Clippers @ Hawks

Post #1 » by **SD2042** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:19 am

vs.

Who: Los Angeles Clippers(21-42) vs. Atlanta Hawks(26-38)
When: Friday, March 14th
Where: Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA
Time: 4:30 PM PST
TV/Radio: KTLA/ 710 ESPN
Season Series: Clippers lead 1-0
Team Trivia Connection: Hawks head coach Mike Woodson and lead assistant coach Larry Drew were teammates on the Clippers from 1986 to 1988.

Clippers Starters

Hawks Starters

Post #2 » by **mkwest** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:55 am

Hawks are fighting for a playoff spot in the east but have only won 1 of the last 7 after a rough stretch of opponents. Their chances get a little better to make a move back into a top 8 spot in the east beginning against us

In the last game between these two we got to see a coming out party for Thornton. He had a rough shooting night against Orlando so hopefully he'll bounce back from that woeful shooting performance. Mobley has had some real nice runs in the last two games, so I hope to see that continue.

Post #3 » by **SD2042** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:21 am

True that Al had a rough night against the Magic on Wednesday. Hopefully he'll be able to have a better game. The problem for the Clips would be to keep ATL's offense from producing consistancy. Unless the Clips can slow down JJ, Bibby, and Marion Jr. The Hawks may tie the season series for the season.

jgustav1 · Post #4 » by **jgustav1** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:53 pm

Al Thornton should have a large contingent at the game since his hometown is in Georgia. This could be an entertaining game with Thornton and Josh Smith going at it. I'd expect the Hawks to outscore the Clippers in this one.

JJ LoDuca · Post #5 » by **JJ LoDuca** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 5:48 pm

Ah that's right, this Bibby guy is playing for the Hawks now...dude always tears it up against us. I'm assuming a lotta points are gonna be scored here tonight.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #6 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:58 pm

^ I think this guy should start over Brevin tonight. It will be interesting to see how AL does in front of his hometown. I expect a huge game from him, Corey and CAT. Anyone know if Kaman is available? :-?

ClipperDomination · Post #7 » by **ClipperDomination** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:19 pm

I really hope Smush does not start over Brevin.

I really want to see how Al Thornton does against Josh Smith (if the matchup were to happen).

mj_shoefanatic · Post #8 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:52 pm

^DIckau plays NO defense and Brevin isn't at 100% so playing him major minutes would be a bad idea IMHO.

ClipperDomination · Post #9 » by **ClipperDomination** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:30 pm

I didn't know Brevin was not at 100%. My fault, but still I'd rather have a 80+% Knight over Smush.

mj_shoefanatic · Post #10 » by **mj_shoefanatic** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:36 pm

^I agree but at some point Smush will get the starting job even if it's only for this season. Brevin should rest up for the long season he'll have in 08/09.

Post #11 » by **mkwest** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:53 pm

15-12 Hawks with 5:53 left in the first. Clippers just caught a break as Horford picked up his 2nd foul and will head to the bench.

Post #12 » by **mkwest** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:10 am

It's good to see you back on CD

36-22 Hawks at the end of the first. That was a sweet crossover and slam by Chill on Ross at the end of the quarter. Smoove & Bibby helped jump start things for the Hawks who have pulled away and built a 14-point cushion heading into the 2nd. 22 points in the paint for the Hawks compared to our 6. ATL also has 14 fastbreak points.

Post #13 » by **mkwest** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 12:43 am

Dickau knocks down a 3 at the buzzer to make it a 15-point game. Hawks lead 63-48 at halftime.

Post #14 » by **mkwest** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:15 am

49 seconds into his Clipper debut and Smush picks up a technical. :rofl:

PlinkingPanda · Post #15 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:15 am

Technical fouls these past 2 years have been such poppy cock. How the hell do you get a tech for throwing the ball to the ref? It was a damn bounce pass!

Post #16 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:26 am

Our D hasn't been helping us out much during these past few games, 102-73 Hawks.

Post #17 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:38 am

Being down 30 isn't good. It seems like we've given up in the 4th the past two games.

PlinkingPanda · Post #18 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:54 am

You know its bad when Tim played the best today.

Post #19 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 1:56 am

Atlanta wins 117-93. Joe Johnson went off on us. We were down 11 at one point in the 3rd but Joe Johnson took over. Didn't seem like we were in it that much. Hopefully tomorrows game will go better.

Post #20 » by **mkwest** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:17 am

The Hawks played well inside (66+ inside the paint) and out (9-13 from 3). Joe Johnson was kind of quiet to start things off but then when he turned the switch on it was over. There's not much you can do when your opponent brings the ball up, takes a couple dribbles in the frontcourt and just drains a 28-footer.