Detroit Pistons 100, Atlanta Hawks 91 or where box scores become tarot cards.

The Hawks lost to the Pistons. If I was really honest with you, I would tell you how I started freaking out about it, how I got this little pit of my stomach dread going, I literally had to go mind over heart. It took some willing. Point is, I am idiot and these games don't matter. They really don't, not even a little bit. It is all about getting a feel, for the players, coaches, and fans, and you hope they are getting that feel and.....and well, it feels good, but final results don't matter. They really don't. My wife made fun of me yesterday for even kind of caring.

Getting that feeling:

Josh Smith had a shot chart we all want, and he still went 3-9. I don't care. Keep giving us that shot chart.
Al Hoford missed all five of his jump shots. I will give him a pass for celebrating the Gators win the night before.
Jeff Teague had an 8 to 1 assist to turnover ratio. Everyone should be exceedingly pleased with that.
I don't know if it is replacement refs calling touch fouls or preseason games being called extra tight, but Teague appears to have no problem getting to the line. If he can keep his health doing that, he will be a real contributor to this team.
Mike Bibby was over this game.
Josh Smith with another 7 board night in 21 minutes. With three of those being offensive to boot.
Not really sure if Othello Hunter is horrible at defense or just really bad because the way he is playing on the offensive end in the scrimmages I have seen and the box scores of the two preseason games, it is not even close when you compare the other guys fighting for a spot. Last night 6-9 for 14 points and 7 boards in 24 minutes.
The Hawks pulled down 18 offensive rebounds. Nice to see an off shooting night sees higher returns here. I don't think that was ever the case last year.
And now to way over analyze something. During the season ticket holder festivities, the veterans hazed the rookies a bit. A dance contest, some happy birthday singing, the usual stuff. The only guys that had to go out there were Othello Hunter, Jeff Teague, and Garrett Siler. So I guess we can rule out Courtney Sims making the team.
Mario West had 3 fouls in nine minutes of play. And no points or rebounds. Mario fanatics. You should be nervous.
Juan Dixon got a technical. I find that to be very funny.
Another good job by Woodson to keep starters minutes at a decent level.

Any other thoughts from the Box Score? Anyone have a chance to listen to a radio broadcast? Anyone want to mock the fact that I just took all that from a boxscore? All of these things are welcomed and warranted.

Highlights after the jump.

Go Hawks!

First half.

and full game:

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I posted this last night....just thought I'd repost it here :-)

Say it ain’t so!!

Please don’t tell me our road woes are beginning again this season. If so, I promise I’ll cry. On a good note,

by dstdeelite on Oct 12, 2009 7:26 AM EDT reply actions

according to the box score, Marvin looked good. Obviously one one could check Ben Gordon because he was shooting lights out.

by dstdeelite on Oct 12, 2009 7:28 AM EDT up reply actions

to become anything better than the fourth seed

and maybe even to keep the fourth seed, we have to be better on the road.

but i wouldnt worry too much about that based on this game. lets keep the sweeping generalization positive unless we are forced otherwise. :)

by hawksdawgs on Oct 12, 2009 7:33 AM EDT up reply actions

oh who i am to say how we should generalize

take the box score and have your way with it. its preseason. we should go crazy.

by hawksdawgs on Oct 12, 2009 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions

let's get it started

I say the NBA should cancel the rest of the pre-season and start the season this week. I want to watch the ’09-10 Hawks on TV already damn it!

by redwards95 on Oct 12, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

Looking...

at the highlights, I think Teague will be an exciting contributor this season. Did you see him almost block the Wilcox alley-oop?

by xavip on Oct 12, 2009 11:56 AM EDT reply actions

it was one of the most impressive non-blocks you will ever see.

dude can sky.

by hawksdawgs on Oct 12, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Can't see the games yet...

But I am getting really excited about Teague. Everything looks like we may have gotten a good player that can develop into something really nice.

Let’s get the season started!

by Duff_Man on Oct 12, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions

NE Florida/SE Georgia area

If you live in this area, you should get tickets to the Hawks-Heat game coming up in Jacksonville, FL. I’m thinking about taking my son, so I’ll take notes and try to bring back a solid game report for you guys here.

"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Bleeding Green Nation w/r/t fans overreacting to the Eagles signing of Michael Vick

by Jesse28 on Oct 12, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

great idea!

recaps of any these preseason games are front page material. i long for first hand accounts. btw, why are they playing in jacksonville? can we call it the “worlds largest nba cocktail party”?

by hawksdawgs on Oct 12, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions