Raptors at Atlanta Hawks: Game thread
- Jason Collins will replace Zaza Pachulia (foot) in the starting lineup. Tracy McGrady (rest) will not play. For Toronto, Amir Johnson (ill) is questionable and Andrea Bargnani (calf), Jerryd Bayless (oblique) and Jose Calderon (eye) are not with the team.
- Zaza won’t travel to Toronto for tomorrow’s game. He said he’s still not sure if he will be able to play Wednesday: “It’s better. I can walk without a limp. I’m getting treatment. It’s still a little bit swollen. It could be worse. I was really worried because most of the time I’ve seen a lot of other guys have torn knee, ligaments. Thank God it’s just strained foot. The bad thing is once you are getting close to the playoffs you want to be rolling. Hopefully it doesn’t take me too long.”
- Joe Johnson on setting out practice yesterday and getting treatment: “I was just trying to do the necessary things to keep my body feeling good and just staying on top of this knee. That’s about it. I feel good. This season has worn a lot of people down, not just physically but mentally as well. To get somewhat of a break, when you have a day or two between games, you try to cherish them and really take that time off. I think the best thing for the body at some point is rest more than anything. These little ‘nick-knacks’ and injuries we always get, you have to play through them unless it’s something serious. But you have to rest and let these wounds heal up a little bit.”
- Larry Drew has said he wants to get some bench players more minutes over the final few games. Which guys does he mean? “I’d like to give Willie [Green] more,” he said. “Certainly would like to give Vladimir [Radmanovic] more. I would like to get [Jannero] Pargo more, too, [after] that little stint he was out. He looks like he is starting to get back in a rhythm. I’d like to get Twin more. I would love to get [Erick Dampier] out there some more. And then probably Ivan [Johnson].”
- Mitch Lawrence of the Daily News reports the Hawks have offered Rick Sund a “deal to stay” but he told the team’s owners he will decide after the season if he wants to continue as GM. Hawks co-owner Michael Gearon Jr. has said any contract talks for Sund would happen after the season.
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drmaryb.(*_*).
April 15th, 2012
7:01 pm
Nique was at our season opener game last night. We lost 35-31 to Carolina Phoenix. Were fielding 85% who are very xplosive, talented but still very raw.
It’s gonna be a very long season for the world champion Atlanta Xplosion. LOL
northcyde
April 15th, 2012
7:01 pm
who in the hell is Alan Anderson?
bigdave
April 15th, 2012
7:02 pm
Josh and Ivan barking at each other..
Hawkfan
April 15th, 2012
7:03 pm
It would be nice if Teague and Joe would join the game. They look like a$$ so far
Big Lou
April 15th, 2012
7:03 pm
Josh needs to stop bringing up the ball like a moron.
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
April 15th, 2012
7:04 pm
“Josh and Ivan barking at each other..”
my money on ivan
Najeh Davenpoop
April 15th, 2012
7:04 pm
Bob called Alan Anderson “Alan Henderson” at the beginning of the game.
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
April 15th, 2012
7:05 pm
wtf joe take a seat
Najeh Davenpoop
April 15th, 2012
7:05 pm
Is Joe drunk? Serious question
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 15th, 2012
7:05 pm
* 85% who are “ROOKIES” …
northcyde
April 15th, 2012
7:05 pm
We still don’t know who Ivan was barking at when he got suspended.
Yep . . JJ had to go to Magic City last night. Too much Patron and booty last night.
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
April 15th, 2012
7:06 pm
yea josh we need more jumpers
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
April 15th, 2012
7:06 pm
Take the whole 5 out.
Big Lou
April 15th, 2012
7:07 pm
I’m not going to watch the rest of this. They obviously don’t feel like performing tonight. I rather go get drunk.
Najeh Davenpoop
April 15th, 2012
7:07 pm
I hear some well-deserved boos after that last Joe brick.
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
April 15th, 2012
7:07 pm
lol fans booing joe
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
April 15th, 2012
7:08 pm
Who is Alan Anderson and why didn’t we sign him?
FIRE SUND
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
April 15th, 2012
7:08 pm
most “superstars” would drive the ball when their jumper isnt falling…just saying
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
April 15th, 2012
7:09 pm
I would boo the hell out the hawks too
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
April 15th, 2012
7:09 pm
If I was at the game I would boo Joe too.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
April 15th, 2012
7:09 pm
This team is a joke.
Marvin GTF off this team you pathetic joke
northcyde
April 15th, 2012
7:10 pm
hahaha @ that last sequence. Are you kidding me?
That was hilarious.
We’ll still win the game, but smh.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
April 15th, 2012
7:10 pm
BOOOOOOOOOOO
FIRE SUND
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
April 15th, 2012
7:10 pm
Gonna lose to the freaking Raptors.
Josh Smith thinks he’s a jumpshooter
Marvin pissing away 2 possessions in a row. Idiot
TMACfan
April 15th, 2012
7:10 pm
#FreeTMAC
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
April 15th, 2012
7:11 pm
WTF IS JOSH THINKING
He gets in folks face when others make a mistake but when he does something stupid he thinks its all good.
FIRE LD
ntrigue
April 15th, 2012
7:12 pm
Why does Joe continue to shoot 3s when he’s cold instead of driving to the basket!
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
April 15th, 2012
7:13 pm
Raptors aren’t gonna blow this away because they led at halftime on MLK Day and blew it.
SMH
northcyde
April 15th, 2012
7:13 pm
Ivan and Josh: 10 – 19 FG for 25 points
The rest of the team: 4 – 22 FG for `14 points
Teague and Hinrich scoreless?
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
April 15th, 2012
7:13 pm
These incompetent morons offered SUND A DEAL.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME
WHAT’S NEXT? LARRY DREW GETTING A 200 MILLION/2 YEAR EXTENSION LIKE SHAQ ASKED FOR FROM PHOENIX?
SMH
FIRE SUND
FIRE LD
REHIRE WOODY
FIRE GEARON
FIRE ASG
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 15th, 2012
7:14 pm
Play the bench for defense and, the Raps will let you back in this game.
Grandmaster JeJe (GM)
April 15th, 2012
7:14 pm
FIRE JOE
City Of Atlanta Still Recovering From William Tecumseh Sherman
April 15th, 2012
7:14 pm
“Why does Joe continue to shoot 3s when he’s cold instead of driving to the basket!”
hes quiet and too soft for the nba
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
April 15th, 2012
7:14 pm
Can’t expect more fans to show up playing like this at home.
RIO
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
April 15th, 2012
7:16 pm
FIRE LD for letting Josh Smith do whatever he wants to. We need accountability.
FIRE SUND
DawgNole
April 15th, 2012
7:16 pm
northcyde
April 15th, 2012
7:10 pm
hahaha @ that last sequence. Are you kidding me?
That was hilarious.
We’ll still win the game, but smh.
_____________________
“We’ll still win the game . . . .” Now that’s what I call confidence–or perhaps ignorance.
northcyde
April 15th, 2012
7:17 pm
Raptors shooting 59% FG – Hawks 34%
We’ll either win 93 – 89 . . or lose 98 – 75
DawgNole
April 15th, 2012
7:18 pm
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
April 15th, 2012
7:14 pm
Can’t expect more fans to show up playing like this at home.
RIO
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Especially when it’s gone on for years.
terrell
April 15th, 2012
7:18 pm
Why the hell is Vlad Rad getting so many min? And Collins should NEVER see an NBA floor again. smh. Btw, earth calling Joe Johnson?? U copy?
Big Lou
April 15th, 2012
7:18 pm
DawgNole
I believe the word you’re looking for is arrogance, since ignorance is not knowing.
Grandad
April 15th, 2012
7:18 pm
Two more LD criticisms:
(1) By starting Collins … it sends the message;
Toronto is not to be respected.
What happened;
our Hawks are playing -down- to a severely undermanned opponent.
(2) LD`s claim:
Josh has the highest basketball IQ on the team.
If so, the rest of the team is purely ignorant.
The last play before the half … is not the play
of an intelligent B-ball player.
It was, however, an incredibly stupid play.
northcyde
April 15th, 2012
7:19 pm
DawgNole . . I would be concerned if this were the Celtics we were down to like this. But not the Raptors. The Hawks are an 8 – 0 run from getting right back in the game. The 3rd quarter is usually a bad quarter for the Hawks. But when they’re behind, they’re more focused and play better. Don’t be surprised if we have a 3 point lead by the end of the quarter.
DawgNole
April 15th, 2012
7:19 pm
northcyde
April 15th, 2012
7:17 pm
Raptors shooting 59% FG – Hawks 34%
We’ll either win 93 – 89 . . or lose 98 – 75
______________________
Now, that’s a little more reasonable.
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
April 15th, 2012
7:20 pm
SMH at Marvin Williams. Who in the world signed him for 7 million a year?
FIRE SUND
yodaddybrother
April 15th, 2012
7:21 pm
this loss is embarrassing
Hawks Blog Legend Worldwide Clyde
April 15th, 2012
7:22 pm
(2) LD`s claim:
Josh has the highest basketball IQ on the team.
If so, the rest of the team is purely ignorant.
FIRE LD
drmaryb.(*_*).
April 15th, 2012
7:22 pm
If you need energy to start the game? Why is MVT on the bench the entire 1st quarter and, sit Willie down today.
yodaddybrother
April 15th, 2012
7:22 pm
TEague and Joe Johnson have combined for ZERO (0) points…..lack of focus
Sautee
April 15th, 2012
7:23 pm
yodaddybrother
April 15th, 2012
7:21 pm
“this loss is embarrassing”
Perhaps I’ve missed something. Did the second half already happen?
northcyde
April 15th, 2012
7:23 pm
smh @ people already giving up on this game. Turn the game off and don’t watch the 2nd half then.