Preview and Game Thread #15: Orlando Magic @ Atlanta Hawks
by hawksdawgs on Nov 26, 2009 11:33 AM EST
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PrintOrlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks, Nov 26, 2009 8:00 PM EST
| Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Season Game #15 | ||
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| 11-4 | 11-3 |
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| Philips Arena |
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| Nov. 26th, 2009, 8:00 PM | ||
| TNT, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Jason Williams |
PG | Mike Bibby |
| Vince Carter |
SG | Joe Johnson |
| Mickael Pietrus | SF | Marvin Williams |
| Rashard Lewis |
PF | Josh Smith |
| Dwight Howard |
C | Al Horford |
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Hawks Injury Report: Mike Bibby is questionable.
Rockets Injury Report: Jameer Nelson is out.
Blogging With the Enemy: Third Quarter Collapse
Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: Ryan Anderson. Here is a stat via Ben Q. Rock Ryan Anderson's career 3FG% is 37.7%; take out games against ATL, and it's 35.0%. Moral of the story, Ryan Anderson hates me.
Game Preview:
First off, happy Thanksgiving! I hope you and your family have a great one and I really hope it is so great you have no problem plopping down at the tv around eight tonight for this game. It should be a good one.
An interesting excerpt I found in one of the weekly power rankings:
And now the Hawks get the awesome job of having to prove to everyone that they can win consistently through the All-Star break, at which point people will question their ability to win the playoffs! Yay! I'm not saying it'll work out like the Magic, but do you notice a pattern? The Magic made the playoffs in '07, lost in the first round. They made it out of the first round in '08, lost in the semis. Then they broke through in '09. Now the Hawks have made it to the playoffs in '08, made it out of the first round, lost in the semis in '09 and started on fire with wins over quality teams. Again, not saying they're the same, but the pattern is intriguing, no?
It is intriguing. Sure, Atlanta does not have an all-pro maturing through the three year span like Orlando had in Dwight Howard, but it is intriguing none the less.
As for this game, the Hawks are rested and Orlando is not. The Magic played last night and lost to Miami. Through the incentive of national tv, Atlanta should bring focus and energy. The bad news of course is the Magic have Dwight Howard (and rarely lose two games in a row). Like any Orlando game, we should be rooting for Stan Van Gundy and Vince Carter to play really good defense on Howard because the Hawks cannot stop him. Outside of an improbable 20 shot attempt night from Dwight though, the game will come down to whether Orlando hits their threes. And maybe with a slightly quicker step, the Hawks can close out just quick enough to make this their second signature win on national television for Atlanta.
It would also be nice if Joe "freaking" Johnson showed up too.
Go Hawks!
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Is it okay to say I am worried.
So the Hawks have matured they are ready to come out and play hard and consistent every game. I get that and I see it on the court. However I don’t know a team that doesn’t have trouble jump starting itself after four games off and now the Magic will be a little more motivated because of the way they lost. If we keep it close in the first half we can definitely take this game, but coming back from a first half deficit is going to be difficult.
All that said.
GO HAWKS.
Lets stick a talon in Merlin.
Im so ready for this game
I hope this rest wasnt too long and the magic will be looking for redemption, so im definently hoping bibby and Joe “Freaking” Johnson show up tonight. A coming out night from teague would be nice too. But in all realness. they need to come out ready…….pray that i dont fall a sleep from all the chitterlings and turkey lol
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 12:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Full house?
sorry to go crazy with the posts, but i really hope we can pack the house with a full crowd tonight. i can’t make it myself, but this team (and our town) really need to show against orlando.
my dad up in connecticut (a celts fan) will be watching, so i hope he can see the real deal. hoping to give a call at 10p that starts with a hearty “now you know!”
happy thanksgiving.
I'll be there tonight
I’m so ready I’m missing Turkey Day dinner to attend.
My slogan for tonight (thanks to Hov)
“All red everything!”
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I want to win this game sooooooo badly. This is yet another statement game for the Hawks. Orlando has already proven that they’re a formidable opponent. I pray they come out strong and confident. I pray that the Magic’s three pointers not fall tonight. I also pray that Smoove, Horfina, and Joe Freakin’ Johnson are in the house tonight. I tried to get a ticket for the game tonight, but the box office at Philips was closed before noon. Any idea what time it opens today?
I tried this morning as well
But my familys in town and ima stay wit the fam and watch it in HD!
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 3:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I'm looking forward to Jason Collins getting some burn today
not really, but we need Horford to be able to play Howard a at least little because if we have to help on D12, might as well shut the game off after the 1st quarter cause it’ll get ugly.
And if I sound a little negative, it's cause the Hawks haven't even been competitive the last 4 games against the Magic
and if we take out the first game of the 08-09 season when the Magic couldn’t hit wide open 3’s, it goes even farther back than that
true and weird
The last four games they have won by pure luck. its like they were destined to have a four game slide but the odds were in their favor. the magic are usually good competitors not counting the game that didnt count.
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 5:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I'm realllllly nervous about this game.
This game will be much more scrutinized than the Boston game. We weren’t expected to win then. Now we’re expected to win. You can’t get any bigger than ESPN on Thanksgiving night. I think I’m gonna be sick.
espn and the big screen
I think I’m gonna be sick, but expectations are high and they will deliver………………this vodka is making me sick too
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 7:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think bibby is a gametime decision
But he is warming up
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 8:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
i think I like TNT pregame shows
Sometimes they have relevant things to talk about, and they’ll gloss over the big stories, and then you get plenty of talking about…just whatever. Makes for good entertainment.
“Good evening all, happy Thanksgiving. The Hawks are playing the Magic tonight. Both teams are really good. But what we really want to know is whether Charles Barkley truly will eat anything with gravy on it.”
“I’ll eat ANYTHING with gravy, Ernie.”
“Well there you have it. By the way, a bunch of teams played basketball yesterday”
“Yes they did, and let’s talk about that really quick-”
“Chuck, this pregame lasts only like 15 minutes.”
the red is really bright right now.....man!
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 8:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Now that I've seen them
I think I’d like them if there was some more blue to break up the red and white.
Lol, what's going on with Dwight?
Does he really think it’s legal to take the offensive player and push them from the paint to the sideline?
Joe "freaking" Johnson
And the hawks doin it all
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 8:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
two fouls on marv
Babby drains three. I guess that’s okay Lol….oh but good to see him tonight
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 8:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
horford has 5 boards and two steals
i smell quadruple double. still needs ten points and ten assists.
thanks smoove
He actually understands
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 8:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
jamal crawford just went 1 on 4…..and won.
by hawksdawgs on Nov 26, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
jamal on fire
Smooth blocked dwight the first time! love it
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 8:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
great start
Lots of energy and they let them know where they were
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 8:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Anybody else excited for the pachulia/gortat matchup?
In a battle for the best eastern-European backup center in the NBA?
a debate that will
continue until the end of time
by Erihury on Nov 26, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i love the second unit playing
but would love to see the first unit come back in and make orlando’s first unit come back.
they are tired. make them work.
Dang
Ref ain’t playing with this one
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 8:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I guess the red-out theme didn't take
by dstdeelite on Nov 26, 2009 9:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
0 shot attempts for Al horford
That quadruple double is smelling more and more like leftover dressing.
is it me
Or are those unis really bright in HD. the magic might be blinded when trying to take a shot in the paint
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 9:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That band hero commercial messes with me
because the girl is not dancing at all in time with the music.
why is kg in every basketball commercial
He has a weird shaped head
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 9:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
1st half Joe "Freaking" Johnson
plus good Howard defense = lead at halftime. i love it
I actually can't describe it
It was like an alligator skin jacket with mustard pants. I swear I’ll remember that for the rest of the season, at least.
I'm honestly surprised that JJ didn't pull a Reggie Jackson
and refuse to be interviewed by such a poorly dressed man.
Joe looked
like he was laughing at him during the first question. I’m pretty sure you could see him check Sager out
And he has a closet full of that stuff...
there really should be more sideline pictures and screen captures of that man on the internet. He has one of the most eye-catching wardrobes in America.
did Charles refer to smooth as a mouse?
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 9:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
we haven't been that Bad
This is why I don’t like his fat tubby self
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 9:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It's OK. I am here to save the day!
LOVE the way the Hawks are looking. Dinner was running late. Did I iss anything insane?
they have the upper hand
Just missing shots
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 9:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
trading baskets=game on the line
Especially when you can’t make baskets
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 9:53 PM EST via mobile reply actions
jumpshots
Come on! thank you Smooth
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 9:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
They have given them life. Time to hit the exits.
by dstdeelite on Nov 26, 2009 9:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
is it possible to only score 6 points in a quarter?
by dstdeelite on Nov 26, 2009 10:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Spurs scored 5 pts against us right after we traded for Bibby
Hawks still lost that game though
that's why he is so impressive
JJ
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 10:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
hope to see
An explosive quarter from the home team
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 10:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Why do we suck after halftime? Evidently Woody isn't a great motivational speaker.
by dstdeelite on Nov 26, 2009 10:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Where is our fourth quarter D?...
I think perhaps the team had to shave, you know with mama’s in town for Thanksgiving and all. No halfbeards means no W.
by Mr. Sanchez on Nov 26, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
we've been outscored by 19 in the second half so far
Shouldn’t the magic be the ones slowing down late after playing in a back to back
what the Hell
Why all the jumpshots and flopping
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 10:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
ugh
People are out to get the hawks
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 10:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I didn't expect for us to win this game
but it hurts worse because the Hawks teased me for so long thinking they would
So basically,...
we want to avoid the Magic in the playoffs? Check.
Like Boston, like Miami, bad Orlando. Got it.
this is getting depressing
But can’t give up on them on home court. they perform miracles
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 10:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Take notes, Woody. This is called half time adjustments.
by dstdeelite on Nov 26, 2009 10:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Hate to say this,
but I think we have reached the limit of the Hawks’ off-season additions. We are going to have big trouble with Cleveland, too, because of Shaq, not to mention LeBron.
Yah this game is getting out of hand
By the way, does Jameer Nelson really play for the Rockets? Because your preview says so…
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
We really need to bring Horford out from under the basket
so Howard has to go with him and get some back screens on Howard to clear out space in the lane.
I'm done
I’m cursing and mad……this is embarrassing
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 10:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
ugh
god tonight was just bad looked great in the first half second half we looked like crap lets take more jumpers cuz were so good at making them
11-4 isn't bad since we are still in the top five
…………….although we have a back to back game ……………first lost at home. knew 4 days were too many days off. but on to the next game.
by Hawksgirl on Nov 26, 2009 10:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This wasn't about being rusty.
This is about one team knowing how to shut the other team down.
We still have to learn how to beat teams that we don't match up well with.
The first half was encouraging but the second just shows how much work there is yet to do.
I still say this team has 55 wins in them.
Yeah, and we won't be able to guard Tony Parker either.
Super-fast scoring guards and very big big men will give us trouble all year. Fortunately only a few teams have either of those: Lakes, Magic, Cavs, Spurs, Suns, Bucks.
All of our faults and shortcomings were put on display for the entire world to see.
No wonder everybody thinks we’re a joke. They let a 35 year old 3rd string point guard beat them by himself. I understand that there are teams that you just don’t match up well with, but to come out like gangbusters in the first half and you can’t buy a bucket in the second. I’m just numb. Can’t say that it was unexpected though.
11-4 is not so bad
with a chance to make it 12-4 tomorrow.
go hawks!
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