Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks: Game thread
- UPDATE: Larry Drew says Al Horford, out since Jan. 17 surgery to repair a torn left pectoral, got some shots up yesterday. “That’s very encouraging to hear,” Drew said. “I don’t know how far he was able to raise his arm.”
- But Drew said he’s still assuming Horford won’t return this season: “From Day 1 when he had the surgery I was told he would be out for the regular season and there’s a remote possibility we can get him back for the playoffs. My mindset has been to count him out for the year. I don’t want to get my hopes up and the team’s hopes up that he can come back and then he doesn’t and then a mentally there’s a letdown.”
- Vladimir Radmanoivic (back) is out.
- Marvin Williams (hip) said he would test his injury before the game but Larry Drew ruled him out and said he’s not sure when Williams will return.
- Ivan Johnson returned to San Antonio to deal with his girlfriend’s pregnancy. He’s not expected to return by game time.
- Willie Green (hamstring) is expected to play after he dressed for Monday’s game vs. the Celtics but didn’t play.
- For the Cavs, Anderson Varejao (wrist) is out and Daniel Gibson (ankle) is questionable.
- I’m still getting lots of inquiries on Twitter about the Hawks signing one of the free agents who’ve been released. Atlanta’s roster is full, so they would have to waive a player (and eat the salary) or buy out a player (no candidates for that) to open up a spot for the new guy. Either move would add to the team’s payroll and luxury-tax bill. In other words, it’s not happening.
Michael Cunningham, Hawks beat
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549 comments Add your comment
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
8:49 pm
1-3-1 zone is affecting theKnicks big time!
High-sider
March 21st, 2012
8:52 pm
O’Brien, I hear ya.
real_crazy_88
March 21st, 2012
8:52 pm
As a Tracy McGrady fan I have to say that I’ve been disappointed in his play the last 10 games…He played a lot better in Detroit last yr. I’m not sure If its a matter of how LD has used him or what but he’s better than what he’s posting in terms of stats….Nobody cares about what you did yesterday..its about what you can do today and what you can bring tomorrow…If he really wants to win a ring then he needs perform in a way that makes it hard for LD not to choose him as the first player off the bench..screw it..be selfish and take some shots…play your game..and stop thinking about fitting in….If the Hawks are going to make some noise he is a key cog in the machine…He needs to be more aggressive and a lil bit more selfish…
Walt Frazier
March 21st, 2012
8:52 pm
Marvin to LD: Uh coach, can a play? LD: When, for tonights game against Cleveland? Marvin: Ah, yeas. LD: How is your hip? Have you tested it in practice? Marvin: Ah, well coach-ah, I don’t know-but (smiling) I could test it out tonight. LD: Marvin, you know what? No. Just sit down somewhere. Marvin: U mean I can’t play tonight? LD: read my lips boar. Marvin: then when will I play? LD: Look-everyone knows you a bust; just be patient-I’m tryin to win a couple of games-and I don’t want you to screw that up. Marvin: (crying) but coach-you takin away my livlihood. My grandmama gave me that (gold) chain, I mean- my agent. LD: Boy, don’t chu worry; you still gettin paid-at leat for now.
Melvin
March 21st, 2012
8:53 pm
This team is only a player or two from being real good. So sad that management wont dig deeper in there pockets to acquire a few more quality players.
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 21st, 2012
8:54 pm
Zaza plays BIG for his size. Play Stackhouse more. Josh, stop shooting.
pointguardslim
March 21st, 2012
8:54 pm
What is the Lebron Josh Smith commercial about? Is it a team advertisement? Is it on youtube?
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
8:55 pm
Melvin
March 21st, 2012
8:53 pm
This team is only a player or two from being real good. So sad that management wont dig deeper in there pockets to acquire a few more quality players
add New onership, GM, and Coach away also..
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
8:55 pm
3rd quarter blues striking again.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
8:56 pm
Kirk aggravates the sh-t out of me refusing to shoot when he catches it on the 3 point line and aimlessly dribbling instead.
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
8:56 pm
JR hit another 3333333333333333333333333333
steven a smith
March 21st, 2012
8:56 pm
When Al returns starting 5 should be 1. Teague 2. Johnson 3. Josh 4. Horford 5. Zsa Zsa.
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
8:58 pm
ownership^^^
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
March 21st, 2012
8:59 pm
lol @dude on the organ playing young Joc I know you see it.
fire ld
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
9:00 pm
Good things happen when you go inside.
Sautee
March 21st, 2012
9:01 pm
slium, most of us don’t care about the Knicks.
drmaryb.[*_*].
March 21st, 2012
9:02 pm
I’m glad we didn’t trade Hinrich to LA for. A low 2nd round pick. We don’t need more sand-bagging of the money, from these owners.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
9:03 pm
Hawks getting out-shot and out-rebounded, but are leading because they are +10 in turnovers and have lived at the free throw line.
Big Ray
March 21st, 2012
9:05 pm
O’brien ,
You wrong for that, bro’…..LOL
bigdave
March 21st, 2012
9:06 pm
good defense.
Rev in Tampa
March 21st, 2012
9:07 pm
Before I went into prayer meeting hawks were getting blown out. Surprised to see the hawks turned things around while I was praying. I didn’t pray for the hawks, I promise.
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
9:08 pm
Kyrie Irving looked great in the first quarter and has mostly looked like sh-t since then. Teague has done a good job on him the last couple of quarters.
Sautee
March 21st, 2012
9:08 pm
In Kyrie’s defense, Harry the hawk WAS open,
KevinM
March 21st, 2012
9:10 pm
Hawks playing the 10th place team in the East very well.
High-sider
March 21st, 2012
9:12 pm
Knicks-Sixers and Lakers-Mavs on ESPN and ESPN3.com
KevinM
March 21st, 2012
9:13 pm
303, I expect those Indiana boys will be driving home Saturday am.
They’ll be playing the closest thing to an NBA team this Friday night.
Melvin
March 21st, 2012
9:17 pm
Collins enter the game, Cavs goes on a run….SMH
yodaddybrother
March 21st, 2012
9:18 pm
soon as jason collins entered the game….clevaeland on a run
Buzzards Not Hawks
March 21st, 2012
9:18 pm
Just waive Collins & Dampier. How hard is that decision ?
n-trigue
March 21st, 2012
9:18 pm
Why are we not going with Josh? Joe is not hot!
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
9:18 pm
Ask me if I care Sautee
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 21st, 2012
9:18 pm
I see why they didnt trade kirk because teague sucks
yodaddybrother
March 21st, 2012
9:20 pm
fire LD for insisting on playing Jason Collins
n-trigue
March 21st, 2012
9:20 pm
Terrible….. offense should’ve continued running through Josh not Joe especially when hes off!
Sautee
March 21st, 2012
9:20 pm
Way to be a Hawks fan, slim. Tell us again why you hang here?
Big Lou
March 21st, 2012
9:22 pm
LD reminded me why I’m on strike again. Yet, Sund and Shultz are singing his praises.
Melvin
March 21st, 2012
9:22 pm
Collins is -12 in less than 6mins of playing time….
kingd92
March 21st, 2012
9:22 pm
Kyrie is a hooper.
gvj
March 21st, 2012
9:23 pm
Damn STACKHOUSE,GREEN…OVER TMAC WTF
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
9:23 pm
Kirk starts running the point and the Hawks stop scoring.
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
March 21st, 2012
9:24 pm
jumpshot..brick….jumpshot brick…
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
9:25 pm
T-Mac should be on the floor for every minute that Kirk is running the point. Can’t play those minutes with no facilitator.
High-sider
March 21st, 2012
9:25 pm
Too many missed layups!!!!!
O'Brien
March 21st, 2012
9:25 pm
Is it just me, or does josh tend to give up the ball more when Hinrich is at the point, vs when Teague is at the point?
tb hawk fan
March 21st, 2012
9:25 pm
we have been on 72 for an hour
Najeh Davenpoop
March 21st, 2012
9:26 pm
Manny Harris just got deked by the fan section fake-counting down the shot clock. He shot it with 4 on the real clock as the fan section chanted “1″.
Sautee
March 21st, 2012
9:27 pm
O’b,
I thought the same thing.
O'Brien
March 21st, 2012
9:27 pm
pointguardslim,
Foxss has a commercial, where they talk about Lebron, and then talk about Josh being the King of our court, and how great Josh is…
Slimjr
March 21st, 2012
9:27 pm
3 pt game! Wow on ESPN!
The Monger
March 21st, 2012
9:27 pm
Does anyone have Larry Drew or Rick Sund’s e-mail? I have to ask one of them why Jason Collins is both on the roster and playing significant minutes. It is not even funny, to the point of asking them about blackmail situations involving Collins. The man is shooting .294 from the field, .375 FT, averages 0.9 points a game, is a turnover machine, and gets beat offensively, defensively, and on the boards. Not to mention he is the slowest person in the NBA by far. What is going on here, guys? Is it something we need to be seriously concerned about as fans? Could this nightmare go on for 3-4 more years with Jason Collins still on the team and still playing in games?