Atlanta Hawks Vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview And Game Thread #29
by Kris Willis on Feb 14, 2012 5:00 PM EST
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| Atlanta Hawks 2011-2012 Regular Season Game #29 | ||
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| 18-10 | 16-12 | |
| Staples Center | ||
| February 14, 2012 10:30 pm | ||
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| Probable starters: | ||
| Jeff Teague | PG | Derek Fisher |
| Joe Johnson | SG | Kobe Bryant |
| Marvin Williams | SF | Metta World Peace |
| Josh Smith | PF | Pau Gasol |
| Zaza Pachulia | C | Andrew Bynum |
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Hawks Injury Report: Al Horford (torn pectoral muscle) and Jason Collins (sprained elbow) are out.
Lakers Injury Report: none reported
Other SB Nation Coverage: SB Nation Atlanta, SB Nation Los Angeles, Silver Screen And Roll
Preview:
Tuesday night's matchup with the Lakers will once again provide a stiff test for the Hawks depleted front court. While it might not have been wise to push the pace against the Heat, Atlanta would be smart to look for a quicker tempo against the much larger Lakers. Jeff Teague is the one Hawks starter that should have a distinct advantage over anyone the Lakers place in front of him. Getting Teague off to a good start early will be a big key for tonight's game.
Los Angeles has been solid at home allowing only 85.2 points per game. Conversely Atlanta has the league's best road defense allowing just 89.3 points per game. That mark could be put to the test on Tuesday as the Hawks have lost their last five games in Los Angeles by an average of 17 points a game.
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Their starting size is tough to overcome
They had a easy time even with Lion in the linup last year at Phillips. It may be time to deploy Dampier and Zaza and Smoove in starting lineup and bring Marvin off the bench for Smoove and T-Mac for JJ. Our advantage is speed at point guard position. Let Teague Loose.
Let’s Go Hawks
Smith to SF, I like. But its the lack of shooters we're pairing him with in that situation, that I dont like and I dont think Drew would do that. I think we're just gonna go same old lineup.
sf Josh Smith + PF Jon Leuer/PF Ryan Anderson/Kevin Love/Dirk Nowitzki > tweener Josh Smith + tweener Marvin Williams
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* {#40 Pick Perimeter F Jon Leuer is better than Marvin Williams and Hinrich cost us the pick}
by PointGuardSlim on Feb 14, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
Any lineup that has Dampier starting is a bad one.
Think harder, Homer.
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If we had dampier and zaza start....
Our advantage would be at point and sf, artest couldn’t guard smoove!
by bravesfanldh on Feb 14, 2012 9:38 PM EST via Android app up reply actions 1 recs
you cant start a thread with a negative statement atlpaul
Atlanta will win a championship....someday
I hate these west coast late starts
Tired day at work tomorrow regardless, but the Hawks could really help out with making it a happy tired instead of grumpy tired.
Should be an interesting game – even acknowledging Kobe, our strength is something of their weakness and vice versa. A win would be a nice start to this trip.
It's gonna be up to Teague tonight, and Josh is gonna have to work against Gasol inside rather than hoist up long jumpers.
Put Gasol’s ‘soft’ label to the test.
Do not anger Ivan Johnson, or he'll have to go Kermit Washington on your ass
omg. Is that what we're counting on? Gasol is "soft" for a 7'1, 265 guy. But Smith is not a ripped muscleman himself. How is Smith gonna post him up?
I could see shorter guy or a lighter guy but… looks like we’re falling into stereotypes again.
Gasol has 2 rings and is a Hall of Fame post player. Duncan lite. We’ll see.
GO HAWKS!
sf Josh Smith + PF Jon Leuer/PF Ryan Anderson/Kevin Love/Dirk Nowitzki > tweener Josh Smith + tweener Marvin Williams
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* {#40 Pick Perimeter F Jon Leuer is better than Marvin Williams and Hinrich cost us the pick}
by PointGuardSlim on Feb 14, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
Whether I agree or not
Don’t act like Gasol hasn’t been called soft before
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I'm just calling it as it is.
Gasol being called soft by us? Josh Smith just got creamed by Bosh.
I always compare us to Phoenix. We are small against LA and used to get beat up by Boston before they aged out.
I’m psycho-analyzing but I’m pretty sure that the MO for other elite teams is to attack Josh’s lack of size and physical strength.
Glen Davis: “Me and Dwight are physical guys. We bang down there. But at the same time that doesn’t matter if we don’t match their intensity. They are physical, too, like with Ivan Johnson.”
- Ivan wasn’t even on the radar a while ago.
Van Gundy on the Hawks: “They are different without Horford. They’ve moved Josh Smith back to the four spot and now they’ve got a little more 3-point shooting in the floor and they shoot it very well.”
- Smith was playing the 4 before Horford was here. He only played the 3 vs Orlando and Van Gundy seemed to want to get Smith off Hedo and in the paint where maybe he’d get switched onto Dwight.
Dont want to rock the boar but It seems that is the book on the Hawks. We are small and it is what it is.
Smith is always big on talking about physicality and Im sure Drew talks about it with us being small and all. But it is what it is. Bosh is soft for a big man too but he is still a big man.
sf Josh Smith + PF Jon Leuer/PF Ryan Anderson/Kevin Love/Dirk Nowitzki > tweener Josh Smith + tweener Marvin Williams
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* {#40 Pick Perimeter F Jon Leuer is better than Marvin Williams and Hinrich cost us the pick}
by PointGuardSlim on Feb 14, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
This is where Josh needs to beat Gasol with his quickness
If he’s going to beat Gasol then Josh needs to take him out of the paint, and utilise his athleticism to blow by him.
Post play isn’t always about using strength. Adrian Dantley was a key illustration of that. Mind you, not many players in the modern game, let alone Josh have the post techniques and ability to use their leverage that he did to primarily score down low whilst being only 6’5". And Hakeem Olajuwon’s post game was centered more around quickness and technique than just sheer strength.
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Dantley is a small forward and quicker than Smith. Smith is a power player who if he cant back you down has no post game.
Dantley was more of a faceup quick guy. Smith is a basic bump and spin away for a hook shot post player.
He was facing up on Bosh but he was getting a hand in his face even with his running hook.
I don’t know if he can blow by Gasol because Gasol aint playing close to him (let him take the jumper, play him for the drive).
We’ll see i guess. GO HAWKS!
sf Josh Smith + PF Jon Leuer/PF Ryan Anderson/Kevin Love/Dirk Nowitzki > tweener Josh Smith + tweener Marvin Williams
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* {#40 Pick Perimeter F Jon Leuer is better than Marvin Williams and Hinrich cost us the pick}
by PointGuardSlim on Feb 14, 2012 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
I probably shouldn't try and compare Josh and Dantley
seeing Dantley’s game was based around preparation, repetition and effort.
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I want Teague to get his minutes
But you know, this game has a lot of under-currents. If Hawks are indeed trying to get something for Kirk, then you know the Lakers, and another California team (Kings) can be prime customers for his services. I mean Lakers are pretty desperate for a point guard, as they been reported to be interested in Arenas.
So Hawks may decide to showcase Kirk, and I am good with that. Even a sub-par Kirk should be better than Fisher and whomever others players Lakers are going to throw at our point guards tonight.
by ATLpaul on Feb 14, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hoping for a big road win tonight to get some of the enthusiasm back.
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by Kris Willis on Feb 14, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So may be Hawks are not that bad after all
I mean Heat is killing Pacers. We were not losing by 30 points in 1st half, were we? Did Heat get on some of that cycling juice stuff – they are killing it on D?
well if they are killing the pacers I feel a little better
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
They must be on Bernard King's bee pollen pills
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jeremy lin
5 turnovers in first half, he’s giving russell westbrook a run for his money
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If they lose
they’re going to blame it on Stoudemire
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
sad....
sf Josh Smith + PF Jon Leuer/PF Ryan Anderson/Kevin Love/Dirk Nowitzki > tweener Josh Smith + tweener Marvin Williams
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* {#40 Pick Perimeter F Jon Leuer is better than Marvin Williams and Hinrich cost us the pick}
by PointGuardSlim on Feb 14, 2012 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Knicks came all the way back to tie it up at 87 with a minute left....
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
Let's go Hawks!
If I am not addicted to pain, then why am I a fan of Atlanta sports?
by da fatchick thrilla on Feb 14, 2012 8:30 PM EST reply actions
gonna miss much of the game. taking classes. GO HAWKS!
sf Josh Smith + PF Jon Leuer/PF Ryan Anderson/Kevin Love/Dirk Nowitzki > tweener Josh Smith + tweener Marvin Williams
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* {#40 Pick Perimeter F Jon Leuer is better than Marvin Williams and Hinrich cost us the pick}
Next All Star Game
JJ will have competition from Paul George for selection. This kid is the complete package in shooting guard position
Miami winning by 25 at Indy right now.
Guess now they suck, too.
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The Heat are tearing teams up right now.
We caught them when they’re hot.
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Hopefully with the Lakers not playing at their peak
We’ll take it to them tonight.
Do not anger Ivan Johnson, or he'll have to go Kermit Washington on your ass
Last 5 games would've been with Bibby at the helm though.
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I hope so too, I'm scared about their frontline
But Teague should run rampant abusing D Fish and Steve Blake
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Linsanity just struck again! A 3 with .5 left for the Knicks (probable) win!
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
I can't take another Tebow-mania
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
I try not to
but I have nothing else to watch in the mornings except the Golden Girls
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
Very cool story
So now we are going there when they have all their horses and Lin Mania, this will be the mother of all road trips for Hawks
well they were playing the raptors............
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True, but they were down 15 a couple of times and Calderon was going wild
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You know what is cool
This kid is getting a chance to play. Their coach is not putting him on the bench in favor of veterans. I am still afraid about Teague while we all know he is lightning fast and our only hope, but our coach takes him out as like the first subs along with Marvin as though he is coach with a freaking timer. Lin played like 40 some minutes. What does that say about their coach vs. ours? Late night, I am speaking jibberish i know
Nice of the Suns to rest Nash for us.
And for my fantasy team. Dicks.
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This is another tough matchup for Zaza
He did well vs. Howard, how is going to come out against the Western Conference starting center?
Bynum ain't no Apollo
If the Hawks win it all.........I will shave MY eyebrows.
by Hawk n the Ham on Feb 14, 2012 10:26 PM EST reply actions
I got the feeling bynum is gonna have a career night
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*See previous photo*
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by Hawk n the Ham on Feb 14, 2012 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
thats why im afraid
I dont trust LD enough to know that this advantage exists
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Was hesitant to stay up and watch tonight after witnessing that beatdown in person Sunday
But here I am. Go Hawks!
LD lives lives LA
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 10:42 PM EST reply actions
in*
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
Ewww
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 10:44 PM EST reply actions
I think Marvin should be on Kobe
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 10:45 PM EST reply actions
2 minutes into the game and we have yet to take advantage of the obvious matchup
has the time with bibby taught us nothing?
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
Make one
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 10:47 PM EST reply actions
T3agu3
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 10:48 PM EST reply actions
scouting report guys
the only thing fisher can do is shoot
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You missed history on Sunday
Lebron got called for traveling
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
lebron travels?
was this after they were up by 20
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It was Fisher
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
That was a lazy reach, Joe
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 10:51 PM EST reply actions
NOOOOOO
Jeff
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 10:56 PM EST reply actions
Worst pass ever.
Jeff, don’t try to be fancy. Just stupid.
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Pass the ball!
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 10:57 PM EST reply actions
not like that!
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
Josh. Again. You are not a guard. Stop trying that no-look crap.
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josh give it to a guar.................oh i give up
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
Josh. Make a smart pass.
Man…this team is trying to play Fab Five crap tonight.
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If it was, Dampier would certainly catch it.
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by Duff_Man on Feb 14, 2012 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
holy smokes
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
BAM!
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by Hawk n the Ham on Feb 14, 2012 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
Dang, that was so cold...
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
kirk on steve blake
im starting to get excited
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Need to value the ball more
The unforced turnovers are killing any momentum.
by Evildallas on Feb 14, 2012 11:00 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Big Bad Vlad
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:02 PM EST reply actions
VLAAAAAAAD!
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:03 PM EST reply actions
One of those nights for Joe
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:04 PM EST reply actions
haha
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
Tmac is so smooth
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:05 PM EST reply actions
Eh considering our lack of ball security
And a number of Laker O Rebs, down 3 not too bad
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1 quarter in and we are not taking advantage of the point guard matchup
I sometimes think ld is the dumbest coach in the nba
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
I actually think for what we got, he is an upgrade over Collins in a lot of ways.
He’s not fast or great, but I think he’s about where we expected him to be.
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True, but still not to the level where he can competently defend Bynum
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
bynum is the best center in the west
what do you expect
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
I say send some double teams at him, especially when Kobe/Pau are out
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
Highest 3p% for a Laker in a season
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
Van Exel
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
Lakers' all-time 3pt % leader.
I think for one season, not career.
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My guess is Eddie Jones
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I was initially gonna say Anthony Peeler as a dark horse entry
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So we're still in with a sniff?
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Willi3
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:14 PM EST reply actions
never mind
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
How do we manage to screw up every single fastbreak?
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Hawks fast break
pure sadness
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:16 PM EST reply actions
And Murphy's gonna go all Matt Bonner on us
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
unbelievable
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:18 PM EST reply actions
I say they should just tell teague to do that every play
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
I can't believe Sund didn't get Murphy and he was available for minimum
Just blows my mind
by ATLpaul on Feb 14, 2012 11:18 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I don't really see how he's an improvement over Vlad Rad
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
Finally we finish a fast break
We have left at least 6 easy point on 2 blown fast breaks and one miss by Damp out there
Is Jeremy Lin just another Tebow fad?
I mean, 27/11 is an awesome line, but when you have 8 turnovers to go with it, just how dominant were you?
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Just win baby
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
Let Shannon dunk Let Ron shoot
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:22 PM EST reply actions
Smoove falling in love with his jumper
What else is new
Foul?
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:22 PM EST reply actions
Dampier sets some pretty good picks
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:24 PM EST reply actions
Dampier is only 2 months older than me.
But I have a full head of hair and no grays in my beard.
IN YOUR FACE, DAMP!
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Smoooooove
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:24 PM EST reply actions
Let Ron shoot!
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:24 PM EST reply actions
the funniest thing is that in the nba2k games
he would have the little “3” next to his name when you play with him
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
We need to talk to the Real2kInsider about that
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
I love how Metta is the Josh of the Lakers
Everyone yells when he’s about to shoot a 3
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
Talk about a guy who lost EVERY piece of ability in one year.
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I'm sure he could still sock a fan pretty hard
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 11:28 PM EST up reply actions
No joke, he was an absolute gun in Chicago
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Called*
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
One, Josh please
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:27 PM EST reply actions
"A DEEP ONE FOR KOBEEEE!"
Over heard in a Colorado hotel room.
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Rolling on the floor
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
Kobe Bryant sodomy jokes
Never get old :)
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Joe wakes up
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:29 PM EST reply actions
thank you Marvin
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:30 PM EST reply actions
oh sorry man
I forgot we’re on the same side
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
So whatever Voodoo magic we put on Kobe
Do it again at halftime
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hooters might jizz on himself if he see's this
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Done.
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
DID YOU SEE THE GHOST. THERES ECTO-PLAMSA EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
Are you saying Jesus Christ can't hit a jump shot?
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
Oh hey look, there's Zaza.
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Ticky tack call
Ball dont lie
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:31 PM EST reply actions
Josh is what's keeping it close **according to boxscore**
13 pts
5 boards
2 steals
2 blocks
Next closest scorer on the Hawks is Vlad Rad w/ 6 points.
If the Hawks win it all.........I will shave MY eyebrows.
by Hawk n the Ham on Feb 14, 2012 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, good
Die Hard is on. Alan Rickman was so young! And still awesome.
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
true enough
I still can enjoy me some Hans Gruber
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by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
so our gameplan was to give the ball to our 6'9 pf so he can attempt to shoot over a 7'0 pf?
while at the same time we stay away from our super fast and athletic pg from abusing their corpse of a point guard???? Am I the only person that remembers how every team would kill us because of bibby?
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
Jeff Teague is only 2-7 shooting
We should really be running 1/4, or 1/5 pick and rolls, but I think I’ve only seen one. So….
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
I forgot, this is Larry Drew
I keep telling myself “this man is a paid professional, if my untrained coaching eyes can see this then so should he”
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
In his defense he tried to pass couple times
He need to just attack, he messed up couple fast breaks that he never does
#thingshawksfanssay
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by Throw on Feb 14, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He's not great, but let's face it, he IS an upgrade over Collins.
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True, still you would only want to deploy him against the top centers (Gasols, Bynum, Howard)
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by Beachy Keen on Feb 14, 2012 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
You can live with a three from Made-of-Whirled-Peas.
by RamblininAlb on Feb 14, 2012 11:43 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I lol'd
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:43 PM EST up reply actions
Another Eddie Murphy movie!
Someone needs to have an intervention
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:47 PM EST reply actions
Dreamgirls 2: The Ballad of Little Richard
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
Something call "A Thousand Words"
He, supposedly, can’t talk
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
True
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
I thought the same thing like 10 years ago
“You’re a giant of comedy! WHY THE HELL ARE YOU IN PLUTO NASH? WHY ARE YOU MAKING A SEQUEL TO THE NUTTY PROFESSOR? WHY EDDIE WHY?”
Only men who reach such great heights can fall so far…
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
The Voodoo curse on Kobe is working as intended
If the Hawks win it all.........I will shave MY eyebrows.
by Hawk n the Ham on Feb 14, 2012 11:49 PM EST reply actions
Papa Shangoooo
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
Josh really, really, really wanted to take that jumpshot
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by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Have I mentioned that I love Zaza unconditionally?
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nice pass
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:52 PM EST reply actions
Teague baby
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by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:53 PM EST reply actions
J-j-j-joe
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:53 PM EST reply actions
Nothing would make me happier than to beat Mike Brown
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
Kobe has been one of the worst players on the floor tonight
Dead serious
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Tooo many steps
Hawks Ball
-Ryan Cameron
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:57 PM EST reply actions
Gotchya
If the Hawks win it all.........I will shave MY eyebrows.
by Hawk n the Ham on Feb 15, 2012 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
Kobe traveled?
Kobe traveled!
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 14, 2012 11:59 PM EST reply actions
We should be up 10-12 at least
Somehow we’re trailing
I want a buddy cop film made.
Where Ivan Johnson and Ron Artest are partners. They bring in Bodie from The Wire and try to play “Good cop/bad cop”. Bob Bender would play their pissed of sergeant who keeps busting them down for their poor police work.
Rated R
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Hahaha
In other news, you started watching The Wire?
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
I am just starting Season 5.
Thank you HBO Go app. I swear I watch 3 a day.
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I need to get HBO
At least by April, so I can watch Game of Thrones season 2.
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Yet another show I have to get into.
That and Bored To Death.
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I also need to check out Boardwalk Empire
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Nice
“You happy now, motherf*****?”
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
Two josh jumpers in one possession
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Why Josh?!
`Tell me why?!
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:01 AM EST reply actions
of all the players for the ball to end up in
its josh for a 3
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
We cannot put the ball in the bucket!
We do everything else right
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
And Duffman wins for being the first person to use that refrence
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
"I honestly can't play any better, it's all politics man"
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
remember when Josh was shooting 5/8?
He’s like 1/9 since then
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
can't finish
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:03 AM EST reply actions
Honestly, we're playing well. We've just lost about 8 points on bad shooting
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
by Beachy Keen on Feb 15, 2012 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
Teague had a perfect lane, couldn't get it in.
That’s disappointing.
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
That timeout was at least 3 or 4 posessions too late
The Hawks were coming apart and LD waited and waited
Marvin has done everything except throw himself on a grenade tonight.
The box score will not reflect his effort.
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This is getting bad
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:07 AM EST reply actions
so can we please try the teague kirk joe lineup?
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
Yes!
a point
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:09 AM EST reply actions
does anyone remember that time when we though we could get the the ECF?
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
I remember being in some sort of drug-induced haze when I might have mentioned it.
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
East Coast Family?
We NEED to get Another Bad Creation back together for that.
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He did something with the NBA a couple of years ago
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
Haha
He was a correspondent for All Star weekend I think
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
We're getting the hole
but we’re not taking it
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:11 AM EST reply actions
51 points through 3 quarters
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
We need to be more like Kobe
and force it in the hole
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:14 AM EST up reply actions
Too easy
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
He's fine as long as he remembers his headgear
And yes, I’m both referring to his motorcycle, and dirtier implications.
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
by Bronn on Feb 15, 2012 12:20 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I don't like you, Matt Barnes
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:13 AM EST reply actions
Tough quarter
Wish we got some production from SF position
by ATLpaul on Feb 15, 2012 12:13 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
so is this about to be 2 straight losses with the red unis?
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
Why did we ditch the blue ones???????
They were so much better!!
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Nice Cap'n
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:19 AM EST reply actions
Kirk
I love how he tries just about every play
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
Our standards are so low....
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Dangit
We need Hot Willi3 and Big Bad Vlad to hit shots
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:21 AM EST reply actions
Actually, we need Joe Johnson and Josh Smith to do some of that
But they’ve been ice cold this half.
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Hey Willie...have a seat, please.
You’re no longer helping.
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to think I stayed up and was looking forward to this game
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
You were probably in denial anyway
I mean, you saw Sunday’s game
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Atlanta has got to be the only team
that can shut down kobe and lose the game
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
Andrew Goudaleck
He’s killing us!
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
All these damn offensive rebounds
and nothing to show for it
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:23 AM EST reply actions
We get to see that team on March 3rd
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
Yep
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:24 AM EST up reply actions
What are we shooting this half? 30%? Probably less
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
I love how they are gushing over Bynum...
You DO know he is almost about to be injured, right?
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He's one sneeze away
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:25 AM EST up reply actions
I hate you Josh
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:26 AM EST reply actions
Fast break, he had the lane in front of him
And threw an underhand pass straight at Goudelock
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Why is Josh trying to be Steve Nash with these fancy passes?
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
Nice pass, Josh.
And by that I mean, FREAKING AWFUL.
STOP. THINKING. YOU. ARE. A GUARD. This isn’t for effing high school team!
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There's probably an upper limit for how many consecutive games you can use that line
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
I don't know, it just seemed apt for these last 2
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
by Beachy Keen on Feb 15, 2012 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
Kobe and Gasol are a combined 11 of 35
And we are still losing. Hmmmmm
If the Hawks win it all.........I will shave MY eyebrows.
by Hawk n the Ham on Feb 15, 2012 12:27 AM EST reply actions
Josh can do so much so well, it's upsetting when he doesn't.
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
He is his biggest enemy.
As is his “I’ll show them” attitude.
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Well, if he channeled that attitude successfully, it could be a great credit to him
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
AWFUL O!
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
by Beachy Keen on Feb 15, 2012 12:32 AM EST up reply actions
We've used him at C sometimes too
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
Yep and that is a mistake or as PF, he just dont rebound
I say give him the starter SF job, I just want to see MArvin off the bench
by ATLpaul on Feb 15, 2012 12:34 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i hate watching this team sometimes
and its amazing i said this a ton in the last couple of days
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
#beatthesuns
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:34 AM EST reply actions
i fell asleep we were losing to the heat and when I woke up we were losing to the Lakers
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
Don't wake up tomorrow
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
do these guys just ever get tired of being blown out
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
There's so much talent on this team, and so much...complacency?
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
I blame the fact we got the cheapest coach available
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
So tell me something new
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
by Beachy Keen on Feb 15, 2012 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
This is my excited face
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:39 AM EST up reply actions
Dear Josh
Please guard Channing Frye. Like, really try to guard him. Seriously, Josh, look at me. Look at me! Stay on Channing Frye! Do it!
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:41 AM EST reply actions
Wow, where was that kind of frustration and attitude earlier?
It takes you until there’s 13 seconds left and you’re down 10 to try that throw down?
Braves will be fine. I'm not worried.
by Bronn on Sep 18, 2011 4:26 PM EDT
11/32 in the paint today
If we make 5 more of those, its a different game
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
Hot damn
that’s……that’s……I don’t know
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:43 AM EST up reply actions
joe doing his annual "all-star" slide after he learned that he got in
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
Conversely, it appears that #5 is already over his "yearly snub".
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One night only
Come see Josh Smith in his annual “Revenge Game”
I touched the garment of Ivan Johnson and I saw the Rapture
by a hooter's baby on Feb 15, 2012 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
were back to calling him #5?
times must be that rough
Ivan Johnson once strangled a man with a cordless phone
How many Layups can one team miss
Apparently all of them tonight, Josh played about as well as hes going to play against bigger players. Joe Johnson apparently cant take Pau Gasol off the dribble, and Jeff teague cant hit his floaters anymore. And Marvin Williams cant get a whistle to go his way. Gravy
And yet they still win if Willie effing Green doesnt play. The Lakers stretched the lead when Goudlock abused him. Hes making a case to being worse than Jamal Crawford on defense, and Kirk Heinrich might just be awful. I understand why Vlad played over Marvin because he was the only basketball tonight that had a jumpshot actually go through the rim (novelty concept) But man is he awful on defense.
Per Michael Cunningham via Twitter
Phantom 2-foul rule: Drew said he sat Zaza because he was told he had 2PF but refs had changed one to Joe
Atlanta sports have singlehandedly crushed my soul.
Probably doesnt make a difference
but it might if he plays instead of Dampier and finishes the BUNNIES that both Josh Smith and Jeff teague fed him. Embarrassingly Out of shape to be playing in the NBA right now. Yet i guess he gets credit for being in that position (grasping at all of the straws right now)
Been in a cone crusher operation course for the 2nd half
Kinda the result I was expecting to come back to. So we lost it in the 3rd again?
Do not anger Ivan Johnson, or he'll have to go Kermit Washington on your ass
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