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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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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
joe is looking damn good
nice assist.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 7:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Mariv is 100% from 3
GIVE MARVIN THA ROCK!
by axhfan on Dec 18, 2009 7:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was sad to hear about Matt Harpring
That dude was a MAN a Georgia Tech.
by axhfan on Dec 18, 2009 7:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
joe is working hard tonight
in a good way. not in the normal, working hard for easy shots way.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
josh cannot be beat down the floor
he just can’t
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
CRAWFORD!!!
Nique say: Hawks are SMOKIN!
by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WHOO
JC for 3 with an assist from Smoove
by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i think that was an illegal screen
on boozer’s own team.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
horford makes one dumb play every five or so games
that was it.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is insane right now.
Zaza in! Mo in!
by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
the raptors are beating the nets 70-33 at halftime.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We need Jamal to put on that mask...
Dun, Dun, DUUUUNNNNNNN!!!!!
by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kirilenko looks like the cover of Rubber Soul
by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 8:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well him and Korver could be George and Ringo
by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i would love to see deron grow his hair long
it quite possibly would be the ugliest thing i have ever seen.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we are to small - how about Rando Mo
by RivBoatGambler on Dec 18, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
it looks like utah actually enjoys fouling
like they seek it out.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 8:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
What an insanely dumb foul by Williams.
by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holy moses.
That was an ugly ugly half of ball.
by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Marvin
heating up pencil stache powers activated
by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
We may see cheesburger collins and french fry Rando Mo yet
bring on the happy meal
by RivBoatGambler on Dec 18, 2009 9:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
oh man
Smoove makes bad play but turns out good
by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Spirit the Hawk
told the team to choke out the Jazz
by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think i am most impressed that the Hawks are not throwing up their lung
they just ran full speed for four minutes.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
the ukranian is the third beatle!
just one more to go.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
if the victory cigar comes out in the third quarter
against the jazz i am going to cry.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
horford needs one board for a double double in 25 minutes.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ugh
free throws thank god we were able to fix that
by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
the hawks are in a race for biggest point differential with toronto
but the raps are playing the nets.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else pissed they got 50 by the 4th?
by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i am sad
like when i split the mega millions jackpot with someone tonight.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We have Powerball here.
Together, we can form GAMBLOR!
by Duff_Man on Dec 18, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Randolf!!!!!!
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 18, 2009 9:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yes it is JT0
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 18, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
come on Woody
i wanna see some Collins and Othello
by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i demand Othello
allow him to earn his money.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol that's funny
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 18, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
ahem...it's Hearts On Fire.
And he shifts 318 times!
by Duff_Man on Dec 19, 2009 2:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Zero-wing has as many blocks as Smooth and more than Alfred.
by axhfan on Dec 18, 2009 9:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
reserves were exhausted before that timeout
othello could not even bend over.
by hawksdawgs on Dec 18, 2009 9:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Othello
earning his meal and bus ride for tomorrow
by Erihury on Dec 18, 2009 9:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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