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Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:52 pm
by Jamaaliver
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The Atlanta Hawks will try to bounce back from an overtime loss less than 24 hours earlier when they visit the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.
Atlanta is coming off a 135-121 road setback against the Miami Heat in which it was outscored 18-4 in overtime. Despite a competitive effort in regulation, the Hawks were unable to get a second consecutive win -- a minor accomplishment they have managed only once this season, in the first two games.
Chicago can relate to the Hawks' sub-.500 struggles.
The Bulls have lost three games in a row and will look for their first win since Dec. 4 when they tip off against Atlanta. Chicago is coming off a 93-92 defeat against the visiting Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
For the Bulls to take a step forward Wednesday, they will have to figure out a way to stop Hawks guard Trae Young. The 21-year-old Oklahoma product already has 12 games this season with 30 points or more.
One player who can help Young is small forward De'Andre Hunter, who will look to build upon an impressive game Tuesday. The rookie scored a career-high 28 points on 11-of-17 shooting, including 5-of-10 success from beyond the arc.
The Bulls are led in scoring by LaVine, who is averaging 22.2 points per game but has been prone to boom-or-bust performances. Lauri Markkanen is second on the team at 14.2 points per game but also has battled inconsistency, particularly when it comes to his long-range shooting.
Bulls point guard Coby White could be a player to watch on Wednesday. The rookie recently has taken on expanded responsibilities as a floor leader for the second unit, and he has the ability to go on a hot shooting streak, as evidenced by four games of 25-plus points this season.
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Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:54 pm
by Jamaaliver
Overheard in Chicago last night:
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:39 pm
by jayu70
Are we gonna lie down like we did in OT vs Heat or will we show some fight?
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:44 pm
by kg01
Ooh, lookit @Cleo-liver with the clever thread titlin'. Thumbs-up, sir.
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:12 pm
by HMFFL
Chicago is a 5pt favorite. It's a back to back for us, so our players will have a meet, and rest until they show up at the arena 4hrs before the game. Unless some prefer to go earlier.
I hope we bounce back after last nights game vs Miami. Go Hawks!!
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:20 am
by ducler
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:47 am
by shakes0
I'm not going tonight, but definitely gonna get tickets for the rematch Dec. 28. That's a Saturday night, right in my wheel house.
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:33 am
by Radioblacktive1
I gotta remember to always appreciate Huerter. That pace stays up when Trae is out, I almost thought Trae was on the floor.
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:06 am
by Radioblacktive1
this is ugly and i don’t like it.
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:50 pm
by Jamaaliver
Please tell me this made the television broadcast
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:06 pm
by jayu70
Jamaaliver wrote:Please tell me this made the television broadcast
Oh yes it did.
?s=20
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:30 pm
by Jamaaliver
jayu70 wrote:Oh yes it did.
?s=20
Oh...that isn't nearly as amusing as I'd expected.
Poor guy.
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:57 pm
by Jamaaliver
The Hawks weren’t poor offensively (not amazing but not awful), but defensively, the Hawks were poor, very poor. The Hawks posted a defensive rating of 125.9 and allowed the Bulls to shoot 57% from the field, and that’s just not going to get it done.
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Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 4:01 pm
by shakes0
It's really f-ing annoying that Trae keeps playing his worst game of the year vs the Bulls. You guys have no idea how much **** I take around here when that happens. Cmon Trae, how bout helping your #1 fan out a bit and not making me look stupid in my hometown?
Re: Hawks @ Bulls: Revenge of the Fallen -- Someone has to pay
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 4:29 pm
by jayu70
shakes0 wrote:It's really f-ing annoying that Trae keeps playing his worst game of the year vs the Bulls. You guys have no idea how much **** I take around here when that happens. Cmon Trae, how bout helping your #1 fan out a bit and not making me look stupid in my hometown?
I feel for you.
Next game is December 28th. You will have your revenge
