Atlanta Hawks at Pacers: Game thread
Indianapolis–Larry Drew ruled out Al Horford returning before the end of the regular season: “What I’ve been told he’s definitely out for the regular season and there is a possibility [of return] for the playoffs.” Al has said he should know more about his timetable when he returns to see his doctor next week.
- Joe Johnson (knee) and Willie Green (back) are out. Tracy McGrady (knee) and Jerry Stackhouse (ill) are active. Jeff Foster (back) is out for the Pacers.
- Joe plans to play at some point during the trip. Drew: “Right now we don’t know [when]. We are just going off how he feels. He has his good days, he has some bad days. It was his decision and our decision to allow that thing to heal to at least get to the point where he can play with a little bit more consistency [and] where the knee feels good. Since we shut him down it feels better. Right now the focus is to get him stronger.”
- McGrady said he has to manage his surgically-repaired left knee: “It doesn’t do very well on the back-to-backs. I didn’t have my balance and planted it wrong [vs. the Thunder]. It was already sore before the game.” Drew: “I don’t think he’s 100 percent but he feels like he can go. We will see how he looks.”
- Stackhouse ended up traveling with the team Monday. “It was some kind of food poisoning or something,” he said. ” Yesterday was not a good day.”
- I’ve covered a lot of games in this building, both with the Heat and Hawks, and I can tell you what’s likely going to happen: The Pacers are going to beat up on the Hawks and there are not going to be many whistles. That’s just how it is.
- Drew: “This team, they play very physical at home. The last time we were here at this building, they physically took us out of what we wanted to do. Our last meeting at our place we kind of turned the tides. Anytime you play against an Indiana team, because they are so big and athletic, you have to match the physicality. That certainly will be the case tonight.”
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pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
6:42 pm
Josh Smith Northcyde’s ever convenient scapegoat.
And even worse is that Ivan Johnson has lately been coming in for Zaza to play center in LD’s smallball lineups. Not coming in for Josh. When Ivan plays forward the spacing changes he’s taking “camping out at the top of the key” aka making the proper rotation.
Here’s Ivan at PF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX_M_UAtKQw
You dont know what you’re talking about.
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 6th, 2012
6:43 pm
uh oh!
Slimjr
March 6th, 2012
6:50 pm
4th?
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
6:56 pm
Will we see Diamper tonight?
Slimjr
March 6th, 2012
6:56 pm
“I’ve covered a lot of games in this building, both with the Heat and Hawks, and I can tell you what’s likely going to happen: The Pacers are going to beat up on the Hawks and there are not going to be many whistles. That’s just how it is.”
Isn’t this the building where All NBA got tore up? Yep….
Look out? That Hibert dude is dangerous under the basket because of his size alone!
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
6:59 pm
High-sider
I don’t watch Fox News but Harris Faulkner is worth a look.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkt9AFuVOX0&feature=related
Nothing to report for the Hawks in the area or trades – typical. Quality GMs are wheelin’ and dealin’ and Sund is just chillin?
Drew: “I don’t think he’s 100 percent but he feels like he can go. We will see how he looks.”
Genius!!! No one is 100 percent at this point. Play the man!
Buddy Grizzard
March 6th, 2012
6:59 pm
We need Ivan to play a lot of minutes at center… he’s the only player available with enough size and speed to counter Hibbert when Zaza goes to the bench. Hibbert is a dirty player who has caused several injuries to opposing players this year. The Hawks have got to put a big body on him. Ivan may give up height but he can push Hibbert away from the basket and make him work.
Buddy Grizzard
March 6th, 2012
7:00 pm
Also, Hibbert won’t play his tough guy act with Ivan… he’d be scared to.
Slimjr
March 6th, 2012
7:01 pm
No sense camping out at the top of the key if ya cant shoot from there? Move without the ball and trust your guards will find you on the pick and rolls and back door cuts cause they will..
Teague will improve if he see’s people cutting instead of standing around and watching him take his man off the dribble from the perimeter…
Trust your Guards…..
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:02 pm
This feels like one of those games where the Hawks fall behind in the late 1st/early 2nd quarter and spend the rest of the game trying to claw back into it, only to fall short in the end.
Pacers by 11. Kirk is giving up a half a foot to Paul George at SG. Not a good matchup for him.
Nique just said “nimbers” and “Hibbits” in the same sentence.
Tremaine
March 6th, 2012
7:03 pm
Dunk of the year Dominique? Get real!
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
7:03 pm
SWEET CHRISTMAS!!!
Slimjr
March 6th, 2012
7:04 pm
cant count? lol 3rd!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:06 pm
Leuer’s mom, since you seem to have footage of that Hawks/Thunder game, can you post Ivan’s halftime interview on Youtube? I heard it was hilarious, but I couldn’t see it because I was in the arena.
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
7:06 pm
No we need to play big lineups and win the battle of the paint. Please keep Ivan vs Hibbert to a minimum
Slimjr
March 6th, 2012
7:07 pm
If your afraid of getting whacked because of your cuts than go sit down! This is the
NBA where hard fouls are common place in the paint!
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
7:07 pm
Ivan was a man of many words being interviewed by Jerome
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:07 pm
“Dunk of the year Dominique? Get real!”
He’s not the only one who has said something similar. I’ve seen many places that rank it at least #2 behind Griffin over Perkins.
Buddy Grizzard
March 6th, 2012
7:08 pm
Key subplot: Hibbert is the most obvious target about agents “making a bid” for All-Star selections. If Josh ever wanted to make a point about being an All-Star snub, this is the game to do it, while the Hawks are missing two other All-Stars and he is practically the only option.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:09 pm
The Pacers’ home record is not that great as to reflect some kind of special home court advantage. They are 11-4. If they lose tonight their home record will basically be tied with the Hawks.
No small ball LD. Play Damp at C before you play Vlad at PF.
Buddy Grizzard
March 6th, 2012
7:09 pm
Perkins is not a leaper… Ibaka is one of the most athletic shot blockers in the game… yeah the dunk was one for the ages.
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
7:09 pm
Ivan’s halftime interview on Youtube
- hilarious? idk about that. At all.
I guess it’ll be on Youtube…
——-
“I’ve covered a lot of games in this building, both with the Heat and Hawks, and I can tell you what’s likely going to happen: The Pacers are going to beat up on the Hawks and there are not going to be many whistles. That’s just how it is.”
fucccccc
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
7:10 pm
LD going with the no tie look tonight
Slimjr
March 6th, 2012
7:10 pm
Lets hope Josh hits his first long two to get things rolling for him!
An airball would suck immensely!
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
7:11 pm
Bubby,
Uh, Josh didn’t make a point when lead the team in a victory over the team that had the NBA best record on Saturday
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:11 pm
Oh yeah, and hopefully they have a bounty on who gets to commit a flagrant foul on Louis Amundson.
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
7:11 pm
No need one already up
http://hawksquawk.net/community/topic/365268-ivan-johnson-halftime-interviewthis-isnt-itbutcheck-it-out/
scroll down and there’s even a download
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:13 pm
2 games in a row that Josh hit the right handed hook. If this is more than just a fluke, that is a long overdue positive step in Josh’s offensive game.
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
7:13 pm
Ivan Johnson Halftime Interview vs Thunder 3/3/12.avi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kKrEB8oEJE
Slimjr
March 6th, 2012
7:13 pm
Larry, go small and get stomped on….kapeesh?
Buddy Grizzard
March 6th, 2012
7:13 pm
Kirk Hinrich… the next starting point guard for the Lakers?
Buddy Grizzard
March 6th, 2012
7:14 pm
Can’t even make a f’ing entry pass.
Tremaine
March 6th, 2012
7:14 pm
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:07 pm
“Dunk of the year Dominique? Get real!”
He’s not the only one who has said something similar. I’ve seen many places that rank it at least #2 behind Griffin over Perkins.
It’s number 3 or tied for number 2 with Lebron.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
7:14 pm
May need Dampier to play big minutes
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:15 pm
inside.. inside.. inside.
the gm didnt lie about Josh.. if he committed himself inside. he’d be a much improved overall player.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:16 pm
Teague with a nice drive and dish, and Zaza actually finishes the assist.
smh
March 6th, 2012
7:16 pm
why is hinrich checking george? he’s 6′8 hinrich cant be 6′3
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:17 pm
well.. i’ll say if he got most of his scoring opportunities inside. part of the blame is scheme.
smh
March 6th, 2012
7:17 pm
zaza bad feet pachilua with the foul
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
7:18 pm
More of that Teague
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:18 pm
a late ugly whistle.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
7:19 pm
Cheating refs
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
7:19 pm
TEAGUE!!!!!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:19 pm
Another nice look by Teague. What was that about him not being able to run the offense?
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:20 pm
Kirk is checking George because both are starting at SG. Hawks have a small back court with no Joe.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:21 pm
“Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:07 pm
“Dunk of the year Dominique? Get real!”
He’s not the only one who has said something similar. I’ve seen many places that rank it at least #2 behind Griffin over Perkins.
It’s number 3 or tied for number 2 with Lebron.”
if yall talking about the Josh dunk.. shhhhhid, i said dunk of the year when it happened. that was a filthy dunk. over the premier shot blocker in the league. not over some guy who is a good post defender (perk). lotta elbow, almost like Josh was trying to hurt dude.. all that was missing was Serge falling.
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
7:21 pm
Nice ball movement by the Hawks to start the game.
Buddy Grizzard
March 6th, 2012
7:23 pm
Damp with a nice assist to Marv cutting baseline… did I just see Marv participate on the offensive end? We really need Teague to carry some of the scoring load… I think he’s got a mismatch with Collison.
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
7:23 pm
Another nice look by Teague. What was that about him not being able to run the offense?
LD giving Joe Johnson the rock and letting him run offense and post up all day.
We ran a damn pick and roll!
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
7:24 pm
The Hawks look like they’re actually running offensive sets tonight. And they’re winning. Who would’ve ‘thunk’ it?
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:24 pm
lol @ Tmac face after the Josh throw down
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:24 pm
4 first quarter dimes for Teague.
On the defensive end, the Hawks are doing a good job being aggressive. It has hurt them a few times falling for pump fakes and getting called for reach ins, but I’d rather see them be too aggressive than too passive.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
7:24 pm
Teague is driving and dishing tonight, like I’ve wanted him to do all season. Now it will open up the lane for himself to finish.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:25 pm
In a shocking turn of events Teague actually gets some respect from the refs for a change.
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
7:25 pm
keep shooting them Josh
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
7:25 pm
did you guys see that close up on 6′10 Paul George vs Kirk. Josh wont like that. Malice in Indiana.
VERY CHIPPY early
smh
March 6th, 2012
7:26 pm
i think josh relaizes now how dominant he can be if he stays down low plus it gives him confidence on his jump shot we may be seeing the new leader of this hawks team
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:26 pm
work Damp!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:26 pm
Damp doesn’t look bad at all. Doing a good job on post D and fed Marvin with a nice interior pass earlier.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:26 pm
no settling for j’s
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
7:27 pm
Jeff and Josh babe….
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:27 pm
beautiful ball movement, sprung by the Smoove post up.
wish we had a wing player to knock down that open shot.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:27 pm
Josh starting to get doubled. Hawks moved the ball well but Marvin throws up a brick.
Vlad might have made that shot. Just saying.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:28 pm
get em Josh!
smh
March 6th, 2012
7:28 pm
josh is on fire
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:29 pm
Maybe something to Buddy’s theory that Josh wants to come out and show up Hibbert tonight. Dude is on fire.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
7:29 pm
Wow, Teague getting calls
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
7:29 pm
Josh hitting 3’s and Teague is still in the game with 2:12 to go in the first quarter?
Sautee
March 6th, 2012
7:29 pm
I’m loving Teague’s aggressiveness.
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
7:30 pm
Keep shooting them Josh…
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:30 pm
Damp is +11. I hope we never see Vlad at PF/Josh at C for the rest of the season. PLAY YOUR DAMN BIG MEN LD.
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
7:31 pm
Keep attacking them Jeff…
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
7:31 pm
Josh is 6-6 from the field?
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
7:32 pm
DEBO Time.
atlantadeepdirtybench
March 6th, 2012
7:32 pm
Build this club round Jeff and Josh!
First time they are playing together this season
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:32 pm
Josh talking to his teammates.. telling them to keep it going.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
7:32 pm
Teague has 5 assists in the first quarter.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
7:32 pm
Josh for Kevin Garnett.
Better yet, the trade many wanted 2 seasons ago, Josh for Beidrins. Yeah, that’s a good trade for the Hawks there.
Or how about Josh for the Lakers’ trade exception and Matt Barnes.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
7:32 pm
Josh – you are the officially sole team captain! Teague horrible fts man -
The return of the Bubba Crew.(republicans too)
March 6th, 2012
7:33 pm
All you fans of Josh you came to the wrong blog page.
This is Al horfords Fan club and we are part of the Al horford led MEDIOCRE PLAYER MOVEMENT where we despise talented players who work hard and get better,shame on you Josh.
We believe in mediocre talent and sub par performances. We love failing in the playoffs and if our leader All MEDIOCRE AL disappears in the playoffs as he has for 39 games it puts us in a state of euphoria.
We emphatically hate JOSH SMITH on this MEDIOCRE MOVEMENT BLOG PAGE, he played great in the playoff last year, worked extremely hard in the off season and is playing OUTSTANDING this year. As bright as his light is shinning we will search very diligently to find something in his game that WE dont like and that will become the focus of our blog. WE HATE JOSH!!
Bring us back our 12pts 8rb no blocks ordinary Al, We love it when instead of focusing on winning and bringing some tenacity to the center post, he digresses and starts internal fights about playing JOSH’S POSITION, or when he ESCORTS the opposition to the rim and takes snap shots of them dunking on us. We love that lack of effort. We are the Mediocre Player Movement, formerly known as the BUBBA CREW. We get excited when LAZY Al rips a ankle out of joint or detaches a limb from his body to get out of work. WE LOVE THAT. GO AL!! WHOO WHOO WHOO….
This is the Mediocre Player Movement and our goal is to bring mediocrity to Atlanta sports. We brought you
Al Hoford
Matt Ryan
Jeff Teague
Just to drop a few names. We have no ambition to win and like Al, we just want a little camel toe and a place to lay down…..
So get over it Josh. Stop playing like a Star and get back down here to Al horford’s non performing, contentious, slothful, heartless, average Al type performances that have led Atlanta OUT OF the second round of the playoffs every year.
Mediocre Al for President!!
Whooo, Whooo, Whooo.
smh
March 6th, 2012
7:34 pm
larry drew look like he had vodka and tonic before the game with no tie lol
smh
March 6th, 2012
7:34 pm
late bad whiste
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:34 pm
OK, I like Ivan and all, but let’s not post him up when Josh is also on the floor.
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 6th, 2012
7:34 pm
Damp is showing a double on the perimeter and getting back inside. Very nice movement and boxing out for the rebound – all on one sequence.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:35 pm
Josh has unbelievable floor vision. knows where to make the pass.. just doesnt always get it there..
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:36 pm
You can tell Josh is clicking when he finds T-Mac for the cross court assist instead of taking that 18 footer.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:36 pm
c’mon Ivan catch and finish..
smh
March 6th, 2012
7:36 pm
ivan needs to catch that get in the game
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:37 pm
Hawks went Iso-Teague on the final possession, and he drove and dished nicely to Ivan, who blew what would have been Teague’s 6th assist. More evidence that if you are going to isolate someone on the perimeter, it should be the guy (Teague) who can take people off the dribble, not the guy (Joe) who is going to dribble for 10 seconds before launching a jumper.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
7:38 pm
Hawks with 29 points in the first quarter? Hawks on pace to score 116 points for the game?
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
7:38 pm
Not bad so far, Hawks. Ivan needs to finish those plays, though.
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
7:39 pm
Damn Teague is showing some great PG skills. Its really clicking for him. But the Pacers are on our heels and law of averages Mr, Smith! Too many jumpers, I think we should focus more on defense.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:39 pm
Ivan putting in work!
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:39 pm
WORK!!!!!!!
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
7:40 pm
Ivan beasting on the borads.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
7:40 pm
Nice work Ivan, but gotta finish
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:40 pm
Vlad in for Josh. Hawks’ first small lineup of the game.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:41 pm
holding his head!!
get out the way..!
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
7:42 pm
Hibbert is their only real center
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:42 pm
T-Mac is the best passer on the team. Set up that Ivan and-one with that pass to Kirk. No panic when the shot clock runs down.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
7:42 pm
DEBO!!
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
7:42 pm
Mr. 9 to 5 [Ivan] puttin’ work.
Sautee
March 6th, 2012
7:43 pm
bench is delivering
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
7:43 pm
Mr. 9 to 5 [Ivan] puttin’ [in] work.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
7:43 pm
How does Joe feel seeing the team is playing better without him right now, like they did without Al when they first got him?
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
7:43 pm
I’m really liking the Hawks ball movement to start this game….
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
7:43 pm
Wow. Debo taking the Pacers’ chains all day!
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:44 pm
guts and grit have taken the soul of our lazy Hawks.. what game was that when Pargo came in and went crazy when Kurt couldnt hit squat..
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
7:44 pm
Hope they don’t try to interview Ivan at halftime. Lol
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:45 pm
Ramon, Joe has no emotions, so he probably doesn’t feel anything.
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 6th, 2012
7:45 pm
How many more wins would the Hawks have IF Drew had played the bench when the starters were healthy?
Can the bench sustain their energy level, without a bench of their own?
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:45 pm
How does Joe feel seeing the team is playing better without him right now, like they did without Al when they first got him?”
like he better not come back w/ that lazy, halfhearted effort..
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
7:46 pm
Vladi Dadi
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
7:46 pm
but Joe can fit right in folks.. if coaching allows it.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
7:46 pm
Lol. Even Vlad is dunking. Wtf
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:47 pm
Amazing what happens when players move off the ball aggressively toward the hoop. Vlad ran the same play that Joe runs from time to time, coming off the curl and catching the ball, but instead of shooting a jumper or a floater he goes in for the dunk.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
7:47 pm
Kirk fail.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:48 pm
No-tie day for the Hawks coaching staff I guess…
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
7:48 pm
LD must did have something to drink, because he’s complaining to the ref more tonight. He never does that.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
7:49 pm
After the foul on McGrady, the shot clock should have been re-set to 14 seconds.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
7:49 pm
LD finally realizes, but isn’t even angry.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:50 pm
Ivan has been learning some tricks from Zaza. That was a legit foul, but nice flop by Ivan to sell it.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
7:51 pm
Dahntay Jones is dumb player.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
7:51 pm
I think Peyton Manning stole their ties, lol.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
7:52 pm
Dahntay Jones is [a] dumb player.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
7:52 pm
High-sider a lot of people on this blog wanted Jones just 3 seasons ago.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
7:52 pm
Refs are on crack tonight. Kinda touchy, eh?
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
7:52 pm
Damn all these fouls
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
7:53 pm
Why has Josh been out so long though?
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:53 pm
Well, the small ball lineup didn’t hurt tonight. Hawks actually added a couple of points to the lead. Damp comes back in so no more small ball.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
7:54 pm
That was good D. Refs are full of sh!t.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
7:54 pm
Put Josh back in.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:54 pm
Looks like I spoke too soon, since Damp replaced Ivan. Vlad still playing PF, and West draws a foul on him. Time to get Josh back in.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
7:55 pm
Refs are rigging the game. BS
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
7:55 pm
Vlad still in at the 4 vs West? wtf
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
7:55 pm
Referees have some money on this game.
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
7:55 pm
Refs are giving the Pacers some BS calls….
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
7:56 pm
LD needs to get a tech and get this team pumped up. first the refs screw them on the shot clock, then a horrible foul called on Vlad, and a crap foul on Pargo. 8llllllD~~ Refs.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
7:57 pm
Fantom foul calls got them back in the game.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
7:58 pm
“High-sider a lot of people on this blog wanted Jones just 3 seasons ago.” – Ra’mon
Why?
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
7:58 pm
We haven’t won yet – but if we do – I called it on the previous blog
And I also called a 10-14 pt loss tomorrow nite also.
I’ve been calling it pretty good lately – but have I ever blown it also!
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
7:58 pm
Teague drawing fouls, who woulda thunk it.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
7:59 pm
Pretty empty looking arena up there in Indy. Where is the criticism of the Pacers’ fans? I distinctly remember that place being more than half full of Bulls fans during the playoffs last year too…
The return of the Bubba Crew.(republicans too)
March 6th, 2012
8:00 pm
I agree, this is a much better team with out Al,.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
8:00 pm
Why LD won’t play McGrady with Marvin and Teague?
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:01 pm
Several Hawks sitting because of the 2 foul rule, resulting in Stackhouse coming into the game.
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
8:01 pm
Quack
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:01 pm
Great hustle and pressure by Teague!
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:02 pm
Are the Pacers overrated?
The return of the Bubba Crew.(republicans too)
March 6th, 2012
8:02 pm
Hard to believe that teague has 5 assist. If he could average 6 or 7 hed be a very good guard instead of a bone head ball hog.
He is being shopped on the market.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:02 pm
Even with all the BS ref calls, the Hawks keep scoring.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:02 pm
David West is giving Josh that baseline. If he spins the other way he has a dunk.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
8:03 pm
Have you noticed, though Josh struggles with his free throw shooting. He rarely misses the 2nd free throw. If he misses the first, some how he always make the correct adjustment on the next shot. Just an observation.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:04 pm
As well as the Hawks have played, this game is too close. Offense starting to stagnate. Pacers can cut it to 7.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:04 pm
Phantom moving screens call!
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:04 pm
Here the Hawks go with the missed free throws again. The Hawks could be up big if they just could make their free throws. smh
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
8:04 pm
Dampier isn’t even trying to score, let him just play D and stop passing it to him.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
8:05 pm
Najeh, the referees helping the Pacers stay close. Hard for Hawks to get rhythm when you have to stop play every 45 seconds.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:06 pm
It’s not the offense. The offense is doing fine. It’s the excessive foul calls and bad defense that kept the Pacers in the game. Teague left an open three last possession.
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
8:06 pm
Marvin is a complete waste of time. He gives us nothing on offense and not shutting down Granger enough on defense… Put Vlad or TMac back in the game.
pointguardslim
March 6th, 2012
8:06 pm
“I agree, this is a much better team with out Al,.”
too bad you aint getting nothing in a trade for him smdh.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:07 pm
I know Damp isn’t on the floor for offense, but on that possession where he got called for a moving screen, Teague fed him in the post literally three feet away from the basket. When you catch it with that kind of post position you have to at least try to score, especially when you are in the penalty. At least pump fake and see if you can draw a foul.
Rush Limbaugh
March 6th, 2012
8:07 pm
Hey Bubba crew guy, shout out!
hawksfancents95
March 6th, 2012
8:07 pm
first off: hawks have over 50 at half;amazing
secondly, its good to see marvin is finally taking preemptive measures with his health and put on the knee pads
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:07 pm
Stackhouse – our FreeThrow specialist!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:07 pm
Finally Marvin.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:08 pm
TEAGUE
ntrigue
March 6th, 2012
8:08 pm
Marvin needs to work on driving to the basket he wants to just catch and shoot everytime
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:08 pm
Lol. Teague!!!
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:08 pm
Marvin hits a three. I’ll give credit when credit is due. Teague with the monster jam! Damn!
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:09 pm
Insaniteague!!! Maybe he needs to finish strong all the time at the rim.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:09 pm
Block the hell outta Hibbit!lol
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:10 pm
Josh will not be posterized like Ibaka. Lol
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
8:11 pm
Pacers just won’t go away, thanks refs.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:11 pm
Gotta close this quarter strong, and that’s going to be tough with Josh out of the game.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:11 pm
I’m tired of these bs call by the refs.
The offense has done outstanding. They need to tighten up on defense next half
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:12 pm
Teague might have had Ivan on the roll..
ntrigue
March 6th, 2012
8:13 pm
Drew call some plays and stop whistling!
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
8:13 pm
Good half. Gotta D up here and 2nd half
The return of the Bubba Crew.(republicans too)
March 6th, 2012
8:13 pm
Stack shouldnt be on the team as a player, we could use his spot for a D League center,.
ntrigue
March 6th, 2012
8:13 pm
Refs terrible!
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:15 pm
exactly Josh.
Red Neck Heaven
March 6th, 2012
8:16 pm
Trade Josh now.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:16 pm
7 Hawks have 2 fouls in this game, including 4 starters.
Hawks had a chance to really step on the Pacers’ throat and blew it, but they are playing well on the glass and generally moved the ball well on offense and got good shots. Gotta do a better job guarding Granger coming off those screens and staying aggressive on D without fouling. Yeah, there were some questionable calls, but there were also some dumb reach in fouls that could have been avoided.
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
8:16 pm
After playing great for the 22mins the Hawks allow the Pacers to close the lead to 4 the last two mins. Gotta come out in the 3rd qtr with energy…
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:18 pm
We have “The return of the Bubba Crew.(republicans too)” and “Rush Limbaugh” in the house. I’ve heard of “Noche Latina” Night. It must be “Angry White Men” Night. Are the servers for “Stormfront”, “Chimpout” and “Nig-ermania” down?
honest_abe
March 6th, 2012
8:18 pm
ENERGY!!! heh
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:20 pm
Who was interviewed at the half?
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
8:21 pm
Pacers shot 24 free throws in the 1st half. Gotta do a better job keeping them off the free throw line while playing aggressive.
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
8:22 pm
Not on the game tonite – but one reason I like Josh, Teague, and JJ is they have a great off season work ethic, and desire to get better.
Marvin, not so much.
And Al, not as much it doesn’t look like when he’s healthy.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:23 pm
Bubba Crew – we need Stack for his freethrow shooting prowess. When he game is on the line and there is a tech called – Stack goes to the line.
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
8:25 pm
Josh with what 15, 16 points and 4-6 rebounds? At the half? And no turnovers? Yeh, he looks like a near Superstar in the making to me – if he doesn’t go back to old Josh.
Teague with 6 assists and 7 points at the half? Good job.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:31 pm
The Hawks are scoring better tonight so far.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:32 pm
Too much standing around on offense.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:33 pm
Josh has 20 points. Hawks are 11-0 when Josh scores 20+ points.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:34 pm
What a heady, smart, veteran turnover by Kirk there. Second time he’s done that in this game.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
8:34 pm
7 seconds ref
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:34 pm
These refs are garbage!
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:34 pm
Ha ha – the ball don’t lie.
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 6th, 2012
8:35 pm
BLOW THE WHISTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MattP
March 6th, 2012
8:35 pm
Why is Hinrich playing point with the ball and not Teague?
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:35 pm
Josh is receiving the ball too far away from the hoop and it is disrupting everything for the Hawks on offense.
And why the F-CK is Kirk bringing up the ball?
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
8:35 pm
West just held josh the whole trip down, no call
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:35 pm
What the hell is up with Hinrich?
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:36 pm
Moving screen…
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
March 6th, 2012
8:36 pm
TMAC WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO PLAY VS OKC.
IT WAS A BACK TO BACK AND HE PLAYED BIG MINUTES VS MIL ON FRIDAY.
LD IS TRYING TO HURT OUR PLAYERS
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:36 pm
ZaZa falling asleep on his defensive rotation. cant be tired.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:36 pm
Dag!!! Josh is on one!
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
8:36 pm
Frustrating because pacers really haven’t done much to be in this game, thanks refs!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:36 pm
Josh’s jumpers are bailing out the Hawks in this 3rd quarter. Straight up. Everything else looks like sh-t for the Hawks right now.
ntrigue
March 6th, 2012
8:37 pm
Get Hinrich out put Pargo in!
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
8:37 pm
get this Hinrich out of the game
Rob
March 6th, 2012
8:37 pm
Josh feeling it tonight. We got to close out on those 3 point shooters.
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
8:37 pm
Holy cow is Josh draining jumpers. Josh es en fuego.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:37 pm
Josh is shooting lights out. I feel like I’m in the twilight zone.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:38 pm
Josh going to have to beat these guys by himself i guess.. .
wtf is this dude doing man? bench kirk!!!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:38 pm
Please get Kirk off the floor. For the love of God.
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
8:38 pm
kirk is HORRIBLEEEEEEE
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:38 pm
Hinrich is getting on my last nerve man.
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
8:38 pm
WTF is Kirk doing
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
8:38 pm
Kirk is killing me.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:38 pm
Hinrich is a double agent for the Pacers tonight.
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
8:38 pm
and the pacers are getting every call down the floor
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
8:39 pm
Calling for Mr. Pargo.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:39 pm
Marvin so damn sorry its a shame.
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
8:39 pm
ISO Kirk is not as good as Iso Joe
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
8:39 pm
of course marvin gets no call
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:39 pm
Marvin is an idiot.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:40 pm
Marvin’s WEAK!
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
8:40 pm
stop passng to Marvin.
Mac-Town (#maconchevyrider)
March 6th, 2012
8:40 pm
Trade Marvin and Kirk for a used Nintendo game
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
8:40 pm
Put TMac and Vlad in the game…
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 6th, 2012
8:40 pm
Damn Marvin, you’re in the paint!!! Expect the pass man!!!!!!!!! A missed dunk oppty!!!!!!!
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:41 pm
how you can vouch for this dude in any area of the game i dont know. he’s just too damn sorry for me to give him credit for even the positives from this point forward.
if there was ever a time where he needs to show up his now. its always been an excuse.. Jamal.. Joe.. whatever.. whatever. shut up. he sucks.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
8:41 pm
Marvin missed because he doesn’t look to score.
Sautee
March 6th, 2012
8:42 pm
Hinrich is WAY under estimating George’s length.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:42 pm
Gotta get back to what worked in the first half. Teague dribble penetration and Josh post ups. And for Josh to post up, he has to get position closer to the basket than he’s been getting in this quarter. Those jumpers are not going to fall all night.
Also gotta get back to being aggressive on D and disrupting passes. Yeah, that might result in fouls, but so what? Josh and Teague are the only ones who should be worried about their foul total. Everyone else can be replaced by someone on the bench if they get in foul trouble.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:42 pm
Vlad dunks both those opportunities where he gets blocked.. and the nice dime from Josh.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:42 pm
I think that pass to Marvin by Josh was a little too hot.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:43 pm
Kirk is liabilty – good Drew took him out.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:43 pm
Josh is on 1
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
8:43 pm
Josh smokin
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
8:43 pm
what has josh been smoking
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:44 pm
Hawks falling asleep on D, leaving people open on the perimeter every possession.
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
8:44 pm
Sloppy Teague
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
8:44 pm
teague is too careless
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:44 pm
Josh is currently 12-15 [80%] from the field with 27 points.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:44 pm
Where’s Pargo?
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
8:44 pm
Too many easy jumpers for pacers
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:44 pm
Josh got his teammates hypnotized.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:45 pm
LD has Josh doing everything.. from everywhere on the court.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:45 pm
Thank you Marvin.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:45 pm
Timely shot by Marvin
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:45 pm
man we got Stackhouse on our team. talk about funny.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:46 pm
Man, F!ck these refs!
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
8:46 pm
either stackhouse needs to retire or he got fouled and the refs didnt call it
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:46 pm
Stack is too damn old period!
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
8:46 pm
How was that not a foul going Stack’s way? But soon as they get back down court, they call foul on Josh for a bump?
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:46 pm
Its all over Stack – take it like man. Looking like Larry Holmes flabby and sick.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
8:46 pm
these refs are comical tonight
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:46 pm
How wasn’t that a foul on Stack? Dude was hugging him! Then they call a BS foul on Josh!
atlchris77
March 6th, 2012
8:46 pm
They run over stack and no whistle, but josh gets called?
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
8:47 pm
Stackhouse, Marvin and Hinrich might be the three worse players in the league.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:47 pm
Stack isn’t going to get that call with two defenders on him. Josh has to realize that when he makes that pass. He threw the pass on the money, but even if Stack catches it cleanly he’s probably not going to convert.
Rob
March 6th, 2012
8:47 pm
If that wasnt the most blatant foul I have seen in this game….
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:47 pm
was a foul on Stack.. but still. we have Stackhouse.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:48 pm
in 2012.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:48 pm
It’s hard to beat the refs AND the Pacers.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
8:49 pm
Lol, Marvin just tried to call for it on the post, lol. Get out of here with the jokes man.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:49 pm
Josh hanging out on the perimeter, Hawks getting nothing going toward the basket. This is looking like a 6 point deficit by the end of the quarter.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:49 pm
Tmac must be hurt.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
8:49 pm
Josh leading the break > Stack leading the break.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:50 pm
Hawks need another scorer. Get Jamal back.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
8:50 pm
The Pacers must SUCK for the Hawks to still be winning in spite of the refs giving them the game.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:51 pm
wide ass open again. misses.
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
8:51 pm
marvin needs to pick a new sport
yodaddybrother
March 6th, 2012
8:51 pm
Josh Smith should be in the discussion for defensive player of the year
Rollo Lawson
March 6th, 2012
8:51 pm
Enter your comments herewtf Is stackhouse doing? Why has drew stopped running the offense thru josh. Dumb coaching.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:51 pm
ZaZa hit hard wow..
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:51 pm
Good thing for the Hawks that West committed that foul, because there’s no way Zaza gathers and hits that before going out of bounds or fumbling it away.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:51 pm
This is funny. Josh is playing with four scrubs. LOL
Rob
March 6th, 2012
8:52 pm
9 to 5 in the game
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
8:52 pm
big free throws ZaZa..
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:52 pm
Clutch points from Zaza these last couple of possessions to stem the tide.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
8:52 pm
DEBO!!!
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
8:52 pm
“Hawks need another scorer. Get Jamal back.”
cosign
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:53 pm
Why did they stop going to Josh?
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
8:54 pm
3rd quarter scoring for the Hawks fell off big time.
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
8:54 pm
Kirk and draft pick for Jamal
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
8:55 pm
Funny how everyone asking for LD to run the offense through Josh. But just 5 days ago, people wanted Josh traded for a pair of Jordan’s and some Hilfiger socks from Dillard’s. If Josh was injured, and Joe was healthy, the Hawks would be down by 21 now. If Josh and Joe was injured, and Al was healthy, the Hawks would be down by 28 now.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
8:55 pm
Before they regained control in those last two minutes, that quarter was a disaster other than Josh’s made jumpers.
Gotta do better in the 4th. Cut down on the sloppiness and go back to what’s been working. Josh posting up or Teague driving every time.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:55 pm
LD is an idiot – that;s why! FEED THE HOT HAND TIL HE IS HOT NO MORE!
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
8:55 pm
Anyone want to cut Stackhouse and add Diaw when the buyout go through?
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
8:56 pm
Remember many were saying once Jamal was gone Marvin would take off. What happened? LOL
Rob
March 6th, 2012
8:56 pm
Hell yeah, Jamal back here would be instant offense.Make that trade
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:56 pm
Ra’mon – I for one never wanted Josh traded for a pair of Jordan’s and some Hilfiger socks from Dillard’s.
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
8:57 pm
Najeh, co-sign. The Utah Jazz used to run pick and roll with Stockton and Malone every trip down the court. Anything else was just on fast breaks and second chance points.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:57 pm
Screw Jamal and his Zero defense. He’s not worth it.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:57 pm
Ra’Mon would be a welcomed return Ra’mon.
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
8:58 pm
Hinrich should never see the floor. PAARGO
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
8:58 pm
Tmac is showing his age. It’s horrible.
Rush Limbaugh
March 6th, 2012
8:58 pm
Its hard to believe teague has 8 assist. You think he may not want to be traded with Al to the lakers.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
8:59 pm
Awhh. TMac
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:00 pm
Pargo with timely 3’s
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
9:01 pm
PAARGO is a killa! Put in Pargo and Teague
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
9:01 pm
hawks ned another shot blocker this off season…javale mcgee
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:02 pm
OK, I’m back finally, what did I miss?
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:02 pm
“Anyone want to cut Stackhouse and add Diaw when the buyout go through?”
I don’t mind cutting Stackhouse, but I can’t get too excited about Diaw. I wish there was a perimeter defender available that the Hawks could pick up to replace Stack. The bench still needs a perimeter defender.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:02 pm
Hate to say it but STACK is WACK!!
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
9:02 pm
Need to get Josh back in.
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:02 pm
I remember when we signed Pargo, and I had to argue with a number of regulars on this blog that he was a good player.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
9:03 pm
At least Stack can play defense.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:03 pm
Pargo is not a great ball handler or passer, but the dude gets buckets. Put him on the floor with another facilitator around and he’s just fine as the backup PG.
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:03 pm
Figures that the troll would be Republican
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:04 pm
LD gambling by keeping Josh out and leaving T-Mac in. Pretty certain that T-Mac wo n’t play tomorrow.
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:04 pm
Overall its clear to me that Josh Smith is the best player on the floor tonite – either side
Rod – I was gonna joke in the first half, gotta bring Jannero in the 4th – need the scoring. But it’s true – that dude is usually clutch
Rob
March 6th, 2012
9:04 pm
Time for Josh to come back in
Rush Limbaugh
March 6th, 2012
9:05 pm
Damn. Teague has almost as many turnovers as assists.
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:05 pm
Gotta respect Ivan, he sacrifices his body.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
9:05 pm
Teague needs to take care of that rock.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:05 pm
Get the ball back to Josh. Quit being dumb Hawks.
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:06 pm
Pargo is a gunner though.
Rob
March 6th, 2012
9:06 pm
Pargo, wow
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:06 pm
Rod – I thought he was garbage (Pargo) – I’ve been shown I was wrong
Najeh – No TMac tomorrow for sure
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:06 pm
Pargo ignorant.. !!!
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:07 pm
Pargo has 14 points in under 18 minutes played.
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:07 pm
Pargo is the sniper
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:07 pm
Teague is going to be traded. That damn troll stole my nickname, I was rush limbaugh first. I guess Ill got back to being Sandusky.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:07 pm
Mac directing traffic..
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:07 pm
Nice feed Zaza
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:08 pm
Zaza has been great since the late 3rd. Great look to T-Mac.
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:08 pm
More free throws?!
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:08 pm
Hibbits with the flop
Rollo Lawson
March 6th, 2012
9:09 pm
Run the offense thru josh dammit!!!
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:09 pm
Great pass for TMac
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
9:09 pm
Nice find, Tmac.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:09 pm
Ball movement has been so much better in this quarter.
JaeEvolution
March 6th, 2012
9:09 pm
One of these Pacers announcers is such a loser.
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:09 pm
Zaza plays so much better with McGrady on the floor.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:09 pm
Nice feed by T-Mac to Z-Pac[k].
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:09 pm
36 FT Att for pacers.
Rob
March 6th, 2012
9:09 pm
Zaza solid.
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:09 pm
TMAC making me proud to be a TMAC fan my whole life
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
9:09 pm
Great feed by TMac there.
DawgNole
March 6th, 2012
9:10 pm
Both of the Hawks’ announcers are losers. At least Nique has an excuse.
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
9:10 pm
Wow! Great drive by JT0!
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:10 pm
Another great pass for TMac
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:10 pm
1st team to 100 wins.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:10 pm
ZAZA !!!!!
playing great
Mac-Town (#maconchevyrider)
March 6th, 2012
9:10 pm
lol@zaza and josh
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:10 pm
BALL MOVEMENT MOTHERF-CKERS
T-MAC THE FACILITATOR
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
Zaza with another and-1.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
Lol. Zaza has lost his mind!
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
Teague to Zaza!!! Lovin it!
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
Another And-1 for Zaza! Teague with a drive-n-dish there.
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
ZaZa!!!!!!
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
hibbert needs to hit the weight room
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
Zaza may not be too talented, but he’s got heart.
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
ZAZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yodaddybrother
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
lmao @ clumsy Roy rolling around on the ground like beyotch
fake all star
Rollo Lawson
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
Take it home zaza! !
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
Hibbits down, Hibbits down
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
“Zaza plays so much better with McGrady on the floor.”
Co-sign.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
9:11 pm
TMac is not old – just has bum left knee. But what he does have is wisdom.
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:12 pm
Hats off – we’ve outrebounded one of the best rebounding teams in the NBA
I like what i see – trade JJ and Al, and get some pieces and build around Josh maybe
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
9:12 pm
Big Hibbert goes down against the Hawks… Uh, karma
yodaddybrother
March 6th, 2012
9:12 pm
@TMACfan
Zaza is a solid player IDK what you’re talking about
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 6th, 2012
9:12 pm
Nice to see zaza lay Hibberts out in the paint. Retribution for what he did to Al? Zaza is brutal and then just walks away. My man!!!!!!!!!
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:12 pm
Great seal by Zaza on Jeff’s baseline drive.
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:12 pm
No earthly reason why TMac should not be on the floor at the end of every game, if he is healthy
bird
March 6th, 2012
9:12 pm
Who are these guys with Hawks jerseys on?
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:12 pm
Via MC on Twitter, Dwyane Wade twisted his ankle and is questionable for tomorrow.
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:13 pm
Lets finish this thing
Rob
March 6th, 2012
9:13 pm
@Tmac. Yeah Zaza with alot of heart and toughness
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:13 pm
The Hawks in this 4th quarter have gone with the three good starters, and two good bench players instead of the weak links Kirk and Marvin. Not surprisingly things have started clicking.
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:13 pm
If we can trade Teague and get a center for Al and a draft pick we are back in business.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
9:13 pm
Rod from CP “No earthly reason why TMac should not be on the floor at the end of every game, if he is healthy”
Right on!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:14 pm
And… the carriage turned back into a pumpkin for Josh.
Get back in the post dude. Close this game out.
hawksfancents95
March 6th, 2012
9:14 pm
if josh played like david west does on offense 18ft and in he’d been an allstar for 3 years already
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:14 pm
Drain the clock guys.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
9:14 pm
Buddy Grizzard you are right – Hibbert is dirty player.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
9:15 pm
Come on Josh! Stop sitting out on the outside!
smh
March 6th, 2012
9:15 pm
wow we actually have offensive plays !!!!! NICE
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:16 pm
Josh is a point guard?
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
9:16 pm
They scared of Smoove in the paint.
Mac-Town (#maconchevyrider)
March 6th, 2012
9:16 pm
horrible last few trips down wtf
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:16 pm
lol
MattP
March 6th, 2012
9:16 pm
old Smith is back…
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:16 pm
Three wack offensive possessions in a row
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
9:16 pm
WTF are these guys doing on offense!?
smh
March 6th, 2012
9:16 pm
ok now josh thinks his game is outside please stop trying to dribble like your a pg
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
9:16 pm
wtf are the hawks doing POST JOSH UP
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:17 pm
Damn TMAC, come on bro
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 6th, 2012
9:17 pm
Player movement anyone???
WHEN ARE THEY MOVING ?????
March 6th, 2012
9:17 pm
WHO NEEDS THIS CRAP ???? SEATTLE MUST BUY AND MOVE THIS CRAP FRANCHISE, ATLANTA IS TOO GREAT A CITY TO HAVE THIS TYPE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM IN THIS CITY, IT IS SICK ! MOVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:18 pm
Good timeout Get something going to the basket
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
9:18 pm
Few bad of possession by the Hawks. Go back to to the pick and roll plays….
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:18 pm
Josh Bird has returned
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:18 pm
I wonder how many of these possessions where Teague gets stripped are fouls for the Roses and Westbrooks of the league. Two possessions ago, the Hawks got a bad shot because Teague got stripped in the lane and had to throw it back out. Seems like that happens a lot for him.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:18 pm
again.. coaching.
Josh has been playing everywhere.. if his game was only condensed to areas of productivity.
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:18 pm
That was a nice move. Im going to be in midtown tonight guys, if you want to celebrate. Theres a new bar over where the eagle use to be.
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:18 pm
Josh is growing into being an Alpha dawg. He doesn’t have good chemistry with JJ. I say build around Josh, Teague, and ZaZa and get some nice pieces for JJ and Al.
Man have I ever changed my tune – but Josh’s improvement is the reason why
Josh, ZaZa, and Teague close to double/doubles tonite
BIG DOG
March 6th, 2012
9:19 pm
Josh get your a$$ in the post.
BIG DOG IN THE HOUSE
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:20 pm
T-Mac has 6 assists.
hawksfancents95
March 6th, 2012
9:20 pm
hilarious short video of a sport that should still be played
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PPuV7jK33k
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:20 pm
Loving Kirk is on the bench.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
9:20 pm
Pargo > Jamal. At least he can play D.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:21 pm
T-Mac is a better facilitator than Josh.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:21 pm
Dumb ass Hawks taking a quick shot there instead of milking the clock.
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
9:21 pm
WOW PARGO HOW BOUT RUN SOME CLOCK OFF
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
9:21 pm
Lol…agreed Luke. Kirk doing a great job over there on the bench.
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:22 pm
Sure wish we had Willie Green for tomorrow nite – we’re going to need him
Kirk is sometimes good kryptonite for DWade – We’ll see tomorrow
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
9:22 pm
Really TMac? All that to shoot an air ball? Ugh.
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
9:22 pm
why is teague always sticking his tongue out?
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:22 pm
guess coach is trying to kiss some ass.. cause its no reason why the ball shouldnt have been going into a Josh Smith post up for a while now.
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:23 pm
Carmelo does not play D either, is James Jones better than him?
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 6th, 2012
9:23 pm
Hawks have controlled this entire game!
Let’s Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:23 pm
Magic down 12 to Charlotte. WTF?
ntrigue
March 6th, 2012
9:23 pm
Why are we not going to josh?
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:23 pm
Both teams in the bonus
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:23 pm
Id rather have Marv in than Tmac
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:23 pm
“Pargo > Jamal. At least he can play D.” – Big Lou
You mad as in crazy or as in “mad as a hatter.”
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
9:23 pm
Aaaand Granger answers with an air ball.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:23 pm
Marvin slips. Granger open look.. air ball.
Rob
March 6th, 2012
9:23 pm
Need a bucket to ice it…
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
9:24 pm
Josh bricks a 3 for no real reason.
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:24 pm
@Najeh Davenpoop
Did Michael Jordan suit up?
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:24 pm
Josh is cold, go to Pargo
DawgNole
March 6th, 2012
9:24 pm
Nique’s already giving the game to the Hawks. Most of the time when he does that, they blow it. Maybe not tonight.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:24 pm
The presence of West has screwed up Grainger’s game.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:24 pm
you’ve missed your last few jumpers Josh.. go ahead and swing it..
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:24 pm
ZaZa with the double double – We’ve scored 2 pts the last 4:20
Rob
March 6th, 2012
9:24 pm
Josh hits a couple, and then he thinks he is untouchable out there shooting bombs…. lol
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:25 pm
Would have liked to see Teague drive there. Josh still hanging out on the outside.
Still, one more stop and the Hawks got this.
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:25 pm
Not over. We miss free throws so before its over they will have a chance to tie or win
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:26 pm
Turnover Teague needs to be on the bench but he is being show cased for the Laker trade
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:26 pm
Bismack Biyombo 15 boards and 7 blocks matched up on Dwight in that Magic-Bobcats game.
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
9:26 pm
Marvin sucks.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:26 pm
‘Magic down 12 to Charlotte. WTF?”
Dwight must be getting traded tomorrow.
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:26 pm
Duck on D. Damn
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:26 pm
Marvin with his sorry ass giving up an and-1 to Granger.
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 6th, 2012
9:26 pm
please retire marvin you suck
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 6th, 2012
9:26 pm
Uh Oh!!!!!!!!!!!!
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:26 pm
why does this guy even play..?
overrated defender cause dude cant move laterally for nothing.
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:26 pm
Marvin plays great D. LOL
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:26 pm
LOL@Marv, always good for a daily laugh
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:27 pm
Free throw time.
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:27 pm
Both teams have been ice the last 3 minutes – glad it wasn’t just the Hawks
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:27 pm
Who has the stones to make two free throws?
DawgNole
March 6th, 2012
9:27 pm
Thanks, Nique. Soon as he said the Hawks had it, they froze again.
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
9:27 pm
Granger with a 3-point play, lead is down to one. Argh! Come on Hawks!
Rob
March 6th, 2012
9:27 pm
Marvin flat footed as Granger drives all over him. geesh
ntrigue
March 6th, 2012
9:27 pm
Marvin sucks
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:27 pm
We need Josh to bail us out. Teage fcking up.
BIG DOG
March 6th, 2012
9:27 pm
MARVIN CLUMSY JUST DAM
BIG DOG IN THE HOUSE
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
THE PACERS HAVE 40 FREE THROW ATTEMPTS!?!?!
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
I mean. Marvin tripped on D on the previous possession. Why does LD even play him?
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
now you put in Stack as your FT savior.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
Hawks were better off going to a zone [defense].
Clipped Wings
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
This guy Drew…does he ever state anything other than the obvious. Why doesnt he just walk over to the media desk and hand Dominique the clipboard. What a “L”oser. He is actually orchestrating Indy’s comeback from the sideline…my goodness…
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
Marvin only contribution in the 4th qtr was giving the Pacer an AND-1 play…
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
Aaaand LD puts in Stackhouse for Pargo. WTF?
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
Put Hinrich in for Teague. Teague sucks at the free throw line.
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
Why is Stack in
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
So Josh stays in the game but Pargo doesn’t? Huh?
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
wonder what LD is saying in the huddle…
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:28 pm
Get HACK A TEAGUE outa there
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
9:29 pm
Granger fouled our FT specialist! lol
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:29 pm
get stack out of there.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:29 pm
Damn, thought we would break 100 tonight
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
9:29 pm
I guess that’s why. Nail those FTs Stack!
Clipped Wings
March 6th, 2012
9:30 pm
LD will win the least likely to succeed coaching award this season.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:30 pm
good job jerry.
DawgNole
March 6th, 2012
9:30 pm
Probably would’ve broken 100 if Nique had kept his yap shut.
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:30 pm
Nice STACKHOUSE!
Big Lou
March 6th, 2012
9:31 pm
Stack is the best FT shooter on the team. Do you guys even watch basketball?
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:31 pm
Good job Stack
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:31 pm
Man thats a HUGE ROCK in JJ’s ear!!!
Clipped Wings
March 6th, 2012
9:31 pm
Can someone buy LD a tie! At least look the part!
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:31 pm
I think LD took Marvin out on the defensive end. “Fool me on shame on you. Fool me twice, can’t get fooled again.” – George W. Bush
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:32 pm
Hinrich will win the game for us.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:32 pm
I was wrong. LD is a fool!
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
9:32 pm
Marvin The Duck!!! Hoooah
FreshmakerGT
March 6th, 2012
9:32 pm
Marvin gets fouled on the steal, I guess you’d call it. If he makes one that’s game. And game!
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:32 pm
Ok Josh has improved – but he has stunk as a closer tonite – he’s got some more improving to do in that area
Props to Sund for giving us that deep bench – who’d a thunk Stack would be contributing
4pts for Hawks last 5 minutes
DawgNole
March 6th, 2012
9:32 pm
WHEW!
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:33 pm
great win.
Rob
March 6th, 2012
9:33 pm
LD looks like complete garbage
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:33 pm
OK Marvin. Way to knock them down.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:33 pm
100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:33 pm
LD looks like a guy that just got his clothes back on way out of jail
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:33 pm
Nails from Marv
Told you muther fckers.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:33 pm
Good win for the Hawks!
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:34 pm
3 seed is in our sights
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
9:34 pm
Great win by the Hawks. Now get the hell outta Indy….
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:34 pm
Some guy sounds like Astro Joe on here – but I don’t think it’s him under another name -
Subtlety
March 6th, 2012
9:34 pm
Yea… this is Josh’s team!
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:34 pm
Who ever told me TMAC was out for the season, I hate you lol. I was depressed for a while.
hawksfancents95
March 6th, 2012
9:34 pm
would anyone be interested in a joe johnson and marvin williams for a rashard lewis and jan vesely trade? they could throw in a 1st rder too. rashard only has 2 yrs left and we could amnesty him, get out of joes long contract and wash gets a great SG to help out john wall.
soullrenaissance
March 6th, 2012
9:34 pm
Great ROAD Win! 2 straight against quality teams.
Sautee
March 6th, 2012
9:34 pm
Road wins are like GOLD!
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 6th, 2012
9:34 pm
Sautee?
Rev?
_______
Yawl know what time it is! Hawks win the tie breaker – HUGE WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:34 pm
Bobcats beat the Orlando Tragic, that may trigger the D12 trade.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:35 pm
Did Josh score in the 4th quarter? I don’t think so.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:35 pm
Huge win. Josh first half MVP, Zaza second half MVP. This gives them a much better chance of at least breaking even on this road trip, since 2 of the 5 remaining teams on the trip suck.
They gain ground on both Indiana and Orlando. Tied with Orlando in the loss column and Indiana in the win column.
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:35 pm
Huge Win.!!!!!!!!
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:35 pm
Wow – how’d we do that?
Called It!!! Just had to say it again – check the blogs from earlier
But I’ve also called a 10-14 point loss for tomorrow – I hope I’m wrong
DawgNole
March 6th, 2012
9:35 pm
LD looks like he stays on the sauce–or maybe the Oxycodone.
bigdave
March 6th, 2012
9:36 pm
but he has stunk as a closer tonite – he’s got some more improving to do in that area”
mainly b/c Drew would rather utilize his passing/play making ability from the perimeter vs letting him play from the painted area where he’s more effective; Tmac and the C position occupied the post up area.
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
9:36 pm
Bobcats beat the Magic…LOL
G
March 6th, 2012
9:36 pm
Guess you were wrong dumbass
Rod from College Park
March 6th, 2012
9:37 pm
TMac and Pargo won that game is the 4th quarter for us.
DawgNole
March 6th, 2012
9:37 pm
Hey Najeh, doesn’t it feel better to pick ‘em to lose and get a win instead? That’s two in a row for you. You goin’ for three tomorrow?
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:37 pm
“would anyone be interested in a joe johnson and marvin williams for a rashard lewis and jan vesely trade?”
Interesting idea. I might do it if Washington threw in their first round pick this year, but there’s no way they go for that.
I’d probably ask for Chris Singleton over Vesely, too, since the Hawks would need a SF.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:38 pm
“Hey Najeh, doesn’t it feel better to pick ‘em to lose and get a win instead? That’s two in a row for you. You goin’ for three tomorrow?”
Haha, damn right.
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:38 pm
I like this team…even w/o JJ and Al. Need Willie out there – Only 6 points for the Hawks in the last 5:20, and 4 of those were FT’s in the last 30 seconds.
Trade JJ and Al for Dwight and Hedo, and see what happens.
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:39 pm
Huge win. I am going out on a limb and predicting 3-3 road trip. Lot of heroes but Josh, Z, Pargo, TMac were the big stars. Ivan with big run in 1st half. Watching the interview with Pargo. Seems like a great guy and he can really shoot
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:40 pm
Never mind, I just noticed that Lewis’ contract doesn’t expire this year. That trade is much less attractive knowing that it doesn’t get the Hawks cap space this summer.
terrell
March 6th, 2012
9:40 pm
Take your time joe. Who’s team is this?
Sautee
March 6th, 2012
9:40 pm
That was a big win, in that it gives us the tie-breaker if we tie with the Pacers record. And right now there’s only a half game between us, so that could matter later.
Hummon
March 6th, 2012
9:42 pm
Well done! Now I have not hearing about on the radio tomorrow morning to look forward to. Had they lost, well, wall to wall Hawk bashing. They win, nothing.
Just Joe
March 6th, 2012
9:43 pm
Rashard Lewis has $10M of his contract for next year guaranteed. You take that trade if you can get it.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:44 pm
Lots of rest for Miami’s Big 3 tonight with their blowout win.
Will
March 6th, 2012
9:44 pm
I question Drew’s ability to motivate his star players, but he sure seems to know how to use his bench players.
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
9:46 pm
MC TWEETED THAT DWAYNE WADE HAS A RIGHT STRAINED ANKLE
GO HAWKS
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:46 pm
DWade twists ankle – may not play tomorrow nite – Same ankle he sat out 6 games with earlier this season.
Hawks by far the hardest schedule in the League over the past 15 games – and we’ve held our own – even with JJ and Al out.
Hollingers Schedule stats only go out 10 games, but we’ve been on top for hardest schedule for quite a while now – and with Miami away, not going down anytime soon.
Good Job Hawks!!!!!!
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
9:47 pm
4th quarter and it’s crunch time, the Hawks have Marvin and Kirk is on the bench. How many millions is that wasting away? Oh, with Joe and AL being hurt. That’s damn near 50 million sitting on the bench and not able to contribute….
Mike
March 6th, 2012
9:48 pm
Good game by the Hawks,
I think that we need to make a trade soon. But I got a good feeling that Duck or JJ hopeful get trade to the Magic.
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
9:49 pm
Deepest Hawks team since John Battle, Spud, Antoine Carr and Cliff Levingston that I can remember.
Our back bench guys like Stack, Ivan, Damp, Pargo – they’re all contributing
Hawkfan
March 6th, 2012
9:50 pm
Quit with trades. I like the way these guys have come together and pulled out a couple of big wins but postseason this team needs Al’s rebounding and JJ’s scoring to have any chance against Bulls or Heat. This team could be dangerous with Teague, TMac, green/Pargo added to the “core”. Don’t trust LD to do much for us but Josh can provide th leadership to bring it all together.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:50 pm
Going to SteveW’s point, the Hawks are 7-9 since February 1, and 12 of those 16 games were against current playoff teams.
The Hawks are only 2-2 in the 4 games against non-playoff teams, since they lost to Phoenix and Golden State, so they are 5-7 against the playoff teams in that stretch. Not great, could be worse, but could be a whole lot better if they had taken care of business against the bad teams. The Golden State loss in particular stings since it was completely avoidable and would have the Hawks at 8-8 in that stretch if they had won.
Walt Frazier
March 6th, 2012
9:50 pm
The Hawks are doin a Jamie Foxx; u-n-p-r-e-d-i-c-t-a-b-l-e…Pleeze don’t put all your Easter eggs in this one basket. Good effort. Hawks-you get one credit for extra play-now go put that coin in pacman and continue.
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:53 pm
Hawks own the tie-breaker against the Magic, right? The Magic are the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference right now.
Section 212
March 6th, 2012
9:54 pm
Kobe!
High-sider
March 6th, 2012
9:54 pm
Kobe just hit a buzzer-beater to send the game into overtime. LAL vs DET
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
9:55 pm
The schedule gets easier, since out of the 16 remaining March games, only 7 are against current playoff teams. I predicted 9-10 for this month, but it isn’t asking too much for them to beat my prediction.
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:55 pm
The Masked Mamba Strikes again
Luke Cage
March 6th, 2012
9:56 pm
The Great Rondo just screwed the Celts.
Section 212
March 6th, 2012
9:56 pm
Great win for the Hawks to start this road trip.
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
9:57 pm
If Wade doesn’t play tomorrow, the Hawks may have a chance to play Teague/Pargo in the backcourt against the Heat.
Section 212
March 6th, 2012
9:58 pm
I haven’t followed the game thread tonight….Josh haters =
ntrigue
March 6th, 2012
9:58 pm
Can somebody explain why the hawks are behind the 76ers in the standing even though our record is better and Orlando is ranked above the 76ers?
Sautee
March 6th, 2012
9:59 pm
Najeh, to your point, the Hawks now have the third most wins in the East against + .500% teams with 9.
Yeah, they could even eclipse my 10-9 prediction. Of course, it IS the Hawks, meaning that they could lose the next 5 too. LOL. We’ll see.
yodaddybrother
March 6th, 2012
10:00 pm
“would anyone be interested in a joe johnson and marvin williams for a rashard lewis and jan vesely trade?
This is not 2K12…..two bums for an All star and a starter…. GTFOH. Yall post some of the dumbest most lopsided trades. Why would the Hawks want any bum off the bottom dweller Wizards other than John Wall???
Jan Vesely averages 3 PPG! LMAO
Rashard Lewis averages 8 ppg.
you guys are flat out silly
Section 212
March 6th, 2012
10:01 pm
Steve W – Yeah Hollingers rankings reveal just how much the league set the schedules up to favor the Heat. Heat have played one of the weakest and least stressful schedules.
Section 212
March 6th, 2012
10:04 pm
Perception ntrigue…with all of our injuries. Why are the Heat ranked higher than OKC and Spurs, eventhough they have played significantly harder schedules?
SteveW
March 6th, 2012
10:07 pm
Ntrigue – Philly is in 1st place – so it’s the 3 Division winners, then the best records after that – but yes, we’re currently 1.5 games better than Philly.
Philly is really struggling against better competition – Chicago gets some tough competition coming up also, as does the Pacers.
And the Knicks
Nice One
March 6th, 2012
10:08 pm
Najeh,
“This feels like one of those games where the Hawks fall behind in the late 1st/early 2nd quarter and spend the rest of the game trying to claw back into it, only to fall short in the end.
Pacers by 11. Kirk is giving up a half a foot to Paul George at SG. Not a good matchup for him.
Nique just said “nimbers” and “Hibbits” in the same sentence.”
Don’t want to take credit for these but when you get it right you do, huh?
ntrigue
March 6th, 2012
10:11 pm
Well why is Orlando #3 in the conf and Philly #4 and Atlanta #6 and our record is better than Philly too like Orlando?
Mike
March 6th, 2012
10:15 pm
@Hawkfan,
Yeah, then get to the playoff and get booted in the early round or the second round as usual. We got to get past the second round and get some space in the cap. i think this is the year you have to gamble this year.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
10:17 pm
“Don’t want to take credit for these but when you get it right you do, huh?”
Haha. Very happy to be wrong. You get a full refund for that prediction.
Rufus1
March 6th, 2012
10:19 pm
LD deserves credit…
Najeh Davenpoop
March 6th, 2012
10:19 pm
“Well why is Orlando #3 in the conf and Philly #4 and Atlanta #6 and our record is better than Philly too like Orlando?”
Division winners are guaranteed a top 4 seed, and Philly leads their division. The top 4 seeds every year are the three division winners and the best wild card, in order from best to worst records. Then the 5-8 seeds are the remaining wild cards, in order from best to worst record. Orlando is the best wild card and has a better record than Philly, so they are 3rd. Philly is a division leader, so they are in the top 4 ahead of Atlanta and Indiana, who are not division leaders.
ntrigue
March 6th, 2012
10:21 pm
Preciate Najeh
Melvin
March 6th, 2012
10:23 pm
Like I said the other day, I think the Hawks are better than Orlando, Indy and Philly. Although Philly has swept them, I like the Hawks odds of beating any of those three teams in a playoff series. However, Boston (with savvy vets) and the Knicks (offensive fire power) I think would give the Hawks problems in a playoff series. Of course nothing to say about the Bulls/Heat…
If Sund can pulloff a trade that would bring another scorer or big for Hinrich than the Hawks may improve their chances of competing with the Bulls and Heat.
prison mike
March 6th, 2012
10:28 pm
Hinpoor needs to drive to the bottom of Lake Lanier and kick rocks, seriously. This idiot is killing the deal with the Lakers. We need that 1st round pick no matter if it’s circa the 25th overall.
TMACfan
March 6th, 2012
10:28 pm
http://www.nba.com/dunk-ladder/
They gave Smoove the sixth best dunk?!?!
Stupid NBA
kelvin sampson
March 6th, 2012
10:32 pm
Subtley is on crac k. He takes marvin over tmac.
ntrigue
March 6th, 2012
10:33 pm
Josh is the best power forward in the East hands down numbers dont lie!
Gwinnett Fred
March 6th, 2012
10:38 pm
BIG win, especially since tomorrow doesn’t look promising, it was important not to start a trip 0-2.
I still wonder about Drew some times. Game on the line late, basically needing to hit our free throws to wrap it up – please explain why Josh is on the floor. Yes, he’s stepped up tremendously recently, but he remains a 50% FT shooter. So for him to be on the court at that stage shows a huge lack of basketball common sense on Drew’s part.
BigShotBob
March 6th, 2012
10:51 pm
With the Hawks playing so well with the offense running through Smith, Drew should continue to run the offense through Smith and let Joe play Robin to Smith’s Batman
atlchris77
March 6th, 2012
10:57 pm
No question this is josh’s team. Joe is the number two guy. Reguardless of his salary!
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
11:05 pm
Josh went cold at the end of 4th quarter, and its no surprise. When your player with the hot hand goes 4-5 game time minutes (and 10 real time minutes) without a shot attempt, and the offense not running through them, that happens.
Rufus1
March 6th, 2012
11:06 pm
Wow, the Knicks lost again…
Ra'mon
March 6th, 2012
11:07 pm
Truth be told, the Heat are better without Wade, when its just Lebron. So that will be dangerous.
Michael Cunningham
March 6th, 2012
11:19 pm
new blog posted. shutting down this thread.