Playoff Preview and Game Thread #5: Miami Heat @ Atlanta Hawks
by hawksdawgs on Apr 29, 2009 4:00 PM EDT
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| Atlanta Hawks 08-09 Playoff Game #5 | ||
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| 2-2 | 2-2 |
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| Phillips Arena |
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| April 29th, 2009, 8:00 PM | ||
| TNT, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Mario Chalmer | PG | Mike Bibby |
| Dwyane Wade | SG | Joe Johnson |
| James Jones | SF | Marvin Williams |
| Udonis Haslem | PF | Josh Smith |
| Jermaine O'Neil | C | Al Horford |
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Hawks Injury Report: I honestly cannot tell if Acie Law is active or not. I also have no idea if Marvin will play. (oh, now i do thanks to twitter, Marvin is out. Sigh.) On the injury front, the Hawks are like the New England Patriots of the NBA. I just don't know if it is on purpose.
Heat Injury Report: Luther Head and Jamario Moon are out for the series.
Blogging With the Enemy: Peninsula is Mightier
Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: Dwyane Wade
Predicted hero of the Hawks existence: One time Joe Johnson.
Game Preview:
In this series, neither team has shown the ability to keep their composure (outside of scoring 8 points in 11 seconds) after going down big early in the game. Both teams forced shots, started playing one on one basketball, and failed to do the little things to get back in the game. All the more reason for the Hawks and the crowd to jump on the Heat early tonight.
For that to happen, the Hawks need to stay aggressive on defense. The odds of the combination of Solo idiocy, made shots, and bad calls happening simultaneously so that the Heat score double digit points in barely double digit seconds is pretty low, but what that defense did was force an all league like effort for the Heat to come anywhere close to hitting over fifty percent of their shots. And if the Heat get the picture and start driving the ball, the Hawks need to remember that running into "walls" should not only be ineffective, it should hurt.
Keys to the game.
- I love Zaza the fact that he was player of the game for one game is exactly one more than the Hawks should have expected. Joe, Bibby, and Horford need to step up. No need to press, no excuses. Be patient, get your shots, hit your shots. This is the playoffs.
- As the AJC pointed out, rebounding has been key in this series. As Josh Smith skied for rebound showed it the fourth quarter of game 4, no reason the Hawks should lose this battle.
- Selectively run the Heat out of the gym. You don't want to get so hyperactive you play sloppy, but the Highlight Factory should be ready to explode. And the Highlight Factory loves dunks.
Is it possible for the next playoff game to not be the most important playoff game? Feel free to discuss in the comment thread this or how if you have ever had a back spasm, it is an injury one normally toughs out, inspires contorted flopping, or flares up only on missed shots. None of those get your fancy? Zaza could probably use some more praise and adulation.
Go Hawks!
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Is Phillip's doing a Home Depot-Out tonight?
Very intimidating
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another foul on Al Horford?
This is insane.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope he never loses that black eye,
he’s much more intimidating this way
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goodevening fellas
Let’s WIN THIS ONE BOYS!!!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Tried to go to this game....
But pretty much everything was sold out…
Good sign…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just saw who the refs are...
We better get really hot or we’re screwed.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What happens when the Hawks watch tape
and it gets to one of Smith’s ridiculous 3’s? Silence? Outrage? I’d love to be a fly on the wall.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Switching things up tonight
Watching on FSN “Hawks” instead of TNT. See how this works out for me.
This probably only lasts until the Heat make some kind of scoring run.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But after watching TNT for a few games
You realize that ’Nique is simply below average as a color man.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MOOOOOOOOOOOE!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WADE IS HURT!?!?!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, head injury... nothing serious..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope he's not seriously hurt
I can’t help but think he’s just milking it-it’s not like he doesn’t milk EVERYTHING.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was it him or Paul Pierce who got carried off the court?
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was him... Whilst boo-hoo-ing
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope he doesn't start crying....... aaaaawkwaaaard.....
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fake... THat was nothing
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, that was ridiculous.
He’ll be back and he’ll be fine. ESPN will eat it up.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chalmers there, doing his best D-Wade imitation
and he draws the foul as well.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that Wade thing is crazy...
What happened to the days where men were “Macho”???? Ok, back to the ame..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Joe Go!!!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, where was the foul
I must have missed it.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know he isn't going to Solo!!!!
Oh God…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good assist Jones..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Solomon has never had a rebound and assist within 10 seconds of subbing in.
I don’t even have to look that one up.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like that Flip Murray/Solo pick and roll game,
must be the playoffs
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bibbs!!!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Solo cannot guard JO
Spoel, really, should be running every play to get O’Neal isolated.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why not run a double at Quin?
Right over half court? He is a weak handler.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Waste of a shot... way too early..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brittany Linde from Best Buy in Atlanta...
I am coming for you. Bank on it.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And behind those doors, Wade is calling ESPN to fire up their highlights...
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know that ESPN commercial where Wade is editing his own highlight?
That’s what I’m picturing right now.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mayor is looking
older and older with every TV appearance… just saying…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good dish Smoove!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa...
Don’t be like Dwight
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know what you're talking about
but seriously, who would ever warn Solo to stop acting like Dwight?
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got respect for Solo...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If this is a flagrant foul, and Rondo's wasn't...
I’m going to flip my shit.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
T on Magloire
then another on Smoove? I think that’s who came in to shove Magloire
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol.. Someone just said
“D-WADE IS GAY!!!”
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol...
You’re on
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please don't be a Double on Smoove...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WAIT!!!
Did he just say Wade is out for the game!?!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HOT FLIP!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FLAGANT!!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Flagrant*
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, if he's got a Tech and a Flagrant
does that mean he’s ejected?
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind...
He was going for the ball..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're clearly beat, Mo had a free lane to the basket...
you can’t come from behind and take the guy’s legs from under him. It’s dangerous.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol... This is no longer the Highligh Factory...
This is Six Flags..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what never gets old?
Reading Heat fans complain about fouls.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What hurt Wade there was last night's stuff...
The refs are over-sensitive to it.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice on SMOOVE!!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who the hell is Jow Johnson
don’t ask me.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Smith is having a good
passing game tonight
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wade is probably in the stands asking Stern why he's letting this happen
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT!?!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Weird time to take a timeout Mike...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I disagree. I liked it. He did it before the Heat cut it under 10.
Have to keep them at an arm’s length.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's unnatural for the Heat to shoot without drawing a foul first
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol... I like how those stacked...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm so glad I'm not a minority... lol...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll tell you waht, Beasley has a smooth stroke from the line.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Josh's stroke is much less impressive
He has good form, but something about his release point has always bothered me.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOOOOORFORD!!
2 Hands fellas
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG!! Was that a Dwight impersonation!?!?!
Smoove is a beast..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10 for Mo
Not bad…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad the refs saw that
I was afraid they were just gonna let Haslem get away with that.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I kinda like Josh on Wade...
Weird, I know..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...Wade is playing really tenative
Maybe he really is hurt.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shaqs at this game
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't mean to reply that... but it fits..
Shaq-fu!!!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3:53, 17 point lead
please, don’t give us a flashback of Monday…
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wades just now getting his first FG???
Wow…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Spirit the Hawk simply mistook Chris Quinn for a mouse
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SMOOVE!!!
He drinks lotion for breakfast…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one who thinks
Spolstra looks like Tiger Woods a little…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ouch...
NOOOOOOOO!!!!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone ever seen this?
Joe wide open calling for the ball on the left wing and not getting it?
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not his knee...
God no…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That looks like a really bad ankle injury.
They just said “are you ok” and he said “no man”.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hyerextended maybe??
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!!!
I might freaking cry! Go Smith with the assist!
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow... This dude is ill for coming back...
Hit at least one though…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job Horford...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
D-Wade
THAT is what a tough guy looks like.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thinking the same thing...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way...
I buy another jersey and the player I bought got hurt. This is the 5th time.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Bibby doing his best Khareem imitation
What a disjointed comparison!
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet hook by Bibby
I never want to see that again
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.. I think I just heard piano music..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
None of these games has really been fun to watch
I mean, if not a fan of either team, all of these games have been pretty much unwatchable.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JJ started off 1-7
Hasn’t missed a shot since then, and is perfect at the line.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oopa is so annoying and I love it!!!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why isn't Mario guarding Wade more often?
That was kind of awesome.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to put that series on DVD and show it to kids.
THIS is how you play good man-to-man defense. Low, lateral, watch your man’s stomach, not his eyes.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...Mario was all over him there.
That was awesome defensive movement.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love that comment Joe
“This is Playoff basketball, this is how its gon’ be all night..”
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chuck would use his powers for evil... I already know..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kind of wish I was watching TNT
but I can’t change while the Hawks are up 23-no need to disturb the kinetic balance of the basketball universe.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching Rathbon with you..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For now.. lol
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Horford update from Twitter...
Update on Al Horford – preliminary result is an ankle sprain. That’s not great, but it’s not a knee. Wheeeeeeeeeeeew
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Double-Whew...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYI that was from Micah Hart, NOT Horf himself.
He’s not Charlie V or anything.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember our awesome 2nd quarters?
39-20 Hawks advantage in that one.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was dirty Dwight..
Very, very, very, very slight loss of repsect…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Johnson has played 24 minutes
Is that right?
But for once, he’s Atlanta’s leading scorer at halftime.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fouls at the Half
JJ – 1
Bibby – 3
Evans – 2
Smith – 2
Zaza – 2
Flip – 0
O’Neal – 2
Wade – 1
Haslem – 1
Jones – 3
Chalmers – 1
Cook – 3
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perfectly okay with Bibby having the most fouls
Odds of Bibby fouling out in this game is about 8-1.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As a professional video editor
I can really appreciate the guys a TNT who put this videos together so quick… Very talented.
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Charles Barkley is not really a good commentor, but is still entertaining.
Gary Payton is usually a disaster.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So true
it seems like he never has anything real to say…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eye-Pach and them O-Boards...
Gotta love em..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does this count as Hot Flip
I mean, his moments are coming at long intervals…but they’re still nice.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon boys...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
Airball in the playoffs..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG!!!
SMOOOVE!!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HOT FLIP
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like I said...
Flip is one of the NBA’s most underrated at getting into the lane.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In fact, all around efficient offense for the Hawks tonight
Bret is sporting a huge grin, somewhere.
JJ: 19 points on 11 shot attempts
Bibby: 15 points on 8 shot attempts.
Flip: 14 points on 6 shot attempts.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
O'Neil doing his best Wade impression
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mario West is frigin fly... lol
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hehehehe
Mario creates an offensive three by being completely forgotten.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a ridiculous foul JO
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ZaZa and them O-Board...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, a questionable call on Wade,
My world has turned upside down
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Something tells me Mike Woodson drinks a little...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If game 6 is close at all, I hope Zaza can play 48 minutes.
Because Solo is not up to the task.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good dish attempt
Flip can be a ball hog at times…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's been passing a lot more during the playoffs at least ...
As he’s getting older he’s starting to embrace the Hot Flip/Cold Flip thing.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Flip was fouled by two different guys
I wish they both counted.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Flip is making it two nights in a row
that Wade has been outplayed by a Hawks bench player.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Chilldress,
what’s going on with him lately? Still rehabbing?
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Saw on his Twitter that he was headed
to Berlin and was “focused” not sure what all that means…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's that head injury playing a factor
Wade sees two baskets.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh my goodness..
New TVone Show: “Getting Big with ZaZa Pachulia”
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Heat are a much different team when they don't shoot 50% from 3.
The type of team that can’t lose by less than 20 to us.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If this was NBA JAM, Flip's last shot would have burned the nets off.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol... Thats funny...
If it was NBA Street Vol. 3 the rim would have been hanging down…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FOR ONCE!!!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I seriously put my hands in my head in my hands when Josh Smith lined up that 3
Then I heard Rathbon say “He got it!” I really was confused.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOW YOOOOOUUUUU KNOOOOOOOW!!!!
The repetitivness of that saying irks me a little… lol
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the Extra 24 guys..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Horford will be back...
Confirmed.
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doh!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drafting Drew's Keys to game 6
1) Joe Johnson has another solid game. Not even a good game, just a solid one.
2) Zaza is good to go for 30 minutes, if needed.
3) Flip Murray outscores James Jones.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It just hit me...
No Marvin, no Al. Eek.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For apperance’s sake, let’s just start Marv on the floor with a cast, Zaza on the floor with a black eye, and Horford on the floor with a bad limp. Then call a timeout 20 seconds in and put the real line-up in.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That boy crazy..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Josh. That was one of the dumbest things I have ever seen.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But what would you be saying if it had gone in?
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saying
that could been super amazing awesome. Finally get ESPN to stop showing Wade, Wade, Wade.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that was asinine. I am very unhappy about that attempt.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fratello doesn't understand Atlanta,
I’m pretty sure Josh Smith is supposed to get the crowd as pumped up as possible, all the time. That would have torn the roof off.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This isn't the And-1 Tour.
I don’t like trying to motivate the other team.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind it at all
Considering the circumstances, that is. We are up 17 or so, three minutes left in the game, not a single body on that entire side of the court, and it’s Josh Smith in front of a packed house. The game is in hand and he is paid to entertain, so why not give something to the fans? Not making it does not adversely affect the outcome of this game, so no big deal in my book.
If it had been anyone else though, or the game was much closer than it was at the time, then I’d be a little more upset about it.
"If Woody were Captain of the Titanic, he'd argue the boat sinking speaks to how effectively they put rich people in life boats and lock the poor folks below."
-jrauch commenting at Hoopinion on Woody's (non)logic in his post-game comments
by Jesse28 on Apr 30, 2009 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JOE DUNKED!!?!?!?
I can’t believe my eyes!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The funny part is,
Josh Smith doesn’t have the mind to know that he’s supposed to be embarrased… lol
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do you guys care?
I fully support the effort. That would have been insane.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope. That was trying to rub it in.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I normally would agree
but every now and again I really want to see Josh do something insane.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's fine, rub it in.
If they can’t stop you.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 29, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here...
It was balsy… and I’m kinda glad he did it… Imagine how many people would have rushed the court… lol
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's called the highlight factory for a reason
Mostly because of Josh.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Muderer Eyes...
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe we're in a playoff where we can play..
ALL backup….. Very nice.
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I said this earlier
I’m sure this series is leading in airballs.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow..
But Naked Airball…
Yeah…. thats the game..
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good game boy!!!!!
Joe with 25!!!
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JJ could have had more.
He seems about ready to take over, but just not there.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am worried about Flip...
He keeps playing well on a visible stage and we may be hard-pressed to sign him!
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thinking it might get to his (agents) head?
He has some star quality….
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does have a great "role/bench" thing about him.
Plus he is absolutely fearless on the court.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck, if he can put up games like this against Cleveland
we might even have a chance. Not really, but we could make it interesting.
by Bronn on Apr 29, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'd need HOTTER FLIP.
But that CAN happen.
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watching the Press Conference...
Joe is ready to go..lol
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mica Hart Horford Update!
From Al Horford in the locker room: “We got on the ankle early and got the swelling down. Tomorrow will be the day to see how it feels.”
by Duff_Man on Apr 29, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just because I like doing it..
Very Hyped Crowd
300+ game thread comment…
Hawks Win.
Looking forward to all the recaps I’ll be reading in the AM…
Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!
by Garrison Hayes on Apr 29, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Congratulation Hawks!
on a Great game! Keep it going!
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
by HEYJUDE on Apr 29, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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