Preview and Game Thread #80: Atlanta Hawks @ Milwaukee Bucks
by hawksdawgs on Apr 8, 2009 4:00 PM EDT
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| Atlanta Hawks 08-09 Game #80 | ||
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| 44-34 | 32-46 |
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| The Bradley Center |
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| April, 8 2009, 8:00 PM | ||
| Sports South, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass | ||
| Probable starters: | ||
| Mike Bibby | PG | Ramon Sessions |
| Joe Johnson | SG | Charlie Bell |
| Mo Evans |
SF | Richard Jefferson |
| Josh Smith | PF | Charlie Villanueva |
| Al Horford | C | Dan Gadzuric |
Hawks Injury Report: Marvin Williams is out, but in a suit. No passport issue in Wisconsin but I am assuming Speedy still won't dress.
Bucks Injury Report:Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut are done for the year.
Blogging With the Enemy: Brew Hoop
Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: Charlie V. Let's hope he twitters at halftime and gets benched.
Game Preview:
A back to back consisting of two road games is not exactly a recipe for Hawks success, but against two teams that Hawks should beat, it may be just what the doctor ordered.
Keys to the game:
- Hawks second unit takes advantage of Bucks lack of depth. Paging hot Flip.
- More Al Horford.
- Josh guards Villanueva all the way out to the three point line.
- Josh does not mimic Villanueva's shot selection.
Game recap might be very late. Any fanpost recap would be much appreciated.
See you in the comments.
Go Hawks!
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Lack of debt?
In this economy, that’s gotta be a positive for the Bucks.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If anyone find it
I would love to get a game link for tonight’s game. I’m doubting that I’ll get it here in FL if it isn’t picked up on a national channel.
"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 8, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The host
struggles just like the players with back to back games. Very unimpressed with the effort with today’s blog
by marvin's ladies of the night on Apr 8, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching the Celtics/New Jersey game
B Lopez is going to be a big pain in our ass for a few years
by marvin's ladies of the night on Apr 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After winning last night
There is no reason to even sniff a loss tonight.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
James Verrett
is at least Bi with Bob
by marvin's ladies of the night on Apr 8, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I understand when we shoot open 3's
But Horford is being guarded by Dan Gadzuric. Go right at that scrub.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I see we’re not playing any kind of defense so far
by xavip on Apr 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No D in the first Quarter
weird
by marvin's ladies of the night on Apr 8, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh god
we have the chick ref….long night ahead
by marvin's ladies of the night on Apr 8, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thumbhead and Gadz play no D
We have to go right after them. I can’’t type this enough.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How come Nique
sounds like he’s always eating a PB@J sandwich?
by marvin's ladies of the night on Apr 8, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cause he probably is. But seriously they have like a box of crackers they snack on at halftime
by xavip on Apr 8, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a Mario fan....
get some sort of jumpshot please
by marvin's ladies of the night on Apr 8, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lots to like about the way he plays.
But on offense, he’s a zilch.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having Mario and Flip in the game at the same time is like playing 4 on 5
Mario doesn’t play offense and Flip doesn’t play defense. But if they could somehow combine their powers, it’d form one unstoppable force.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 8, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cant believe
they let them take the lead
"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 8, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
also
all i got is Gamecast, so boo on that
"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 8, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's a more feared driver to the basket?
Lebron or Zaza?
by marvin's ladies of the night on Apr 8, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Checkers Prime Rib Burger
DO WANT. If only I was closer than 700 miles.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ahh, you didn't
Now I want three places that I can’t get anywhere outside of the A:
The Vortex
The Varsity
Central Park
And frankly, I don’t think you can get Central Park anywhere. They seemed to dry up quick everywhere they used to be.
"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 8, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to a 4 point game.
At least we didn’t let them extend.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
J-Smoove
is on fire. Please keep feeding it to him!
"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 8, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is it about these games?
The Bucks are over 65% from the field.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they are also
41% from 3
"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 8, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...I'm confused
Why did Woody just have Bibby shoot that technical? Joe was in the game.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yay for double digit deficits
"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 8, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOO
What happened on that T? What insane thing did JSmith do? My browser crapped on me.
"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 8, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The female ref and he were arguing about Zaza's no-call
And then he got killed and got no call, and she T’ed him up.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
she must not be a fan
or J forgot his Smoove back in the A
"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 8, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for the record
watching games through gamecast sucks
"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 8, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gadzuric sucks so hard
the sides of my TV just caved in.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woody...you idiot...
Joe has been catching fire. We’re on the road. Why pull him? I know we’re watching minutes, but let’s put it away for 2 more minutes and then rest.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You won't see many more lopsided quarters than this one. Wow.
The Hawks just absolutely dominated the third. In every aspect.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
31-12 in the third.
About time the Bucks cooled off.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're in trouble here.
Our guys are falling all over like a bunch of fish.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Down 2, less than two minutes left,
Josh Smith three pointer? I blame Joe Johnson for passing it to him.
by Buzzsaw on Apr 8, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JOE!!
That was a CLUTCH shot! 30 for Joe, and a cushion!
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, it wasn't easy...
But a gritty Hawks effort tonight. Fantastic games for Joe and Bibby. Frontcourt did well, too. Great defense in the third to open it up and basically ensure a win. Big clutch baskets.
Have a great night. See you guys on Friday.
by Duff_Man on Apr 8, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure of all the tiebreakers
But this pretty much clinches third place. Hawks up are 3.5 games on the Heat, now, with 3 games left to play. The only hitch is that they still have to play the Heat, so Miami has a chance to even up the season series-but I think the Hawks would own the tiebreakers in that event, even if they lost out.
Miami probably won’t win in Boston on Friday, anyway, so it’s pretty much a moot point. At this point, we just need to hope that they can stay ahead of the 76ers for 4th place.
by Bronn on Apr 8, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
err, fourth place
that should have been, instead of third. Was thinking about having 3 games left, so the word “third” slipped out.
by Bronn on Apr 8, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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