Playoff Game Thread #2.3: Orlando Magic @ Atlanta Hawks
by The Human Highlight Blog on May 8, 2010 2:55 PM EDT
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Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Playoff Game # 2.3
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2-0 0-2
Philips Arena
May 8th, 2010, 5:00 PM EST
ESPN, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Jameer Nelson
PG
Mike Bibby
Vince Carter
SG
Joe Johnson
Matt Barnes
SF
Marvin Williams
Rashard Lewis
PF
Josh Smith
Dwight Howard
C
Al Horford
Hawks Injury Report: None
Magic Injury Report: None
Blogging With the Enemy: Orlando Pinstriped Post
Predicted bane of the Hawks' existence: Nobody. That's right. I said it.
I am a firm believer in standing by what's been predicted, so, since I've been all over the place saying that the Hawks win Game Three since before the series began, I stand by that.
Big day for the ATL. Let's get game three and THEN the Hawks can prove me wrong in Game Four. I am not being proved wrong today.
Let's Go Hawks!
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The Hawks need to give the fans and themselves something to hold on today.
An impressive win would get the bitter taste of blow outs and 4th quarter meltdowns out of our mouths for a while. Honestly I’m ready for this series to end but I hate losing at home. Go Hawks!!!
Bet it hit the rim!
Co-sign
Time for Sund to earn his keeps by upgrading while staying under luxury tax threshold, it can be done. Ready for offseason we are not winning this series
Josh Smith should be boo'ed by the home crowd
it’s the only way Smoove will wake up!!
1.Brandon Graham 1.Charles Brown 2. Vladimir Ducasse 3.Torell Troup 4.Robert Johnson 6.Mike Kafka 6.Joshua Moore 7.Alex Daniels
they seem to have a problem keeping their energy and " gameplan" through 4 quarters
They should be okay at home today. go hawks!
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 4:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I miss bob and nique
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You know when ESPN cares nothing about your game
Doris Burke will be the commentator. Jeez
Bet it hit the rim!
lets go hawks
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Damn
Woody thinks we can “play” Orlando. Not beat them, but “play” them. Not a good sign to begin…neither is a foul by Bibby 14 seconds in.
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
And I really want to be positive today
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
leaving them open
Bibby matches
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
PULL JOSH"S ASS NOW
he is just a little bithc, plain and simple. He is too big a p*ssy to ever be a champion. Too bad we didn’t trade him when we had the chance.
aight smoove
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
If Matt Barnes is making shots, Orlando is unbeatable
he is the only real scrub in their top 8, and now he is making jumpers…unbelievable.
aight smoove
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
personal foul on Dwight > 3pt make
1.Brandon Graham 1.Charles Brown 2. Vladimir Ducasse 3.Torell Troup 4.Robert Johnson 6.Mike Kafka 6.Joshua Moore 7.Alex Daniels
go at him marv
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
too many jumpers still
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
@ home Refs~1!!!
1.Brandon Graham 1.Charles Brown 2. Vladimir Ducasse 3.Torell Troup 4.Robert Johnson 6.Mike Kafka 6.Joshua Moore 7.Alex Daniels
No wonder kids get no run
…VERY late to this, but Woody’s a Larry Brown guy…and OMG…Ho-Ho is actually being called fairly today
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
hmmm
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Not desperate
and that’s not good, they don’t seam to have there A games and if that is correct this will not turn out good
Joe picked the wrong time to be slumping
He was red hot starting the Milwaukee game.
Bet it hit the rim!
Either it's real early
or most of us have decided to not watch this impending debacle….yet I’m a glutton for punishment…I want to believe..lol
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
I bet Joe's agent has been sitting at the house crying this entire series...his contract keeps
shrinking with every minute…
Every second
Only the desperation of ownership to “just” make the playoffs will get Joe his money
(sad to say, they’re probably that desperate)
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
this shit is getting annoying
Why should you need a pep talk at home!
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
this shit is getting annoying
Why should you need a pep talk at home!
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Damn jj
5 missed shotS
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
josh had that!
OMG
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Woody wants him to dribble all of the air out of the ball to limit Orlando's transition game...
Van Gundy has foiled him and brought a bicycle pump
by Fred Pen on May 8, 2010 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Funny...but probably true
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Waiting for us here at home...lol
…but of course, Clank’em can’t hit a free throw today
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
ugh
IF YOU CANT ACCEPT LOSING, YOU CANT WIN.
by Hawksgirl on May 8, 2010 5:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
If we lose tonight, I hope we lose Monday as well
Just stop going through the motions and get this series over with. If they’re happy with just making it to the second round, then I am too.
Bet it hit the rim!
The Hawks
I hate there guts, Gangsta Grillz will have to be the highlight of my night
Each player on the Orlando roster has his individual talent magnified by 1000 when he plays
the Hawks…it is a phenomenon begun by Jevale McGee and has carried over to everyone on the Magic roster, as well as Joel Anthony
he is
Go Titans! Go Magic!
"I'm tired of hearing about money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, and wear Reebok." - Shaq
Good for him, he will probably go for 25 in the second half of this one...one thing for sure,
he will get more minutes than Dwight tonight
Looks like only Boss showed up for this one
oh well…maybe next year
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
that Mayweather commercial is funny
When he was interviewed by that guy, he was livid.
Bet it hit the rim!
Because last year ATL actually showed fight for every game played
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
When I look at other games, I don't hear them talk about the crowd as much as they do Atlanta. What gives?
Bet it hit the rim!
a place dubbed the "highlight factory"
you would expect a lot of energy in that building
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Because most other winning teams can sellout consistently
Phillips is only full(ish) when Orlando, Cleveland or the Lakers come in.
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Damn..was the flight back THAT long?
They’re playing like they just got off the plane
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
And he'll get it from Atlanta
…ownership is desperate. They may even let him pick the new coach
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
JJ still the worst passing Guard in the NBA
1.Brandon Graham 1.Charles Brown 2. Vladimir Ducasse 3.Torell Troup 4.Robert Johnson 6.Mike Kafka 6.Joshua Moore 7.Alex Daniels
We're not better than Charlotte at this point.
In fact, I’d rather have their roster in full than ours
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Come on now, you would rather have Atlanta's roster with Larry Brown coaching....
actually, the roster would be different, because Larry Brown would have beated Josh’s bitch ass and traded him to the Clippers by now…
Larry wouldn't touch this team with a ten foot pole
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Wow, they literally just fucked up a 4 on 2 break with only Moonshine Williams back...
looked like they were going for showtime there. I will be turning the channel now. I have enjoyed the shit out the last 5 years, watching this team evolve, but there is not joy anymore. I have finally figured out that they are just a bunch of pussies with no pride, no basketball IQ. It was fun.
Crawford was the missing piece to winning 6 more regular season games
…um, I want my six games back
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Joe cant
Even throw a lob and Jamal messes up a 4 on 2 break, what a joke
I know things are looking very bleak
Maybe (a very big MAYBE), they’ll get their heads together in the second half.
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 6:04 PM EDT reply actions
I think you might be proven wrong. :(
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
On the bright side
Joe won’t get max money from ASG and Woody will be gone. Let’s see what another coach can do with these guys.
Bet it hit the rim!
The Hawks haven't shown up for this game.
Not closing out on shooters.
Joe not showing up in big games (typical Joe).
Josh losing focus from the tip (classic).
Woodson having no game plan for the team.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could pay a lot of money to Dwayne Wade and let Joe go. I would also be okay with trading Josh for a legit center. Those are the only ways we would ever have a chance of making far in the playoffs. Josh mentally not showing up for games is just getting tough to watch.
I'm suprised it took them till the end of the half to start booing
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
This is so sad......................
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 6:10 PM EDT reply actions
Sad, but so totally predictable
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Hell, give me more news bout lebron's elbow
I’d rather see that than this crap we’re seeing now
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
At least the Braves are winning
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
No Heart at all....
except for Boss…like him as a player more every time I watch him play
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
WAY TO GO HAWKS...
At least the Bucks would have tried this series.
I think yall beat all the "try" out of us:(
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Seems like only Horford showed up to play today...everyone else just clocked in for the check
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
They simply just gave up
You should have seen it. towards end of half, Joe kicked it out to Josh at the far sideline, then Josh stood there holding the ball all in a daze then looking DOWN at the 3 point line. Ive never seen him so confused
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
If the Hawks lose, I want the Cavs to win.
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
Boston is old and you have Shaq + a compentant coach. You have nothing to worry about.
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
I question the "competent coach" part
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Brown's strategy is give the ball to LeBron and get out of the way
We have that already
Bet it hit the rim!
Tough decision
Bad defensive coach or bad offensive coach.
As much as I dislike Brown, I’d rather have a good defensive coach.
BE RIGHT BACK, TRAVELING TO ATLANTA TO TAKE OVER THE GAME.
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
You know it's bad when the entire team can afford to take "heat check" shots
…and that’s been all series long
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
T-E-C-H
Yeah, THAT’S what we REALLY wanted right now.
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
If joes is gone after this season,
This is not how I want to see one of my fav’s go out. Just not like this
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Do I...hate the Hawks? What is this feeling? Disgust?
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
Actually your at one of the earlier stages of fan rage.
Soon, im going to be angry at the announcers.
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Josh Smith = Stacy Patton
…and it’s past time to bench his butt
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Orlando won exactly 6 more game than we did, yet we lose by an average of 20 points when we play them
Unbelievable
Bet it hit the rim!
Regular season doesn't matter when the playoffs start.
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
More Woodson goodness!
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
I am in Mansfield, PA. A wind storm knocked out the power in my hotel.
It just came back on and I see this? I can’t watch anymore of this debacle.
It REALLY pains me to say that, but it’s that bad.
this is sad
all the hoopla coming to this series… and our team is showing token resistance…
looks and feels like a pre season game
judging from their effort
Damn they are reaming JJ on ESPN
He’s a tier two guy under Bosh….lol…Bosh didn’t even make the playoffs…wow
Bet it hit the rim!
It's the truth though
He’s the #1 option, and he hasn’t shown up but for 1 game, maybe two in the playoffs?
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
if bosh is this playoffs
im sure he would have shown better effort than this clowns
My fav Shaq quote
“I heard what Chris Bosh said, and that’s strong words coming from the RuPaul of big men”
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Bosh isn't the answer either
Boss is just as good
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
THIS IS NO JOKE
Joe Smith’s contribution to the entire series so far (drumroll please)
1 rebound
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont blame him
He was really excited to be in the playoffs for the first time in his life, shame it had to be like this.
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it's done. Season OVER.
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
It was over when we were throttled by 40+
Care to wager what we lose by tonight?
Bet it hit the rim!
I keep turning on ESPN and finding the Harlem Globetrotters destroying the Washington Generals. Isn’t the Hawks-Magic game supposed to be on it?
Fire Woody after this game and start Teague, Crawford, Marvin, Horford, and Pachulia in game 4.
mike needs to go out with a bang!
Bench everybody! Lineup of Teague, Mario, Evans, Rando, and J-Crude.
No starter sees the 4th alive
I take back my way earlier statement
Add Crawford to Boss as Hawks that actually played hard today
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
There it is, Josh smith jumper 3
Rock bottom
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 7:05 PM EDT reply actions
J-Clank'em strikes again
time to send the Hawks fishing
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
I don't think we should call him Smoove anymore
not after this series
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Funny, because this guy I play basketball with is nicknamed J-Smoove too.
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
He's in the military, so who knows. XD
But he’s ridiculously good. The man has both knees injured and can still dunk. And his handles? Just…godlike.
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
This team really does hurt me
they’ve got the attitude like there’s better things to be doing than playing basketball. Maybe I should have better things to do as well.
Roy Williams in the house
…and having flashbacks of his own team this season
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Might need to spot them 30 to have a real chance
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Hell, give them the lead and see what happens
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
They had a lead thursday...lotta good that did them
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
These guys just have no idea how to score against Orlando's defense
Why isn’t standing still and pounding the ball into the court working?!
Of course
It’s too late to do anything else. Let Boss get another touch. It has been two whole quarters and some change since the last time he touched it.
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Horford is my hero.
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
Joe is 3-15--and I used to look up to the man? Come on now.
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
I keep forgetting we still have another game after this
Ive hit a new low
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
He is
J-Clank’em is tired of sharing the ball with Joe, so he’s quit to make Joe leave
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Where's Harry the Hawk
I know his sideline antics are questionable, but what bout his B’ball skillz?
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 7:28 PM EDT reply actions
haha
bet he won’t pout like J.Smooth
"In Otis We Trust"
by SpencerStorch on May 8, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
it was 190 for game 3, and since that wasn't reached, it might come down a little, depending on your betting service
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Let Joe and Josh walk, put Teague through a crash course and get a decent shooting guard
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
I've never been more disgusted with Josh than I am right now
This is how he responds to people criticizing his effort in game 2?
Seriously. More petulant that a schoolgirl.
Question: Woody, what happened to the ball movement? Answer: I think our defense was pretty solid tonight. We held them to under 200 points so we did our job on that end.
Heck, he even played better
But I can pull 20 examples of laziness/whiny-ness affecting his play. The man stands out at the top of the key on every offensive possession, and there’s not a Magic player even pretending to guard him.
Call me optimistic
But I hold out hope for Smoove….He just needs more guidance. I know he’s a grown man, but when you listen to him talk he sounds like a teenager. I would love to try another coach with a few tweaks in the roster and see where that gets us.
Bet it hit the rim!
30 point loss
I was close…only two points off
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
Faggot Ass Biatches
I hate these sissy phucks
standing 8 count not needed
The Hawks hit their ceiling and the ceiling won by KO in the 2nd.
despite how bad things look
they should at least win game 4 to send off the fans something positive before the suicide mission into Orlando
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
not gonna happen
Yeah um that isn’t going to happen. I think they should instead try to set the record for biggest losing margin in a playoff game. It’s actually something they could realistically achieve vs the Magic. That at least would accomplish something.
That comment took every last bit of "positive" to type up
by da fatchick thrilla on May 8, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i woke up at 5am to catch this game
nothing can be more positive than that.
If they could win
Why would they wait to do it until when they know they’re gonna lose the series anyway? Wouldn’t it make more sense to win game 3 instead of game 4 if they were actually capable of winning?
by BlueSkyOneCloud on May 8, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
it wouldn't make sense to a magic fan
so i won’t bother explaining it to you.
and i’m trying to be polite here.
It's time to play, "What is Josh Smith thinking about in this picture?"
Feel free to join in.
"There ain't nothing to do in Milwaukee"
--Josh Smith
OH RLY?
Just stop it!!! This is no time for jokes!! Lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to laugh to keep from crying.
Bet it hit the rim!
has accepted fate and isn't dwelling on it.
We are in NBA hell right now. Too good to be in the lottery, but too hamstrung with contracts and bad pieces to make any team changing moves. The whole Josh Childress thing hurts matters a lot too.
49er and ATL Hawks fan since '86, Braves fan since '90, Bama fan since birth.
I'm really tired of hearing about Childress too
He’s a glorified hype man who needs a hair cut.
Bet it hit the rim!
Chils is good
He’s better than Marvin and way better than Mo plus he always played hard while with the Hawks. They definitely miss him although he wouldn’t have been enough to make this a competitive series all by himself.
Not true. Marvin is WAYY better than Childress. I think if given the opportunity
Marvin could really turn into a real nice player. And by opportunity I mean given the chance to score more and/or being more aggressive on offense.
by BravesFanScout on May 8, 2010 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah,
I’m just reading about how much you guys don’t like Josh’s play right now. Heck, the Bucks would lose by more if they won the series, so I’m not too upset. By Buck’s standards, this was a great season
"There ain't nothing to do in Milwaukee"
--Josh Smith
OH RLY?
by Jacob Grinyer on May 8, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
not bitter, not too upset
your tag line says it all
He's probably right.
"There ain't nothing to do in Milwaukee"
--Josh Smith
OH RLY?
by Jacob Grinyer on May 8, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
no thinking here
Josh Smith… think??? You are confused.
You got me there.
"There ain't nothing to do in Milwaukee"
--Josh Smith
OH RLY?
by Jacob Grinyer on May 8, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Why the hell is JJ not taking the podium to answer some of the questions instead of Jamal?
Unfuckingbelievable!!!
Bet it hit the rim!
Because he never steps up to the podium when he blows in a game.
He only wants to talk when we lose and he has a decent game (in which he will talk about how we aren’t good) and then when we win and he has a decent game. Never when we lose and he sucks it hard.
by BravesFanScout on May 8, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice Quote by Joe Johnson:
“That doesn’t bother me,” he said. “I could care less if they showed up or not.”
He was talking about the FANS. He was referring to the fans booing him in the second half when he continued to miss shots. IMO I think I would care if the fans showed up or not, the fans are the ones who put money in these guys pockets. We invest in a team with money and time and when they stink up the gym and show no effort on their HOME FLOOR, I think it’s right for home team fans boos their team.
spoken truly like a player ready to leave
i’ll pack his bags as well as Woodys! They both need to go!! How can you say that, CARE LESS ABOUT YOUR FANS??? He should be apologizing to us for wasting our money to see him and him not living up to his paychecks we are paying!!! F**K Joe Johnson, i’ll see you all next season b/c there is no way I can watch this dude again in a Hawks uniform!
by Anonymous HawksGuy on May 9, 2010 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I have to ask a question..
Dont get me wrong – Im a magic fan.. but I have though throughout the year that the hawks were playing great ball.. I didnt pay that much attention, but – you dont win over 50 games on a fluke. What the hell happened?? The magic are damn good. Their defense was what, 2nd in the league and they also were close to top in offensive efficiency. BUT. Atlanta is a good freaking team. Its like a light switched off during this series. Its honestly – no offense – like watching a college game. The hawks are better than this… The hawks fans deserve better than this. I really hope you guys come out and put up a hell of a fight in the next game. The fans deserve so much more than just seeing guys pack it in or just show up for a cheque.
If you guys had a coach that was worth a S*** and could inspire confidence instead of just stumbling and mumbling – you would be ridiculous. I just feel that the hawks players are just playing with no direction. NONE from the coach. Fire your lazy ass coach… get rid of some lazy ass players with no heart. (smith is talented – but to watch a guy of that skill level flop around like a fish is really hard). You should be damn hard to beat.
WIth the talent you have + one talented big body.. a decent coach… You could probably beat anybody.
I think
you just answered your own question perfectly.
Van Gundy brings intensity and discipline to his team. His players seem and sound mentally prepared. The Hawks were able to get by all season on their talent, but when the pressure of the playoffs comes is when you see what a team is really made off, what their mental composure is.
Woody’s laid back approach to coaching is now being exposed and to some, it’s no surprise. He keeps wanting to hang his hat on the 53 win season. I think he might just be complacent enough to be satisfied with that.
I guess..
But as a fan of basketball – this series sucks. And if I were a fan of the Atlanta Hawks – I would be pissed. Ive been a magic fan through thick and thin.. 20 win seasons searching for an answer.. getting booted out of the first round because tracey mcgrady sucks. So, I know your pain.,. If your coach doesnt get shitcanned tuesday morning – I would be amazingly surprised.
trust me, we've been pissed all playoffs
For the lackluster performances they’ve been giving all postseason. We all want Woody fired, him and JJ are a cancer to this team!
by Anonymous HawksGuy on May 9, 2010 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Shades of '99
Hello, long time lurker, first time poster. I couldn’t help but feel like it was 1999 all over again during this series. I loved that Smitty/Mookie/Mutumbo team but I remember how the Knicks destroyed us in that playoff series, which lead to the disaster of Isaiah Rider and those dark years. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen again…
Also, Joe Johnson, good-bye. I never felt you were a Hawk anyway. I always viewed you as a Merc from day one.
Those guys were simply not losing by 20 points.
That was a very good Knicks team, and one thing about those Hawks, you certainly couldn’t fault their effort. They certainly weren’t the most talented offensive team, but those Hawks left it all on the floor.
This is nothing like 1999. Though it didn’t show up during the regular season, that was an extremely talented Knicks team that went to the Finals. We lost to them by 8 points, 7 points, 12 points, and then 13 points. Not 43, 12, and 30. And that team was not as talented as this team. JJ is better than Steve Smith was, there was nobody on that team close to a Josh Smith, Marvin is lightyears more talented than Ty Corbin. Even at center, we had Mutombo, but Al isn’t a big drop off on defense and is a more talented offensive player. That Knicks team had Ewing, Allan Houston, a young Marcus Camby, a young Kurt Thomas, and a surprisingly good Latree Sprewell. You could argue that they’re just as good as this Magic team-they made the playoffs every year, went to the NBA finals once, and the conference finals a couple of others.
That’s comparing big huge stinking apples to tiny, rotten, and probably poisoned apples.
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