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Preview and Game Thread #1: Indiana Pacer @ Atlanta Hawks

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Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks, Oct 28, 2009 7:00 PM EDT


Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Season Game  #1

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Philips Arena
October 28th, 2009, 7:00 PM
Sports South, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
T.J. Ford
 PG Mike Bibby
Dahntay Jones SG Joe Johnson
Danny Granger
 SF Mo Evans
Troy Murphy
 PF Josh Smith
Roy Hibbert C Al Horford

 

Hawks Injury Report: Al Horford, Jason Collins, and Mo Evans tweaked ankles should be untweaked by game time.

Pacers Injury Report: Mike Dunleavy, Travis Diener, and Tyler Hansbrough are out. Jeff Foster is questionable. Danny Granger is a game time decision.

Blogging With the Enemy: Indy Cornrows, Eight Points, Nine Seconds (who has an excellent interview with Sekou Smith that I am moderately jealous of).

Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: Troy Murphy. The Hawks hate big men who can shoot threes. And by hate I mean are totally fine getting owned by them.

Game Preview:

The NBA season is upon us. Welcome.

First up, our friends from Indiana. The Pacers are a team that should be respected. One that can beat you on any given night. Few people deny Danny Granger's excellence but check out Troy Murphy's numbers from last year. They are not underrated good. They are just good. Rumors of an emerging Roy Hibbert and the addition of dirty aggressive Dahntay Jones add to team overall. The Pacers can beat the Hawks. Easily. They just shouldn't.

Not opening night, not at home, not without a healthy Granger or Dunleavy. Not ever. And the Hawks need to play like that is the case. Statement games start now. So time for the Hawks to start making a few. Considering the last one the team made was concerning the fact that they did not deserve to be on the floor with the Cleveland Cavaliers, I think starting early with a few new ones would be fine by everyone.

The Hawks should win this game. Will this be the season that "shoulds" become foregone conclusions or are we in for another year where "shoulds" are simply catalyst for frustration? Tonight we begin to find. Tonight the teams starts undoing previews and destroying projections. Tonight the story begins, and it is in the players hands. From my seat in section 208, I am excited to help start reading along.

Keys to the Game

  1. Get the Pacers frontcourt in foul trouble. Solomon Jones and Roy Hibbert are usually happy to oblige. And with a shallow bench, this becomes the easiest weakness to hit. But yes, Woody, that means Al Horford needs offensive plays run through him. Or we need to start Joe Smith and have him take three first half charges.
  2. Help defense on TJ Ford. Mike Bibby runs like a one year old when you put him next to Ford. Bibby is going to have a hard time watching Ford let alone guarding him.
  3. Josh Smith going off. Put your pessimistic view of Josh Smith's post game forward, now still name someone on the Pacers who can guard him?

Remember comment of the game thread contest (see rules and prize in link) officially starts tonight. Comment early, recommend other posts often, and let this be a spot where we celebrate the return of NBA basketball, try and figure any nickname that could replace "Hot Flip," cry over Woodson's first two foul first half substitution, and rejoice at what should be the best team the Hawks have put forward in years.

Go Hawks!

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Wow. Game freakin' day!!

I can’t believe it is finally here. Got the rum ready, the TVs set to watch the Hawks and the World Series.

It’s going to be a great night.

Now…can I make it through the night without hearing that god awful Black Eyed Peas song? I really hope so.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

highly unlikely

actually it won’t happen. plain and simple. steve holman will probably even sing it on radio.

by hawksdawgs on Oct 28, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sent you an email. Drinking game rules.

Wanted your input before I fan posted it.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sup

man it doesn’t feel like its the start of the season but man am i happy

by Erihury on Oct 28, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is there a reason Mo Evans is listed as the starter?

Don’t know of any injury to Marvin Williams. Did he get a one game suspension in the playoffs again or something?

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hawksdawg, you're gonna get me fired!!

I literally screamed when I read the # 2 Key to the Game!!! That is hilarious!!!!

by dstdeelite on Oct 28, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

screamed

LOL, on the potential of scream.

Will Bibby’s minutes be cut? And can JT (Teague) defend any better? Do you think Crawford can keep up with Ford? Tonight’s game will show us some early trends. We need that one guy to step up and defend quick PG’s.

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Already wearing my Al Horford jersey.

What to do for 2 hours? Start drinking? Beatles Rock Band? Mario Kart?

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes. Yes, and Yes

I encourage all of the above. But you must be tuned in at gametime.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Via Twitter

Danny Granger a game-time decision.

Hawks might roll in this one. Brandon Rush would fill in for him if he can’t go.

TJ Ford
Dahntay Jones
Brandon Rush
Troy Murphy
Roy Hibbert

vs.

Bibby
Johnson
Williams
Smith
Horford

Makes me feel very confident.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I am really thinking this is a blowout.

After our horrid preseason finale, it was apparent the team just wanted to get the week off and come home to get ready. All those Pacer injuries are only going to help. We’re going to blow their doors off.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And heeeeeeeeere we go,

once upon a time not long ago, when people wore adidas and lived like slow…..

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

my first Hawks

Was against the Pacers and we won…so fitting my first game thread comment is here! Another win coming up!

by Rebel33322 on Oct 28, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

man time sure does go by slow

when i have to watch everyone say the lakers are the greatest team ever ugh

by Erihury on Oct 28, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn. Running out of patience.

Just breezed thru Contra. Maybe a little Punch Out to hold me over.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i know how you feel

im so bored idk what to do to keep myself busy

by Erihury on Oct 28, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suggest some old school action

Such as Altered Beast on PS3 via the Sega Classics

"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 28, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Important First Game

We need to chase that 30 assist type of basketball. JJ and Crawford will be the keys. If that happens we will see big nights from Al and Josh. Drive, drive and kick, drive and shoot floaters. Get the theme?

I have been starved for that swat from Josh and slam on the other end.

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I get the feeling

Tonight will be a “pedal to the metal” type of game.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just hope we don't get overconfident

I could definitely see Indy limping out of the gate while the Hawks start strong, but I’d hate to see us start out really strong like last season, only for the effort to wane.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like a confident team.

In the NBA I think it’s a good thing.

I hate to jinx it, but I think we may lose no more than 5 home games. Assuming no injuries, etc.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"pedal to the metal"

Pacers love to run with little defense. Our type of game

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

overconfident

After Orlando, I dought it. If we get off to a big lead and lose it because of bench – different story. My biggest fear. We need bench to play this year.

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

here we go here we go

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
James Patrick Murray

by dc_allday on Oct 28, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I almost freaked out.

They have TWO HD feeds. The Indy one is not in HD. I need my Rathbun in true 720p.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Rathbun in true 720p"...

the hair. It’s real, and it’s magnificent.

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Watching warmups...

I never saw Josh Smith’s shot from the front. It’s FAR worse form than I could have imagined. My goodness.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

From the Atlanta Hawks Twitter:

@atlanta_hawks The Highlight Factory is OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Crowd is filling in nicely.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Duff_Mann

Nice to have an on the scene reporter.

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is all on TV. I may be there next weekend though.

For the Hawks and the Falcons. Hopefully i’ll be living there by Thanksgiving.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ARGH

my channel feed is showing a replay of the Tennessee/Alabama football game.

The listing shows it should be the Hawks/Pacers game. FML!

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What channel??

My feed is from SportSouth

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also Sportsouth

I switched over to AT&T recently, though, for my carrier.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope, it's not

Frustrating. Channel guide has the Hawks/Pacers game, but for some reason feed paused right when the game was supposed to start, and it switched over to this.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Need to review my cable package

But seriously, why would they take my hawks games?!

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even I am trying.

Although unsuccessfully. I DO want to be Zaza.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can Bibby even grow a beart?

he looks like he has to shave maybe once a month

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clock Malfunction: Drink 5!

Drinking game to be posted soon.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RivBoatGambler

Nice drive by Hartford. Good to see

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hmm

I like the ball movement so far

by dmortone on Oct 28, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Star of game

Go Josh go = Nobody can stop him.

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We have 5 assists already.

That is a really good sign.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

finaly – good ball movement

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Um...Marv to Horf to Smith to Horf

You can’t script better offense than that.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crawford is in.

Let’s hope he’s better than Chris Crawford.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lineup is odd...

Evans, JJ, Zaza, Crawford, Josh Smith.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The one ref's hair...

Can only be described as “Rathbun-esque”

Oh and kudos on the Super Mario Bros music by Philips!

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Game Thread Comment

Yo Duff Man, there officially can be no du-el between us because I keep forgetting that living in Jacksonville keeps me from seeing every game. So, no witty live ball remarks from me this season unless its a national game or they are playing down here in Floridia.

This officially sucks.

"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 28, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Try to find a live internet stream.

Channelsurfing.net or justin.tv.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Found it

Now just waiting for it to load. Good thing it’s half time

"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 28, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Check that

*end of the first. Goodness, and I’m not even drinking yet.

"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 28, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wth?

I’m following GameCast one ESPN, and I see Solo just got a “non-unsportsmanlike technical”. So, it was a sportsmanlike technical? Exactly how does one get a technical and yet be sportsmanlike?

"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 28, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JAMAL!!!!

That was AWESOME!!!

Hope he called glass or I still only have H-O…

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TEAGUE!!

Steal and jam!!!

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THANK GOD

Called AT&T, raised some Cain, and they fixed my problem. Apparently that feed was supposed be on one of the alternate sportsouth channels (for a different local area) and they got me back to the Hawks game.

God is merciful.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

joe smith

and 1. Sweet assist by Teague

by Erihury on Oct 28, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok....

can the pacers miss?

by dmortone on Oct 28, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TEAGUE THREE!

Excitement renewed!

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RivBoatGambler

Team is warming up. Makeing up for lack of defensive rebounding with great turnover rate.

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and awful D

seriously, can’t leave Granger alone

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There you go.

Good D, an assist and an and-1.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Josh Swatting balls and playing great.

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Going back to that Marvin Three

What you may not have seen was Josh Smith think about an 18 footer, pass it up, and pass out to Marvin. LOVE seeing that.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No ISO Joe

great sign. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Who has the lead now? .

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pacers last year were a very up-tempo team

If the Hawks don’t try to force their own pace, and just go with it, it plays to their advantage. Having a tug-of-war over game tempo is sure to self destruct.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

56-53 Hawks.

If the Pacers even shoot 50% we’re up 20. My goodness.

We are playing very well though.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1 half into the season

and you can tell we’re better. offense doesn’t make me want to scratch my eyes out

by dmortone on Oct 28, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not to gripe

But why is Bibby in there.

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He also has made the majority of his free throws

by acie4mvp on Oct 28, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Assists

The ball is going through Josh instead of JJ. – works better. At least so far.

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It would be nice if the Pacers would miss a few shots.

But, yes, it is a fun game. Hawks will take it. They’re playing very well.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good 1rst half

Loved the way Josh played, Teague looked good, Old Smith looked good. But the real question so far…

HOW FREAKING AWESOME IS AL’S MUSTACHE AND PEACH FUZZ BEARD?!?!?!?!

by thirdfALCON on Oct 28, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK. First half.

Josh Smith is killing the Pacers. 16 pts, 6 ast 3 stl.

Horford is playing out of his mind as well.

The D could be better, but it’s tough when they just hit every shot.

Teague can play. He showed a great deal in his minutes. He has no ceiling.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok the Pacers are shooting 63% and 66% from three

If I was a betting man, I’d say they will shoot worse than that in the second half.

by thirdfALCON on Oct 28, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alrighty then, fan jitters are over

Alright smoove is actually playin his role and teague obviously has no jitters joe smith is beingjoe smith jj is being jj and bibby, well bibby is bibby in the first half. Great ball movement defense needs to step up.

Good to see solo in a promising role too

Nothin Less Than Real

by TheHawksgirl on Oct 28, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Please block more shots smoove, that was just a glimpse he has me wantin more!

Nothin Less Than Real

by TheHawksgirl on Oct 28, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We have 20 assists.

Not even half way thru the third quarter. THAT is great ball movement.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Assists

Crawford had his 9 – JJ had his 8 – Josh says – watch out boys – you got nothing on me. Turnovers for Josh – 0 – yep 0

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Right now Horford vs the Pacers

Is a bigger mis-match than Lions vs Christians.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Duff_Man lol

We are not relying on back court and a bunch of jumpers – gotta love it

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone, in his game preview

Mentioned it might be important for Horford to score. I bet he’s feeling pretty smart right now. Especially following THAT jam.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Horford looks like Charles Barkley out there.

That would really be awesome for the season.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Granger is back. Ugh.

We need to get Teague in there with the starters.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How in the hell are we down in this game?

I just don’t get it. We are playing great basketball.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know what we need.

MORE RUM FOR ME!

Fueled up. Let’s go!

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

see what happens...

when you start slackin’. Duff Man, OH YEAH!

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hawks bench

Zaza -6
Mo Evans -5
Jeff Teage -7
Joe Smith – 9

Crawford at +1 is the only good thing on the Hawks’ bench in this game.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What?

The bench has played well IMO. They looked good out there.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HORFORD!!!!!

Great follow!!!

Can’t get the T though.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pacers might have 150...

if they didn’t turn it over

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No, but tonight...

they can’t miss. It’s a win tonight, but hopefully we won’t see a team this hot shooting all season.

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Larry Bird

looks really old

In Dimitroff we trust

by Bonhoffer on Oct 28, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Al Horford Heat Check!

4th quarter, and his first of the year.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Horford had a heat check

I don’t want to know what JJ just had at the buzzer.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was one of the more fun games to watch.

I really enjoyed that one. The Hawks looked great. Say what you want about the defense, but the Pacers just didn’t miss. Luckily, they were creamy soft inside.

Al Horford, I will have your babies.

Josh Smith, you seem to be learning the ins and outs of TEAM basketball. GREAT job!

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Toronto is about to send Cleveland to 0-2

So we’re about to be 1.5 games ahead of Cleveland in the standings. Best news of the night.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And San Antonio is KILLING New Orleans...

let the Chris Paul free agency count down begin. Only a matter of team before he leaves the NBAs worst run franchise.

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They have their owner...

why did they leave Charlotte; was there any reason to think New Orleans could sustain a franchise? At least the Bobcats aren’t the future Seattle Supersonics.

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"They have their owner"...

meaning New Orleans has Charlotte’s original craptastic owner in Shinn. Unfortunately they got his replacement in whoever’s run the Bobcats since.

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He plays for the Knicks?

NYK is actually the worst run franchise. Which is why it is not even on Lebron’s radar. Why become the next Gretzky?

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I gotta give Donnie Walsh credit..

he found a taker for Jerome James. It takes time to undo the damage of the CBA killer.

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joe Johnson with 25???

That’s the quietest 25 points in NBA history. Wow!

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Definitely

Horford’s 24/16 overshadowed him, not to mention the 18 points and 8 assists from Josh Smith. Plus there’s the 31 put up by Danny Granger.

Quiet 25 is JJ’s specialty.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

JJ hit some shots...

I’m not as big on Smoove’s game tonight as others. 3 rebounds, and way too much time spending standing around the 3 pt line on both ends of the floor.

by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 28, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but you're focusing on the wrong stats.

Horford took a lot of those boards. Smith had a TON of great passes. I take that as better than rebounds because it shows he may finally get what a team is supposed to be. Tonight his game came to him…it just didn’t involve rebounds.

No problem with his line tonight, especially considering the lack of defensive rebounds to be had.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But only 2 jumpshots from Josh

Everything else inside, where he went 7-8. I saw him several times think about taking the jumper, then pass out and get an assist. That goes a really long way with me.

Aside from the one obvious airball, I didn’t see a ton of bad decisions with him, and he wasn’t doing any of the stupid stuff that’s usually detrimental to the team.

by Bronn on Oct 28, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And let's face it...

Stupid decisions are what has held the team back. If their heads are on right, their ceiling goes up a lot.

They showed me a lot tonight. They stared a home loss in the face and just blasted through it. That’s a core coming together and playing like pros.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game Time Thread

Enjoyed the evening, First game thread. Usually hang out at the AJC. Fun to meet new Hawks fans.

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another thought

I would prefer to see a 98-92 win with better defense. But with good ball movement like tonight – maybe we can out score some better teams. Only thing I really care about is good defense and attack the basket. We have the potential to do this every night. Great start to the season.

by RivBoatGambler on Oct 28, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

back from the game

great thread. good game. bad recing. looks like i am on my own finding the comment of the game thread.

by hawksdawgs on Oct 28, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, we need to get the "recs" moving.

But it was game 1. It’ll get there.

You did miss a great game thread, but being at the game trumps it. Hope MARTA treated you right.

by Duff_Man on Oct 28, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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