Atlanta @ Denver

Post #1 » by **corona** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:57 am

Key Matchup:

v.

The "Lithuanian Liquidator" needs to step up big in Melo's absence...without trying to do too much.

Last Meeting: January 15th, 2008
104-93 Atlanta Victory
Iverson was ejected after arguing two questionable calls.
Melo dropped in 36 points.
6 Hawks scored in double figures.

Denver: 24-16
Please god, stay healthy everyone.
Rank 14th in offense and 7th in defense.
Carmelo is sidelined with a sprained left ankle after landing on Kobe Bryant's foot Monday night.
Nene had a benign testicular tumor removed on January 14th. Should return 8-10 weeks from that date.
Chucky Atkins is out 2 months with a sports hernia.

Keys to winning:
Play with energy and passion.
Move the ball from strong side to weak side consistently & quickly.
Limit turnovers.
Defend the 3 point line.

Last 5 Games:
W Minnesota
W Utah
L Atlanta
L Charlotte
W Orlando

Atlanta: 17-20
Rank 20th in offense and 8th in defense
Zaza Pachulia is suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.

Last 5 Games:
L Portland
L Toronto
L Milwaukee
W Denver
W Chicago

Pictures:

Game Notes:
http://www.nba.com/nuggets/news/notes.pdf
http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/notes.pdf

Game Chat:
http://nuggets.proboards1.com/index.cgi?action=chat

AILebronMelo · Post #2 » by **AILebronMelo** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:16 am

Easy win by the Hawks

Shady08 · Post #3 » by **Shady08** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:36 am

GO NUGGETS?

JRMelo15 · Post #4 » by **JRMelo15** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:39 am

AILebronMelo wrote:Easy win by the Hawks

yeah unless Iverson picks up the scoring for Melo and others (Kleiza, Martin) contribute on the O end, we can win this one. And also play D and not stand like poles like we did in Lakers game. :nod:

noypi · Post #5 » by **noypi** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:47 pm

Last 5 Games:
W Minnesota
W Utah
L Atlanta
L Charlotte
W Orlando

Lakers?

Don_eMOCION#31 · Post #6 » by **Don_eMOCION#31** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:07 pm

i'm scared of losing again

damn i'm scared of losing against the hawks :cry:

i think i lost my confidence in the game against the lakers. i dunno, i think i was always one of those nuggets fans who always thought we can win against anybody. losing against atlanta AND charlotte, nene out and melo now too made me lose that feeling.

has anybody encouraging words ?

Post #7 » by **MHZ** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:47 pm

I smell a loss coming.

gsuteke · Post #8 » by **gsuteke** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:06 pm

1#Don_IguoDalembert#9 wrote:
has anybody encouraging words ?

Denver is a really nice place to visit?

DirtybirdGA · Post #9 » by **DirtybirdGA** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:39 pm

Atlanta sucks on the road, that might help.

pickaxe · Post #10 » by **pickaxe** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:59 pm

1#Don_IguoDalembert#9 wrote:
has anybody encouraging words ?

Kenyon Martin's keister feels better?

denvers_finest · Post #11 » by **denvers_finest** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:01 pm

1#Don_IguoDalembert#9 wrote:has anybody encouraging words ?

17-5 at home

Don_eMOCION#31 · Post #12 » by **Don_eMOCION#31** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:33 pm

gsuteke wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
Denver is a really nice place to visit?

this one made me feel confident about a win :rofl:

we are a powerhouse at home and the hawks suck on road, signs are good for nuggets. history shows we underachieve against those teams no matter if we are at home or not. that's the bad thing about it. hopefully we can show that we are somebody...

EDIT: Portland plays tonight AT new orleans. if they win we can gain the division lead again. our matchup is a little bit easier i think :lol:

Shady08 · Post #13 » by **Shady08** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:36 pm

I think this game is very winnable, AI can carry the team easily without Carmelo. I think we could have beaten LA, if AI didn't have such a poor shooting night.

Neel · Post #14 » by **Neel** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:52 pm

AI will likely be playing hurt. Wiretap says he hurt his wrist in the Lakers game.

Then again, it is AI, so that doesn't have any discernible correlation with his performance.

pickaxe · Post #15 » by **pickaxe** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:14 pm

He never points these things out. Must want other guys to step up.

gsuteke · Post #16 » by **gsuteke** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:31 pm

Feel free to stop by the Hawks board and chat on our game thread about tonight's matchup.

It's rare I don't clown the opposing city but I really miss going to Breck and Holiday Mtn every year like I did in college.

djtruebeliever · Post #17 » by **djtruebeliever** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:40 pm

I go to Brek on the regular. I don't ski or ride anymore, just party a lot. There are always girls there ready to get wild while they are away from their normal lives...

gsuteke · Post #18 » by **gsuteke** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:49 pm

Breck Holiday Mtn

eeysh what other slopes did we visit? We stayed in a town named Arvada.

JRMelo15 · Post #19 » by **JRMelo15** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:33 pm

gsuteke wrote:We stayed in a town named Arvada.

Nice, right next to me, I'm in Arvada, almost on the border of Wheat Ridge.

AI hurt means nothing, he's the biggest warrior in NBA, he'll still drop 30+ today with Melo's absence.

S. Dot33 · Post #20 » by **S. Dot33** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:45 am

I read A.I. had an x-ray of the wrist today... Any news?