Atlanta Hawks at Blazers: Game thread
Portland–Hawks center Jason Collins (elbow) got bad news from his recent checkup: “Another two to four more weeks. They showed me the MRI on the screen and the severity of the tear and highly recommended I stay in this brace so I can get back to the court as quickly as possible.”
- Collins will wear the brace around the clock and won’t be able to do any rehab until it comes off. “We started testing how the scar tissue is, the joint is still loose and cracking so there’s no scar tissue yet,” he said. “Got to give it more time to heal.”
- Erick Dampier’s 10-day contract is up after tonight’s game. Larry Drew said the team hasn’t decided if it will sign Dampier to another 10-day, add him for the rest of the season or seek a different free agent. “Rick Sund is here and we’ll visit after the game,” Drew said.
- Joe Johnson is wearing a soft brace on his problematic left knee. Johnson, as is his nature, shrugged it off: “It’s no big deal. Tendenitis flared up on it, but we’ve got to go up with what we’ve got. I’ve got tendinitis real bad right here [around patellar tendon]. Its’ tough at times but I had a couple days of rest so I should be all right.”
- In the eight games since scoring 30 points to lift Atlanta to the W at Toronto, Johnson averaged 13.8 points and shot 38 percent from the field. He scored a season-low six points and missed eight of 10 shots at Phoenix.
- Drew: “The last game I thought he was a little tired. His shots were a little short. When that happens, usually it’s the legs. When the physical fatigue sets in, usually the mental fatigue is not far behind. Hopefully those days off will help. We didn’t do much yesterday. He was moving very well yesterday so hopefully he had a chance to get some rest.”
- Johnson is playing 36 minutes per game after averaging 35.5 last season. Both are lows for his time in Atlanta but of obviously the minutes this year are exacerbated by the busy schedule.
- Drew on Josh Smith: “It’s kind of weird because he’s one of those guys when he gets it going, I do run plays for him, but he’s come to me and said, ‘Don’t run plays for me, just get everybody else going and I will try to find my own offense.’”
- LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) is starting for the Blazers.
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High-sider
February 18th, 2012
10:05 pm
First?
The Great Grandmaster JeJe
February 18th, 2012
10:06 pm
JOE JOHNSON 3 REBOUNDS IN LAST 4 GAMES
High-sider
February 18th, 2012
10:06 pm
Jamal Crawford Tip-Off Classic II
High-sider
February 18th, 2012
10:08 pm
I’ll take first and third.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:09 pm
Unselfishness is always good, but in Josh’s case “finding his own offense” usually means standing 20 feet away from the basket waiting for someone else to hit him for a jumper. I’d rather see them run plays for him in the post.
Blazers have lost a ton of home games in a row, and they get LaMarcus Aldridge back. I had this game down as a win before the month started, but I don’t have a great feeling about this one. Blazers by 7.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:10 pm
So Aldridge isn’t starting apparently? Hmm.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:11 pm
Never mind he is starting. Bob Rathbun got me confused.
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:14 pm
nice start. Hey MC
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
10:15 pm
Hawks already look very active on defense.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:15 pm
Joe just dunked. Been a while since I have seen that.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:16 pm
Dang, there are some loud ass females in Marvin’s cheering section.
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:16 pm
wassup Astro and Najeh
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:18 pm
big night for Joe?
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
10:18 pm
8 of the Hawks 10pts were in the paint. I like those backdoor cuts….
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
10:19 pm
Section 212, sitting here with toothpicks in my eyelids, trying to stay awake until at least half-time. The smart money is on me being dang-near comatose by the end of the first quarter.
Hawks look like a team that got some well-deserved rest in the past two days.
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
10:20 pm
Joe, pleaae, don’t get 3 happy.
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
10:21 pm
Hawks may need to put ZaZa on Aldridge. He’s too long for Josh
High-sider
February 18th, 2012
10:21 pm
The Blazers sure are getting a lot of national exposure. I believe the Blazers-Lakers game on TNT Monday night will be their fifth nationally televised game in a row.
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
10:23 pm
Enter your comments here
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:23 pm
Blazers leading mainly because the Hawks just don’t have the height to contest their big men shooting jumpers.
J.J.M.
February 18th, 2012
10:24 pm
hawks are too small dont see them winning
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
10:24 pm
So much for feeding the hot Hawk. Joe hasn’t touched it in the past 3-4 possessions.
Rod from College Park
February 18th, 2012
10:24 pm
Can Marvin put a body on Batum?
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:24 pm
is Marvin on Batuun?
Old Man Peabody
February 18th, 2012
10:25 pm
Josh is gonna need help with LaMarcus
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:25 pm
Meanwhile, Batum beats Marvin for offensive boards on 2 of the last 3 possessions. After that early bucket Marvin isn’t doing much to give his cheering section something to cheer about.
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
10:26 pm
Portland are just as Athletic as the Hawks! long night ahead for sure!
LaMarcus will be to much for Josh.This dude is almost 7 feet and very skilled! He should have been an Allstar years ago! What a travesty!!!!!!!!!!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:26 pm
Maybe Zaza on Aldridge and Josh on Camby would be a better matchup. Zaza can probably keep Aldridge from establishing good post position better than Josh.
Section 303
February 18th, 2012
10:28 pm
I saw some were asking about the Gearon meeting with season ticket holders. I was there. Here are some highlights:
–He pointed out that the free agent signing of Joe Johnson was one of the best free agent signings in a number of years. He gave a few examples of “big signings” that have been busts (Brand in Philly, Boozer in Chicago).
–He thinks there is a shot Al comes back by the Playoffs. Said it is tough to judge team, since whole group has not been together.
–Said he thinks Hawks can still “breakthrough” and make Eastern Finals and NBA Finals. Sited ‘04 Pistons as a team that was like the Hawks (no superstars).
–Talked about how teams have to consider impact on team when they sign a free agent. Gave example of ‘89 Hawks. They came off 7 game series with Celtics and signed Moses Molne and Reggie Theis. On paper, should of had a better team. But, Malone tied up paint, forcing ‘Nique to perimeter and Thies was an iso player that slowed the offense. Team was actually better the year before. Thinks Knicks are going through similar experience now.
–Said this is the best team, 1-12, the Hawks have had in his ownership time.
–Said he thinks Joe gets so little attention because he is so quiet. Pointed out Joe hitting the big 3 against Detroit and barely celebrated.
–Was asked why ASG tried to sell team. Gearon said that he is glad deal fell through. Said that he had hard time dealing with losing Thrashers and going away for Summer recharged him. Plus, new CBA changes thing for ownership in a good way.
–I gave him props for getting on the ref when Teague got hammered against Paceds. He said that you have to be careful getting on refs. If you yell all the time, they will start working against you. But, he wants Teague to start getting calls, since he goes so hard to the rim.
–Someone asked why Hawks only draft 6′9 guys. Gearon said that he thought Jeff Teague was 6′2.
–Talked about how he preaches to young players to save there money.
–Said only time he ever rooted against Hawks was when ‘Nique came back as a Clipper for the first time.
That’s all I remember right now. Gearon is a very likable guy. This is the 2nd time he has spoken with us. I think he is a good guy.
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:29 pm
Why did LD take JT out?
ntrigue
February 18th, 2012
10:30 pm
Why is Teague 1st out? And why do we continue to doulble Lamarcus with Teague leaving Felton wide open? Let Josh ply him straight up!
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:31 pm
At some point Portland will start missing…..
terrell
February 18th, 2012
10:31 pm
Why the hell he take out Teague? Cant stand LD. Just stupid.a Teague has the youngest legs on the team you clown!
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:32 pm
We just need to stay within striking distance…
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
10:32 pm
I like this Batun guy from France!
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
10:32 pm
Has Willie supplanted TMac as the Hawks 6th man or is McGrady too creaky to play (agian) tonight?
terrell
February 18th, 2012
10:32 pm
Kirk with the brick.
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
10:33 pm
Young legs don’t mean nothing if you ain’t using them the right way.
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:33 pm
Kirk is a net-negative since he has been put in the game
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
10:35 pm
Larry is getting on my last nerve pulling Teague at the 6 min mark of the 1st every game since !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@#$%^&*())_)_+__)))((***&&&^&^^%^%%%!
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
10:35 pm
Quarter^^^^^
ntrigue
February 18th, 2012
10:35 pm
I will say this again kirk should sub for Joe and T-Mac/Willie should sub for Marvin real simple!
bigdave
February 18th, 2012
10:36 pm
liked what i saw from us that opening qrt. Portland couldnt have shot any better.. Hawks got good looks at offensively. glad Drew started Joe out closer to the basket.. then worked his way out.
jerry
February 18th, 2012
10:36 pm
Is tmac out again? it seems so. man this guy is soft
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:36 pm
I am also a good guy, but it doesn’t mean I’d make a good NBA owner.
The score says the Blazers dominated that quarter, but I just saw a bunch of Blazers hitting tough shots. At some point in the game those tough shots are not going to fall. The Hawks’ defense wasn’t really that bad, at least in the half court, although their transition D wasn’t very good. Crash the boards, slow down the tempo, and share the ball on offense and I think the Hawks can climb back into this.
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
10:37 pm
TMac appearance.
bigdave
February 18th, 2012
10:38 pm
cant enough be said about Willie Greens play to date..
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:38 pm
I like that Willie is getting in the game earlier in the rotation
terrell
February 18th, 2012
10:39 pm
Teague wouldve got pulled for that wild azz shot.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:39 pm
For a savvy, heady, smart, veteran player, Kirk sure does take a ton of bad shots.
Vlad Rad on Gerald Wallace is, uh, not the greatest matchup.
J.J.M.
February 18th, 2012
10:39 pm
refs calling everything for the blazers
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
10:39 pm
Hawks are getting some BS calls
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:40 pm
We need Teague back in game
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
10:40 pm
YOu’re right Najeh, the transition D sucked… which is why Teague got yanked sooner than normal. I just think the team is better served with Teague being the change of pace PG coming off the bench… but I still would want Jeff to play starter’s minutes. We just always seem to start games vs. good opponents so poorly, and it seems like a vet PG would alter that for the better.
J.J.M.
February 18th, 2012
10:42 pm
wow really no foul call???
ntrigue
February 18th, 2012
10:42 pm
Hawks getting no calls!!!
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:42 pm
Ref are reluctant to call anything for the Hawks…..Ivan was clearly pushed in the back
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
10:42 pm
LD doesn’t even argue for his players. Ivan got foul….
ntrigue
February 18th, 2012
10:43 pm
Bring Teague back Drew!
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:43 pm
IceCold……1906?
J.J.M.
February 18th, 2012
10:43 pm
yea LD should have took a tech
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
10:44 pm
I get that Green has been better than TMac and has earned the ceremonial status of “6th man”. But Vlad came into this game before TMac, which is very strange.
Big Lou
February 18th, 2012
10:44 pm
Refs full of crap tonight.
MattP
February 18th, 2012
10:45 pm
Can we please get a center on a 10 day contract that Drew isn’t afraid to play.
J.J.M.
February 18th, 2012
10:45 pm
another miss 3 from joe
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:45 pm
0 offensive rebounds for the Hawks in this game. Zaza had a chance for one but volleyballed it away.
Big Lou
February 18th, 2012
10:46 pm
I guess they are tired of the team losing at home. Refs, help us!
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
10:46 pm
Dang it, Joe, leave those 3s alone.
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
10:46 pm
Hinrich didn’t do nothing while he was in there.
J.J.M.
February 18th, 2012
10:46 pm
welp its been good later people
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
10:46 pm
1906?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:46 pm
2 turnovers by T-Mac. He doesn’t look like he has it.
O'Brien
February 18th, 2012
10:47 pm
I see Joe’s 3-pt struggles are continuing.
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:47 pm
The #10 ref has made every call against the Hawks
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
10:48 pm
Teague has to be more aggressive so his man won’t look to double Josh.
Old Man Peabody
February 18th, 2012
10:48 pm
Hawks have a major problem, they only attack the rim when Teague is in the game. Too many jumpers
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
10:49 pm
Melvin, no he didn’t do much himself, but the +/- of Teague was -4 and +2 for Kirk. Plus/minus isn’t always the best indicator, but it does help differentiate the impact of a PG without comparing individual stats.
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:49 pm
Have the Heat had a road trip of this type this season?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:49 pm
4 offensive rebounds and the Blazers still couldn’t score. Hawks got lucky.
O'Brien
February 18th, 2012
10:50 pm
Kurt Thomas. 4 rebs in 5 minutes
ZaZa: 3 rebs in 15 mins.
I dont know why the ASG didnt go after Kurt Thomas when he was available. Him, Ivan and ZaZa off the bench would have been nice.
MattP
February 18th, 2012
10:50 pm
The Hawks rebounding is terrible
ntrigue
February 18th, 2012
10:50 pm
Refs are calling everything against the Hawks!
Jay Dubu
February 18th, 2012
10:50 pm
Why does Josh like to hang out around the 3 point line?
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:50 pm
1906….if you have to ask, then you don’t know.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:51 pm
The Blazers have 12 more field goal attempts than the Hawks.
Old Man Peabody
February 18th, 2012
10:51 pm
The Heat just finished a six game road trip last night.
Big Lou
February 18th, 2012
10:51 pm
Where’s the calls? The refs are making this game hard to watch. I’ve counted three horrible calls that gave the Blazers points.
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
10:51 pm
This game is very frustrating to watch.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:52 pm
” the +/- of Teague was -4 and +2 for Kirk”
Yeah, because Willie Green made shots and the Blazers’ bench didn’t.
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
10:52 pm
IceCold,
Hinrich had the luxury of playing most of his mins against the Blazers subs and rookie PG.
ntrigue
February 18th, 2012
10:52 pm
They need to stop running that sorry pick n roll w Zaza and Teague! Let Teague take his man run Teague Iso!
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
10:52 pm
Offensive Rebounds: Portland – 7; Hawks – 0.
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
10:54 pm
Najeh, Green was getting good looks because the offense wasn’t quite as dis-organized, but I hear ya.
Big Lou
February 18th, 2012
10:54 pm
Refs are going to win this game.
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
10:54 pm
The refs are calling everything for the Blazers and nothing for the Hawks.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:54 pm
Good idea switching Zaza onto Aldridge, but Zaza commits the foul.
MattP
February 18th, 2012
10:55 pm
I think the #10 ref has money on the Blazers
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:55 pm
Old Man…The Heat played all 6 games East of the Mississippi.
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
10:57 pm
The Hawks have gone from Orlando to LA, to Phoenix to Portland – Chicago – NY
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
10:57 pm
Keep attacking Teague.
Jay Dubu
February 18th, 2012
10:57 pm
This is bad basketball!!!
Big Lou
February 18th, 2012
10:57 pm
Clear fouls not being called. I’m tired of this BS. Zaza was fouled.
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
10:58 pm
Section 212, if your question “1906?” actually meant anything, then you’d be able to do better than “if you have to ask then you don’t know”
MattP
February 18th, 2012
10:58 pm
Watching Zaza trying to grab a rebound is funny.
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
10:59 pm
This game is making me sick. Stupid Refs.
B-Dub
February 18th, 2012
10:59 pm
Zaza is a backup, no doubt but that guy has been playing his tail off since Horford went down. BTW, why do we look so sluggish and lethargic even though we have had two days off?
Old Man Peabody
February 18th, 2012
10:59 pm
@212 they also had a 5 game road trip start when they beat ATL in OT then went to NJ then out west to Denver, Clippers, and Golden State. That was when they lost 3 in a row without D Wade
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:00 pm
Zaza showing some of his usual foolishness in this quarter, getting layups blocked and fumbling rebounds to the other team. The Hawks need those boards tonight, Zaza.
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:00 pm
Hawks being manhanlded on the boards by an average at best rebounding team.
If Teague or Hinrich can’t provide an offensive punch (while the opposing PG doubles Josh & Joe), then let’s give Pargo a try tonight. Hawks only have a few decent half-court sets and Felton/Nolan have done a nice job being disruptive.
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:00 pm
Marvin….
O'Brien
February 18th, 2012
11:00 pm
Thats the shot out of a timeout? SMH
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:01 pm
Batune owes Marvin!
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:01 pm
Why is Marvin in the game?
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
11:01 pm
BAtum is killing Marvin
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:02 pm
Can we trade Marvin for some Tuna Sandwiches?
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:02 pm
Ref #10 is giving the Hawks the business…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:03 pm
“Can we trade Marvin for some Tuna Sandwiches?”
Works on the trade machine, but I don’t think the other team will accept.
O'Brien
February 18th, 2012
11:03 pm
AJ,
If Teague or Hinrich can’t provide an offensive punch (while the opposing PG doubles Josh & Joe), then let’s give Pargo a try tonight..
I dont think LD is that smart, or open to trying new things. imo, if we see Pargo, it will be when the game is out of hand (I hope I’m wrong though).
Who is better? Batum or Marvin?
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:04 pm
Marvin too slow and too weak to defend Batum..Its looking pretty sad for Marvin!
Portland by 12 tonight…
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:04 pm
Najeh Davenpoop, thank God LD just benched his @ss
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
11:04 pm
That was the only “hard” road trip for the Heat. They have not had the crazy travel schedule the Hawks have had to manage
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
11:04 pm
Green and Pargo should get more run and Joe should move down the SF… especially while they play a zone on us.
Big Lou
February 18th, 2012
11:05 pm
Their PG carries a lot.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:05 pm
Hawks get a shot near the rim, and what do you know it results in a tip in.
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:05 pm
Batum is 6-10? Who is this dude? Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Great BLOCK TEAGUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
smh
February 18th, 2012
11:05 pm
no tech for arguing
O'Brien
February 18th, 2012
11:06 pm
Good block by Jeff.
And then a terrible shot by Jeff, very early in the shot clock.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:06 pm
Haha that was all arm by Teague, and Nique says it was a clean block. Fantastic.
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
11:06 pm
Typical Teague: great block followed up by a stupid jumper on the break instead of attacking the rim
Old Man Peabody
February 18th, 2012
11:06 pm
All arm, good no call
Rod from College Park
February 18th, 2012
11:06 pm
“Who is better? Batum or Marvin?”
You are not really wanting an answer are you?
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:06 pm
Pick and roll please????????????????????????????
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:07 pm
This game is a demonstration why Marvin Williams is worth less than Tuna Sandwiches.
smh
February 18th, 2012
11:07 pm
hawks just suck point blank
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:07 pm
Hawks getting run out of here on National TV again??????????????
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
11:07 pm
That was a sorry way to end the half
Big Lou
February 18th, 2012
11:07 pm
Refs ruined this game for me. Oh well. Better luck next time.
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:08 pm
Larry has got ta GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:08 pm
I’m just going to believe that the Hawks have some fight in them.
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:08 pm
Hawks ended the 1st half poorly….
Rod from College Park
February 18th, 2012
11:08 pm
Continue starting Marvin, we continue to get down early, and have to play from behind every game.
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:08 pm
Hawks lack of D is ruining it for me! Sheesh….Send Marvin to the stands!!!!!!!!!!!!
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:09 pm
Guys, the Hawks came to play.
The Refs were prepared more though…
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:09 pm
12 pt second qtr by the Hawks. Again this team struggles to score when playing a fairly good team.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:10 pm
If Joe hits that floater, the Hawks might be going into the locker room down 11. Instead, they are down 15.
Portland stopped hitting a lot of those tough shots they were getting in the first quarter, but they made up for it by continuing to hit the glass and creating hustle plays. I have a feeling LD will use the word “energy” in the post game press conference.
kevkat
February 18th, 2012
11:10 pm
The two days off hurt…seem to never play well after consecutive off days
O'Brien
February 18th, 2012
11:10 pm
Najeh,
At first, I thought it was a clean block too. But on the replay, Jeff got him on the arm. But Nique is such a homer, he swore it was clean even after the replay.
I dont know what Nique brings to the broadcast. I wish they would give it to Stinger or Duane who did the magic game.
Meanwhile, Hawks gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the first half. And are outrebounded 26-14.
I wonder if we will see dampier tonight.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:11 pm
And really it’s pretty sad that Marvin bought 55 tickets for friends and family for this game and then got f-cked in the ass by Batum that entire half.
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
11:11 pm
We can b!tch and moan bout individual players all night, but the truth is this:
Portland offensive rebounds: 10
Hawks TOTAL boards: 14
tb hawk fan i think
February 18th, 2012
11:11 pm
I am lost for words
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
February 18th, 2012
11:11 pm
*YAWN*
O'Brien
February 18th, 2012
11:12 pm
Rod,
I didnt expect an answer. As for the starting lineup, Hawks could try JJ at SF, and put Kirk at SG. And then make Marvin the #1 scoring option off the bench.
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:12 pm
Hawks PGs and SFs are being dominated so far. Joe os 4-6 from inside the 3-point line, it sure would be nice if he takes another 8-10 shots from within 18 feet tonight.
bigdave
February 18th, 2012
11:12 pm
i think the Hawks are energy level is good this game.. Portland getting the bounces..
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:12 pm
Rod from College Park
February 18th, 2012
11:08 pm
“Continue starting Marvin, we continue to get down early, and have to play from behind every game.”
Blowout has begun on National TV? WTF…..Why does this happen on for all to see?
They’re on ESPN Monday against Da Bulls! UH OH!!!
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:12 pm
I am praying we don’t have a classic 3rd quarter meltdown like every other game.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:12 pm
I would consider starting Teague-Joe-Josh-Ivan-Zaza in the 2nd half, putting Zaza on Aldridge, Ivan on Camby, and posting up Josh on at least the first three plays. Let’s even out this rebounding advantage the Blazers currently have and slow down the pace a little.
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
11:13 pm
C’mon Slimjr, what can we possibly expect from the lowest paid, least respected head coach in the game? Never could understand how you give Joe $120 mil, but you can’t scrape together 2% of that to hire a good coach. Luv me some ASG, baby!!!!
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:14 pm
Slow 3rd out the gate with Marvin at the 3= Hawks down by 20-25 midway thru the quarter…..
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:14 pm
CAN WE PLEASE TRADE FOR A CENTER!?!?!?!
Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:16 pm
Somebody help me, when was the last time other than Detroit that iso hit a shot at the end of a quarter, half, game?. Just run run a dam play.
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:16 pm
Can we trade Larry for Woody?Hahahahah
Just Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:17 pm
Hawks win this game. Bet on it.
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:18 pm
I guess Erik Dampier is out the window.
B-Dub
February 18th, 2012
11:18 pm
If T-Mac is your designated 6th Man, why not just start Green. Teague, Green, Joe to SF (I think it is the way to go), Josh and ZaZa. Have Hienrich sub at the SG position with Pargo coming into the point. What was Pargo doing wrong when he did play? Heck, I was very impressed with his play and his defending was outstanding.
I know that does not help our rebounding per say but man, the Suns game was fluke situation where guys got hot at the right time against a poor team. Any adjustments? Any?
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:18 pm
Josh aint going for 30 and 17 against this squad like the Suns game cause these guys defend! Yep….
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:18 pm
Well, at least the chatter about the greatness of Jamal has been absent during this game. That is at least one good thing.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
February 18th, 2012
11:19 pm
Hawks play calling is worse than the Falcons
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:19 pm
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:18 pm
“I guess Erik Dampier is out the window.”
Its day 10 already?
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:20 pm
Larry= Coach Smith, they both stink……….
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:21 pm
Slimjr, this is the last day of the contract.
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:21 pm
“Erick Dampier’s 10-day contract is up after tonight’s game. Larry Drew said the team hasn’t decided if it will sign Dampier to another 10-day, add him for the rest of the season or seek a different free agent. “Rick Sund is here and we’ll visit after the game…”
Yep its a wrap……Can we get another 7 foot Stiff in here please?
B-Dub
February 18th, 2012
11:22 pm
Damps was a joke. Of all the players out there, I was surprised with that one. Not saying any are gems but would’nt rather go with a 24 year old in Fasenko? Yeah, Damps has experience but look at him, he can’t even move man!
bigdave
February 18th, 2012
11:22 pm
im not sure how the zone is going to help us on the glass..
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:23 pm
Damp did a decent job on Bynum for a guy who was supposedly out of shape.
northcyde
February 18th, 2012
11:23 pm
Been saying it all the time. Defense and rebounding. Tonight, it’s rebounding in a big way.
As for “1906″, I know all about that. My best friend is a part of that organization, and I’ve dated or been engaged to 3 AKAs in my lifetime.
Maybe the Hawks need some fine AKAs to energize them tonight. They better hurry up though.
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:23 pm
Thank you Marvin…
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:24 pm
About time Marvin do something positive
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:24 pm
Grab the damn ball.
bigdave
February 18th, 2012
11:24 pm
Camby over the back..
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:24 pm
#24 is back for another azz beatdown from Frenchie!
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:25 pm
Sometimes Zaza commits fouls like he is a back-up C. He has to be smarter these days.
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:25 pm
Hawks getting killed on the boards.
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:27 pm
Open shots not falling for us.
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:27 pm
pick and roll please?
their defense is stout tonight! Nothing easy….
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:27 pm
Look like it will be another 3rd qtr let down by the Hawks.
bigdave
February 18th, 2012
11:29 pm
how do you start running back in transition w/out the damn ball?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:29 pm
Portland is paying a TON of attention to Joe on defense every time down. Other people gotta step up and take advantage.
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:29 pm
We have some Butter on out hands or something I swear
O'Brien
February 18th, 2012
11:29 pm
I would give Dampier a chance tonight (especialy since Zaza isnt doing much)
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:29 pm
Gotta knock those down Zaza. WTF
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:29 pm
up and under buy an Allstar!
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:30 pm
LD at like calling timeouts will cost him money…
smh
February 18th, 2012
11:30 pm
blowouttttttt
B-Dub
February 18th, 2012
11:30 pm
Adjustments?
smh
February 18th, 2012
11:30 pm
trade kirk and marvin to the lakers for gasollll
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:31 pm
ZaZa and Marvin suck tonight and are killing the Hawks….
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:31 pm
WHY CAN’T WE PLAY WELL WHEN IT MATTER?
O'Brien
February 18th, 2012
11:31 pm
Josh Smith has 3 rebs in 23 minutes
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:31 pm
I really, really wish the Hawks would just issue a team-wide policy that guards should never dig down and double people in the post. That time Teague did it and Felton burned him with a 3. Seems like for every time it actually works, the Hawks get burned with an open shot another 5 or 6 times.
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:32 pm
Felton doesn’t look like a PG aboiut to lose his starting gig to Jamal tomight.
I don’t know why LD doesn’t have Teague do more than just step toward Aldridge in the post… why not go down there and actually try and strip the ball, like Felton and Nolan have done to our post players? Josh has been left on an island too many times.
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:32 pm
LaMarcus has got a beautiful game at 6′11″! Has a J and can post up with the best of em.. What a player!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ntrigue
February 18th, 2012
11:33 pm
Stop doubling Lamarcus let him beat us 1-1 not like its helping contain him its just leaving felton open
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:33 pm
Ather 3 out of a TO.
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
11:33 pm
My favorite thing bout Drew is that he won’t change anything about his lineup or minutes or lineup combos, regardless of how bad the beatdown is. I understand that the rebounding issue is tough considering the injuries, but isn’t that why head coaches are head coaches, so they can make strategic adjustments based on extenuating circumstances? He hasn’t come up with anything creative AT ALL to compensate for the lack of big boys, the inability to score or run the break, or to get dumba$$es out of the game for shooting outside their range.
bigdave
February 18th, 2012
11:33 pm
“As for “1906″, I know all about that. My best friend is a part of that organization, and I’ve dated or been engaged to 3 AKAs in my lifetime.”
i think section 212 is referring to the the Alpha’s..
High-sider
February 18th, 2012
11:33 pm
Teague should be roasting Felton, not Felton roasting Teague.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
February 18th, 2012
11:33 pm
How many times will the Hawks starting unit get blown out before LD makes some changes?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:33 pm
About damn time Teague drove inside and drew a foul.
Section 303
February 18th, 2012
11:34 pm
Sorry effort tonight. Making the walk back to our condo. Glad we all had drinks. Made watching this hot mess tolerable.
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:34 pm
This is probably the worst 19pt lead i ever seen. The Blazer are not even playing well….
northcyde
February 18th, 2012
11:35 pm
Glad you pointed that out O’Brien.
With the lack if rebounding on this team, its critical that Josh rebound the basketball. We need him some on the glass. If he’s not rebounding, this team may be toast.
Joe and Marvin need to make open shots and Josh needs to control the boards.
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:36 pm
Playoffs????????
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:36 pm
4 fouls on Zaza. If Damp doesn’t get in this quarter, he’s gone.
bigdave
February 18th, 2012
11:36 pm
Josh shouldve made the extra pass to Marvin.
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:36 pm
ZaZa commits the dumbest of fouls…
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:37 pm
First round exit…
High-sider
February 18th, 2012
11:37 pm
Josh taking bad shots once again.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:37 pm
Of course, with the Hawks already struggling to rebound, Vlad replaced Zaza. Great idea LD.
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:37 pm
In a 7 game series Portland wins in 6!
northcyde
February 18th, 2012
11:38 pm
Our ace in the hole may be Jamal. Hopefully he comes out firing and missing, and lets us back in the game
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:38 pm
Playoffs??
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:39 pm
Start TMAC and bench Marvin from now on. HUGE upgrade.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:39 pm
I’m surprised it took until midway through the 3rd quarter for northcyde to make an anti-Jamal post. Hopefully you are right.
O'Brien
February 18th, 2012
11:40 pm
Which is why Josh needs to give the ball up
Rocky
February 18th, 2012
11:41 pm
No complaining about All-Star snubs tonight for Josh?
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:41 pm
Josh j is broke
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:41 pm
Gerald Wallace isolates on Vlad, the Hawks double, and the Blazers get a layup due to the ensuing defensive scramble. The genius of LD at work.
O'Brien
February 18th, 2012
11:42 pm
haha. butter finger marvin
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:42 pm
MARVIN YOU SCRUB!
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:43 pm
Josh has been real quiet
smh
February 18th, 2012
11:43 pm
how can people keep watching this?
Rocky
February 18th, 2012
11:43 pm
Josh sucks vs good teams, but dominates bad teams. UNTRADABLE!
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:43 pm
Portland too good for these Hawks tonight…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:43 pm
So Marvin can hit that layup, but he can’t just go up strong and hit normal layups?
steven A.
February 18th, 2012
11:44 pm
Marvin should be the eleventh guy off the Hawks bench, any night!!!
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:44 pm
HAWKS, use this momentum.
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
11:44 pm
Time for us to start our come back….
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:45 pm
If LD would play Ivan or Damp next to Josh right now, the Hawks might actually make a run. Portland isn’t playing well, but the Hawks have nobody to get boards.
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:45 pm
Blazers announcer said Marvin has a nice contract…LOL
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
11:45 pm
Astro, why do you keep expecting Drew to actually make a decision? I cannot recall any strategic decision that he’s made, other than guarding D12 straight up in the playoffs last year.
I mean, the Blazers have been running this zone on us all night, but has LD made any strategic adjustment? Does he adjust the lineup to get some shooters out there?
We’re getting killed on the boards, but does he get the scariest guy in the NBA out there to help out?
Marvin’s getting abused out there, but does Drew sit him?
Teague has played 25 minues, shooting 1-7, with 3 assists, no rebounds, and no steals, but Hinrich has played only 6 minutes and Pargo is a DNP-coach decision.
It just seems like Drew is overmatched when it comes to making decisions on the fly.
steven A.
February 18th, 2012
11:45 pm
Start Willie Green at the “2″ and Joe at the “3″
Rocky
February 18th, 2012
11:46 pm
Teague looks like a d-leaguer ever since Hinrich got healthy and Drew started jerking with the minutes. Another PG prospect down the drain, the Deron/CP3 miss looms larger.
bigdave
February 18th, 2012
11:46 pm
lol.. and to think LD didnt take Jeff out..
steve a smith
February 18th, 2012
11:46 pm
bad shot selection
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:47 pm
FIRE LD!
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:47 pm
Trade Larry for a jelly sandwich…
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
11:47 pm
@section 212: “Time for us to start our comeback”… do you mean “comeback home”? Cuz that’s the only “comeback” I see happening with these fools.
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:47 pm
At the risk of hurting his precious feelings, Teague should sit for the rest of the game. Let’s see what Pargo or Hinrich can do in the 4th.
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:48 pm
Trade Marvin for Tuna Sandwiches and LD for Jelly Sandwiches!
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:48 pm
Larry= Wade Phillips and Norv Turner in over their heads as Head coaches….
round peg, square hole
ntrigue
February 18th, 2012
11:49 pm
I will say it again doubling Lamarcus is killing us you cant do that with Portland they have too many shooters! I said this in the 1st qtr!
Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:49 pm
Can’t believe I have to root for this suck azz team, Drew couldn’t coach 6th grade girls, JJ is the ultimate albatross and Gearon hopes Pete Maravich is gonna crawl out of the grave. If anybody on this blog thinks the Hawks have any chance at playoff success you need more pain killers, ain’t happening.
And I’m normally an optimistic person
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:49 pm
Did anyone notice Smoove with 8 assists?
CDubb
February 18th, 2012
11:49 pm
Josh is close to a triple double and people are still complaining.
steve a smith
February 18th, 2012
11:49 pm
FIRE SUND, LD, AND SEVERAL PLAYERS…
Old Man Peabody
February 18th, 2012
11:49 pm
Drew been reading the blogs, he’s gonna let Teague stay in the game and keep Kirk on the bench to see what he can do
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
11:49 pm
We are missing open shots that NBA players should routinely make…This I do not accept. One of the traits that should separate NBA players from the rest of us is supposed to be their ability to consistently make shots, especially when they are wide open.
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:50 pm
Matthews hit that over Teague, Jeff and Kirk in together.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:50 pm
These refs have been terrible, for both teams.
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:51 pm
They are getting EVER SINGLE toilet spin I swear!!
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
11:51 pm
Uh, Rocky, in my only defense of Drew (ever), he hasn’t jerked minutes around at all. Y’all forget that Kirk was the starter till he got hurt, and Teague hasn’t done squat against good teams or good PGs… not to mention the fact that neither Pargo or Green are PGs (actually SGs in a PG body).
Fact is that Teague gets rattled and intimidated too easily, and I don’t see anything on the court which would make me believe that the other players respect him.
And, on cue, Jeff misses a bunny layup… so sad
Old Man Peabody
February 18th, 2012
11:51 pm
Josh should have a lot of assist, no one guards him on the perimeter
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:52 pm
Gotta make those Teague.
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
11:52 pm
Teague misses another layup,….I don’t understand how a professional player does that.
Melvin
February 18th, 2012
11:52 pm
Teague can’t buy a shot tonight.
STRETCH
February 18th, 2012
11:52 pm
Teague is garbage, period. Dude cant finsih at the rim, his jumper is broke and he is just running around out there.
Zaza is awful with not physical ability. And as im typing, Teague misses another layup!!!
Man if i could, i would trade Teague, Marvin and Zaza for anything i could get!!
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:53 pm
Tmac, spread some of that Clutch stuff on JJ please
Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:53 pm
MC spot on about JT and getting to the rim, he misses way too many good looks, not good.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:53 pm
“Teague hasn’t done squat against good teams or good PGs”
Except for, you know, battling the league MVP to a near draw in the second round of the playoffs.
kevin willis
February 18th, 2012
11:53 pm
wow! teague can’t make a lay up
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
11:53 pm
How in hell do they expect Kirk to play SF? I get going with a 3 guard lineup, but it should be with JJ at the 3 with Kirk and Green in the backcourt.
Drew is officially a moron.
tb hawk fan i think
February 18th, 2012
11:54 pm
I am l ost for words again
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:54 pm
Jamal feels for ATL
kevin willis
February 18th, 2012
11:55 pm
we look really bad
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2012
11:55 pm
Jamal trying to prove northcyde right.
bigdave
February 18th, 2012
11:55 pm
hmm.. sure rebounding at times is bad; but baskets are pretty hard to come by as well.
TMACfan
February 18th, 2012
11:55 pm
Lets just hope Derick Rose doesn’t dress up.
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
11:56 pm
Najeh, one series does not a career make. You gotta stop living in the past and recognize the present. And presently Teague just missed a bunny (he’s one of the worst starting PGs with regard to finishing at the rim, check his stats), can’t get the offense in rhythm, and can’t run the offense. Other than that, he’s awesome.
Astro Joe
February 18th, 2012
11:56 pm
Meanwhile, Jamal appears to have his panties in a wad about something. Y’all can have him. Chucker wit an attitude… CWA!
Section 212
February 18th, 2012
11:56 pm
It is frustrating to see Hawks miss wide open shots that NBA players are supposed to make and then see everything Portland throws at the rim go in…
IceColdATLien
February 18th, 2012
11:57 pm
I meant “can’t run the break”
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:57 pm
Game over!!!!!!!!!!!!!
northcyde
February 18th, 2012
11:57 pm
There you go Jamal.
Hawks need to quickly cut this down to 10, or it’s good night.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
February 18th, 2012
11:58 pm
Where is Ivan Johnson?
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:58 pm
Unfortunately Josh broke j is contagious….Sad….
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:59 pm
Bye Larry……………..
Slimjr
February 18th, 2012
11:59 pm
Wheres Larry?
kevin willis
February 19th, 2012
12:00 am
no effort easy dunk
TMACfan
February 19th, 2012
12:00 am
Good night good Hawks fans!
IceColdATLien
February 19th, 2012
12:00 am
Jeff Teague, Minutes:30; FGs: 1-10; FT attempts: 3; Reb: 0 Steals: 0; Assists: 4; Plus/Minus: -15; Pts: 5
Seriously, that’s your guy? You and LD got more in common than you thought…
northcyde
February 19th, 2012
12:01 am
Marvin > every SF on this team.
Put him back in coach. It’s almost too late.
TMACfan
February 19th, 2012
12:01 am
Please FIRE LD and HIRE JERRY SLOAN!!!
I hope he is willing to come out of retirement!
tb hawk fan i think
February 19th, 2012
12:01 am
how do you spell pathetic
O'Brien
February 19th, 2012
12:02 am
Hawks being out rebounded badly.
But LD decides…2 minutes for Ivan, 0 minutes for Dampier. SMH.
Section 212
February 19th, 2012
12:02 am
Slim – Josh’s J is far from the problem tonight. Hinrich, Teague, Joe, Vlad, missing wide open shots is the problem.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:02 am
“he’s one of the worst starting PGs with regard to finishing at the rim, check his stats”
According to the stats MC posted on the previous blog, he’s in the middle of the pack.
“can’t get the offense in rhythm, and can’t run the offense.”
I never said he doesn’t have room for improvement in these areas, but he does both of these better than anyone else on this team, and yes that includes Kirk. He is the Hawks’ best option at the point right now.
As far as him supposedly not producing vs. good teams… 15-5 with 4 steals against Miami in a win, 20-10 with 6 steals against Minnesota (a .500 team) in a win, 12-6 with 5 steals against Philly in a loss, 12-8 with 5 steals against Chicago in a blowout win, etc. He has plenty of room for improvement, but he’s been fine this year, and since Al went down he’s clearly been one of the team’s best players.
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:02 am
Teague is ice cold like his coach Larry….
northcyde
February 19th, 2012
12:02 am
Oh well. Night. Night.
Astro Joe
February 19th, 2012
12:02 am
Hawks may be out-rebounded by 20 tonight. No need to finish watching my team get beat-down like a junior varsity girls team.
O'Brien
February 19th, 2012
12:03 am
Wow. It was a foul on Teague, but they picked it as the play of the game. Haha
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:03 am
This is going to be the Hawks’ 6th loss of the month, officially making my 8-5 prediction for the month impossible.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:05 am
Only explanation I can see for Josh remaining on the floor is that he has a shot at a triple double.
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:05 am
emphasis on the operative word “contagious”
Its mental. When one of the leaders is misfiring it spreads like wild fire…Human Nature I suppose?
TMACfan
February 19th, 2012
12:06 am
PLAY IVAN!
tb hawk fan i think
February 19th, 2012
12:06 am
as the heat and majic move on out of sight
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:06 am
4-9 is looking better and better for the month…Terrible if it happens?
Playoffs?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:07 am
Josh wants that triple double. LMAO
Melvin
February 19th, 2012
12:07 am
LOL, Josh is trying to get a triple double….
Melvin
February 19th, 2012
12:07 am
Najeh,
We’re seeing the same thing…
O'Brien
February 19th, 2012
12:08 am
JJ’s last 6 games (including tonight).
7-33 from 3. 21%
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:08 am
Bulls by 22 on National TV Monday! Ho Hum!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:08 am
“JJ’s last 6 games (including tonight).
7-33 from 3. 21%”
Clearly he’s saving it for the 3 point contest.
High-sider
February 19th, 2012
12:09 am
Hawks can’t score and Jamal refuses to [score]
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:09 am
National TV and the Hawks= Major Fail…………
northcyde
February 19th, 2012
12:10 am
Vlad and Kirk
33 minutes
0 – 6 fg
1 point
3.rebs
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:10 am
Josh gets his triple double.
Ivan should have been playing a lot earlier than this.
Melvin
February 19th, 2012
12:10 am
Ivan took a dribble before he hit that shot. Will they give Josh the assist?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:11 am
Everyone on the Hawks’ bench looking up to see if Josh is going to get credit for that dime.
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:11 am
Larry has go ta go….
TMACfan
February 19th, 2012
12:11 am
I can’t believe they even care about the triple double… unbeleivable
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:11 am
got
got ^^^^^
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
February 19th, 2012
12:11 am
What’s the excuse tonight LD?
northcyde
February 19th, 2012
12:13 am
Ivan comes into the game and immediately outscores Vlad and kirk
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:13 am
We lacked energy….I cant figure it out(Larry’s voice)
TMACfan
February 19th, 2012
12:13 am
Can we get Jeff Van Gundy atleast?
Melvin
February 19th, 2012
12:13 am
NBA.com didnt give Josh the 10th assist.
IceColdATLien
February 19th, 2012
12:13 am
Najeh, Teague has been “fine” in those few games you chose (didn’t realize playing well against Rubio, Chalmers, Holiday meant so much… and Radmonovic dropped 17 on the Bulls in that game, so pretty much everyone played well against Chi… and for every good game you show me I can show you 2 or 3 where he basically sucked… check out his line tonight), but you’re doggin’ on Kirk like he’s not even in the same category with the “great” Teague.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:14 am
Pargo can’t even get on the floor in garbage time.
O'Brien
February 19th, 2012
12:15 am
With Kirk and Teague both struggling, what does Pargo have to do to get some real minutes?
TMACfan
February 19th, 2012
12:15 am
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Rocky
February 19th, 2012
12:16 am
Marvin, Joe and Jeff combined for 5 rebounds. FIVE.
Spyro
February 19th, 2012
12:17 am
We lacked energy….I cant figure it out(Larry’s voice)
Well, there is your post-game summary.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:18 am
“didn’t realize playing well against Rubio, Chalmers, Holiday meant so much”
You’re changing the argument around. First it was “he doesn’t play well against good teams”, and now that I show you several games where he plays well against good teams (those weren’t the only ones by the way), you point out the players he went against. Holiday is one of the best point guard defenders in the league, just for the record, and Teague played well in both games against Philly.
“Radmonovic dropped 17 on the Bulls in that game, so pretty much everyone played well against Chi”
What does this have to do with anything? If anything, doesn’t that show that the offense was running well with Teague at point guard?
“and for every good game you show me I can show you 2 or 3 where he basically sucked”
I can do this for Joe and Josh too, doesn’t mean they are not the best options on this team at their positions.
“you’re doggin’ on Kirk like he’s not even in the same category with the “great” Teague.”
I’m not dogging him at all, just saying he’s not the best point guard on this team. He’s a good backup.
northcyde
February 19th, 2012
12:19 am
Poor Marvin.
Even when he plays halfway decent he can’t get extended minutes, due to Drew having a man crush on Vlad.
Rocky
February 19th, 2012
12:19 am
It’s clear that Josh wants to be Lebron James so just move him to SF and start Ivan or something. Then move this team to Alaska or some shhhh
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:20 am
Batum owned Marvin tonight..Made him look 5′9″
Greg
February 19th, 2012
12:21 am
WHY ARE WE SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Section 212
February 19th, 2012
12:21 am
LD lost this game when he took Teague out of the game after 6 minutes, then did not play Ivan
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:21 am
Anyway, I have no problem admitting that Teague played like sh-t tonight and went Marvin on several shots that he should have made. I just refuse to agree that this has any meaning beyond being one bad game. He’s still the 3rd best active player on this team and the best option at the point guard position.
Bottom line is he is the only player on this team who can consistently break down a defense, and that makes his presence on the court valuable even when he’s not playing at his best. Kind of like how Josh is the only interior help defender on this team, making his presence on the court valuable even when he’s not playing at his best. You can blame Sund for not acquiring more depth on this roster, but it is what it is.
Old Man Peabody
February 19th, 2012
12:22 am
4 of the 6 loses have been by double digits this month, not a good trend.
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:23 am
Portland defense was stout tonight.They contested every shot..They moved their feet well and seem to always be in position to defend the drive or J!
Portland seemed to be a step or two faster also…Very athletic bunch for sure….
O'Brien
February 19th, 2012
12:24 am
northcyde,
LD is even going with Vlad over Ivan or Dampier.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:25 am
Maybe if the Hawks had traded Jamal at the deadline last year for T-Mac, Tayshaun Prince, Ben Wallace and a pick (like I wanted them to do), they could have used the pick on another help defender or dribble penetrator, making the presence of Teague or Josh on the floor less vital. Maybe if the Hawks had simply cut Bibby instead of packaging a first rounder AND Jordan Crawford for Kirk, they could have used that pick or made a less costly trade to get a help defender or dribble penetrator to make Teague or Josh’s presence on the floor less vital.
But they have mismanaged their assets for several years, which is why they only have one interior help defender, one dribble penetrator, one go-to scorer, etc. when other teams have multiple players who can do those things. And until they find a way to manage their assets better and improve their depth, they are going to have to roll with Teague, Josh, and Joe even when those players are not playing well.
O'Brien
February 19th, 2012
12:26 am
Look for Jerome to say “LD was in the locker room longer than usual”.
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:26 am
“LD lost this game when he took Teague out of the game after 6 minutes”
He does this every freaking game since Capt Kirk came back and it disrupts the timing…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:27 am
LD thinks the Hawks got off to a good start. The Blazers shot something like 60% in the first quarter.
An offensive coach through and through.
Old Man Peabody
February 19th, 2012
12:27 am
Of all the playoff teams in both the East and West, Hawks have the worst winning percentage against teams .500 or better
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:29 am
The irony, of course, is that while Woody was a defensive coach, the Hawks consistently ranked better offensively than defensively under Woody. And now with LD, an offensive coach, the Hawks rank better on D than on O.
MattP
February 19th, 2012
12:29 am
I hate to watch this team because this coach does not have a clue what he is doing. Why couldn’t he have gave Pargo a try when both Teague and Hinrich were struggling? Why not play a front court of Josh, Ivan, Zaza? What happened to Dampier, isn’t that a guy they sign to a 10 day contract to help them out in the middle.
Hawks got dominated on rebounds, bench only had a total of 2 rebounds!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2012
12:30 am
“Of all the playoff teams in both the East and West, Hawks have the worst winning percentage against teams .500 or better”
I don’t know who tweeted this the other day, but if I’m not mistaken, every East team except Miami and Chicago is below .500 against winning teams.
Section 212
February 19th, 2012
12:31 am
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:32 am
This team stood around and played iso ball, then swung it around for missed J after missed J?
Any pick and rolls tonight?.
playoffs
Spyro
February 19th, 2012
12:35 am
Any pick and rolls tonight?
You say that like we ever run PnRs.
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:36 am
The Eastern Conference has been the weaker conference for years….
These elite teams in the east get exposed by these Western teams all the time..Especially your Atlanta Hawks…..Pretenders indeed….
tjhook
February 19th, 2012
12:39 am
I didn’t watch or follow the game, but I believe the Hawks need a legitimate second scoring option. Smith is not it and it’s too unreasonable to ask Johnson to create his own shot under pressure time after time, game after game. I believe the Hawks should pursue Stephen Jackson (by trading Marvin Williams) and just dedicate the next year and a half to that CORE. By that time, Jackson and Josh Smith’s contracts will be expiring and you can use amnesty on Joe Johnson if that choice is wild. Mostly though, this year needs to be salvaged before things begin to seriously unravel. Get Jackson now before Drew loses the team emotionally.
HawkEye
February 19th, 2012
12:41 am
10+ rebounds usually spells defeat, especially when you’re missing shots. Don’t know why the Hawks don’t run more pick-n-rolls.
Is it possible to be dumber than L.D.? Why can’t Pargo see any meaningful minutes with Teague struggling and Kirk non-existent? This coach is getting worst and as a result, the Hawks are too.
Rusty
February 19th, 2012
12:41 am
LD has really fk up this team.same thing happened last year, as the season progressed they fell apart. I can’t believe for the sake of some money that they don’t go out & get a real coach.
HawkEye
February 19th, 2012
12:42 am
meant 10+ Offensive rebounds
O'Brien
February 19th, 2012
12:42 am
Yeah, Bulls (7-6) and Miami (11-4) are the only East teams with winning records against teams over .500
Slimjr
February 19th, 2012
12:42 am
Joe needs help!
O'Brien
February 19th, 2012
12:44 am
Najeh,
Of the top 8 teams, Hawks do have the worst winning % against teams over .500 though
O'Brien
February 19th, 2012
12:46 am
Miami:11-4
Chicago: 7-6
Philly: 6-9
Orlando: 7-9
Hawks: 5-11
Indianna: 8-9
Boston:5-8
New York: 4-9
HawkEye
February 19th, 2012
12:47 am
Hmm. No clear proverbial “Energy” excuse from L.D., but I think he said something along the line of “we were a step slow or they outworked us.”
Mac-Town (#maconchevyrider)
February 19th, 2012
12:51 am
Kirk Bibby just shot another air ball….
Rusty
February 19th, 2012
1:00 am
We don’t have a workable offensive or defensive plan.look like a bunch of dogs running wild.
tyger
February 19th, 2012
1:04 am
We need a PG bad!!!
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
February 19th, 2012
1:06 am
Somebody has to held accountable. We can keep losing like this. Either somebody has get fired, changes have to be made in the lineup, or the team has to be sold. ASAP
V Dub
February 19th, 2012
1:09 am
The play unintelligent basketball. Teague has to get the ball from Josh when bringing the ball down more often. Josh causes more turnovers every game when trying to bring the ball down. For all the good that Josh does it’s. Canceled out by making bad decisions that lead to missed points for the Hawks, but points for opposing teams. This team hasn’t crashed board since KEVIN WILLIS and MOSES
It starts with coahing but this team plays like every game is just a pick game
I’m a long time fan but I can really see now this can’t get any better.They are not improving at all with just basic fundamentals from year to year.
MattP
February 19th, 2012
1:11 am
Big Ray,
Sloan is no longer with the Hawks, he is on a 10 day contract with the Hornets now.
Tmac fan
February 19th, 2012
1:17 am
Do yall see what happens when Larry Drew doesn’t give Tracy Mcgrady his minutes. He needs to be fired. Just waisting talent
Rusty
February 19th, 2012
1:29 am
LD performance rating = F. We are regressing quickly.there might be a chance of not making playoffs.
NUNNA!!
February 19th, 2012
1:34 am
Whoa!! Some of yall beat me up on here last week after a win and said that we’re still in need of a true center,prago with more minutes,letting LD go,etc..
I know that most feel that firing a coach this far into the season could be a disaster but poor LD game time decisions are no freaking good..
Wittman,Rivers are 2 former hawks who are decent coaches..
Shoulda hired Nique!!
Sund,its not too late!!
Get Nique away from da mic and on da bench and lets increase our win “nimbers”!!
Go Nique!!
NUNNA!!
February 19th, 2012
1:35 am
p.s. hey jason collins,don’t rush yourself..Really..Don’t!
Harpie
February 19th, 2012
1:39 am
Larry Drew stinks!
HawkEye
February 19th, 2012
1:42 am
New blog up guys.
World B Free
February 19th, 2012
1:44 am
Some body has got to say it.
TEAGUE IS HOLDING THIS TEAM BACK. TIME FOR TEAGUE TO GO BACK TO THE BENCH!!
World B Free
February 19th, 2012
1:45 am
JOSH WAS 1 ASSIST AWAY FROM A TRIPLE DOUBLE!!
Michael Cunningham
February 19th, 2012
2:22 am
new blogs posted. shutting down this thread.