Game Thread: Hawks @ Brooklyn Pt 1

Post #1 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 3:27 am

Nets vs. Hawks: Let's Play Two for Brooklyn and Atlanta

There will be something new in Brooklyn this week as the Nets play consecutive games against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center on Wednesday and Friday. These short, two-game series’ that will pop up throughout the season are part of the NBA’s effort to limit travel during the coronavirus pandemic, and in doing so it also makes it a little easier to fit in the 72-game schedule on a compressed timeline.

The Hawks, who finished 20-47 last season, have jumped out to a 3-0 start. They’ve been explosive offensively so far, leading the league in points (124.7), offensive rating (119.9), and true shooting percentage (63.5). True shooting percentage factors in 3-pointers and free throws, and the Hawks lead the league in free throws attempted (33.0) and made (28.3).

Jarrett Allen has opened the season by attacking the offensive boards, and that’s helped make him seventh in the league in total rebounds per game with 11.8 through the first week of action. Allen has had at least three offensive rebounds in every game, and he’s tied for second in the league with 4.3 offensive rebounds per game. He’s increased his offensive board work over each of his last three seasons, with a career-high 3.1 per game in 2019-20, and he’s taken another leap so far this season with aggressive play.

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Post #2 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 3:46 am

Matchup of the night (Though I think Trae should only be guarding Joe Harris.)

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jayu70 · Post #3 » by **jayu70** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 6:18 pm

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Radioblacktive1 · Post #4 » by **Radioblacktive1** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 6:34 pm

A win tonight or Friday (or both) confirms we are for real. This feels like 14-15 when we finally played the Warriors during our streak and beat them.

DirtybirdGA · Post #5 » by **DirtybirdGA** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:28 pm

Young vs his idols in Nash and Kevin.

jayu70 · Post #6 » by **jayu70** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:31 pm

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ducler · Post #7 » by **ducler** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:47 pm

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Post #8 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:49 pm

Gallinari and Capela both expected to play. That’ll be huge against the BRK Frontcourt of Durant, DeAndre and Jarrett Allen.

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Spud2nique · Post #9 » by **Spud2nique** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:10 pm

Vegas has us at a +200 on the ML and a +6 point underdog. That’s a pretty respectable line for us considering we are on the road. I would have though possibly +8 or 8.5. GO HAWKS!!! Trae vs the dude who think the world is flat and lights fires around the court. :lol:

Spud2nique · Post #10 » by **Spud2nique** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:11 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Gallinari and Capela both expected to play. That’ll be huge against the BRK Frontcourt of Durant, DeAndre and Jarrett Allen.

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Dang I wanna see my boy Okongwu’s debut soon. It’s like that Xmas gift that came in the mail late.

jayu70 · Post #11 » by **jayu70** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:15 pm

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MrDollarBills · Post #12 » by **MrDollarBills** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:23 pm

Spud2nique wrote:Vegas has us at a +200 on the ML and a +6 point underdog. That’s a pretty respectable line for us considering we are on the road. I would have though possibly +8 or 8.5. GO HAWKS!!! Trae vs the dude who think the world is flat and lights fires around the court.

That line is right where it needs to be, you guys are a damn good team.

Wishing for good health for both of our squads.

jayu70 · Post #13 » by **jayu70** » Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:37 pm

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Spud2nique · Post #14 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 12:28 am

Game time let’s get it!

Post #15 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:18 am

Taurean is hot early...seems he's been looking forward to this revenge game and going hard at his replacement. (D Hunter)

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Post #16 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:54 am

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MrDollarBills · Post #17 » by **MrDollarBills** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 2:53 am

Good game yall, goddamn you guys have some SHOOTERS. I love your team, you've got some solid players across the board, they need to put you guys on national TV instead of the garbage ass Warriors because your squad is legit.

Fun game, looking forward to Friday's rematch. Stay safe and I hope Gallo will be alight.

Spud2nique · Post #18 » by **Spud2nique** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 2:54 am

We looked really good. There will be losses but I couldn’t stop smiling all night. Young kids are growing up. Hunter, Cam. Bogi and Rondo are gonna be a problem for people if and when we make the playoffs.

Get better Gallo. Go Hawks. 3-1 not too shabby get ready for these guys again in 45 hours. Game ball to Collins and Bogi tonight.

Radioblacktive1 · Post #19 » by **Radioblacktive1** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:19 am

JC looked like a completely different dude out there. I need that all the time.

Post #20 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:35 am

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Which matchup are you most looking forward to today?