Atlanta Hawks 92, Miami Heat 87 or nothing wrong with winning
by hawksdawgs on Oct 22, 2009 10:59 PM EDT
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PrintThe Hawks won again tonight. A come from ahead victory that looked much closer than the score let on. The Hawks were the better team no matter who was on the floor. And for most Hawks fans, when Dwyane Wade is included in that other group, it feels good. Preseason or not, there is nothing wrong with getting used to winning.
- The sour taste though, and you should have a sour taste just looking at the box score, is that Josh Smith was 1-10 from the free throw line. That is worse than he will ever be but clearly, bad enough that his free throw woes were not exorcised in the off season. This vexes me. Some would say I am terribly vexed.
- If last year Solomon Jones had a line like Joe Smith put up tonight, I would have freaked out. I would have said he has finally made it. The break out is upon us. With Joe Smith, I just say, "it is the preseason. no big deal." On a related note, I love having Joe Smith on this team.
- Mike Woodson put Josh Smith at center to finish out the game. That is fine as one does not care about the outcome and wants to test lineups. Well, this one might need more testing and even more practice because the Heat shot jumpers against it and got offensive rebounds over and over. It was so weird I did not know whether to yell at Woodson, mock Miami, or remind myself I actually know very little about NBA basketball.
- Maurice Evans continues to lead in most preseason awards. 4-5 from the field and 2-2 from three point land tonight. Remembering last year, I kind of want him to go on a cold streak for this last game.
- It is official. Al Horford is better than Jermaine O'Neal. A lot better.
- Apparently, Miami went to glamor shots for their NBA.com photos. Chris Quinn obviously has the best pic. (HT HawkSquawk)
- Joe Johnson somehow coverted 34 minutes tonight. I guess it is fine. Actually, it is totally fine. He is going to play more than 34 minutes a night, but the Hawks were up big and no one else played more than 26 minutes. That sounds awful familiar, in that nails on a chalk board kind of way.
- Jeff Teague had a stat line I expect with a little preseason minute bump. 16 min. 1-4 shooting, 6 points, 1 assist, 4 turnovers. There you are realism. So very nice to meet you.
- No Zaza means less fun but more jumping.
- Preseason is what it is but the Hawks look dominant. And I don't care what angle or topic you are talking about, if you are being positive and using words like dominant to describe the Hawks I will kiss you and say thank you in that order.
Go Hawks!
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Christopher Quinn
Chris Quinn’s profile picture was more enjoyable then Al Horford’s trash talkin.
I peed (two drops).
anyone
who has a first post that references slightly peeing in their pants needs to post here more often.
welcome.
Hopefully...
Joe just wanted one long one to test his conditioning. And maybe Johs was getting all his misses out the way at once before the season starts. Yeah, that’s the ticket.
Great Quote about Crawford
“Crawford will be like a black Ginobili. … He may not start, but you can be damn sure he’s gonna finish.”
It’s from an article on ESPN. Do we have a first nickname?
Although little will ever top...
Skinner: Superintendent, I hope you’re ready for mouth-watering hamburgers.
Chalmers: I thought we were having steamed clams.
Skinner: Oh, no, I said, “steamed hams.” That’s what I call hamburgers.
Chalmers: You call hamburgers steamed hams.
Skinner: Yes, it’s a regional dialect.
Chalmers: Uh-huh. What region?
Skinner: Uh, upstate New York.
Chalmers: Really. Well, I’m from Utica and I never heard anyone use the phrase, “steamed hams.”
Skinner: Oh, not in Utica, no; it’s an Albany expression.
Chalmers: I see.
Chalmers: You know, these hamburgers are quite similar to the ones they have at Krusty Burger.
Skinner: [laughs] Oh, no, patented Skinner Burgers. Old family recipe.
Chalmers: For steamed hams.
Skinner: Yes.
Chalmers: Yes, and you call them steamed hams despite the fact that they are obviously grilled.
Skinner: Uh … you know … one thing I sh— … ‘scuse me for one second.
Chalmers: Of course.
Skinner: [faking a yawn] Well, that was wonderful. Good time was had by all. I’m pooped.
Chalmers: Yes, I guess I should be —Good Lord, what is happening in there?
Skinner: Aurora Borealis?
Chalmers: Aurora Borealis? At this time of year? A this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized entirely within your kitchen?
Skinner: Yes.
Chalmers: May I see it?
Skinner: Oh, erm… No.
Agnes: Seymour! The house is on fire!
Skinner: No, mother. It’s just the Northern Lights.
Chalmers: Well, Seymour, you are an odd fellow, but I must say you steam a good ham.
Turnovers were brutal
I saw where JT0 and J Crawford were called for multiple offensive fouls. I didn’t see the game, but did the refs get those calls right? More importantly, where is the link to the highlights? I’ve looked on NBA.com and ESPN.com. Hawks get no love.
cant find it
the one that is suppose to be the hawks is the lakers game.
and Holman was wrecking the refs for most of those offensive foul calls. either bad calls or normally no calls.
Preseason Awards
You should add Marvin with Evans for a position award. Except for JT all the back court was efficient on offense. JJ with 8 assists – response to Crawford’s 9 from the last game?
Add the shot attempts from the last two games and we see balance. Bibby vrs JT and Crawford? The front court is getting the rock. Preseason style or the NEW look Hawks. Pray for the latter.
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