LIVE BLOG: Collins starts, but will Hawks show up?
If the Hawks lose tonight, it could be the last time you see this sign in Philips Arena.
First, a little perspective. Most folks didn’t believe the Hawks would defeat Orlando in the first round of the playoffs, but they took out the Magic in six games. Most certainly believed they had no chance in this series against Chicago, especially without point guard Kirk Hinrich.
But maybe the Hawks can start tonight with this: effort and intelligence. If they show those two things in Game 4 against the Bulls, they’ll be way ahead of what we saw in Game 3.
This team’s multiple personalities have been well-chronicled this season. Coach Larry Drew referred to it in an amusing way: “I will admit — I do have an interesting group.”
Joe Johnson needs to find ways to get open, coach Larry Drew said. (Curtis Compton/AJC)
This interesting group stunned Chicago in the series opener, tailed off in Game 2 and never really competed in Friday’s 99-82 loss at home. Derrick Rose scored 44 points. But the bigger reason for the Hawks’ loss was their collective team defense, lack of physical play and poor rebounding (the Bulls had a 47-34 advantage, including 18 offensive boards).
Drew will make one significant change, going with the “big” lineup: That means center Jason Collins comes in to guard Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Josh Smith each slide down a spot and Marvin Williams goes to the bench.
Collins, who was a key in the Orlando series against Dwight Howard, said: “I’ll just try to be physical and use my fouls. I won’t be so much in the low post – I’ll be more in pick-and-roll coverage.”
Drew said he just felt, “It’s time for a change. … Jason plays a physical game. He’s not looked at as a finesse player.”
Joe Johnson (34,16, 10) and Jamal Crawford (22, 11, 7) both have seen their point totals shrink in three games. That’s partly because of double teams. But Drew also referenced Johnson in particular, saying he needs to do more to get open. He told our hoops guy Michael Cunningham, “He is just going to have to combat that. There are a lot of key players on teams that other players play physical against and they just combat it. There are a lot of key players that get double teamed and they play out of double teams.”
Not sure, but I think Drew just said Johnson isn’t trying hard enough.
I also have to credit M.C. for handing me a few great stats on Smith: He is 0-for-17 from beyond 15 feet in this series, and 5-for-33 in the playoffs. Conversely, he is 38-of-63 (60 percent) from nine feet and in, where his strength is.
Win tonight and it’s an even series, 2-2. Lose and the Hawks may have played their final home game, with Game 5 in Chicago Tuesday.
And no, I’m not guessing. But you’re welcome to. I’ll be here blogging live at tip-off.
By Jeff Schultz
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359 comments Add your comment
J.J.M.
May 8th, 2011
7:37 pm
good move to start collins because we are not losing any offense by benching marvin
Derrick
May 8th, 2011
7:37 pm
We will win tonight. I’m certain.
honest_abe
May 8th, 2011
7:42 pm
the only thing i find odd is how critical ld has been during the playoffs. the hawks have been inconsistent all year and their weaknesses have been known from the start. but he waits until the playoffs to point them out? strange indeed.
tremaine
May 8th, 2011
7:42 pm
About time they go with the big lineup. Should have stayed with it.
Weaseal
May 8th, 2011
7:43 pm
Let’s go Hawks & Braves -Just like last Sunday night lets kick start this week off right!!!
Who Cares
May 8th, 2011
7:46 pm
Johnson can’t create his own shot, and he is too slow to beat someone off the dribble. Add that to the fact he acts like a 10 yr.old and cries if his jump shot isn’t falling. He and Josh the brick layer Smith are 2 of the worst players in the NBA when it comes to creating shots, and making passes out of double teams. Plus they both will give up and quit if the other team double teams them the whole game. Bulls win in another route, and take series 4 -1
drmondo
May 8th, 2011
7:47 pm
Do you think Josh Smith has gotten the message…go to the damned basket!!
jt
May 8th, 2011
7:52 pm
Jeff. What does it mean that Bradley gets a business trip to the Windy City and all you get is Phillips Arena? I’m trying to figure out who has seniority here
Uncork Atlanta
May 8th, 2011
7:54 pm
goodvibes
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
7:57 pm
JT — I’m going to Chicago for Game 5. In the Orlando series, I did first two on road and he did next two at home. We just flopped.
bjrufino
May 8th, 2011
8:00 pm
go hawks!
Joey
May 8th, 2011
8:00 pm
Come on boys, show some heart,
jt
May 8th, 2011
8:02 pm
Well, Bradley got us a split in Chicago- the pressure is on you to get us a split tonight. Otherwise, I fear game 5 in chicago will be ugly
Mtn Hawk
May 8th, 2011
8:03 pm
Good sports night for Atlanta fans. Grab some beer and popcorn, lets go Hawks, and Braves!
jlewis
May 8th, 2011
8:06 pm
Jeff:
Its easy for LD to say, but someone tell me, to whom does Joe pass to? LD is not going to go against his bosses and say this roster is terrible and there are no shooters other than Jamal. Other teams have shooters to pass to, LD should double off bogans or noah to double team Rose.
Reid Adair
May 8th, 2011
8:09 pm
Jeff, who would have ever thought the Hawks would last longer in the playoffs than the Lakers? Wow.
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
8:10 pm
Let’s start the MVP chant early
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
8:11 pm
Go Hawks! Go Braves! Let’s go 2-0!!!
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
8:11 pm
That was luck
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:12 pm
Collins starting out on Boozer, Horford still on Noah.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
8:12 pm
Oh how I wish Ted Turner was still the owner!!!
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:12 pm
So the answer is no — Josh is not stopping shooting jumpers. But makes his first.
Mtn Hawk
May 8th, 2011
8:13 pm
No Josh. Even though you made it.
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
8:13 pm
I do too
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
8:15 pm
Gotta play some great d tonight. J. Collins! THE x-factor!
banks
May 8th, 2011
8:16 pm
Hawks finally committed a hard foul hope LD does not go with the two foul rule
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:17 pm
Good news: almost five minutes in and no timeout. behind last game’s pace.
banks
May 8th, 2011
8:18 pm
Need to get Teague involved
G
May 8th, 2011
8:18 pm
Fouling on every possession is not playing better defense.
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
8:19 pm
lol @ Jeff
jlewis
May 8th, 2011
8:19 pm
Why dont they just back into the paint and let noah shoot? Josh still shooting, good to see marvin on the bench.
Benny
May 8th, 2011
8:19 pm
LD should pull JS if he shoots 20 feet out, and make him warm the bench next to him. Get his head right. I don’t care how much money he is making. Hurt the team, you sit. JJ, too.
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:20 pm
Hawks definitely come out with more energy. Collins was strong early before Pachulia replaced him.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
8:21 pm
Gotta try to get Noah in foul trouble. Break that man’s ankles!!! Hawks night tonight-it already seems so to me. Sure hope so anyway!
banks
May 8th, 2011
8:21 pm
The best coaching move LD can do tonight is for Marvin stat line to state DNP Coach’s Decision
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:21 pm
Early shooting: Hawks 8/10. Bulls 4/6.
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:23 pm
Joe has hit his first 3 shots.
Joe Tess Fish House
May 8th, 2011
8:23 pm
Who cares Im waitin on football season
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:24 pm
Bulls already shooting FTs Nos. 7-8. Hawks have yet to go to line.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
8:26 pm
Lots of love on the blog for “The Duck!” lol
J.J.M.
May 8th, 2011
8:26 pm
over the limit already and in foul trouble
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:26 pm
Noah has been a monster in this series. Great work on off. boards.
G
May 8th, 2011
8:27 pm
Honestly Horford has been horrible this series. Noah is out working him.
KSchmidt
May 8th, 2011
8:27 pm
BOX OUT NOAH. Why is this so hard?
Hummon
May 8th, 2011
8:28 pm
My ESPN gamecast says, “Josh Smith makes driving layup.” That’s a typo, right?
BravesFan1
May 8th, 2011
8:28 pm
Upper deck filled up Jeff?
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:29 pm
Thibodeau screaming for foul. Whatever.
leroy
May 8th, 2011
8:32 pm
All the refs in the nba needs to be fired and replace by refs that don’t show favor to the stars of the game the is crap to watch lebron fouls and no call josh breaths on rose there’s a foul
G
May 8th, 2011
8:33 pm
Thibodeau looks like he would be on a reality show owning a Pawn shop or Repo man.
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
8:34 pm
So u telln me marvin wasn’t hit. Wooooooow!
G
May 8th, 2011
8:36 pm
Bulls get every lose ball.
J.J.M.
May 8th, 2011
8:37 pm
marvin is so useless
G
May 8th, 2011
8:38 pm
That was a bogus call. NBA refs are the worst in pro sports. Never have trusted them sinc the gambling thing.
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
8:39 pm
Why we can’t get a foul in our damn building
jlewis
May 8th, 2011
8:40 pm
NBA refs in this one, Danny Crawford is in the building, Hawks are definitely getting hit.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
8:40 pm
lol G. I think that was his first job out of high school.
Nannyrut
May 8th, 2011
8:40 pm
These refs are terrible. 12-1 ft advantage for the bulls in that quarter and we’re still up 3. Bennett Salvatore is atrocious. If this doesn’t even ot and we don’t start getting some calls we are screwed.
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
8:41 pm
I love our energy! The refs need to do they mf”n job
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
8:43 pm
The last few minutes of the game 9 out of 10 times favors the home team re: fouls/even up calls.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
8:43 pm
I love it when J smoove gets to play the 4 and not get forced to the 3. The hawks are a better team when hes at the 4
wes
May 8th, 2011
8:45 pm
So glad we don’t have Chris Paul or Jason Terry right now. (HEAVY SARCASM).
Nannyrut
May 8th, 2011
8:45 pm
God, Marvin is so so bad. That drive where he just got packed by Gibson epitomizes how terrible he is.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
8:46 pm
Gibson is hurting us
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
8:47 pm
Why did we let JT go? I still have his hawk jersey
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:47 pm
Sorry folks. Lost wifi. Hamster died and had to run out and get a new one.
Hawks’ first quarter lead was their first post-quarter lead since winning game one.
MAD-DONNA
May 8th, 2011
8:48 pm
What kind of freaking line-up is that?
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
8:48 pm
Bulls already leading 15-9 rebounds
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
8:48 pm
The Hawks aren’t getting into a patient offense. I’m not too comfortable with Jamal bringing up the ball because although he can dribble, his pg offensive dribble can be suspect against quick & intense ball pressure. Good time out. They need to regroup and get into some set plays. Horford’s been benched cause he playin soft.
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
8:49 pm
also 5-1 off rebs
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
8:51 pm
Shultzie aren’t the hawks getn hammered according to the naked eye, or does it just look that way on tv
tyler
May 8th, 2011
8:51 pm
We have to get absolutely manhandled for them to call a foul on the Bulls….
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:52 pm
JoshSmithFan — Refs have missed a few calls.
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:53 pm
Hey, I can do that. (miss a layup, I mean).
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
8:53 pm
Teague coast to coast: that’s whats up!
Harpie
May 8th, 2011
8:54 pm
djthescorpion: Horford is on the bench because he has 2 fouls, a -hole…
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
8:55 pm
If teague could shoot we would have a star pg
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
8:55 pm
lots of coaches on here again I see
MAD-DONNA
May 8th, 2011
8:55 pm
Should have been a foul called on Teague’s layup! If it were Rose….I’m just saying!
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
8:56 pm
Jeff, they (refs) do that. Especially with a team like the Hawks, however refs favors the aggressive team. In other words, to get the calls-you have to fake till you make it. So far-they are moving in that direction.
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
8:56 pm
I might have to take Beau and Rutherfood out back for a chat
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
8:56 pm
Man! Where has Teague been all year???? Oh yeah – smh …. on the bench.
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:58 pm
Hawks with biggest lead — 7 pts.
Nannyrut
May 8th, 2011
8:58 pm
Danny Crawford is a disgrace.
MAD-DONNA
May 8th, 2011
8:59 pm
MW, no game what so ever!
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
8:59 pm
Replay just showed Zaza never touched him.
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
8:59 pm
I’m convinced the refs have been paid off!
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
9:00 pm
17 fouls to our 5 is stooopid
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
9:01 pm
Hopefully these f.t.’s will get Horford rolling.
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
9:02 pm
Did u stand up for that alley shultzie?
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
9:02 pm
Josh Smith (10) has taken twice as many shots as Joe (5).
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
9:02 pm
SMITH!!!!!!!!!! At his best…
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
9:02 pm
fouls are 9-9
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
9:03 pm
:cough:
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
9:04 pm
Horford with third foul.
Jay Dubu
May 8th, 2011
9:04 pm
When J Smooth puts his mind to it, he’s a very good player.
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
9:04 pm
Fouls are not 9-9 where are u getn ur info?
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
9:05 pm
Why?
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
9:05 pm
Ha…The crowd loves Smith
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
9:05 pm
Only in rhythm jumpers Josh!!! (if ever) Get duck in!
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
9:06 pm
look at the box score dufus
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
9:06 pm
boy he is special
MAD-DONNA
May 8th, 2011
9:07 pm
How da @%#& do you let Noah score in the post?
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
9:08 pm
That’s 2 layup misses by Teague. Not so good.
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
9:08 pm
Hawks still have issues with offensive rebounds
O'Brien
May 8th, 2011
9:09 pm
Teague forcing the issue tonight. I think he needs to look for the pass more…
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:09 pm
How do you stop teague from Choking?
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
9:10 pm
Rebounds bulls 21-17 6-3 off rebs
fouls 10-10
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
9:10 pm
How these Hawks close out for the half is important. They have to get stops and play smart with out turnovers.
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
9:10 pm
Rose only 4/10 tonight. He started 7/9 last game.
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
9:11 pm
Ur the dufus! The box score is wrong they just highlighted it twice on tv!
Mike
May 8th, 2011
9:11 pm
It would have been really touching if Rose thanked his Mom for his SAT prep.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:12 pm
Teague may be athletic but he turns the ball over alot and he chokes. thats why hes always on the bench.
Al hoford did not come to play.
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
9:12 pm
Hawks getting sloppy but Bulls not hitting jumpers like the other night.
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
9:12 pm
Come on Korver!
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
9:12 pm
oh please– get over yourself
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
9:13 pm
Lmao!
tyler
May 8th, 2011
9:13 pm
Not looking too good for us in the paint….they d@!$# sure aren’t to call a foul on ‘em down there….maybe we should be go back to shooting jumpers
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:13 pm
Beautiful Block and pass from Jsmoove!!
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
9:13 pm
Big shot by JJ
Duck
May 8th, 2011
9:14 pm
Memo has been sent from league office to the officials for the Bulls to advance.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
9:15 pm
Do not let korver shoot an end of quarter 3!
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:15 pm
Josh has 6 assists
Blahblahblah
May 8th, 2011
9:15 pm
Any truth to the rumor that Joakim means “I go over the back 90% of the time but the refs leave me alone” in French?
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:15 pm
and another board!
Jay Dubu
May 8th, 2011
9:15 pm
Wilkins!!!!!?
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
9:15 pm
Ouch. Wilkins misses dunk at buzzer. Two blown points. But Hawks lead at half 47-46.
Mike
May 8th, 2011
9:15 pm
Jeff,
Random question but how of what went down with the Lakers vs. Mavs game makes its way to Atlanta in terms of the horrible fouls and ejections?
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
9:16 pm
I call NO MORE MISSED DUNKS/LAY-UPS!!!!!
tyler
May 8th, 2011
9:16 pm
if that had been D Rose not Wilkins…he’d be shooting free throws
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
9:16 pm
Ok. Going into halftime: relax, regroup, and get the energy to play good 3rd quarter b-ball. Good coaching so far-LD.
Duck
May 8th, 2011
9:16 pm
Come on Damon. Your uncle would have finished that dunk.
Duck
May 8th, 2011
9:21 pm
the officials are not calling the fouls under the basket on the Bulls. How can they be so blatent about it. I know the NBA is showing Rose almost breakdown and cry about his momma and winning the mvp during every commercial break but geeze…This is why I don’t trust pro sports. It’s all about the business end over may the best team win.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:22 pm
manny pacquiao did not look as potent with out the steroids last night. No doubt Money Mayweather is much better than Pac man. Mayweather looked much better against common opponents
Jerry Reinsdorf
May 8th, 2011
9:23 pm
Glad I never signed Johnson
Duck
May 8th, 2011
9:26 pm
Is Josh Smith intelligent?
leroy
May 8th, 2011
9:26 pm
Atlanta can’t beat them and the refs. This is bs to watch. They blow the whistle just to get on tv
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:28 pm
that’s an unintelligent question duck.
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
9:30 pm
What did Barkley just say?
Duck
May 8th, 2011
9:31 pm
Ted, you can rewind live tv.
JSS
May 8th, 2011
9:31 pm
What is up with those two dudes dressed like Matadors at the game?
Runnin With The Dawgs
May 8th, 2011
9:32 pm
Josh Smith will have to quit shooting the jumper so much and go to the basket more if we’re gonna have a chance to win this one. Hee’s great at driving the lane and dishing off. Why so many jumpers?
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
9:33 pm
Duck – I pressed the channel button on my remote – So DVR switched
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
9:33 pm
11 fouls each
Duck
May 8th, 2011
9:34 pm
Ted, Barkley said he wanted to change his name to Travis when he was younger.
JSS
May 8th, 2011
9:35 pm
Great denial Josh
rob
May 8th, 2011
9:35 pm
I like the big lineup with collins or zaza at center
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
9:36 pm
he’s like watching a car wreck
Duck
May 8th, 2011
9:37 pm
Josh Smith is brain dead.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:37 pm
If horford wasnt playing the 4 josh wouldnt be at the 3 so he would not have to shoot from the perimeter.
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
9:37 pm
Thanks Duck
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:38 pm
Al brings nothing to the 4 position.
rob
May 8th, 2011
9:38 pm
Bad possesion
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:39 pm
gee he finally scored against another power foward
JSS
May 8th, 2011
9:40 pm
Horford finally
Duck
May 8th, 2011
9:41 pm
If we can win this game we are in good shape to steal game six in Chicago.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:41 pm
If Al is an allstar Im the MVP
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
9:42 pm
Finally, something to cheer about. Bulls timeout.
rob
May 8th, 2011
9:42 pm
Lol Al better get his weight up. Where is Jeff @?
Duck
May 8th, 2011
9:42 pm
I mean game 5 in chicago.
rob
May 8th, 2011
9:43 pm
How bad is Kirk’s injury? would he come back at all?
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
9:43 pm
Ditto! Minnie me!
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
9:44 pm
Someone needs to put rose on the floor! Bottom line!
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:45 pm
Ok now Josh is force out to the perimeter while Al moves to the 4 and Collins plays center. I wont be angry when josh is shooting bombs from the 3 perimeter.
rob
May 8th, 2011
9:45 pm
Collins the human offensive foul machine
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
9:47 pm
charge
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
9:47 pm
Nice pass by Josh
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:48 pm
Smoove azzzz smith
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
9:48 pm
Good job Teague denying Rose the ball. When th ball is not in his hands the Bulls are lost.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:49 pm
Does Al have a brain?
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
9:49 pm
It’s about time for some JC action…. How do the Hawks look so good one minute & so rec. league the next?@?$@?#?@?
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:50 pm
Nother Brick from Al then a travel…does this guy have a brain?
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
9:52 pm
Gotta give a couple minutes break for a few guys if they want to have anything left at the end of the game. LeBron is always sitting at the the beginning of the 4th quarter. Check it out.
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
9:52 pm
Where is jamal?
tyler
May 8th, 2011
9:52 pm
horford is a reliability at this point….take his a!@#$ out
rob
May 8th, 2011
9:52 pm
Cmon hawks
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
9:52 pm
We could get a better pick-up team in the Disco Kroger parking lot
rob
May 8th, 2011
9:53 pm
We have to score on every possesion because the bulls are right with us
tyler
May 8th, 2011
9:53 pm
correction….liability that is
Harpie
May 8th, 2011
9:54 pm
tyler – you must have gone to the Sarah Palin School of Grammar…
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
9:54 pm
If we lose this game it will be on the coach! He should’ve been subbed! It took a lot of energy for them to get the lead! Jc should have been in the game.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
9:55 pm
JC in the house!
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:55 pm
JJ came to play
Duck
May 8th, 2011
9:56 pm
Josh should have went to college like Al
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:57 pm
Josh is Kicking azzzz
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
9:58 pm
Good d Hawks!!! Keep it up!
tyler
May 8th, 2011
9:58 pm
of course they aren’t showing replays…was that a kick, didn’t look like it
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:59 pm
Josh is much more talented than Al.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
9:59 pm
Boozer over Al with the dunk
Duck
May 8th, 2011
9:59 pm
Josh needs to stomp that big toe of Bozers.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
9:59 pm
That is typical Bulls bball there. Loose ball Chi. Offensive reb. Chi. DAMN!!!!!
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
10:00 pm
Rob — (on Hinrich) Not this series.
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
10:01 pm
Great defense on Rose — Jamal/Josh both helping out.
Runnin With The Dawgs
May 8th, 2011
10:01 pm
Hawks just can’t seem to keep it going.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:01 pm
josh again with a nice block
rob
May 8th, 2011
10:01 pm
Thanks Jeff. Hawks with wasted possesion
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:02 pm
What ever happened to the Princeton offense?
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:02 pm
THere’s a Duck sighting!
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
10:02 pm
Bad possession. Can’t blow those in close game.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:02 pm
Hawks are afraid to shoot!!!! HORFORD shoot the ball. C’mon MAN!!
Nannyrut
May 8th, 2011
10:02 pm
Marvin gets his shot blocked more than any top 10 pick in the history of the NBA. Actual make that any pick in the history of the NBA.
G
May 8th, 2011
10:03 pm
Crawford killing Hawks tonight.
J.J.M.
May 8th, 2011
10:03 pm
can we buy out marvin contract
Runnin With The Dawgs
May 8th, 2011
10:04 pm
Anything but an airball!
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:04 pm
Boozer took Al….again.
rob
May 8th, 2011
10:04 pm
wow 8-0 run
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
10:04 pm
Bulls close third quarter with 8-0 run to take 69-67 lead.
Cousin Vicker
May 8th, 2011
10:05 pm
Dangerous time now. Horford no confidence in his mid-range jumper. Can’t say I feel good about the 4th quarter.
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:05 pm
smith 4-15 fg Teague 4-10
Nannyrut
May 8th, 2011
10:05 pm
One of his teammates needs to take out Marvin’s knees during practice so we don’t have to deal with him coming in and killing us. Or, LD could use his brain and put Damien in over him.
Sage of Bluesland
May 8th, 2011
10:06 pm
Al Horford is the most overrated, undercriticized player in Atlanta since Keith Brooking…and that’s saying something….
Some “leadership”. Please.
MAD-DONNA
May 8th, 2011
10:06 pm
No leadership on this team! Not on the floor, not from the coaches…..
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:06 pm
The Braves are a heck of a lot easier to watch…. Except in the playoffs, of course.
Hot err
May 8th, 2011
10:06 pm
Marvin is dead to me.
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
10:06 pm
This sucks
rob
May 8th, 2011
10:06 pm
Hawks need more transtion this quarter I say do the three guard lineup to close the game
Hawksin7
May 8th, 2011
10:07 pm
Zaza Sucks….He can’t box out, he can’t rebound, can’t score….
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:07 pm
Crawford still thinks he can take this team on his back against a great team- not gonna happen
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
10:07 pm
What a bone head move LD bringing out Teague and putting in J. Crawford. Teague’s been playin good all game. Don’t implode now. Horford: you gotta fight to get position down low. With your big body, you can do that. LD, why you bring in booty azz Marvin at this point in the game? You need to turn in your resignation at this point. You let the Bulls hang around and watch Rose go off in the 4th.
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:08 pm
Hawks only have 3 off rebs
Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
10:08 pm
Don’t know if Hawks win but effort is superior at both ends of court tonight.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:08 pm
Good rebound Smoove. Good shot Crawford! Defense please!
G
May 8th, 2011
10:09 pm
Jeff agreed but Smith still hurting this team on offense
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
10:09 pm
Crawford doesn’t have the speed to bring the ball up full court; he doesn’t have any upper body strengh at 6′5 200 lbs.
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
10:09 pm
Great players take over in the 4th quarter! Jj is not that! Bulls go up 3-1 unless crawford lights it up!
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
10:10 pm
Moral win=donut (0)
rob
May 8th, 2011
10:10 pm
Rose’s floater is money….. sucks
jlewis
May 8th, 2011
10:10 pm
Ok, for everyone who says Jamal is the closer, now he is getting JJ treatment, he cant do anything, there are no shooters on this roster. Also, i’ve said it all along, AL talks a good game but he is soft and has a low b-ball IQ, no one calls him out on it, he is highly overrated. JJ is the scapegoat for all of these guys, the roster is horrible.
Jay Dubu
May 8th, 2011
10:10 pm
Hawks not getting foul calls at all.
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
10:10 pm
Crawford won’t be back as a Hawk.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:11 pm
Well if it comes down to the last shot they will isolate Hoford under the basket and Dunk on him. We need a 35 point lead coming into the last 2 minutes
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:11 pm
Move w/out the ball hAwks!
MAD-DONNA
May 8th, 2011
10:11 pm
time to sit Teague down! He’s not stay with Rose at all!
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:11 pm
D Rose is a bad man, but he has nothing on Zaza…. haha
Jay Dubu
May 8th, 2011
10:12 pm
Somebody has to put a body on Rose with those rainbow jumpers.
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:12 pm
pf hawks 16 bulls 18
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
10:12 pm
That was a bad call
rob
May 8th, 2011
10:13 pm
Rose goes wherever he wants
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
10:13 pm
Coach D are you serious?
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:14 pm
Actually smith with his rebounds and Assists is helping the team and is a key factor
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
10:15 pm
This series is over! The hawks have gave their best shot and the bulls have took it and now d rose will take over in the 4th quarter as great players do! Granted they are suppose to win! They the 1 seed
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:17 pm
Have the Hawks even tried to make Rose go left? I’m sure he can, but does he like to?
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:17 pm
Rose drives to basket hawks shooting jumpers and 3pt
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:17 pm
Josh having to play center cuz horford wont
Go Josh.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:19 pm
We dont need to move josh from the 4 to make room for horford. Let horford play the 3
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:19 pm
These refs are sorry mf093849
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:19 pm
Why is Josh at center with horford on the court ?. josh has 21 pts
Jay Dubu
May 8th, 2011
10:20 pm
Where are the fouls on the Hawks? They’re being hacked all over the floor.
G
May 8th, 2011
10:21 pm
Dude lowers his shoulder and Kerr says good no call. Daniel Stern must be talking in his ear.
Mtn Hawk
May 8th, 2011
10:21 pm
These refs are sorry sorry sorry. Bought out.
G
May 8th, 2011
10:22 pm
These refs are really struggling.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:22 pm
Hawks game to lose. Hope the “good Hawks” show up now.
Jay Dubu
May 8th, 2011
10:22 pm
This is Bul&^%$*!!!!!!
MAD-DONNA
May 8th, 2011
10:22 pm
We don’t get the flop, but they do!
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:23 pm
pfs bulls 19 hawks 18
Greg
May 8th, 2011
10:23 pm
Worst officiated playoff game I’ve ever seen. Could they make it any more obvious they want the bulls to this in 5
David
May 8th, 2011
10:23 pm
Who is Daniel Stern
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:23 pm
Al is 6′ 10 1/2″ feet of sorry
Blahblahblah
May 8th, 2011
10:23 pm
Steve Kerr is wearing his Bulls Underoos tonight. Gibson blasts Smith and Kerr says it’s a flop. Then Josh gets called for an illegal screen where the Bulls flopped and Kerr says nothing. Laughable.
mike
May 8th, 2011
10:23 pm
NBA officiating sucks…Josh Smith gets body blocked and no call! What crap…
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:24 pm
Co-sign Mtn Hawk. Joe likes to hold onto his $120 mill. evidently…….
rob
May 8th, 2011
10:24 pm
Smith fouled on the put back. no call bs!
Al
May 8th, 2011
10:24 pm
I sure hope the hawks send in video to the league with this wretched officiating.
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:24 pm
19-18 bulls
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:24 pm
ditto on the flop misadventure
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
10:24 pm
This game is so bought its ridiculous! Josh smith is the only player on this team with heart. Zsa zsa too!
Duck
May 8th, 2011
10:25 pm
You know this series is fixed, right?
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:25 pm
Where are you Joe????? Hello, Joe!!!! TIme to wake up!
David
May 8th, 2011
10:25 pm
hawk orlando was fixed too
Al
May 8th, 2011
10:26 pm
Listened to the first qtr on radio. holman was going crazy with the officials. 15 free throws to 1 in the second qtr in favor of the bulls. surprised they called a foul right there
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
10:26 pm
We beasting by our self number 2
G
May 8th, 2011
10:27 pm
Corch Myer… I don’t get your point on the numbers.
Blahblahblah
May 8th, 2011
10:27 pm
Corch Myer, do you have a point?
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:27 pm
Josh going strong
Rick
May 8th, 2011
10:27 pm
They get every dang rebound.
Mtn Hawk
May 8th, 2011
10:27 pm
Where was the foul?
G
May 8th, 2011
10:27 pm
My gosh Horford you are getting worked!
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:27 pm
N.ational
B.usiness
A.ssociation
A lot of $ if there is an additional game or two. Refs have a lot of say in who wins/not. just sayin’….
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:27 pm
Josh playing center and big 6 10 1/2 Al is on the wing
GBH
May 8th, 2011
10:28 pm
Noah looks like a retard with his hair in a knot.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:29 pm
nice pass teague. Als getting lots of garbage baskets
Ipo
May 8th, 2011
10:29 pm
Bulls are nothing without rose. Take out his knees
G
May 8th, 2011
10:29 pm
Just a side nit doesn’t Shane Victorino get a triple every time he plays against the Braves.
Blahblahblah
May 8th, 2011
10:29 pm
Derrick Rose shoots too much for the Bulls to win the title this year.
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
10:29 pm
Why won’t sumone put rose on his ass already?
Jesh
May 8th, 2011
10:30 pm
SHOCKED THEY DIDNT CALL A CHARGE!! EVEN WITH HIM IN THE CIRCLE
jlewis
May 8th, 2011
10:30 pm
triple team coach d, two off the pick and roll one in the middle on jj. there are no other shooters on the floor.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:30 pm
J. Smith at his best. Dang!! If only he were more coachable!!!!
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
10:31 pm
LD. Why are letting Crawford guard Rose? Crawford can’t keep up with Rose; he’s too slow. What a boneheaded move.
Hot err
May 8th, 2011
10:32 pm
Gotta like what Teague is bringing to the table.
jlewis
May 8th, 2011
10:32 pm
If they hit the cutters to the basket, this game should go the hawks way.
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:32 pm
nobody on the hawks can guard rose
Harpie
May 8th, 2011
10:33 pm
joshsmithfan2 – don’t forget to wipe off your Josh Smith poster before your mom comes in your room…
Mark
May 8th, 2011
10:33 pm
Drew, like Woodson, stands there with his arms folded and does NOTHING to limit Rose’s touches. Maybe make one of the other Bulls stiffs beat you, nah!! Make Rose go to his left once, nah!!! Force him to shoot from the outside, nah!! Hawks have given great effort tonight but this game would have been over a while ago if they forced someone else to beat them. One other thing, anyone remember Rick Mahorn. Just once, I would like to see Collins, Horford or Pachulia to plant Rose on one of his drives. Guarantee you it would make him think twice about continually driving to the hoop.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:34 pm
Smith again! Garbage for Horford
Chris
May 8th, 2011
10:34 pm
Both the braves and hawks in nail biters and both have announcers who want them to lose
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:35 pm
I hear ya’ jlewis, but you hope he would at least make something happen. Guess if the non-shooters would move w/out the ball he might be able to get some assists! J. Smoove must almost have a triple double. Almost a quad-double with all of his turnovers!
Runnin With The Dawgs
May 8th, 2011
10:35 pm
Keep it going Hawks!
MAD-DONNA
May 8th, 2011
10:35 pm
I say move Josh to the point! Nobody else wants to play it!
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
10:36 pm
Hawks: play with heart like some real ballaz for the next 3 and something odd minutes.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:36 pm
Josh is putting on a show.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:37 pm
Good jump josh
G
May 8th, 2011
10:38 pm
Salvador is so bad. He should be suspended for idiocy.
Mtn Hawk
May 8th, 2011
10:38 pm
Hawks win..Or should
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:38 pm
Nice Josh,,, its your game baby
jlewis
May 8th, 2011
10:38 pm
The cutting is open, when they double joe go to the cutters, simple game.
MAD-DONNA
May 8th, 2011
10:39 pm
I’m serious, move Josh to the point!
Runnin With The Dawgs
May 8th, 2011
10:39 pm
Teagueeeeeeeee………..
joshsmithfan
May 8th, 2011
10:39 pm
Josh won this game by himself! I’m just saying!
Ty
May 8th, 2011
10:39 pm
Great move Jeff. So sorry we have idiots for coaches and owners who didn’t realize how good you are. Didn’t you learn under chris paul?
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:39 pm
WHen Tibedou sees the film he’s going to flip about D. Rose’s foul/jump ball???? BUT also that he kept Korver in there to Try to guard J. Teague!!!
jlewis
May 8th, 2011
10:40 pm
Remember, good Josh, bad Josh, we dont know what we’re getting next game. lol
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
10:40 pm
Next year Teague will be the starter; Jamal will be gone. Unfortunately they won’t be able to unload J.J. LD-will he coach his last? Who knows-but Teague will deserve his start.
Ty
May 8th, 2011
10:41 pm
This is going 7 games. Gonna come down to the game in chicago. If they had only played this way Friday
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:41 pm
They’ll be at least 6 games! Really hope, anyway.
Alex
May 8th, 2011
10:41 pm
If they would have called that a foul when Derrick Rose went up for a shot, that would have been a ridiculous call! He bumped into the Hawks player.
Ty
May 8th, 2011
10:41 pm
Come on. Turn that ankle again rose
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:41 pm
look for chicago to take it to al just like that
jlewis
May 8th, 2011
10:41 pm
Name a replacement for JJ?
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:41 pm
Crawford from his sweet spot!!!!!
RB
May 8th, 2011
10:42 pm
I hope the Hawks realize the talent that Teague posses. Lets not waste anymore of that by sitting him on that bench. Rose, Jennings, Westbrook, Rondo prove what speedy PGs can do for a team. Teague is showing that he can hang. He definitely has some offensive skills.
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:42 pm
cmon showboat
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:42 pm
They play better with Al on the bench
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:43 pm
bulls did what they wanted regained home court
djthescorpian
May 8th, 2011
10:44 pm
Good Game Hawks. Please just celebrate for a few hours. Get some rest. And be prepared to take another win in Chicago.
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:44 pm
When’s the next game?
Runnin With The Dawgs
May 8th, 2011
10:44 pm
Nice finish! “GO HAWKS!”
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:44 pm
Teague can play but he is not a quarterback. He cant lead the team like a point guard should. Hes not wise enough to understand how to distribute. Great game Josh!!
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
10:44 pm
You are correct Corch
TLH
May 8th, 2011
10:45 pm
Jeff Teague is just as good as Derrick Rose… A round of applause for that guy. He’s stepping up…
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:45 pm
no way hawks win in chicago scorpian
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:45 pm
23 16 8 for josh!!
Hawksin7
May 8th, 2011
10:45 pm
When is Hinrich coming back? He needs to suck it up and play through the pain if he can.
hawksfan
May 8th, 2011
10:46 pm
What were the fans chanting in the final seconds ?
Coach D
May 8th, 2011
10:46 pm
Oh yeah!
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:47 pm
TLH what are you smoking son???
Hawks and Smith bounce back in a major way | Jeff Schultz
May 8th, 2011
10:47 pm
[...] Earlier: Collins starts but will Hawks show up? [...]
Ted Turner
May 8th, 2011
10:48 pm
@djthescorpian Keep your sundress on, 3 more games sparky
JSS
May 8th, 2011
10:48 pm
For the person who cannot count, Josh only had 2 turnovers tonight… But those jumpers built a new facade for King Arthur’s new fraud palace
Hawksin7
May 8th, 2011
10:49 pm
I agree with TLH. Teague just has to believe in his own game. He shows flashes of pure brilliance. His penetration opens up new dimensions to the Hawks offense.
chas
May 8th, 2011
10:49 pm
Best played game of the year for the Hawks. They maximized their talent tonight. Very encouraging for next year if anything. Maybe we can give the Bulls a run.
HawksFanNorcross
May 8th, 2011
10:49 pm
ATL, hawksfan
yodaddy
May 8th, 2011
10:50 pm
Like I said….start knocking people around and the Bulls will show their true colors.
Vick Supporter
May 8th, 2011
10:50 pm
Josh Smith…finally
Ty
May 8th, 2011
10:52 pm
Game 5 will be a blowout as jeckyll and hyde return. then a close atlanta win and a loss in game 7. at least it was exciting
wxwax
May 8th, 2011
10:52 pm
Man, was I ever wrong.
Great showing by the Hawks. Very ballsy.
Has Jeff Teague learned how to play in the NBA?
heartofdarkness
May 8th, 2011
10:52 pm
Dr. Jekyll Hawks in the arena tonight. Based on the success the Hawks are experiencing driving to the hoop and getting open under the basket tonight, I would predict the Hawks bring Hinrich back in the next game, even if he’s using a cane to get around the court, and the iso-offense is employed, so that the Hawks can show their ability to miss shots with a hand in their face. This was one of the better team efforts of the season. Atlanta would be crazy to do the same thing twice in a row. Josh had a great game tonight playing to his strengths. What could get him to have the same mind set two games in a row. The ball moved really well. Maybe there is even a reason why two coaching staffs couldn’t find enough positives in Teague’s game to get him a steady role in the rotation during the last two regular seasons. let
Bear
May 8th, 2011
10:53 pm
ATL! ATL!
KJ
May 8th, 2011
10:55 pm
Horford 9/11 20 points. Anyone bashing him is a idiot
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:58 pm
and 2 blks
Corch Myer
May 8th, 2011
10:58 pm
Enter your comments here
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
10:59 pm
Hoford makes the players around him better
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
11:00 pm
I meant JOSH SMITH MAKES THE PLAYERS AROUND HIM BETTER
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
11:02 pm
Als point came off garbage baskets. he did not create the shots but was left open because they were doubling on Josh and JJ. mos of Al’s baskets were garbage baskets
Jay Dubu
May 8th, 2011
11:06 pm
The Hawks played an all around good game tonight.
am
May 8th, 2011
11:07 pm
I went back to read the thread after the game. Funny how Joshsmithfan’s comments are so negative, but also so wrong! Hahahaha….we won and Teague played a big part. The ‘real’ fans support our team and don’t sit home bloggin negativity all night!
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
11:15 pm
Josh did Josh. call it what you want – am – you cant put a damper on josh’s play. Teague did Ok but hes not a distributor, Hes quick and fast. he brick a lot early and made some shots after the half. But his role as a point guard is not to just score but to take the quarterbacks role and make the offense click. he doesnt understand that. He understand that he needs to score bout not how to make the TEAM offense click on all cylinders….Like Josh did today.
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
11:17 pm
but not how to make the TEAM offense click on all cylinders….Like Josh did today.
Vick Supporter
May 8th, 2011
11:21 pm
@Joshsmithfan2
The Hawks balled out tonight. Go to sleep man. Josh that that bal to hole just we’ve been BEGGING him to do all year. They can’t guard him playing in the paint. Boozer has turf toe…alot of NFL players can’t play with that injury. Go at him Josh
Joshsmithfan2
May 8th, 2011
11:24 pm
Lights out Vick Supporter, Go Josh, Go Vick!