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I'm putting this up early to note that Kevin Durant is currently listed as doubtful for this game with a sprained ankle. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow at shoot around.

Something tells me that if Durant is out for this that Harden will have a huge game since the Hawks' backcourt isn't exactly known for their defensive prowess.

So who starts in Durant's place... Sefalosha or Cook? Assuming that Harden will start at the 2 this game.

Brooks stated that if durant is out, james harden will start at sg and thabo will slide to st wit rw serge and nazr

Thunder4 wrote:Brooks stated that if durant is out, james harden will start at sg and thabo will slide to st wit rw serge and nazr

That makes sense. IDK what I was thinking saying Cook could start. Hopefully Thabo can do a good job holding down Josh Smith.

Maybe Durant sitting out will be a good thing... Harden can enter beast mode and show Brooks exactly why he deserves the starting spot.

Stolen Team Fan wrote: Something tells me that if Durant is out for this that Harden will have a huge game since the Hawks' backcourt isn't exactly known for their defensive prowess.

This was true when Bibby was in Atlanta, but they've been a different team defensively since his departure. Hinrich did a superb job on Rose the other night in the Chicago game.

Stolen Team Fan wrote:

Thunder4 wrote:Brooks stated that if durant is out, james harden will start at sg and thabo will slide to st wit rw serge and nazr

That makes sense. IDK what I was thinking saying Cook could start. Hopefully Thabo can do a good job holding down Josh Smith.

I don't think josh smith is playing because he has a Mac issue. It will be jamal crawford who has to be contained.

Durant was upgraded from doubtful to game time decision. I still hope he sits out though

fallacy wrote:Durant was upgraded from doubtful to game time decision. I still hope he sits out though

I mean, certainly be cautious. His long-term health is more important than one game.

But if he can play and there's no danger there, then you play him.

Durant is now warming up with an ankle brace

Durant is playing

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Also, how many times are westbrook and ibaka going to get layed out because of the triple double thing?

No Jeff Green? No problem, says COY. Thabo Sefolosha can play power forward.

Looks like a win. We really have to work on the offense down the stretch though. This was painful to watch.

Our defense is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better when nazr is in the game.

I really hope Perkins doesn't get subbed out in late game situations, that would suck. Just not enough defense when Brooks goes small.

I feel like Brooks feels obligated to go small when the other team does.

Solid away win. I like the Hawks but Josh is huge for this team.

Brooks piss me off.