Preview and Game Thread #21: Chicago Bulls @ Atlanta Hawks
by hawksdawgs on Dec 9, 2009 4:51 PM EST
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Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks, Dec 9, 2009 7:00 PM EST
| Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Season Game #21 | ||
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| 7-12 | 14-6 |
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| Philips Arena |
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| Dec. 9th, 2009, 7:00 PM | ||
| ESPN, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Derrick Rose |
PG | Mike Bibby |
| John Salmons |
SG | Joe Johnson |
| Luol Deng |
SF | Marvin Williams |
| Taj Gibson |
PF | Josh Smith |
| Joakim Noah |
C | Al Horford |
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Hawks Injury Report: None
Bulls Injury Report: Kurt Hinrich is questionable and Tyrus Thomas and Jerome James are out.
Blogging With the Enemy: BlogaBull
Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: Mike Bibby cannot guard Derrick Rose if Derrick Rose has one ankle. Tonight will be a case in point.
Game Preview:
This sets up nicely for rock bottom for the Bulls. They just lost to the Nets. This is the second of a back to back. All they need is a national televised blowout and a unnecessary flagrant foul by Brad Miller to get there. And that could easily happen.
The thing about rock bottom in the NBA is it is tough to not call a home loss to the Nets not exactly that. So maybe the Bulls come out inspired and turn it around for a few games. Who knows? What I do know is the Hawks should dominate, and in four so games where there is no doubt the Hawks will win, they have lost at least twice.
Thank goodness this game is on national tv to provide the fake energy a team sometimes needs to make an obvious win an actual one.
Keys to the game:
- Josh Smith dominating every which way.
- Al Horford winning the UF battle.
- Good team defense on Rose.
Go Hawks!
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This here is the comment of the game
I'll Have A Matty Ice Please.
by IllHaveAMattyIcePlease on Dec 9, 2009 5:53 PM EST reply actions
Alright, children!
Don’t embarrass me on National TV yet again! Give it 110%…no bal-hogging…play
help-defense…keep Rose out of the paint. Go Hawks!!!
Guarding or lack of guarding Rose is the biggest concern. We have no guards capable of doing it.
We match up well with the rest and thay have no answer for Josh. We should win by 15. Go Hawks
No no no...
not Bibby passing to Smoove on the alley oop, but Smoove passing to Bibby. Do you not see what’s wrong with that?
Bah
That goes as an offensive board for Josh and assist for Al, but really, it’s practically a rebound and putback for Josh.
I came here to confirm that that just happened
A smart defensive play by Josh .. it must be Smoove out their tonight
smooth gets the offensive foul on the first try
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 7:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions
My big concern for tonight
The second unit. So far this year, our second unit has been pretty bad (aside from a nice stint last game by Joe Smith).
For what it’s worth, I don’t really concider Jamal part of the second unit since he logs more minutes than Marvin or Bibby.
Is it a rhythm thing with Marvin?
Like, I can see the hitch in his shot that means he’s going to miss, but I don’t know what’s causing it.
Or Kentucky...
as they learn to play together, Wall and Bledsoe are some play makers. Just need a shooter. I’m still hesitant to believe a Bill Self club can go deep, again.
Is it just me
Or does Joe shoot better when there’s contact? Like he needs someone else to balance on in mid air.
alrighty
I was about to call dick a out……….neva mind. take dick out
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 7:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
ESPN is gonna stop covering our games
We’re looking like a church league and Philips sounds like a funeral parlor. They must have a different person in charge of the music. It was much better last year.
Joe does play better when there is pressure from the defender
Or even double teamed. that’s weird but watching Joe for so long he may be quiet but he thrives on being challenged and a double team is just that…. though he seems to lose 50.% of the time depending on the game….
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 7:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ooooh
Crawford! nice drive. and a teague siting! great so far
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 7:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
'Nique says Zaza was
Lying in the weeds.
Those must have been some bad-ass weeds to hide Zaza.
by Bronn on Dec 9, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
why is woody always the oddball when it comes to teague?
Most coaches burn their rookies, getting them used to the game….sweat blood and all
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 7:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Pretty solid stint from the second unit here
Playing basically even-extended the lead by one point so far.
This game is fugly!! I can't watch it on ESPN.
by dstdeelite on Dec 9, 2009 7:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Smoove with the awkward rat tail @ teague
Where’s the smile where’s the laughter?
by supraman on Dec 9, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Teague with the rejection!!!
What were you thinking??? Now you must go sit on the bench.
by dstdeelite on Dec 9, 2009 7:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Jamal Carnation : Instant Offense
and imagine Luol Deng with Josh Smith. And we would have drafted Chris Paul to go with them.
Bibby's socks look like support pantyhose.
by dstdeelite on Dec 9, 2009 7:51 PM EST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
hey
bulls shooting jumpshots and makin them and hawks not so much. there is a difference. layin by jj, that’s Wat I like to see
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 7:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
you have to admit though...
bibby to smoove certainly has a much larger margin for error than smoove to bib
smooth in the buildin!
Smooth makin ft
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 7:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
smooth in the buildin!
Smooth makin ft
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 7:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Instead of trading him, they kept him.
Then drafted Rose, benched him and now he’s got no confidence in what he’s doing.
I love al
Ima marry him after I get divorced from jj lol
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions
he already has
But he is so skinny lol
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'm starting to think...
a little Teague—Bibby—Crawford—Smoove—Horfina might work wonders. Got the half court players, the runners, and the D inside. If the opponent is weak on the wing, it can work.
At some point
this is going to self-correct. I can just see this team going completely nuts one night shooting the ball, making like 15-19 from 3 or something like that.
God chick-fil-a commercials suck!
Never funny, yet the food is so good!
Since Hawks are playing so well, I gotta complain about something else
I hope jj heats up
Slumps for him are just plain dumb
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Joe took him out
with the Blue turtle shell
by Erihury on Dec 9, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Speaking of Mario West
Doing all right in the D-League. Averging 13.5 points over 2 games, in 28 minutes, with four dimes.. Shooting almost 70% from the field and over 80% from three.
More teams need to utilize it
If about 10% of guys who ride the bench every night were in the D-League, it would be a lot more competitive. And perhaps a bit easier to lure over some guys who play in Euro.
its a shame I didn't know they were home today
I would have bought tickets. crowd is just buzzed on budlight tonight
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
jj has met his match in jamal
And his best friend. him and jamal should do more plays together. haven’t seen enough of them together
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Russel Celtics
Clearly the greatest dynasty. Though Jordan’s Bulls comes close, especially if you ignore the time he took off.
that song for the Kia commercial is catchy
The glimpses of the teams are nice too but the song is stuck in my head. I’m gonna hate this on about 30 min
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
when we want college, we got the deuce...
Georgia sucks, but they are fightin. And St John’s might actually be decent again.
marv threes are a beauty when he makes them
And smooth jams! He grabbed smooth shorts, like that was suppost to stop him
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
nique can always make up the dumbest scenario
A spanking? lol
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Atlanta is killing em!
30 point lead!
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Atlanta is killing em!
30 point lead!
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Momma there go dat man!!!
J-Smoooooooooove!!!!
by dstdeelite on Dec 9, 2009 8:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Atlanta is killing em!
30 point lead!
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Atlanta is killing em!
30 point lead!
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Atlanta is killing em!
30 point lead!
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Remember the Lakers game?
Hawks kept it close in the first half, but got killed in the third quarter.
That’s this game, in reverse.
everything is clicking
Although I still hate to see Chicago score although it doesn’t matter since were literally trading points(and were making them)
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
bob acted like that was the 4th quarter
I wonder what th coach is saying in timeouts
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 8:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
OMG Joe smith
I hope he is okay he looked like he was in a lot of pain
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 9:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions
dislocated left thumb
Ooooh. either dress othello or plate randmo if joe smith will be out
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 9:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Yeah JC shouldn't be in Woody's being silly
He got fouled really hard
by coachkcastellon on Dec 9, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
play othello if j smith will be out Friday and so on
And woody needs to take marv out right now and possibly Crawford. we can’t afford anymore injuries
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 9:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
when we win we are gonna be tied with Cleveland aren't we?
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 9:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
teague has a nice crossover
Wow Collins Lol…nique is so hilarious. another reason othello should suit up
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 9:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
ESPN: "That one won't make the clip reel for Mike Woodson's Hawks"
by coachkcastellon on Dec 9, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
My grandfather can shoot better than Jason Collins and he's been dead five years.
No wonder Woody keeps him waxing the bench. Lol
by dstdeelite on Dec 9, 2009 9:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Collins going for the trick shot FT
Probably a bet with Randolph the red-nosed reindeer
by coachkcastellon on Dec 9, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
OMG
Again why isn’t othello suited up
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 9:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
thanks Gambler...
though he should either be on over Collins, or in the NBDL. As said above, more bench warmers should be down there.
The apple fell far from the tree
“You are one P-I-G pig”
by coachkcastellon on Dec 9, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
I liked the 1 hand post a-la KG
till he dribbled off his foot and Teague barely hit backboard
by coachkcastellon on Dec 9, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
is it payday yet?
we used to call these guys “burger eaters”. Only ridin the bus, eatin the burger on the ride home.
That's what I was saying!
He would not get laid at WF with that hair
by coachkcastellon on Dec 9, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
Barry Family fun facts with Mr. Sanchez
by axhfan on Dec 9, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
bob and nique are crazy
They have me rollin!
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 9:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
somebody get that man a cigar.....Nique is hilarious
by dstdeelite on Dec 9, 2009 9:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
There's a reason for that.
But once remembered, he is burned on the brain like a bad country music song.
Hollinger just tweeted:
“Those of you who have spent time debating whether Aaron Gray is better than Jason Collins will find these next seven minutes fascinating.”
comment of the night, imho.
Where’d they find these goons?
by rbubp on Dec 9, 2009 9:34 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
finally
Its over.Great win tonight hawks! looking forward total spoiling the raptors revenge. Go Hawks!!
by Hawksgirl on Dec 9, 2009 9:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions
29 points?!?
Cant get Crawford ONE MORE POINT?
by axhfan on Dec 9, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Fire Mike Woodson!
Any coach besides him can get Jamal to 30!
by coachkcastellon on Dec 9, 2009 9:37 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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