Preview and Game Thread #25: Utah Jazz @ Atlanta Hawks
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 4:56 PM EST
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Utah Jazz at Atlanta Hawks, Dec 18, 2009 7:30 PM EST
| Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Season Game #25 | ||
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| 15-10 | 18-6 |
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| Philips Arena |
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| Dec. 18th, 2009, 7:30 PM | ||
| Sports South, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Deron Williams |
PG | Mike Bibby |
| Wesley Matthews |
SG | Joe Johnson |
| Ronnie Brewer |
SF | Marvin Williams |
| Carlos Boozer |
PF | Josh Smith |
| Mehmet Okur |
C | Al Horford |
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Hawks Injury Report: Joe Smith is game time decision.
Jazz Injury Report: Atlanta's own Matt Harpring is out....forever. Josh Smith will have to find someone else to give a semi hard foul to and have another Jazz player over react. I nominate Okur. Although he seems pretty rational.
Blogging With the Enemy: SLC Dunk
Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: Deron Williams
Game Preview:
If you are going to have a sensational point guard, at least have an average shooting guard. That is all the Hawks ask. Just someone to hide Bibby on. The Jazz are happy to oblige. It won't make the pick and roll any easier and Okur certainly enjoys drilling 18 three pointers against us, but at the very least, we won't have to witness the blood bath that would be Bibby and Deron one on one.
In the front court, I have a hard time arguing against whoever has the ball. I don't see Boozer and Okur stopping Horford and Josh or vica versa. Whoever executes better will have the advantage.
I am excited about this game. Utah is a challenge to anyone, and they have enough advantages to where they are especially challenging for the Hawks. Still, holes exist, the Hawks are at home, and playing great. No reason they can't execute for a win, but this one, unlike say the last four games, will require execution.
Keys to the game:
- Offensive rebounding. Not just win the catagory dominate it. It has been a key all year, and if that execution we talked about does not work in the Hawks advantage, this is where they can make up for it. Boozer is a bad offensive boarder. Okur is better, but I can't imagine Zaza and Al getting out performed.
- I am just feeling a big game from Marvin Williams.
- Defend the pick and roll with average success.
- Joe continues his recent stint of playing within himself and averaging point guard level assists.
Go Hawks!
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Agreed
Great matchup, but I think we should pull it out. I think we win at most of the positions and with our bench.
While I definitely think our game is a great one (two winning teams), it’s tough to pass up the CLE v. MIL/Bron v. Jennings matchup. If I was going to be home tonight, I’d definitely be flipping between both games.
In the meantime, I hope you and DuffMan pray for Mojo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHxOiFxNDzw (We have to figure out some way to make this a nickname or something! It’s too great not to use regularly!)
I'm nervous about this game....
Hell, I’m nervous every time they step on the hardwood. Just need a win here at home before the long road trip begins. Go Hawks!!!
i would love to see deron grow his hair long
it quite possibly would be the ugliest thing i have ever seen.
how did this game get so ugly?
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 18, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions
maynor looks more under control this game
but only Evans can clearly say he is more athletic than Teague of the PGs so i stick with Teague.
Sorry...
Sabonis was the greatest all-time from the former USSR. He could have been a top 5 all-timer.
Marvin
heating up pencil stache powers activated
by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
i think i am most impressed that the Hawks are not throwing up their lung
they just ran full speed for four minutes.
The Hawks layeth the smack as the Jazz can’t fine the right note. Hawks reign of the NBA has definitely begun. Be very scared.
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 18, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions
teague just got body checked at half court
and after the play, he looked at the ref like he was crazy.
Josh will record a quadruple double before his career is over...yes i said it
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 18, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions
the hawks are in a race for biggest point differential with toronto
but the raps are playing the nets.
late but I'm okay
Been watching and looks like a looooong fourth quarter for the second unit. great game tonight once again hawks! I gettin used to saying that now
by Hawksgirl on Dec 18, 2009 9:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Randolf!!!!!!
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 18, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions
yes it is JT0
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 18, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
lol that's funny
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 18, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
ugh
We won but why am I mad that the jazz are getting good shots
by Hawksgirl on Dec 18, 2009 9:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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