Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Playoff Game # 2.4
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3-0		0-3
Philips Arena
May 10th, 2010, 8:00 PM EST
TNT, 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: Anything and everything

This could be the last game for these Atlanta Hawks. Nothing has ever felt so empty and so right.

Go Hawks!

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!

Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Playoff Game # 2.2
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0-1		1-0
Amway Arena
May 6th, 2010, 8:00 PM EST
ESPN, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Mike Bibby	PG	Jameer Nelson
Joe Johnson	SG	Vince Carter
Marvin Williams	SF	Matt Barnes
Josh Smith	PF	Rashard Lewis
Al Horford	C	Dwight Howard

Hawks Injury Report: None

Magic Injury Report: None

Blogging With the Enemy: Orlando Pinstriped Post

Predicted bane of the Hawks' existence: The Orlando Magic

Lets see, things to avoid tonight: Mike Woodson having to make decisions, medium to large deficits, one foul benchings, forming game strategies around Gortat, long, contested two point jump shots, not trying, and giving up easy "and 1." To be fair, it is not as bad as it sounds. The Hawks only need to do six out of seven of these to win. Plus, all the normal stuff like rebound and play dense and hope the other team does not play well.

Two pieces of good news though, win or lose we know who is going to get credit or blame: our old friend effort. Whether the just try hard and everything works out has any relevance or factual basis in playoff basketball, it is tough to say, but at least our team is consistent, they have one god and they rarely lose focus. The other piece of good news? I guarentee the Hawks lose by less than 43.

Ok partially guarantee.

But seriously, you only have to win one and as much as that game felt like multiple losses, probably should have counted for multiple losses, it did not. Despite it all, the Hawks are one game away from having control of this series. For real. Now finding hope that truth can become a reality, well, that is where I leave you to fill up the comments. I for one have not stopped rooting for it, just maybe stopped believing (sorry Journey).

Go Hawks!

Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Playoff Game # 1.6
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2-3		3-2
Bradley Center
April 30th, 2010, 7:00PM EST
ESPN, Fox Sports South, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Mike Bibby	PG	Brandon Jennings
Joe Johnson	SG	John Salmons
Marvin Williams	SF	Carlos Delfino
Josh Smith	PF	Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
Al Horford	C	Kurt Thomas

Hawks Injury Report: None

Bucks Injury Report: Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut are out. 

Blogging With the Enemy: Brew Hoop

Predicted bane of the Hawks' existence: Mike Woodson

Game Preview:

Depending on your perspective, this is a must win or must lose situation for the Hawks. Neither perspective is one fans should be excited to be in. My only hope is that whichever side sees their wishes granted, the most positive possible solution results for the Hawks. Whether that pertains to next series or next season, I don't really care.

Go Hawks!

Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Playoff Game # 1.5
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2-2		2-2
Philips Arena
April 28th, 2010, 8:00PM EST
TNT, Fox SportsSouth, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Brandon Jennings	PG	Mike Bibby
John Salmons	SG	Joe Johnson
Carlos Delfino	SF	Marvin Williams
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute	PF	Josh Smith
Kurt Thomas	C	Al Horford

Hawks Injury Report: None

Bucks Injury Report: Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut are out. 

Blogging With the Enemy: Brew Hoop

Predicted bane of the Hawks' existence: Scott Skiles

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Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Playoff Game # 1.4
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2-1		1-1
Bradley Center
April 26th, 2010, 8:30PM EST
ESPN, NBA TV, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Mike Bibby	PG	Brandon Jennings
Joe Johnson	SG	John Salmons
Marvin Williams	SF	Carlos Delfino
Josh Smith	PF	Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
Al Horford	C	Kurt Thomas

Hawks Injury Report: None

Bucks Injury Report: Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut are out. 

Blogging With the Enemy: Brew Hoop

Predicted bane of the Hawks' existence: John Salmons and the Hawks effort to give him the easiest shot possible. 

Game Preview:

When no one nationally cares about your series, when your coaching job status hinges on every playoff win or loss, when you are the better team, when you actually have things to prove, win the damn game.

Go Hawks!

Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Playoff Game # 1.3
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2-0		0-1
Bradley Center
April 24th, 2010, 7:00PM EST
ESPN, Fox SportsSouth, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Mike Bibby	PG	Brandon Jennings
Joe Johnson	SG	John Salmons
Marvin Williams	SF	Carlos Delfino
Josh Smith	PF	Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
Al Horford	C	Kurt Thomas

Hawks Injury Report: None

Bucks Injury Report: Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut are out. 

Blogging With the Enemy: Brew Hoop

Predicted bane of the Hawks' existence: Luke Ridnour Fool!

Go Hawks!

Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Playoff Game # 1.2
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0-1		1-0
Philips Arena
April 20th, 2010, 7:00PM EST
NBATV, Fox SportsSouth, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Brandon Jennings	PG	Mike Bibby
John Salmons	SG	Joe Johnson
Carlos Delfino	SF	Marvin Williams
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute	PF	Josh Smith
Kurt Thomas	C	Al Horford

Hawks Injury Report: None

Bucks Injury Report: Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut are out. 

Blogging With the Enemy: Brew Hoop

Predicted bane of the Hawks' existence: Brandon Jennings. Or is he?

Step 2 of 4: Win Game 2. However possible. We promise we'll enjoy it any which way it happens. Really. Probably.

Here's hoping we don't need another 8-9 shooting night from the Bibster to get it done.

Go Hawks!

Atlanta Hawks 09-10 Playoff Game # 1.1
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0-0		0-0
Philips Arena
April 17th, 2010, 5:30 PM EST
ESPN, Fox SportsSouth, Hawks Radio Network, NBA Audio League Pass
Probable starters:
Brandon Jennings	PG	Mike Bibby
John Salmons	SG	Joe Johnson
Carlos Delfino	SF	Marvin Williams
Luc Mbah a Moute	PF	Josh Smith
Kurt Thomas	C	Al Horford

Hawks Injury Report: None

Bucks Injury Report: Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut are out. 

Blogging With the Enemy: Brew Hoop

Predicted bane of the Hawks' existence: Brandon Jennings. Been bad all year against the Hawks that makes me nervous.

We have said what we think in large scale previews. Starting next game when we are completely wrong, over reactions and new strategies will be churned out. Until then, IT'S PLAYOFF TIME!

Go Hawks!

Shaq and LeBron are out. No one knows who will play for the Hawks. Is this game worth a preview? Certainly not. Is it worth a watch? Of course. This is summer league in the regular season. This is a possible 30 minutes from Jeff Teague. This is 20 plus minutes from Mario freaking West. That guy might get a double double.

I just hope they run like crazy. I hope both teams score 120 points. I hope Mario West fouls the crap out of Anderson Varejao. I hope we have Hubie Brown and Zaza Pachulia plays the entire game.

But really how great is it that the Hawks are playing a meaningless game for something positive? Ok I can't help but answer. It is great. Just great. 

Go Hawks!