Preview and Game Thread #69: Sacramento Kings @ Atlanta Hawks
by hawksdawgs on Mar 17, 2009 2:56 PM EDT
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| Atlanta Hawks 08-09 Game #69 | ||
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| 14-52 | 39-28 |
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| Phillips Arena |
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| March 17, 2009, 7:00 PM | ||
| Fox Sports South, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| somebody | PG | Mike Bibby |
| Kevin Martin | SG | Joe Johnson |
| Francisco Garcia | SF | Mo Evans |
| Jason Thompson | PF | Josh Smith |
| Spencer Hawes | C | Al Horford |
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Hawks Injury Report: Marvin Williams and some dude named Craig.
Kings Injury Report: Bobby Jackson
Blogging With the Enemy: One of the granddaddies, Sactown Royalty
Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: Southern Conference's own Kevin Martin
Game Preview:
I cannot tell you the last I was so confident about a Hawks win as I am tonight. Somehow this is subtly and slowly being manipulated in my head to mean the worst possible thing.
What is that worst possible thing? Bad defense and 48 minutes of one on one basketball. I hope it will not happen. The Hawks are getting paid millions of dollars in part not to be over confident or over think things. My blogging stipend does not force me into such corners.
Overall though, at this point in the season, with this win streak, the Hawks will win. Right...right? I just hope it is a blow out. And by blow out, I mean Joe Johnson plays less than 40 minutes. Kevin Martin, the NBA's Stephen Curry, can score in bunches but luckily not 80 point bunches so if the Hawks can lock everyone else down, the team should bring home the victory.
One small note, this is a game I could actually see Mario West being the most useful. A chance of flat play and low energy? Bring in the crazy man.
Keys to the game:
- Attack the front court on the offensive end. Box them out on the defensive end.
- Don't settle for jump shots.
- Starters give 33 minutes of good effort and watch the Sprite Jam cam from the bench.
Serious work will leave me away from Phillips and in and out of the game thread. Join me for parts or all of the festivities so we can mourn together the absence of Shelden Williams from this game.
Go Hawks!
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good luck tonight
I can’t see the Kings winning if only because they haven’t been consistent, and there is no way that Beno probably plays the way he did on Sunday night. That being said, I’m always positive the Kings can win. Even with the worst team in the league. I don’t know which games they’ll win, but I’m confident they’ll win 1 or 2 here or there.
Good luck tonight.
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oh no
Livin out here in Sacramento, I’m not familiar with Philips arena this year. Quick question:
Is it me or is it very very quiet and empty in there. It’ll fill up in a bit right?
by da fatchick thrilla on Mar 17, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
kevin martin
was in the lane for 10 seconds there.
i never see that call and i noticed that 2 seconds before they called it.
while i wouldn't call it a trend
joe does need a lot of shots to get his points since refs don’t call fouls on him/he doesn’t get fouled. so lots of points by joe mean lots of shots.
good point.
i have always said. if he is trying, driving the ball, playing d, he should get a few horrible shots.
you got to earn those bad choices.
if the hawks do anything but dunk
or shoot wide open threes, it should be considered a bad offensive possession.
everyone have a good life
i would rather see joe catch that pass and shoot a wide open three thanks.
wow
bibby didn’t touch him.
bold call on three point shot. hey, why don’t the refs get in the way of another fast break pass.
That really works?
Oops, and here I was thinking that it was a bogus link all along. Guess I’ll try it next game that I can’t get locally here in Florida.
horford
not going to get that triple double if we never throw it down low in the post and let him pass out of it.
First it was Charlie V twittering,
now it’s Acie Law commenting during while playing … that’s actually pretty impressive.
he doesn't have trouble
he’s just a team player. I guess I might as well talk in the first person since you found me out
joe has got to start this quarter on the bench
or he is on the way to 43 minute night.
this team should be able to win with joe playing less than 40.
Hawks are finally going to win their 40th game!!!
If they go 10-3 hawks could be 50 game winners…
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe my mathematical skills are quite impeccable
http://www.49ersboard.blogspot.com
dang, guys
There are 82 games, for about 40 years now.
They would have to go 10-4 to win 50, and it’s not likely given the schedule the rest of the way and the way they can lose to absolutely anyone on the road. I mean, beating San Antonio, LAL, Orlando, and Boston at home is no given at all.
I say 48-34.
math not my strong suit.
i promise i knew there were 82 games. and yes, i am aware that makes my math that much worse.
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