Atlanta Hawks 106, Milwaukee Bucks 102 (OT) or worst. win. ever.
by hawksdawgs on Feb 28, 2010 9:37 PM EST
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PrintI thought about this the whole way home from the arena. I didn't want to just throw it out as some fan reflex, but after much debate, I feel pretty confident. That was the least satisfying Hawks win of the last four years. The only thing worse would have been a game won by Josh Smith jump shots.
The entire game was average defense mixed in with dashes of horrible. Offense that seemed to have no formula or plan other than the first guy to dribble four times got to shoot, and coaching that can only be called such because much like bowling ever you role a two over ten frames you still bowled.
One could praise the Hawks for winning with their D+ game. Gutting out a victory against a playoff team, but those kind of games are reserved for actual good play on at least one side of the court. Or at least good intentions on one side of the ball. I am happy about the win. I really am, but all I figured in the positive from this game is that when Josh Smith tries and has the ball simultaneously he is really good. Now, just to figure out how to get those two together more often.
That front court was borderline miserable through four quarters. They were 12 of 44 through four quarters, and the Hawks were still in the game. As long as Woodson is coach, Atlanta is always going to rely on guards too much, but it is nice to know the team can will their way to a draw despite a total no show from the guards. Will Orlando be so kind? I don't know, but I do know Jamal, Joe, and Bibby are not going to do much worse than 12 for 44.
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A win is a win
The Hawks need to get Jamal back on. He is a shooting nightmare lately.
IT’s a W in the books, so off to Chicago, they go.
Why not us? Why not now?
Good Work
They kept Jennings with 3 points and did anyone notice the Teague defense he couldn’t get by on a couple of possessions. Im thinkin bout gettin a # 0 jersey
I find it amazing
That Brandon Jennings gets ZERO run in a game-deciding situation. Luke Ridnour? That’s just a bad mix.
i was perfectly happy to see Luke out there
that’s right Luke Ridnour brought me pleasure.
by hawksdawgs on Feb 28, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
New shirt idea?
“Luke Ridnour brings me pleasure!”
"Big Ten can have this challenge. Duke loses, we all win..."
-Marcus Ginyard, G - UNC
I, for one, am very happy Woody decided to go away from the guard heavy rotation late in the game.
He put Marvin end which IMO saved the game with the block on Stackhouse. If you’re going to use Marvin offensively, at least put him to work on the defensive end. I am so happy about this win. Now on to Chicago. A back to back..ugh..just great.
things woody did well
put Joe on Jennings.
allow Marvin fourth quarter burn.
things woody did badly
offense
figuring out how to stop the other guys on the Bucks after figuring out his first strategy worked.
and considering
i called the first good thing in the preview and everyone has been clamoring for the second. I can only give Woody so much credit.
Happy with the win
Sure was not fun. struggle all the way. Also glad Marvin was in at the end, i think even Woody saw how horrible Bibby was playing.
Hawksdawgs, did you see the Zaza fan base in the crowd tonight? They showed the two of them on TV :)
Not giving rookie some minutes in the 2nd half is criminal. Clearly rookie is the only guard that can penetrate and breakdown defenses. With the exception of Smoove who does the same from a PF position, no one else on Hawks can pass the ball to create easy opportunities. Our guards are jump shooters. Yes every so often Bibster can do a pick and roll or throw one up there to Smoove. But penetration is the name of the game . Use the rookie, he knows how to do that. But I think Woody struggles with his demons, can not bring himself to see a turnover (like the one Rookie had). That is all he remembers. What a shame.
I am in Chicago for next four days, it is snowy and miserable and cold and I miss the beautiful ATL i left this morning. We owe the bulls a payback for the last time we were up here. Go Hawks.
Owe 'em the Big Payback.
Hawks don’t know karate, but they know ca-razy.
(I love saying that lyric. One of the best ever, IMO.)
i'll take a win
but this game couldn’t been over in regulation
Atlanta will win a championship....someday
not really a worst win ever
‘cause the bucks are playing great since the salmons trade and they’re coming off a 7 road winning streak that’s why this game is so close.
I see two things wrong at this point
The Hawks are having trouble finishing games and Jamal Crawford has not played as well since the All Star break. His FG% is terrible
I'll put you through hell, but at the end of it all we'll be champions.
Pretty good win but it was ugly
Atleast they pulled it out and showed they can win in OT. Now on to the bulls tonight, their backs actually will be against the wall tonight so they need to grind a win out the old fashion way, defense.
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