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Playoff Preview and Game Thread #2.1: Atlanta Hawks @ Cleveland Cavaliers

Atlanta Hawks 2nd round playoffs Game #1
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Quicken Loans Arena
May, 5th 2009, 8:00 PM
TNT, Hawks Radio NetworkNBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Mike Bibby PG Mo Williams
Joe Johnson SG Delonte West
Marvin Williams?
SF LeBron James
Josh Smith PF Anderson Varejao
Al Horford C Zydrunas Ilgauskas

 

 

Hawks Injury Report: Marvin Williams should play, but I do not know whether he will start.

Cavs Injury Report: JJ Hickson and Lorenzen Wright are out. 

Blogging With the Enemy: Fear the Sword

Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: LBJ

Game Preview:

Did you know the Cavs and the Hawks have one the exact same amount of games in this year's playoffs? What about the fact that the Hawks played the better team last round? Were you aware that the series is currently 0-0?

I believe there is a saying that goes something like "and that is why they play the game." Yea, well that expression has been thrown out for this series. And those questions, yea no one cares how you answer them. The Cavs already won. Just an FYI before you waste your time watching this game.

Really, the build up is a bit ridiculous. LeBron is a world beater. At this point, a five game series would be an indictment on the Cavs. In every sense of the phrase, the Hawks have nothing to lose. You would think they won 25 games during the season.

Do I think the Hawks will win this series? No way, no how. Do I think they can win this series? Yes sir. And that right there is apparently enough evidence to put me in the loony bin. And I would not have it any other way. I didn't start a Hawks blog to look more sane. The hope may be drying up but the kool aid is still pouring fresh.

Five keys to the game:

  1. Anderson Varejao may average four charges a game this series. Josh Smith may have 1.5 technicals. But if Josh can control his game and emotions, he has the athleticism to eat up Mr. Anderson. And he needs to for a Hawks victory.
  2. A very close to healthy Marvin Williams and Al Horford.
  3. No triple double for LeBron. Yes, I actually think this is a key.
  4. All-star Joe.
  5. Rebounds. The Cavs are much bigger so it is going to take hustle, determination, and focus. Something the Hawks do not like doing unless they are being loudly cheered for it.

So much to comment on so little time. It is the second round of the playoffs against the best team in the league. Lets get to it. Go Hawks!

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If memory serves, Joe completely sucked in the All Star game. Can we have game 7 Joe instead?

by redwards95 on May 5, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions  

the sarcasm

and the serious don’t come through too well (unless, of course, the entire write-up in tongue-in-cheek…in which case, I’m thoroughly confused)

I really can’t wait for this game. Passed a huge exam today, so I’m already loose on it (love Cinco de Mayo, and I LOVE Dos Equis) and ready to watch our boys run all over the Lebrons (you know he’ll be weighted down by having to lug around that MVP trophy for the whole game)

by dchawk on May 5, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  

my writing shortcomings must be coming through

i was trying to say it is ridiculous how little respect the hawks are getting. and i think they are going to lose.

but i still think they CAN win. and i choose to drink that kool aid.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

im ready

for the lebron vs the hawks game tonight

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
James Patrick Murray

by dc_allday on May 5, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I felt like there was at least one positive in losing last round: Mike Woodson would likely be gone. If we win this series he’ll probably get a deal, but if we lose I’m positive he won’t be fired. From the negative side, its a complete lose-lose situation

by acie4mvp on May 5, 2009 5:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Me Against The World

The Hawks arent the Pistons. I think the Pistons could have won a game or two if they hadn’t already mailed it in and started to plan for their own seperate next career moves. The Hawks will get atleast 2 and most likely push this one to 7. Lebron got a phantom call in the second Cavs at Hawks meeting or the season series would have been 2-2. My logic may be flawed because Im sure he will get atleast 5 phantom calls a game during the season. They just have to fight through it. Paul Pierce and Wade should have prepared them for flopping and a bunch of phantom calls going against them.

by Hawks-Semi Fan on May 5, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Feeling Good!

Got my beer mug in the freezer, and am off for the next two days. The possibilities are endless. Let the show begin.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

A few things to think about

I’m setting the deadline on a Josh Smith pouty technical at the third quarter of game 2. If he doesn’t get one by then, something weird is going on in this series.

The over/under for the amount of times that Marvin or Mo Evans is called “Mo Williams” is 3.5 for game 1. This number is expected to decrease as the series goes on, with the possible exception of the final game in this series.

If the Hawks somehow win this serieswho will be the series MVP? (one might ask) Marvin will be the x-factor, but the MVP will have to be Joe Johnson. He’s gonna have to play like he did for the first two weeks of the season. 25/7/5, while shooting close to 40% on threes and close to 50% overall-and limiting the turnovers as well. And that’s just a basement figure-he might have to do even more.

I have no idea who will get pissed at Zaza first, but I’m sure that Varejao will deliver a flagrant on him at some point in this series. Either that, or he’ll deliver a flagrant to some other Hawk, but it will be because he’s mad at Zaza.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

WHY IS IT SO QUIET?

Is everyone waiting on David Stern to finish speaking?

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm extremely tired

of everyone acting like we don’t even deserve to be on the same floor as them. I really hope we can play a good game tonight and shut some people up

by atlsfinest on May 5, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Atlanta Hawks – Cleveland Cavaliers

LIVE (TNT HQ) (3 Canal)

http://www.iddaliyim.org

by iddaliyim1 on May 5, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Apparently, Horford WILL level the paint to guard Ilgauskus

I kind of hoped that Horford would stay near the paint and Josh Smith would switch on Ilgauskus on the perimeter.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

leave the paint, not level

This is what happens when you type while watching tv.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Momemtum is shifting

Hawks have to keep Cleveland from making big runs.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I was afraid that Josh Smith would end up matched on LeBron

The crazy things, Mo Evans was mostly the man guarding him while he was on the floor. Marvin comes in, and now we’re seeing a lot of Josh Smith on LeBron.

How stupid is that?

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

speaking of momentum

i just started watching and Josh destroyed that ref

by acie4mvp on May 5, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Here comes the switching

Zaza on Delonte West. Oh the humanity.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, Joe actually exploits the Cleveland defense

Double comes right as he catches he ball, and he quickly splits the D and puts up a nice floater.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s actually one of the best responses I’ve ever seen from Joe for that double team. Man running out on him, so he blows past to get inside. The high man was out of position.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why switch everything?

Some switches are almost like giving away free points.

by Hawks-Semi Fan on May 5, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Lol

Forgot about Joe Smith being on this team.

That’s two Cleveland players, with Mo Williams, who will end up confouding the play by play guys. Mo Evans will be Mo Williams several times, and Joe Johnson will be Joe Smith a t least once or twice.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

MArVIN!

I knew I believed in you.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Good evening fellas!

Let’s play some ball! I like that we’re only down my 2! Good stuff..

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

CURSES!!!

I would have liked to see that…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Josh Smith from about 3 is acceptable...

I might be giving him a foot…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

We can win

Its all about who wants it..Hawks have nothing to lose because we supposed to lose…at least we dont have to put up with d-wade cryin the whole game. Were keepin it close…Lets go Joe

GO HAWKS

by dynoryno22 on May 5, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Wade

i know i can actually watch without throwing my remote at him everytime

by dynoryno22 on May 5, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Josh Smith

Does he understand that all of his points are from the inside. It seams he doesn’t because he keeps shooting jumpers. I wish we could sign Paul Millsap a guy that could play when Josh decides he doesnt want to play the right way.

by Hawks-Semi Fan on May 5, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

The Difference

Between watching this series and last series…

I could see myself not liking Wade if he was a total jerk….

LeBron…… not so much….

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I sometimes wonder if Charles Barkley would succeed in today's NBA

It’s not like it’s been that long, but he was a 6’6 power forward, whereas now most PFs are 6’10ish.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon Woody...

COACH THE TEAM!!!! Stop talking!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it Me

or does woody always look like hes mad at something???

by dynoryno22 on May 5, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Atlanta needs to make a run now that LeBron is sitting

I think it would be huge for them to have a lead by the time he gets back.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon ChuChu...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

JAMES

now that james is out we shouldnt have to double anybody…and can we hit a shot this quarter

by dynoryno22 on May 5, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh boy... He coddled the wrist..

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Thats gonna get old...

I loved the cheers during the regular season… now… Not so much…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Dont like Marvins Demeanor on the Court

Holding his freaking wrist. Get him out. How quickly this game turned.

by Hawks-Semi Fan on May 5, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

BROOM???

Does anybody have a broom handy???

The Cavs need 1 to start sweeping the Hawks off the court :)

by amathews39 on May 5, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Smoove... no...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

GET BIG HORFORD!!!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Horford was just huge

created two extra possessions there.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

And here comes BronBron..

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Really need to get Joe Johnson back on the floor

The double team was actually a near-disaster for Cleveland early.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Josh Smith???

He is horrible!!!! The only thing he can do is dunk and block shots. He has NO outside jumper at all. He has missed about 100 open jumpers in this playoffs.

by amathews39 on May 5, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Wondering who you're rooting for...

Just sayin… lol!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not the Hawks

He was on here during the Miami series spouting all kinds of non-sense. He’s a troll, ignore him and he will go away.

"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 May 6, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Go back whereever u came from dude

We dont need u here. You will disappear as soon as the Cavs lose a game. Loudmouth sucker.

by Hawks-Semi Fan on May 5, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very NIce SMOOVE!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Answer

I am here to point out just how horrible the Hawks are. I’m going back to the couch now. Be back in a bit. Try not to miss me.

by amathews39 on May 5, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Won't be that hard sir...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hawks will lose this series

but losing to Cleveland won’t exactly prove your point.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who cares?

Maybe the Hawks will pull a suprise here, then he’ll shut up

by RamblininAlb on May 5, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm hoping you're right Ram..

It’s not likely, but they can prove allot of people wrong by winning one at home..

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Free throws are important. Good that Woodson knows this.

Josh Smith is the only guy even getting to the line, though, and he’s our worst FT shooter. Someone else has to make a move to get to the line.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow.... This is his "encouragement"????

“Man…. wake up! Like I did morning… at the Courtyard… They have a good continental breakfast… just sayin…”

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Good pick Horford...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Horford is developing Josh Smith syndrome.

He’s a better shooter than Smith, but he still needs to resist that jump shot.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh oh!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

LeBron is so quick...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed.

Anyone comparable?

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Comparable?

Calvin Johnson in the NFL. 6’5, runs a 4.39. But LeBron is even bigger, and nearly as fast.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's like when you're watching a little league game

and you see that one kid who’s just the best player. And you’re like “That’s not fair, he’s better than those other kids.”

That’s watching LeBron James most of the time.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

lbj=

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
James Patrick Murray

by dc_allday on May 5, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good one Smoove.

I like how he’s playing..

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

BIBBBBS!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FLIP!?!?!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Good defense, crappy rebounding

Crappy pass. That was was that sequence.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

LeBron is just redonkulous...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Good MOOVE SMOOVE!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Josh SMith didn't really have that jump hook working in the first round

But he’s really developed that hook shot into a weapon. When he uses it, he’s mostly effective with it.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

It makes a stark contract to when he first arrived in the league

he used to have zero post moves. Now he’s at least got a few things he can do.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Airballs all night..

I remember watching him win the dunk contest and getting SUPER excited thinking the Hawks were the bomb, then seeing him actually play and got so sad…. lol…

I was a kid…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Josh is a freak himself...

not as good at handling the rock as James, but a freak in his own right, when he plays to his strengths.

by RamblininAlb on May 5, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Josh Smith 17, LeBron JAmes 22

It’s not that one sided in the scoring department.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a horrible pass...

Is he sick?

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

He's sick.

He IS NOT well..

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I love it

Cleveland doesn’t offer the double, but Joe still finds an open man.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Good shot Bibs

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Keeping it close...

Time for Joe to play some piano music…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

+10

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
James Patrick Murray

by dc_allday on May 5, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

This PC commercial is false advertising...

Just saying…

(Mac User in the House!)

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Um...Macs are WAY more expensive than PCs.

They are making the right play in this economy.

by Duff_Man on May 5, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not bad so Far

Why have a chance. I will be happy to play a competitive game on the road. If we can not get blown out Im happy.

by Hawks-Semi Fan on May 5, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I think I'm gonna be sick!

If I have to listen to how great LeBron is all series, I’m gonna throw up in my mouth. Jeez! Give that s*@t a rest already. I was so surprised he was the player they interviewed at the half. Shocker!!

by dstdeelite on May 5, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Let’s hear the lashing from the TNT crew!!!

by dstdeelite on May 5, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, I'm loving this...

I swear they’re playing a game…

“How little can we talk about the Hawks”

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

by using his body well

i assume he means his off hand…which is actually an offensive foul.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Mo Evans and turnovers

Are killing us plus that wasn’t a 3 by Mo Williams his foot was on the line.

by Hawks-Semi Fan on May 5, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

turnovers are killing us period.

mo evans aint winning or losing this one for us.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good one Joe

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

i can't remember the last time joe

jumped as high as he just did in that lay in.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Josh not getting upset with many calls tonight..

is something wrong?

http://www.49ersboard.blogspot.com

by supraman on May 5, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Flip there

You like the drive, or should he have passed to Bibby?

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

mark price!

that is what i have started yelling.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Had my eyes closed

I swear, it works every time. His first trip to the line, I forgot to do it

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Need smoove to asnwer back...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a foul

No way was there a clean strip of Zaza there.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

ZAza

Nice job tipping out the offensive board.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Somehow

Zaza is already less effective this series than against Miami.

Game one isn’t even over yet, TNT!

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

yea but he has 18 boards one game

and he doesnt yet this game. so i mean they have a point…..

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

ZAZA!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

GREAT defense by Josh

And then a sweet pass to JJ!!! but JJ loses it.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

THE Zsssss!!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

if these are not defensive fouls on lebron

they have to be offensive right?

lots of contact that bron bron initiates.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I think we've found his

“Thing”

Wade flops… LeBron gets away with Offensive Contact…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Problem is...that never gets called.

That was the ONE thing I liked about Jordan. He never played for fouls. He played to score the bucket. They just handed him fouls, but he never tried to play to draw fouls (Wade, Pierce).

by Duff_Man on May 5, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jordan Rules

Coaches talked about it, but it was irrelevant because you couldn’t really stop him anyway.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

lebron is sort of the same

he still plans to score when he gets hit.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

"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 May 6, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

dwyane wade is incredible

but the difference in lebron and wade is down right staggering.

and i mean that as an extreme compliment to james.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow...

Can someone tweet him that “Eye of the Tiger” song… c’mon Rocky!!!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

We need some dunks (successful) dunks from Josh...

Break their concentration..

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

fyi

out of a double team one pass does not classify as ball movement.

esp. if it is the pass out of the double team.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Keep your head up Marv....

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

REJECTED!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Not helping...

Play D boys… Play D…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, Flip

that might be a good shot if Bibby takes it…

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Mike Woodson got a little Captain in em...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Josh Smith and Bibby are our two most effective offensive players tonight

Need 12 minutes of strong play from both. Josh Smith also doing all right on defense, but he doesn’t seem to have any 1 assignment.

Honestly, I’d go with Bibby, JJ, Smith, Horford, Zaza-as much as I normally hate that line-up, I think that’s what needs to come out for the final quarter.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Atlanta is 24-48, 5-11 from three

I never anticipated they’d shoot this well. They’re turning the ball over much more than they normally do, though.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

It's just 16...

Hopefully Woody wrote something good… Joe has to step up…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

I was just saying to my brother,

“Is he a starter now!?!”

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't give up on the Hawks

hello, not a lifelong hawks fan or anything (definitely not a Cavs fan), I just want to stop by to say that no matter the outcome of this series, I think your Hawks are amazing this year, considering where they were and where they are now.

By the way, I don’t think it’s a bad thing that Josh Smith attempts jump shots, because I mean he has to start from somewhere, and taking a few jump shots a night will help him develop his range. Just imagine how lethal he would be if he can shoot like Joe and dunk like Josh. Anyways, good luck and shock the world!!

by bystandar on May 5, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

hey woody

he is going to keep shooting.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

I don't mind if he's that open. But he is flat tonight.

Not sure why we don’t throw Acie in and run up and down the court on these guys.

by Duff_Man on May 5, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Put O-Solo in the game!!!

http://www.49ersboard.blogspot.com

by supraman on May 5, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

O-No! lol…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol bibby

I should have more faith in that guy.

by bystandar on May 5, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Drive the ball 24/7 (exception of Bibby)

That’s how the hawks will win!!

No more taking 18 foot jump shoots when the Lane is wide open

http://www.49ersboard.blogspot.com

by supraman on May 5, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

No foul?

Good Bound ZaZa

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Good shot Mo

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

lol...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow... 3 fouls in less than a minute

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

ZaZa hasnt gotten a call

at least 3 times

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
James Patrick Murray

by dc_allday on May 5, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

MW: Yo, bibby bibby…
MB: ignores MW
MW: Joe, Joe.. Flip-Flop, Flip-Flop

http://www.49ersboard.blogspot.com

by supraman on May 5, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Braves trying to come back..

Send some vibes our way Cox!!!

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

I haven’t followed your team for a long time, but I think you guys need a new coach…so much talent on the roster….

by bystandar on May 5, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

You obviously haven't followed the team

That was obvious 2 years ago. But thanks for checking in.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

honestly, I have only been watching the Hawks last season's series and this post season

and I gotta say, I’m loving the talents of your team (most def. Josh Smith) and I also respect how Joe Johnson doesn’t complain after every foul.

by bystandar on May 5, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

You're not alone...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lol...

Agreed.

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

NOOOO OFFENSIVE FOUL!!???

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Defensive***

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

What just happened there?

Lebron runs over Bibby, and TNT commends him on his defensive effort.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

It was actually kind of funny

Josh Smith was trying to figure out where Bibby went, and Bibby’s down on the floor trying to scramble back up.

If that was a flop by Bibby, he really went all out. He slid backward like 3 feet along the floor.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

kind of surprised

they sent LBJ back in while the lead was staying constant.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Are our rims not Mic’d?

http://www.49ersboard.blogspot.com

by supraman on May 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Hawks haven't quit though, that's a good sign.

Even if they lose, if they keep this attitude, they will make it a series

by RamblininAlb on May 5, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Just allot of bad passes...

Bad shot… Bad coaching….

Win or lose… Fire Woodson… I think I’ll take it Congress…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

I really want to puke

I was mad to see Flip come back in. And then he takes THAT SHOT!?!!?!?!!?

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

think wel be able to steal one thursday?

thats the goal, according to a jj interview i saw, take the second game and win at home

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
James Patrick Murray

by dc_allday on May 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Why did he touch the ball again?

Time to sit Flip…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Where's O-Solo!?

http://www.49ersboard.blogspot.com

by supraman on May 5, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Here he comes

Guess it’s already garbage time.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Flip completely beaten on the play

and Zaza has to deliver the make-up foul.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

bibby needs to try some crazy treys

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
James Patrick Murray

by dc_allday on May 5, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Very respectable first half

Since then, I’m running out of words to describe how disappointed I am.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions  

What type of halfcourt offense does Atlanta run?

Is it just slash, drive, kick, slash, drive, kick?

Bork bork bork!

by Avinash Kunnath on May 5, 2009 10:32 PM EDT reply actions  

One-on-one

Pass to a man (90% of the time it’s JJ) and hope he beats his defender. Generally, there’s 0-1 passes in a halfcourt set.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

the hawks did this really well in the second half ________________.

fill in the blank. ready go.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

die

Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
James Patrick Murray

by dc_allday on May 5, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hyped the Crowd

wait… we’re not home…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

if mario had hit that jumper

and i knew the hawks were going to lose; i may have accepted the 20 point loss.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Please score at least 70... Please..

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Here's the weird part

Hawks had 14 TOs in the first half, 3 in the second half.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions  

perfect screen by O-Solo

http://www.49ersboard.blogspot.com

by supraman on May 5, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

flips stats

are getting better and better.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Mo Evans contributes almost nothing

And yet, with Flip Murray, you barely notice.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Ultimate disrespect

playing outkast during the blowout

by atlsfinest on May 5, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

at least the hawks starters

don’t seem to effected by the loss…….

they look like they are waiting for the bus.

by hawksdawgs on May 5, 2009 10:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Completely Silent in the 4th...

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

At least they didn't score 100...

No consolation…. Whatsoever.

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I still feel like the game was a bit closer than the final score

Atlanta’s most effective scorers, Josh Smith and Mike Bibby, were not touching the ball nearly enough in the second half. They weren’t lobbying for their shots, and teammates weren’t looking for them.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

And to add to that

Joe Johnson wasn’t bad, but I think he only had one shot attempt after halftime. He did have a lot of turnovers, but only 10 shot attempts and 6 assists? That’s Atlanta’s big 3, as I see it, and they were apparently not part of the offensive game plan in the second half.

And Atlanta only had 3 second half turnovers. The problem is obvious. Wrong guys taking the shots

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's wrong...Atlanta had 3 turnovers in the fourth quarter

But still, I think they did better controlling the ball in the second half, despite the fact that I’m not sure of my numbers.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Completely wacky game...

I still hold hope though…

Joe is a Beast
Al is a Beast
Smoove is a MONSTER!

by Garrison Hayes on May 5, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions  

i wish

we could exchange josh childress for flip and mo right now.

by djsm on May 5, 2009 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey guys

Actually, regardless of the final outcome here I still think the Hawks can and will make this a series. Bibby needs to keep shooting out of his mind, and the first half should give you guys alot of hope. I saw a really physical game, and no indication your team will lay down. Not to be a homer …but the Cavs are really just that good. That being said, I haven’t looked at the stats yet but I saw alot of offensive rebounds by the hawks in the first half…but the jumpers just didn’t fall in the second.

by johnnyphoenix on May 5, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice input

First game had plenty of encouraging signs for us. For one half, at least, Atlanta was able to play with Cleveland. That lets me know that this series probably isn’t going to be a sweep, and Atlanta can probably take a couple of home games.

Cavs really are a good team, though. I made this comment over on a different blog, but Cleveland has too many shooters for the Hawks’ default halfcourt defense-namely, sag off, clog the lane, and get some help defense from Josh. Mo Williams, Delonte West, Boobie Gibson, Wally Sczerbiak, Sasha Pavlovic, and LeBron can easily get hot with his jumper, and Big Z has a great midrange game, so there’s just no way all of the Cleveland shooters go cold on the same night. And big Z is too big since the Hawks are overall an undersized team.

I’d be thrilled if Atlanta can make a series out of this. It’s gonna take better recognition, though. Bibby was hot shooting, and Josh wasn’t being a bonehead, so the Hawks needed to find those guys, and they didn’t in the second half. And Joe Johnson needs to take more than 10 shot attempts as well.

by Bronn on May 5, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

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