Preview and Game Thread #24: Memphis Grizzlies @ Atlanta Hawks
Memphis Grizzlies at Atlanta Hawks, Dec 16, 2009 7:00 PM EST
| Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Season Game #24 | ||
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| 10-14 | 17-6 |
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| Philips Arena |
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| Dec. 16th, 2009, 7:00 PM | ||
| Sports South, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Mike Conley |
PG | Mike Bibby |
| O.J. Mayo |
SG | Joe Johnson |
| Rudy Gay |
SF | Marvin Williams |
| Zach Randolph |
PF | Josh Smith |
| Marc Gasol |
C | Al Horford |
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Hawks Injury Report: Joe Smith is out.
Grizzlies Injury Report: Darrell Arthur is out.
Blogging With the Enemy: Straight out of Vancouver
Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: Marc Gasol
Game Preview:
The Grizzlies are quickly becoming quite an average team. Which is great news for their fans. And for the Hawks, it means they can easily take a team like Boston, playing perfectly fine basketball, down to the wire. Play bad basketball, they will beat you, and enjoy beating you.
What they won't do is play defense. The team is currently 29th in the league. So if I see even one psedo jump shot from Josh Smith, I am going to throw an honest to goodness tantrum. Zach Randolph knows he can't guard him so combine that with the fact that he won't try to and Josh should have a big night. That is not even mentioning Joe Johnson outweighs OJ Mayo by 30 lbs. No joke. Last year, I spent almost two quarters dumbfounded at the size difference.
Rudy Gay can score against anyone if he does not settle for jumpers. Marc Gasol will annoy you to know end, but you can't help but like him. In fact, I like their whole team. If offense was all that was required, I would love them. Even with the fact that the game has two ends of the floor, I can still root for the Griz most any night but tonight.
Keys to the game:
1. Know that you have mismatches. Exploit said mismatches.
2. Limit Memphis to one shot.
Heading back to Philips for the first time in a while, enjoy the game thread liberally. See you in the post game.
Go Hawks!
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JSmoove
First.
I’m afraid the Memphis style of play is gonna bring out the evil side of JSmoove.
He’s gonna see Zbo and Rudy jacking up contested jumpers and get nostalgic. Memphis likes to turn games in to isolation and jumpshooting. Woody better be a man and keep him under control.
Another not "must win"...
but “can’t lose”. If we’re a potential top 3 seed, division winner, we win this game, and get a little Excessive Celebration to close it.
Potential to struggle here
It’s completely possible that the Hawks don’t realize how good the Grizzlies are because o the horrible start they got off to. But they’ve won 9 out of their last 15 and seem to have found a rhythm…it can’t hurt that AI is gone. They played a great game against Boston on Monday.
Not sure which way the Hawks out to attack. Mayo is only going to show a passing interest in stopping the ball, and Zach Randolph is really soft inside. Probably not going to be the best night for Horford, because Marc Gasol will bang with him, but if we let Josh drive inside all night, he should have some success.
Here’s something to ponder over the course of the game: Would you rather have Rudy Gay or Marvin Williams?
by Bronn on Dec 16, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
At least we're playing at home...
Randolph Morris won’t have to worry about getting kidnapped by the Grizzlies announcer.
I just poured my first beer.
Sweetwater IPA in my Atlanta Brewing pint glass. Both brought back to PA from the ATL.
Luck is on our side.
idk i like the whites
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 16, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
Keys to the game are getting more obvious and less informative
Eventually, keys to the game will be
1) Score more points than the opposition
2) Win.
woah
Fast pace by young guys. dejavue
by Hawksgirl on Dec 16, 2009 7:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
jj is makin me dizzy wit his dribbling
That’s a good thing though
by Hawksgirl on Dec 16, 2009 7:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions
'Nique says it but fails to realize the significance
Zach Randolf just made TWO passes on one possesion. Crazy.
This is Hawks vs. Hawks lite
they look like a carbon copy of us.
Our bench will have to be huge tonight
by Fred Pen on Dec 16, 2009 7:17 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
jj dunks!
BIBBY said let me teach ya young fella
by Hawksgirl on Dec 16, 2009 7:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Dang
This is dejavue. its like seeing us from a couple years ago except were better now….
by Hawksgirl on Dec 16, 2009 7:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I wonder if the (small) crowd size will affect the Hawks' play
Are there enough people there to cheer JSmith’s dunk just now?
Bibby and JJ were draped over him like a cheap suit
turnovers are gonna kill us though
by dstdeelite on Dec 16, 2009 7:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I hope Woody does not get tight with the bench tonight
we can use our depth to wear down the Grizz. Going to be a 4 quarter game, would be nice to have the starters fresh down the stretch.
Rec'd
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 16, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
Crawford
Is always and will ne the first spark that sparks the rest. Moe with the threeeeee!
by Hawksgirl on Dec 16, 2009 7:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Zaza to his best friend Al!!!!!
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 16, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions
nique made a funny
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 16, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Jamal
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 16, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Jamal quicker but Flip no slouch - give jamal the edge.
by RivBoatGambler on Dec 16, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Nique called Thabeet Tibet
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 16, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions
Sam Young with an 8 min, -13 +/-
and he looks every bit as bad. I don’t mind cause it helps the Hawks, but why’s he playing so many minutes?
never ZAZA is the man
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 16, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
"Tinsley's only played 9 minutes today, but he leads all dribblers tonight" - Bob Rathburn
Comment of the Night!
did not have that quickness - or size - need one or other
by RivBoatGambler on Dec 16, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
time for the Victory Cigar?
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 16, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions
randmo!
Thanks hawks for beating the grizzly the correct way. it means a lot
by Hawksgirl on Dec 16, 2009 9:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
bless his heart - he didn't get much garbage time
by RivBoatGambler on Dec 16, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
if he was playing with us this year
he could average like 5 points a game with the number of garbage mins unlike last year
the little guy can get up too
Teague!
by Hawksgirl on Dec 16, 2009 9:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
exciting
And boring but satisfying
by Hawksgirl on Dec 16, 2009 9:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions

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