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Preview and Game Thread #25: Utah Jazz @ Atlanta Hawks

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
Philips Arena
Dec. 18th, 2009, 7:30 PM
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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

 

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:

  1. 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.
  2. I am just feeling a big game from Marvin Williams.
  3. Defend the pick and roll with average success. 
  4. Joe continues his recent stint of playing within himself and averaging point guard level assists. 

Go Hawks!

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Home game...

gonna be a tough one. This is a great matchup, and should be a national broadcast.

by Mr. Sanchez on Dec 18, 2009 5:48 PM EST reply actions  

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!)

by bradleyjah on Dec 18, 2009 6:26 PM EST up reply actions  

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!!!

by dstdeelite on Dec 18, 2009 7:09 PM EST reply actions  

if okur keeps going inside like this

he is going to mess up more times than not.

by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions  

whooo

lets keep giving Smoove the ball

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions  

oh Mike

why are you so old and slow

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions  

CRAWFORD!!!

Nique say: Hawks are SMOKIN!

by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions  

WHOO

JC for 3 with an assist from Smoove

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions  

Hawks

playing some D tonight

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 7:57 PM EST reply actions  

Horf

trying to make a no look pass

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions  

SMOOVE

is playing like a beast tonight

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 8:00 PM EST reply actions  

During our badass winning streak Joe has been playing smart, efficient basketball. Of course, now that we’re playing a contender, Joe starts shooting 33%.

by axhfan on Dec 18, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions  

Woody...let's get Bibby back in.

He pulled some starters a little early I think

by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

dear joe,

i am giving you my humiliation and two points,
love bibby.

by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 8:26 PM EST reply actions  

I have a better comparison

Kirilenko and Korver are the Way Outs!

by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions  

josh smith needs to send this first half game tape to whoever votes on defensive player of the year.

by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions  

Smoove

trying to get a triple double

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 8:35 PM EST reply actions  

NOO

Smoove cant get hurt

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 8:36 PM EST reply actions  

Hawks D

came to play tonight

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 8:41 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

rec'd

in honor of that true fact.

by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Holy moses.

That was an ugly ugly half of ball.

by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions  

so we got a lead

but our bench is playing iffy i guess Woody is gonna ride the starters tonight

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 8:46 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.

by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Sorry...

Sabonis was the greatest all-time from the former USSR. He could have been a top 5 all-timer.

by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 8:54 PM EST reply actions  

i think five people voted in that poll

two guys getting votes, even numbers….they should have lied.

by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Marvin

heating up pencil stache powers activated

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

oh man

Smoove makes bad play but turns out good

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions  

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.

by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

the wife

“zaza looks like he has lost weight. He is moving pretty fast.”

by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

ugh

free throws thank god we were able to fix that

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

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  

why is

Marvin in come on Woody

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions  

Fesenko

reaching Shaq-esque territory

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

WHOO

MOO best player on the team

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions  

ok no more fouls

over the limit. lets make this 7 real time minutes.

by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions  

WHOO

Othello Hunter is in game over

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions  

zaza had one chance to posterize someone. and he failed. soooo to the bench.

by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:40 PM EST reply actions  

Zero-wing has as many blocks as Smooth and more than Alfred.

by axhfan on Dec 18, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions  

why is

JC still in i know he comes off the bench but come on Woody

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions  

giving up the lead

call me spoiled but i wanna win by 20+ again

by axhfan on Dec 18, 2009 9:48 PM EST 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  

i told you

he has played more mins this week then his entire career

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Othello

earning his meal and bus ride for tomorrow

by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions  

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