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I discussed the Hawks’ 79-76 loss to the Celtics with The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn.
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TMACfan
March 21st, 2012
11:46 am
Also, a good read I found: http://www.slamonline.com/online/the-magazine/features/2012/03/injury-time/
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 21st, 2012
11:56 am
Gone Too Soon!
A 17 year old kid walking back to a friend of his Dad’s home, (watching the NBA All stars that night) was wrmed with an ice tea and a bag of skittles. He get’s chased down and gunned to death in his ventral (under belly of the body), for what?
Because he has black. No other reason, the guy in his pick up truck felt threatened? Then why didn’t he go in the opposite direction?
Treyvon Martin, RIP. God will deliver the justice in his own time. Prayers to the community, family, friends and girlfriend.
Section 303
March 21st, 2012
12:06 pm
SteveW, I think you’re asking a lot with the 3 seed prediction. The Hawks should (if injuries do not continue to ruin everything) move up, though. They have some winnable games on the horizon and a few days off ahead as well. They can finish the season strong.
Not as concerned with others about Boston and NY. I would love to get Boston in the playoffs. I hate that f’ing team and they are not good. NY has won a few in a row, but other teams have won 4 games in a row this year, too. Just don’t get all the hype. NY Knicks are just a giant hype machine. They’ll go back to losing games soon.
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 21st, 2012
12:25 pm
Conference Standings!
If the playoffs started today, the Hawks #6 would match up with the Magic #3. I like that, however if we flipped that record, the Hawks would have home court advantage, (or – not?). LOL.
So in this case, you go for #3 or its a bust and a 1st round exit. I digress, do they?
O'Brien
March 21st, 2012
12:56 pm
doc,
How about them Lady Jackets? Hopefully the men will show some improvement next year.
dmb,
The Hawks beat Orlando last year in the first round, and Orlando had home court. I think the Hawks would prefer to play Orlando or Indiana in the first round (I know I would). Philly, Boston, Knicks are winnable, but I dont think the Hawks can beat those teams in a best of 7.
And nobody wants Chicago or Miami in the first round. I’m hoping Knicks, Boston, Bulls and Heat get matched up in the first round.
ntrigue
March 21st, 2012
1:00 pm
Diaw was realeased today I really wish hawks wouldn’t be so cheap and go after him or Hickson I can’t stand the fact we don’t actively pursue quality players that can help us with our playoff push! I mean just buyout dampiers contract he really can’t help us at all!
Grandad
March 21st, 2012
1:12 pm
Derrick & barry … please read … *’`Even so`’* … `tis for all …
I do not hate.
I am not a hater of any of God`s children.
Subsequently and with the most circumspect discretion;
philosophically I`m opposed to the Death Penalty.
Having said;
I would not have mercy for George Zimmerman;
nor would I show mercy or compassion for this human being
to which I refuse to call a man.
May God have mercy on his soul.
Trayvon is at peace;
my prayers are with the family and their unbelievable grief at this time.
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
1:18 pm
drmaryb, may that young man soul rest in peace…
You know times change but the human heart thats another matter..Human nature is broke without his Saving Grace..
Remember, the enemy is a liar, a thief, and a murderer…So are his followers..He has many in his clutches…
Knicks by 15 tonight!
Grandad
March 21st, 2012
1:19 pm
Section 303
I`m Real High on your guy *’`Draymond Green`’* !
If he were to end up a Hawk; we would be the better for it.
He may be the ‘`smartest basketball player`’ in the up-coming draft.
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
1:29 pm
25 minutes ago
“NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has suspended New Orleans head coach Sean Payton for the 2012 season, and former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is banned from the league indefinitely because of the team’s bounty program that targeted opposing players.
Commissioner Roger Goodell will review Williams’ status after the upcoming season and consider whether he can return to the league.
Also Wednesday, Goodell suspended Saints general manager Mickey Loomis for the first eight regular-season games of 2012, and assistant coach Joe Vitt has to sit out the first six games.
In addition, the Saints are being fined $500,000 and forfeit second-round draft picks this year and in 2013.”
Wow, the Saints are toast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
1:32 pm
In other NFL news, Tim Tebow has been traded to the Jets!!!
Crazy it will be up there!
doc
March 21st, 2012
1:36 pm
pretty boy vs choir boy in nyc.
saints hurt but could have been worse including more money and firsts rather than seconds round draft picks.
TMACfan
March 21st, 2012
2:07 pm
F*CK ESPN! I AM NO LONGER WATCHING SPORTCENTER!!!
SCREW LINSANITY AND TEBOW!
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
2:13 pm
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Knicks-76ers Preview
By NICOLINO DIBENEDETTO
Posted Mar 21 2012 1:00AM
“The New York Knicks’ revival under coach Mike Woodson is turning the Atlantic Division into a three-team race.
The Philadelphia 76ers would prefer to keep that from happening.
The Knicks look to cut further into the 76ers’ lead atop the Atlantic when the rivals meet for the final time this season Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center.
New York (22-24) seemed to be fading as recently as a week ago, when a six-game skid dropped the club seven games behind Philadelphia and 4 1/2 back of second-place Boston, prompting coach Mike D’Antoni’s resignation.
With Woodson at the helm, the Knicks have since won four in a row by an average of 22.5 points including Tuesday’s 106-87 home victory over Toronto. Suddenly, New York is within four games of the Sixers and 2 1/2 of the Celtics.
“Guys are playing at a very high, confident level right now,” said forward Carmelo Anthony, who had 17 points and eight rebounds versus the Raptors. “We just want to bottle that up and move on and keep it going.”
GO WOODY!!!
HIRE WOODY!!
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 21st, 2012
2:22 pm
Home Court!
OB, oh ok … I forgot the Magic already had home cpurt and yet they lost to the Horford Led Hawks, with Twin as the X-Factor.
Well, in that case – (and I have prevent defenses in football – see Van Gorder – YUCKIE!) Perhaps, OB, we should straddle where we are and manipulate a #6 seed, (I know throwing games is whack!) but, anything to avoid those teams you mentioned until they beat each other up dood first. Meanwhile, try to get healthy and re-gell as two units:
starters and bench.
If we limp into the play offs: it’s like Teddy Perndergrass said, “Turn Off The Lights! Turn ‘Em Off!!! and, light a candle.” LMBO!
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 21st, 2012
2:31 pm
* (I don’t like prevent defenses …). typos galore.
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 21st, 2012
2:34 pm
Suck for Luck!
Doesn’t really work in Basketball, because of the ping-pong balls. LOL, I remember Boston tried that to get Tim Duncan and got jobbed. Npo gimmies where the commish is involved – chief gangsta!
Right – Slimjr?
prison mike
March 21st, 2012
2:35 pm
“I`m Real High on your guy *’`Draymond Green`’* !
Tony Mitchell has the most potential behind only Davis and Drummond. Mitchell is as versatile as Josh while having the same athleticism. Also the Royce White kid has some Draymond Green in him as well.
Section 303
March 21st, 2012
2:51 pm
Grandad, I love Draymond. He will be missed next season. And, I agree. He would be able to help the Hawks.
Prior to this season, I did not think Green would be much of a pro. I’ve changed my mind. He has become a good shooter and has improved his ball handling. He’s always been a good passer, rebounder and teammate. I think he sticks in the NBA.
prison mike, I like Royce White a lot, too. He is just one of those guys who does everything.
Section 303
March 21st, 2012
3:00 pm
TMACfan, preach on! ESPN has become garbage. Full of lazy reporters. They just continue to drone on about the same stories. Can’t wait for baseball! ESPN will talk nothing but Red Sox and Yankees for 6 months.
Another thing about ESPN….they are so transparent. They did not want the Big Ten Network to ever launch. It has. So, they attack or ignore the Big Ten when needed. 4 Big Ten teams in the Sweet 16 (Spartans, Wisconsin, Ohio St, and IU), barely mentioned. But, have a Big Ten team fall behind in the first half of a bowl game (i.e. Michigan State vs Georgia) and they can’t kill the league enough. ESPN = nothing but agenda driven dribble.
Melvin
March 21st, 2012
3:04 pm
Dont forget, there’s a possibility that the Hawks could finished 5th and still have the homecourt advantage over the 4th place team. In the 4-5 seeds matchup, home court advantage goes to the team with the best record.
prison mike
March 21st, 2012
3:19 pm
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/56567/tony-mitchell
I’m telling you this kid has scary potential. I would LOVE to have this guy with the 18th or so pick. I can’t wait until draft, I think it’ll be an interesting one for the Hawks. Contrary to popular belief, Sund has done a decent job on drafting these past few years.
Melvin
March 21st, 2012
3:31 pm
Turiaf to the Heat….
PMC
March 21st, 2012
3:33 pm
Boris Diaw was Marvin before Marvin was Marvin.
SteveW
March 21st, 2012
3:39 pm
Bad news: Heat to sign Turiaf. I know Turiaf isn’t much, but the Heat don’t need much, just another body to spell Anthony at the C 10-15 mpg.
Good signing for the Heat – I’ll root against them more now.
Melvin
March 21st, 2012
3:43 pm
PMC,
Marvin never has and never will be good as Diaw.
Melvin
March 21st, 2012
3:47 pm
Ryan Hollins will be release from the Cavs. Here’s another young big that the Hawks should persue. Get rid of Collins and Diamper then sign JJ Hickson and Ryan Hollins.
Dawg
March 21st, 2012
3:53 pm
We should start a contest to determine how the Hawks will screw up this next draft. Will they….
1. Trade down in order to get cash and a later pick?
2. Sell the 1st round pick and then select someone with the 2nd rounder that no one else would have ever picked.
How will Sund do?
Dawg
March 21st, 2012
3:54 pm
I am with Melvin.
joeygt1
March 21st, 2012
4:00 pm
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Melvin
March 21st, 2012
4:01 pm
Dawg,
Didnt they do both two drafts ago when they traded down to get Jordan Crawford and got the 1st pick in the 2nd round only to sell it for cash. And I dont remember who they drafted that year with their own 2nd rnd pick.
Astro Joe
March 21st, 2012
4:14 pm
Melvin, Pape Sy.
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 21st, 2012
4:24 pm
Turn UP the Heat!
And, the rich just get’s richer. Meanwhile, back at the ranch … We get a can of cold pork & beans. Don’t blame the fans for lackluster love! We give what we get – NOTHING!
You can’t tell me there aren’t things Sund could be doing to fortify his front line troops. At least give them a fighting chance:
A Cheeseburger & Fries? Child please.
doc
March 21st, 2012
4:26 pm
sigh!
Melvin
March 21st, 2012
4:29 pm
Astro,
I dont know how I forgot about Pape
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 21st, 2012
4:34 pm
Seeing RED!
Hey ASKG, how ’bout throw one of those Bone – in – Ribeyes … ‘Bout 22 ozs out on the court from that new full service RED Restaurant you got going on @ Phillips!
Where is the BEEF … In the middle of the paint? Eric, Jason? …. EeeeerrrrrrkkkkK …. Screeeeech … No thanks – come again, Buddy-O!
We need spome LIVE bodies, not the dusted off corpses you keep throwing out there, like octopus on hockey ice.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
4:44 pm
” I lived close to 10 years in the NYC area, the year the Rangers won the Stanley Cup with Messier’s guarantee, I had NEVER seen anything like that in my life (and still haven’t). You could FEEL the energy walking down the streets for the Rangers in the mdiile of the day. Closest thing to that I’ve felt here was Braves 1991-92.”
So you’re telling me that when the local sports team wins championships, the city goes crazy for them? Shocking.
I went to a Braves-Mets game in Citi Field in 2009. Half my section was Braves fans, the stadium was mostly empty, and we all got up and did the chop and chant when Brian McCann hit a home run while the few Mets fans in attendance glared at us silently. Funny how those fantastic New York fans were nowhere to be found then.
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
4:44 pm
No fear, Sund wants to play small ball..Put Josh in the middle..He’s versatile ya thinks?
SUND KICK ROCKS ALL DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
4:49 pm
Are the Heat really trying to win another Championship in 6 years?
How bout them birds??? Hawks Fans………….
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Woody by 15 tonight!
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
4:49 pm
“My prediction: The Hawks make the 3 seed. Based on nothing but a hunch really. Don’t worry, I’ll man up and admit I’m wrong if we’re not a 3 seed.”
I don’t think they’ll make it to the 3 seed, but more importantly, I don’t think that’s even a good thing. The 3-6 winner will play the 2 seed in the 2nd round, and as it stands, the 2 seed is Miami. Whatever slim chance the Hawks have of making the Eastern Conference Finals rests on them playing and upsetting Chicago in the 2nd round. I don’t think they have any chance against Miami.
The Hawks should be aiming for the 5 seed so that they can play Philly. I know they haven’t played well against Philly this year, but I like their chances of beating Philly in Round 1 and Chicago in Round 2 better than their chances of beating Miami in Round 2.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
4:52 pm
“Get rid of Collins and Diamper then sign JJ Hickson and Ryan Hollins.”
I wish they could do this, but I doubt that they would be willing to pay all four of those players since they are already over the tax line. Collins and Dampier are guaranteed for the rest of the season.
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 21st, 2012
4:53 pm
Kaman
Turiaf
Ryan Hollins
JJ Hickson
Kenyon Martin
Camby
We just need about 7 more rebounds off the bench, it doesn’t even have to be a 7 footer. Just a liitle defense and some off bpoards would go a long way – maybe a game or two in the playoffs … When we lose by 1 point again.
Also, we need some real fire power from long distance, instead of drilling the open shot, Vlad tries to put it on the floor and drive inside. We don’t need that from him, just shoot the dang ball – VLAD! Stay in that role.
I say upgrade Vlad, and we should have brought back Jamal or get/got Nick Young, JR Smith (oh no – not him) … We need a sniper man! We got neither and are saddled with injuries. That what makes the doe hards tired of this ISH! Other teams improve while we sell stuff and hide cash. Leave the fans alone! Do a better job with product on the court and, we will come in droves!
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
4:55 pm
Now the Jets dont want to pay Tebow that 5 millie to come play in NewYork…
Guess Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum did not read the small print in Tebow’s contract?.. Now the trade is in peril…..
Ho Hum………….
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
4:59 pm
Philly will be a real tough match for our Hawks, especially if they have the Home Court..
I say Hawks chances are about 38%..Not good….
Philly will out man and out coach the Hawks…Playoffs? Yup!
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
5:08 pm
drmaryb, Jr Smith has become a sniper off the bench for the Knicks! What a real surprise for Woody’s ballclub..
That dude has been nailing those three’s in their 4 game blowout winning streak.. They have outscored opponents by a total of 90 freaking points…
HawkEye
March 21st, 2012
5:13 pm
One good thing about keeping Collins is we will have someone familiar with defending Dwight Howard. If we face Orlando in the playoffs and Zaza or Al (if healthy) is in foul trouble, at least we can only assume that Collins can hold his own against Howard. At the expense of having one less option on offense, the payoff on defense is worth it.
On another note, Saints are really feeling the effects of the “bounty” system. Already lost picks, cash, and the coach for next year. Wonder what punishments await the players?
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
5:15 pm
The ideal outcome for the Hawks would be to draw Indiana in the first round and Chicago in the 2nd round while Orlando draws Philly in the first round and Miami in the 2nd round. Orlando matches up better with Miami than any other East team, and Atlanta matches up with Indiana better than Philly. If everything shakes out in the Hawks’ favor, they will beat Indiana and Chicago, Orlando will beat Philly and Miami, and the Hawks can battle the Magic for a chance to go to the NBA Finals. Not a likely scenario, but of all the unlikely scenarios that exist for the Hawks to break through the glass ceiling, that’s the most likely one.
HawkEye
March 21st, 2012
5:19 pm
Knicks catching fire at the right time. They will be a load to handle in the playoffs.
Astro Joe
March 21st, 2012
5:21 pm
Najeh, you are probably the only person in the world who would even sugest that Atlanta fans are comparable to NYC fans in terms of passion for their team. but you’re a homer, so I guess that is to be expected.
Section 303
March 21st, 2012
5:22 pm
HawkEye, don’t believe the hype. Knicks are nothing but a media creation. Media wants the Knicks to be good so, so, so badly, that a win over the Raptors is reason for title talk.