to do what josh does wed be in business.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
11:57 pm
Please no iso-Joe.
Slimjr
February 14th, 2012
11:57 pm
tricky dribble shot air…
Slimjr
February 14th, 2012
11:58 pm
bench #24….
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
11:58 pm
Here comes Kobe.
Rod from College Park
February 14th, 2012
11:58 pm
Kobe’s awake
Big Lou
February 14th, 2012
11:58 pm
Why does Josh cry all the time? Shut up and get on defense.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 14th, 2012
11:58 pm
“Just because you post all the time, doesn’t mean you’re a legend. Haha”
I don’t post all the time. And Kobe hits impossible shots over any player in this damn league. Blog monster ate my posts.
Hawks are playing soooooooooo well yet Lakers can take over at any point
As I have said 9,262,821,726 times, EVEN WITH A HEALTHY HORFORD, WE STILL ARE SHORT ON BIGS
WE SIGNED 293485893 GUARDS THIS OFFSEASON WHEN IT WAS OBVIOUS WE NEEDED BIGS
Slimjr
February 14th, 2012
11:59 pm
If Sund would retire, we’d be in business!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 14th, 2012
11:59 pm
Hawks gotta make these shots at the rim. They have left at least 10 points on the table at the rim in this game.
Slimjr
February 14th, 2012
11:59 pm
bench#24
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 15th, 2012
12:00 am
Nice defense Marvin
Slimjr
February 15th, 2012
12:00 am
bench #24
Big Lou
February 15th, 2012
12:00 am
Jesus LD. PUT IN TMAC! Marvin blows!
Rod from College Park
February 15th, 2012
12:00 am
Here comes the drought
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 15th, 2012
12:00 am
Has Marvin EVER EVER EVER decided to step up in a big game before? That game @Seattle like 4 years ago wasn’t a big game.
Dude just hides in the corner and blows coverages
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 15th, 2012
12:01 am
MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK MARVIN YOU STINK
Najeh Davenpoop
February 15th, 2012
12:01 am
Nice cut by Marvin, but he blows the layup as usual.
Slimjr
February 15th, 2012
12:01 am
bench #24
Rod from College Park
February 15th, 2012
12:01 am
PUT MARVIN ON THE BENCH
TMACfan
February 15th, 2012
12:01 am
WTF IS GOING ON!?!?!?!
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 15th, 2012
12:02 am
I have never EVER once in the last 6 years actually thought Marvin was going to finish a play when he went up with it
Can Joe or Josh please tell this guy to either finish the play or just retire?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 15th, 2012
12:02 am
LMAO it’s funny how you have to go back 4 years against a team that doesn’t exist anymore to find a good Marvin game.
Slimjr
February 15th, 2012
12:02 am
bench #24
Slimjr
February 15th, 2012
12:02 am
bench #24
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 15th, 2012
12:02 am
Lakers have played like booty hole for 80% of this game, and we are down 3 on the road.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 15th, 2012
12:02 am
Josh has been reading MC’s blogs apparently.
TMACfan
February 15th, 2012
12:02 am
Keep launching 3’s Smoove smh
Big Lou
February 15th, 2012
12:02 am
I hate Josh with a passion. Thank God LD took him out. He always kills points.
Rod from College Park
February 15th, 2012
12:02 am
JOSH STOP SHOOTING JUMPERS. PUT IVAN IN.
Slimjr
February 15th, 2012
12:03 am
bench #24
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 15th, 2012
12:03 am
Is Joe going to show why he’s an All Star or just keep pulling his Houdini act?
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 15th, 2012
12:03 am
TEAGUE GO UP TO THE BASKET. YOU ARE QUICKER THAN ANYONE ON THEIR TEAM
Najeh Davenpoop
February 15th, 2012
12:03 am
Keep driving Teague. Gotta make those, though.
Slimjr
February 15th, 2012
12:03 am
bench #24
MattP
February 15th, 2012
12:03 am
I think they read MC’s article about shooting more 3s.
TMACfan
February 15th, 2012
12:03 am
CAN WE MAKE A LAYUP!?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 15th, 2012
12:03 am
Somehow Nique resisted the urge there to say “heat check”.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
February 15th, 2012
12:04 am
TIMEOUT:
1) TAKE OUT MARVIN
2) YELL AT TEAGUE. MAKE HIM MAD. TELL HIM TO GO UP STRONG
3) WAKE UP JOE. HE IS IN A COMA
nick h
February 15th, 2012
12:04 am
what do we have to do to get josh smith to stop shooting the ball from beyond the free throw line?