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Preview and Game Thread #75: LA Lakers @ Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks 08-09 Game #75
  

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58-14
42-30
Phillips Arena
March 29, 2009, 3:30 PM
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Probable starters:
Derek Fischer PG Mike Bibby
Kobe Bean Bryant SG Joe Johnson
Trevor Ariza
SF Mo Evans
Lamar Odom PF Josh Smith
Pau Gasol C Al Horford

 

Hawks Injury Report: Marvin Williams is out, and Acie Law has a hurt back but probably will not play regardless.

Lakers Injury Report: Kobe Bryant has a bum ankle, and I expect him to play, but even if he doesn't, the Hawks have proved a team without its best player is no reason to get one's hopes up. 

Blogging With the Enemy: Forum Blue and Gold

Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: Lamar Odom, yea I said it.

Game Preview:

I copy and paste the last game game thread to start the next, just filling in the new blanks, and the opposing team's record just keeps getting better and better. It kind of hurts my feelings.

This is the kind of game the Hawks win. The one they are not suppose to. The one that keeps you from falling off the cliff, writing fan posts with far too many cuss words, calling for people's heads, it is the one that restores hope. That being said, I don't think the Hawks win this afternoon. I just want to make clear that if they do, I had some foresight into it without any guts to stand by that. And if they lose, I will just say I told you so.

Keys to the game:

  1. Call me crazy, but I always think Al Horford can have the advantage over Pau Gasol. It may not happen, but physical play on both ends of floor can knock Pau out of his game. Horford just needs the opportunity.
  2. Josh Smith plays defense.
  3. Hot Flip. The Lakers' bench is going to score. Our one bench scorer therefore needs to do so.
  4. Joe is going to play 40 minutes. Kobe Bryant is not. Joe needs to take advantage in the difference.

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than in the comments. Prepare for a heavy Louisville bias from me.

Go Hawks.

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fyi

after the game, there is a documentary on the hawks that airs after the game called under the lights. sekou smith gives it his full recommendation.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Should be a good game. The Hawks finally have some real pressure on them. I hope they respond well.

by xavip on Mar 29, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions  

i always thought the team would win 1 out of these three games

i just never thought it would be this third one.

we will see. it would be a big win. regardless whether kobe is 100 percent.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

tie game! (for the braves that is) and actually louisville too

by acie4mvp on Mar 29, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Slow start again

Here’s idea. Why don’t we start Flip to get us off to a better start. No one is attempting to drive to the basket.

by xavip on Mar 29, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

that is two bad fouls by kobe

go and sit and think about what you did

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Why Josh!?! He got bailed out. His Bball IQ must be below 50 or something.

by xavip on Mar 29, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions  

he gets the idea that the hawks are better running

he just doesnt always get that leading the fast break can mean passing.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

zaza at his finest

two offensive boards, three shots, one basket all in one possession.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

nice move josh smith!

he is so much better under control.

i feel like i am talking about a three year old.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Tired?

JJ must have been out with Kobe last night. Every jumper is short.

by xavip on Mar 29, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

good point

and woody saw it. Good work woody!

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

woody is subbing a lot

way past his normal 2 that he does in the 1st quarter.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

wow, al had some words for flip there

wanted the ball.

does he not know flips game?

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Al should have something to say every other possession IMO

by xavip on Mar 29, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

gotta love it when

we are 9/25 and Horford has only shot it once

by acie4mvp on Mar 29, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Somebody heard Horford I guess

by xavip on Mar 29, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF?

Why is Josh Powell getting that call?

by xavip on Mar 29, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Did Gasol try to crossover Josh? DaaYYYuumMMM!

by xavip on Mar 29, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

he did an admirable job

this guy’s story to the nba is awesome. he really made kobe work. always gives good energy. love the guy, especially since he went to georgia tech!!!

WADE 2010

by Orange Juice on Mar 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am so back!

Just got back from the brewpub. GO HAWKS!!

by Duff_Man on Mar 29, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

i was wondering where you were.

you pregamed through a quarter and half. well done.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

zaza just commited

about 3 fouls in one right there.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

flip stays in the air for so long

by acie4mvp on Mar 29, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions  

derek fisher

is so good at the answer three.

its practically the only shot he takes.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Spurs fan from Chicago dropping in...

…keep it up! Put the beatdown on the Fakers.

I like your guys’ site here too, btw :)

http://myspace.com/eme0916
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=569220294&ref=profile

by Ed (dfjmed) on Mar 29, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Did I just see Smith run an effective fast break!

by Duff_Man on Mar 29, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions  

If Josh would stop leaving his feet on the fast break I might feel more comfortable leading a break. Not!

by xavip on Mar 29, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow

great basketball right there.

but the end outcome is kobe bryant is better than mario wests best.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

solo in

hold your breath. this could be a rough final two minutes.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I think Mario just took it too far

by acie4mvp on Mar 29, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

but at least we got one answer

there is something worse than a josh smith jump shot

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

its worth giving up the lead for

by acie4mvp on Mar 29, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Do they not give out Thundersticks at big games anymore?

by xavip on Mar 29, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions  

solo is making me cry

literally crying right now.

i dont even have any tissues at my house.

by hawksdawgs on Mar 29, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Solomon Jones

Is one of the most worthless big men I have ever seen.

I commend Woody for the rotations, though. I like what he is doing thus far. Flame away.

by Duff_Man on Mar 29, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

At the beginning of this year

If you had told me the Hawks could be beating the Lakers at halftime behind the good play of Zaza Pachulia and Flip Murray, I’d have replied “I don’t work for the CIA, so I have no idea what the counter-sign is.”

by Bronn on Mar 29, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Mo Evans

Is definitely the glue on the team. He hustles his ass off.

Coincidentally, the Hawks are out-hustling the Lakers by leaps and bounds.

by Duff_Man on Mar 29, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Kobe's face...

Looks like he has given up on this game.

by Duff_Man on Mar 29, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Zaza Pachulia

All is not quiet on the Eastern Front

by Bronn on Mar 29, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Mario thought it was already garbage time

He got up to join that huddle as if to say “All right, I’m ready to go in.”

by Bronn on Mar 29, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I love the lineup

Not our best, but still killing.

by Duff_Man on Mar 29, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I tuned in midway through the third, how did this happen??

Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan

by Screen Name on Mar 29, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions  

ok, announcers are saying it's three point shooting, 7 of 10 helps,

this game is exciting, I hope you guys beat the Lakers.

Hear comes Rodriguez, no look to FerNANDEZ - WHAT A PLAY!!?!! HOW did they Pull That Off - FERNANDEZ THE STEAL - GOOD IF IT GOES -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!! - Kevin Harlan

by Screen Name on Mar 29, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nique should turn around...

And dump beer on those Laker fans behind him.

by Duff_Man on Mar 29, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions  

I jujst got the thundersticks together...

I wish I was kidding. I also have Comcast sweatbands on. I look like the “Let’s Get Physical” video.

by Duff_Man on Mar 29, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions  

This..

…is starting to get ugly. Looks like a church league game.

by xavip on Mar 29, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions  

We just crushed a legit team.

This was a defining win for the Hawks.

by Duff_Man on Mar 29, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Bulls fan in Atlanta ...

and I’ve adopted the Hawks as my second team =)

this was my third game at the highlight factory (best name for an arena) and i love watching these guys play. it was great to shut up all those lakers/kobe fans.

how about mario west! i love his intensity. can’t wait for him to guard wade in the playoffs. tickets on sale tomorrow!!!

WADE 2010

by Orange Juice on Mar 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

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