Preview and Game Thread #50: Atlanta Hawks @ Memphis Grizzlies
by hawksdawgs on Feb 9, 2010 6:15 PM EST
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| Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Season Game #50 | ||
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| 32-17 | 26-24 |
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| FedEx Forum |
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| Feb. 9th, 2010, 8:00 PM | ||
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| Probable starters: | ||
| Mike Bibby |
PG | Mike Conley |
| Joe Johnson | SG | O.J. Mayo |
| Marvin Williams |
SF | Rudy Gay |
| Josh Smith | PF | Zach Randolph |
| Al Horford | C | Marc Gasol |
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Hawks Injury Report: Zaza Pachulia is out, which is sad. He always gets up for games against other European centers.
Grizzlies Injury Report: Darrell Arthur is expected to play
Blogging With the Enemy: Straight Outta Vancouver
Predicted bane of the Hawks existence: Zach Randolph
Game Preview:
I remember when I would go to games during the 2007-2008 season and not liking it. I was actually pretty disenchanted blogging about the Hawks going into that Celtics series. You see I had become so used to horribleness. I went to games in 2005 and enjoyed the glimpses of good and laughed at the other 44 minutes. Being that bad for so long was not fun exactly, but it was freeing. Then came playoff contention or at least playoff talk and games mattered. Those dumb Josh Smith shots were not longer comical. Woody's coaching actually mattered. It was a tough adjustment. It needed a series like the Celtics.
I kind of feel that is where Memphis is. They have not made the some quantum jump like the Thunder (although they are going to win more than 37 games), but ineptitude is gone. It is a tough place to be in, and especially amidst the ups and downs of 82 games. I feel bad for Memphis in a way, but because I know know no single game can propel a team out of this limbo, I have no problem with the Hawks totally dismantling this team as it sits in one of the team's low points. So please Hawks, show no mercy. Please Hawks, Memphis now takes advantage of mercy.
Keys to the Game:
- If Marvin Williams can have some semblance of offense, the Grizzlies really have no answer for Joe Johnson. Patience is still needed, but patience should reward.
- Not let Marc Gasol get anything easy. He is going to try really hard. If that effort is not rewarded with easy rebounds and buckets, the Hawks should be alright.
- Someone on the front court counter the bucket getting machine that is Zach Randolph.
Go Hawks!
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Yea. Dont take them lightly at all
Good post hawksdawg. Aaah those days of being free and not having chill bumps when the hawks get a lead down to 5…………….how things have changed since then.
Let hunt some bears
We should take this team on, but they are not a pushover. I also read JJ may be having some flu symptoms, not sure if it is true
This is actually going to be a really tough game
Hope the Hawks show up, or else I might end up drinking all the alcohol in the house. And that’s probably not good for my liver.
I worked the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show for Comcast today...
I learned a lot about killing and eating bears.
Zach has that JJ's nack of getting his shot off. If Josh gets a couple of blocks on him early we blow out.
Al will have a tough night on defense but let’s hope for a good offensive night. I still think we win the battle of the guards. Bibby on extremely short leash if needed. Marvin will be fine. one player that will quit shooting if he is missing. Underrated quality.
Not lookin forward to this
Just don’t feel good about our chances tonite
whenever someone else on the hawks jumps beside smoove
They look so out of place
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
nice start
Their running and jj doesn’t look sick
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
ya know I didn't know
Bibbys dad worked for the grizzly………that must be awkward
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
ya know I didn't know
Bibbys dad worked for the grizzlies………that must be awkward
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
so that's why rudy gay is good
Dude Isaac extremely talented
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
did bibby ask for extended minutes?
Still in
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
darn zaza
Down a backup center. Atleast allstar break gives him time to recover
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The good things is
that with the break coming up, there’s no point in resting guys tonight. Go balls out.
I never heard a coach argue wit a ref so vividly without curse words
Josh and woody have corrupted my vocabulary
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
well not even bad
But they just have to keep the energy and ball movement and they will be fine
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
One sided officiated
As usual, the Hawks will get buried by the officials all night tonite
shooting consult but no offensive consult...............
Well hey jamal doesn’t need one
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
hawks not running with the grizz
Gotta keep up
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The refs really can take you out of a game.
Now that they know they won’t be getting any favors from the refs, they need to just play their game. Grizzlies started out red hot in Atlanta too and we all know how that ended.
by dstdeelite on Feb 9, 2010 8:51 PM EST via mobile reply actions
that was a foul?
Thought zach was out of bounds
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I'm not feeling Usher's song for the NBA. Kanye's song last year was banging.
by dstdeelite on Feb 9, 2010 8:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions
well its obvious the refs hate us so
Ya gotta play through it.
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
lets go!
Jj takes it in the lane nice
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 8:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I can't hate rudy gay
But zach and mayo, watch out. Marvin!
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 9:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
the lion is back!
BIBBY lookin okay too
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 9:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
marv showing his worth tonight
Not a bad first half
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 9:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Lucky
Lucky to be this close with this horrible officiating crew. Whoever plays a bit of defense in the 2nd half wins
hoopsstats.com shows a break down by quarter.
Memphis is a great starter, but fade late in the game allowing more points and scoring fewer. Atlanta’s best split is the third quarter.
Now that's how you finish, Smoove!!!!!
by dstdeelite on Feb 9, 2010 9:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Jamal
Jamal’s passing has been horrid.
I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live. - Jonathan Safran Foer
passing
Josh Smith and Jamal Crawford are throwing the ball like a football
I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live. - Jonathan Safran Foer
terrified
whenever josh smith shoots……
I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live. - Jonathan Safran Foer
Josh smith can, at any time, create or destroy possessions for both teams
Spectacular block followed by foolish pass, great steal followed by jump shot that normally misses.
josh smith
He really is like a nuclear bomb. So many devastating after effects.
I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live. - Jonathan Safran Foer
ball don't lie
says sheed
I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live. - Jonathan Safran Foer
even josh's handoff
is behind the back
I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live. - Jonathan Safran Foer
seriously
no look everything
I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live. - Jonathan Safran Foer
looking good
Play solid D on Mayo, Gay, and ZBo and this one is over
woooooooo
jamal is on fire
I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live. - Jonathan Safran Foer
The Boston Strangler has come to Memphis
by RamblininAlb on Feb 9, 2010 10:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Heat check for Jamal
It’s really odd to hear Hawk fans on the road
by dstdeelite on Feb 9, 2010 10:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
jamal crawford
is raping and pillaging memphis
I regret that it takes a life to learn how to live. - Jonathan Safran Foer
according to hawks.com he already has it
by dstdeelite on Feb 9, 2010 10:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Question
why did Woody put the starters back in once we had a 16 point lead?
The Jordan Schafer Fan Club.
well that was easy all of a sudden
Nice win hawks! got a back to back so lets get ready for the heat
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 10:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Marvin with a little look in his life like jj
I’ma watch that. he definently interests me
by Hawksgirl on Feb 9, 2010 10:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Good win
back to .500 on road on 2 2morrow and the most notorious flopper in NBA history
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