Hawks Head to Charlotte Desperate for a Road Win

Post #1 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 2:59 pm

Hornets, Hawks bring losses and poor defense into contest

The Atlanta Hawks haven’t been very good lately. The Charlotte Hornets have been even worse. So that sets up Friday night’s meeting in Charlotte, N.C., where neither team is likely to be in much of a good mood.

The Hornets were called out for their recent lackluster performances, with coach Steve Clifford pointing squarely at the defense. Hawks coach Nate McMillan had a similar tone regarding his team. It gave up its second-highest point total of the season in Wednesday night’s 135-124 road loss to the Orlando Magic.

If there’s a positive aspect for the Hornets, it could be that one of their seven victories this season came against Atlanta. That was an Oct. 23 road win, with Kelly Oubre Jr. pouring in 24 points.

The Hornets should have a boost with point guard LaMelo Ball back for his second game since his latest injury. He racked up 23 points and 11 assists in his return Wednesday night.

Atlanta has lost five of its past six games, with its coach saying there haven’t been enough connections within the team.

“Urgency, energy, scrappy play is something you have to bring every single night to the floor,” McMillan said. “You can’t wait until you’re busted in the mouth before you respond.”

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DirtybirdGA · Post #2 » by **DirtybirdGA** » Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:01 pm

Charlotte should be happy to see them coming in.

Post #3 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:09 am

Great game by Trae and the team so far.

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D21 · Post #4 » by **D21** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 2:39 am

A much needed win, great!
The thing I liked, and I wouldn't have imagine that before the game: Kaminsky making 3AST in the 4th quarter, just after CHA came back to 4pts (96-92 if I'm not wrong).
And him making 2/3 at 3pts is a good thing for spacing... when a C can spread the floor -> ATL shoot 15/29 at 3pts tonight, yes 52% from the 3pts line, even if CHA defense is certainly not the best :wink:

CP War Hawks · Post #5 » by **CP War Hawks** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:09 am

Nice games by several guys... 125 points on 75 fga (whoa)... I mean if it isn't clear now it should be. 1 and 4 out or better yet 5 out is the way...

Post #6 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 4:02 am

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Post #7 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 5:18 am

Smart coaching decision to insert Bogi into the starting 5. Might this be a permanent change with Hunter at PF and Collins off the bench?

More visible off ball movement in this game. More 3-pt shots as well.

Nice adjustments by the coaching staff...

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graymule · Post #8 » by **graymule** » Sat Dec 17, 2022 1:53 pm

Remember that old commercial?

PLOP, PLOP, FIZZ, FIZZ, OH, WHAT A RELIEF IT IS!

This describes last night's victory! Great team effort. ESPN had the Hornets highly favored to win, 64.9% to 35.1%.
Several heroes but have to mention Big Frank. He had his best game as a Hawk. He's been recovering from some
serious surgery and is just now rounding into playing shape.

Three starters missing. Perhaps, when they return, if no other Hawk goes down, Atlanta can go on a run.

GO ATL HAWKS!