New York @ Atlanta GameThread, Dec 4, 2009 7:30 PM EST

Preview and Game Thread #19: New York Knicks @ Atlanta Hawks

by hawksdawgs on Dec 4, 2009 4:09 PM EST Comment 288 comments

New York Knicks at Atlanta Hawks, Dec 4, 2009 7:30 PM EST

Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Season Game #19
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4-15		13-5
Philips Arena
Dec. 4th, 2009, 7:30 PM
Sports South, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Chris Duhon	PG	Mike Bibby
Larry Hughes	SG	Joe Johnson
Danilo Gallinari	SF	Marvin Williams
Al Harrington	PF	Josh Smith
David Lee	C	Al Horford

Hawks Injury Report: None

Knicks Injury Report: Eddy Curry may or may not be active depending on things only God knows.

Blogging With the Enemy: Posting and Toasting

Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: DNP be damned. Nate Robinson. The good news is that Nate is always the Hawks bane to cut Atlanta's lead from 15 to 5 and not say to extend the Knicks lead from 5 to 15. But little Nate will score 20+ tonight. I assure you of that.

Game Preview:

Did you know the Hawks score more points a game than the Knicks? Sure 146 point games still sway things a bit this early in the season, but the Hawks offense is impressive. Really, when you think about it, the Hawks rarely have a game where any two positions are over matched by opposing defense.

If you will take a trip down memory lane with me, this is what I wrote after the Hawks first win over the Knicks.

The starting front court had 47 points, 21 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks, and 7 assists. Any team in the league is not ok with those numbers, they are ecstatic. Those are Christmas list numbers.

I think it goes without saying where our strategy should at least start tonight. Actually, it does not go without saying because 1) I just said it and 2) I am nervous it won't happen. So I guess, it is obvious and goes with very intentional, emphatic saying "feed the post."

Keys to the game:

Just because one team does not play defense does not mean the other team has to give up there too. The Hawks can save energy for a tough back to back by starting focused and giving strong effort on defense. There is no rule against having two games in a row like the Toronto effort. Although tonight, 125 points is fine.
Shut down the hot guy. New York has no superstar, but between Nate Robinson, Al Harrington, Gallinari, and even Larry Hughes, someone is bound to catch fire. Put the fire out. If the Knicks are on enough where multiple guys are drilling shots, it is a different story but wait for that one to be written because I don't see it happening.
Feed the post. Repeat.

Happy Friday and go Hawks!

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I love the name of the Knick Blog.

Every time I read “Posting and Toasting” I can only hear it in Clyde Frasier’s voice.

by Duff_Man on Dec 4, 2009 4:45 PM EST reply actions

whooo

lets get uz a win

by Erihury on Dec 4, 2009 5:12 PM EST reply actions

Will Nate Robinson play?

I suppose it mostly depends on whether he wants to be conducive to winning.

Which I translate as “Not pissing off Mike D’Antoni before tip-off.”

by Bronn on Dec 4, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions

sure nate will do nothing but hurt the knicks on defense (which is impressive)

but he will do nothing but help on offense.

by hawksdawgs on Dec 4, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions

at least against the Hawks.

by hawksdawgs on Dec 4, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions

Nate is another one of those quick guards that we cannot defend.

We match up well with the bigger guards but mostly we have to rely on Josh and Al to stop the quick ones. Then we gripe about lack of rebounds. Is it to early and appropriate to think about trading Collins for a defensive guard? A defensive specialist?
The few Rand Mo sightings have given me some confidence to at least consider the idea.

by RivBoatGambler on Dec 4, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions

from frequent commenter Co Co on twitter

“Just exchanged pleasantries with Allan Houston. He’s still old in case u were wondering.”

by hawksdawgs on Dec 4, 2009 5:33 PM EST reply actions

That's no way to talk about someone that gives you pleasantries

by Buzzsaw on Dec 4, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions

this makes me anxious for tomorrows

Game, although ya can’t underestimate the kicks so I will watch it………….. I hope its entertaining because I have been sorda bored by the blowouts . I will take a win anyway but one with excitement is good too

by Hawksgirl on Dec 4, 2009 5:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Note to Woody

Oh Woody, please bear in mind that this is the first game of a back to back. Please try not to play our starters upwards of 35+ minutes as they will be beat to hell tomorrow in Dallas. Please give Teague some playing time as a reward for playing well against Toronto. Finally, I ask that you not panic when Al get 2 fouls in the first half. Best Regards

by dstdeelite on Dec 4, 2009 6:23 PM EST reply actions

lol

I second that note. teague played really well in that game, he deserves some pt……..oh yeah is othello still on the team? D league? haven’t seen him at all

by Hawksgirl on Dec 4, 2009 6:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I'm putting the under/over for teague's PT at 6 mins

and I’m betting the under. Woody is Woody.

by dmortone on Dec 4, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions

I say he plays 12. Wanna bet?

by RivBoatGambler on Dec 4, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions

He is the guy at the end of the bench in a suit. Hawks can only suit 12. Hunter is 13 on depth chart.

by RivBoatGambler on Dec 4, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions

What???!!!!

i look good in a suit why cant i ride on the end of the bench. Screw you Othello Hunter and ur stupid name

by Erihury on Dec 4, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions

lol

by Hawksgirl on Dec 4, 2009 7:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

but why not let othello take Collins spot?

When I saw him play he looked rusty. othello has lots of energy when he plays. and I gained a bit of respect for morris in the last game. anyone else feel the same way. maybe he can earn 2 minutes of playing time or more(just a little)

by Hawksgirl on Dec 4, 2009 7:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Clyde Frasier’s !

Watching the game on MSG TV. Clide just made a comment about Josh . "He uses Agility, hostility and dexterity to get to the rim’. Does he just come up with these quotes on the fly? Real cool.

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