Memphis Grizzlies 98 Atlanta Hawks 90 or pushing and pulling to the end

by hawksdawgs on Apr 16, 2009 1:02 AM EDT

Watching this meaningless games is much more painful on tv than in person. But they are over, no injuries reported, starters got some rest, reserves got some PT, you get short recaps. So all is good in the world.

I watched almost the entire game and little is worthy of a recap. But to amuse maybe just me, here are a few victory bullets.

Mike Conley may turn out to be a great point guard, but if the Hawks had drafted him over Al Horford, the name Billy Knight would be a cuss word in my household.
Remember when the Hawks had pieces that seemed to make sense until you saw those pieces actually play basketball. That is the vibe I get with the Grizzlies.
Zaza missed a game and half, came back, played pretty poorly, and then blamed his bad performance on "timing." Can you lose your timing that quickly? How often does Zaza practice?
For no good reason at all, I have decided to become a huge Othello Hunter fan. I think I need a jersey.
Flip Murray and Mo Evans took exactly half of the Hawks shots.

Just because I respect someone who can still get fired up over the refs in a game like this the game thread comment of the game goes to Buzzsaw with "Garbage call.

The regular season is done. The Hawks performed well, maybe even over achieved a bit. And now none of it matters. A new season starts this weekend, and I, for one, am very excited.

Lets Go Hawks!

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This was by far the most painful game to watch

I know people seem to think Solo is the worse player ever. I would have to disagree. I think that honor goes to Randolph “All Smiles” Morris. How the hell did we get so many straight up sorry “big” men?? Jeez….It was brutal. Go Hawks!!!

by dstdeelite on Apr 16, 2009 8:06 AM EDT reply actions

who? foul and scowl?

yea, he is no good. glad we signed him for two years and flip one.

by hawksdawgs on Apr 16, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions

A reason why I'd hate Mario West if I played for the Hawks...

Was is just me, or did Mario West give out a vibe over the past two games that he is somehow the best player on the court when the backups were in the game? Why was he demanding the ball in his hands on the offensive end? he has ZERO ability to create a shot or hit a wide open jumper. I don’t care who’s in the game. mario should get no touches on the offensive end unless he gets a rebound. he also didn’t go “insane” like Mario does when he’s playing real minutes. When did he get too good to ever take a play off?

by marvin's ladies of the night on Apr 16, 2009 9:44 AM EDT reply actions

Somebody's getting a little too big for their britches!!

I totally agree…..Mario thought he was the big dog last night…..he’s much more effective with limited minutes and as a defensive player. God help us if this is our back up offensive option. But you gotta love his energy! Go Hawks!!

by dstdeelite on Apr 16, 2009 9:57 AM EDT reply actions