Peachtree Hoops - Dennis Schröder gets 1-game ban for low blow to DeMarcus CousinsThe place to read about/discuss the Atlanta Hawks.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/8811/peachtree-fave.jpg2013-11-08T08:00:42-05:00http://www.peachtreehoops.com/rss/stream/48413652013-11-08T08:00:42-05:002013-11-08T08:00:42-05:00Schröder moving on from suspension
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<p>Dennis Schröder spoke with the media about his one-game suspension prior to Thursday night's game with the Denver Nuggets. </p> <p><a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Hawks</a> rookie Dennis Schröder spoke with the media prior to Thursday's game to discuss the one-game suspension that was levied on him by the NBA. <a href="http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/atlanta-hawks/2013/nov/07/hawks-nuggets-game-thread/">Schröder told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> that his incident with <span>DeMarcus Cousins</span> wasn't intentional but that he accepted his punishment.</p>
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<p>"I have to respect it right now," Schroder said of the suspension. "I didn't try to do it (intentionally) but when the NBA decided that, I have to live with that."</p>
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<p>Head Coach <a href="http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/11/7/5077374/dennis-schroder-suspended-nba-atlanta-hawks/in/4841365">Mike Budenholzer defended his rookie</a> on Wednesday saying that it was just a case of a player trying to fight over a screen in the pick and roll. On Thursday Budenholzer said they were moving forward.</p>
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<p>"The league has to make hard, difficult, subjective decisions," Budenholzer said. "We all have to live with that. Our focus is on moving forward. ... We have a lot of respect for the league and how difficult it is. We are focused on moving forward, both for Dennis and for our group."</p>
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<p>Schröder watched Thursday's game from the team hotel. <span>Shelvin Mack</span> made his first appearance since the opener playing 19 minutes while finishing with seven points, four rebounds and two assists.</p>
https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/11/8/5080234/dennis-schroder-suspended-punishment-atlanta-hawksKris Willis2013-11-07T16:13:18-05:002013-11-07T16:13:18-05:00Schröder responds to suspension via Twitter<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="/rss/stream/4841365">Schröder responds to suspension via&nbsp;Twitter</a></h3>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/11/7/5078356/schroder-responds-to-suspension-via-twitterKris Willis2013-11-07T12:21:49-05:002013-11-07T12:21:49-05:00Budenholzer defends Schröder
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<p>The NBA has officially announced that Atlanta Hawks rookie Dennis Schröder has been suspended one game for delivering a low blow to DeMarcus Cousins on Tuesday. </p> <p>The NBA has confirmed the AJC's report that <a href="http://www.nba.com/2013/news/11/07/hawks-schroder-suspended/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts">Dennis Schröder has received a one-game suspension</a> for delivering what appeared to be a low blow to Sacramento's <span>DeMarcus Cousins</span>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/schroder-suspended-one-game/nbkck/">Schröder told the AJC</a> that he got tangled with Cousins while trying to chase guard <span>Isaiah Thomas</span> around a screen. Cousins was clearly agitated following the game and talked about the incident with reporters.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Hawks</a> head coach took up for his rookie after being asked about the incident by the AJC:</p>
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<p>"I have been able to see the play from a few different angles," Budenholzer said Wednesday. "Dennis was just trying to get over the pick that Cousins set. They got tangled up for a second, which happens all the time defending the pick and roll."</p>
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<p>Atlanta will wrap up their three-game road trip tonight in Denver. Shelvin Mack will likely serve as the backup point guard behind starter Jeff Teague. Mack played four minutes in the opener against Dallas and has received three straight DNP-CD's</p>
https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/11/7/5077374/dennis-schroder-suspended-nba-atlanta-hawksKris Willis2013-11-07T11:43:04-05:002013-11-07T11:43:04-05:00Schröder gets 1-game ban by NBA
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<p>Dennis Schröder has been suspended by the NBA for one game for the incident involving DeMarcus Cousins in Tuesday's game. </p> <p>As <a href="http://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/11/6/5072558/dennis-schroder-low-blow-demarcus-cousins" target="_blank">we predicted</a>, Dennis Schröder was suspended for one game due to his low bow to <span>DeMarcus Cousins</span> in Tuesday night's game in Sacramento, according to the AJC's Chris Vivalamore. He will miss tonight's game against the <a href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Nuggets</a>.</p>
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<p>Dennis Schroder suspended for one game for groin shot on DeMarcus Cousins. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ATLHawks&src=hash">#ATLHawks</a></p>
— Chris Vivlamore (@ajchawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajchawks/statuses/398488339822563328">November 7, 2013</a>
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<p>Schroder will miss tonight's game against the Nuggets. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ATLHawks&src=hash">#ATLHawks</a></p>
— Chris Vivlamore (@ajchawks) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajchawks/statuses/398488539467247616">November 7, 2013</a>
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<p>Schröder, who played 19 minutes in the game against the <a href="https://www.sactownroyalty.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Kings</a>, hit Cousins in the groin as he ran around the center's pick.</p>
<p>The play, outlined and shown in this article, was immediately flagged by pundits, fans and this site as a probable suspension per the precedents set in same such encounters. The Hawks are 1-1 on their current three-game trip and will likely use <span>Shelvin Mack</span> to back up starter <span>Jeff Teague</span> at the point.</p>
<p>It's a rookie mistake to engage in such shenanigans and hopefully the young guard will learn the lesson and is being mentored by the veterans on the team that such activity isn't needed.</p>
<p>Schröder has been given consistent minutes by first year head coach <span>Mike Budenholzer</span> as a backup to Teague and has shown strong on defense while adjusting to the speed of the offensive game in the NBA.</p>
<p>The team has yet to comment or announce the suspension.</p>
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https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/11/7/5077268/breaking-schroder-suspended-one-gameJane Hammond2013-11-06T09:03:45-05:002013-11-06T09:03:45-05:00Schröder low blow could land him in hot water
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<p>Dennis Schröder could face discipline from the NBA after delivering a shot below the belt to Sacramento's DeMarcus Cousins. </p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Atlanta Hawks</a> rookie Dennis Schröder could be getting a call from the NBA offices after delivering a low blow to Sacramento's <span>DeMarcus Cousins</span> while fighting around a screen. Cousins talked about the incident with reporters after the game. <a href="http://cowbellkingdom.com/2013/11/06/hawks-guard-dennis-schroder-goes-low-on-demarcus-cousins/">Per Cowbell Kingdom:</a></p>
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<p>"I took a cheap shot to my lower area," Cousins told reporters from his locker after the game. "They (the refs) just blew it off. I guess because it was me. But as soon as something happens on the other end, because it's me, they run to the camera."</p>
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<p>Cousins, "everyone is out to get me" attitude aside, appears to have a legitimate gripe. Schröder at the least is probably looking at a fine and maybe even a one game suspension.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.sactownroyalty.com/">Kings</a> minority owner Shaquille O'Neal posted a video of the incident on his Instagram page:</p>
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<p>Schröder played 19 minutes in the game and finished with six points and seven assists.</p>
https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2013/11/6/5072558/dennis-schroder-low-blow-demarcus-cousinsKris Willis