How do you feel Atlanta matches up with Cleveland?

LeBronade · Post #1 » by **LeBronade** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:03 am

We know what happened last season between these 2 teams but what about this season, has the matchup changed much? How do you see it playing out when Cavs visit you in couple of day? Just curious!

NDaATL · Post #2 » by **NDaATL** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:07 pm

Cleveland swept us in the playoffs when we had two starters hurt and not playing, but the games during the season when we were healthy were pretty competitive, at home. We've gotten better on the road this year so hopefully we can compete in Cleveland, but I think we'll be fine at home.

LeBronade · Post #3 » by **LeBronade** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:41 pm

Yep I consider this upcoming game a danger game, sort of the big hurdle that could prevent us from eating into Boston/LA's lead!

tontoz · Post #4 » by **tontoz** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:20 pm

The Hawks match up fine with Lebron. Mo, Shaq and Big Z are the problem guys for the Hawks.

HoopsGuru25 · Post #5 » by **HoopsGuru25** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:59 pm

It would be very tough to beat any of the 3 top teams in the East...but I'd say our best bet of challenging someone would be Boston. Their top 3 scorers happen to play the 3 positions in which we are least vulnerable defensively.

CViggity · Post #6 » by **CViggity** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:36 am

Cavs are one of the games where Marvin actually has good value

Something that's been missing this year

Post #7 » by **TheOUTLAW** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:27 am

It's going to be speed (Atlanta) vs power (Cleveland), an interesting battle in styles.

You guys do have Crawford who is probably the single biggest Cavs killer to walk to planet.

tontoz · Post #8 » by **tontoz** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:07 am

TheOUTLAW wrote:It's going to be speed (Atlanta) vs power (Cleveland), an interesting battle in styles.

You guys do have Crawford who is probably the single biggest Cavs killer to walk to planet.

How old is your sig? That is pretty ridiculous.

LL Cool Scott · Post #9 » by **LL Cool Scott** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:33 am

Home team should win both games. Hawks are far more quick, explosive, athletic. Cavs are much bigger inside and have the best player in the world. I expect a split.

Hawks probably have the best personnel in the league to guard Lebron. It will be interesting to see how much Josh Smith guards Lebron. Smith has the size and athleticism to contain Lebron, but Lebron is good enough and clever enough to get Smith in foul trouble early.

Scary as it sounds, these two games probably hinge on Marvin Williams. Ugh...

Post #10 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:34 am

tontoz,

I believe Tony M wrote that just last month on the General NBA board.

LL Cool Scott · Post #11 » by **LL Cool Scott** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:36 am

HMFFL wrote:tontoz,

I believe Tony M wrote that just last month on the General NBA board.

That is the most ignorant thing anyone has ever said. I'm guessing dude is an insecure Kobe fan?

tontoz · Post #12 » by **tontoz** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 4:36 am

HMFFL wrote:tontoz,

I believe Tony M wrote that just last month on the General NBA board.

Dude must be a Kobe nuthugger.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #13 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:49 am

Jamal Crawford is a killer when it comes to playing CLE. He will be a problem for us.

I also think the ATL transition game is a problem. We are excellent defensively in the half-court but in transition we have had some problems this year.

These games should be a good measuring stick for both teams. Almost like a mini-playoff series.

LeBronade · Post #14 » by **LeBronade** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:39 am

This is definitely the most nervous game of the season so far!

realfung · Post #15 » by **realfung** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:47 pm

The Hawks better play their A game or they will feel like what they got now is a waste including the record they got now.

LeBronade · Post #16 » by **LeBronade** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:33 am

Well theres always tommorow, was a tight game, could go either way in Cleveland!

cavsfan_osiris · Post #17 » by **cavsfan_osiris** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:45 am

Atlanta matches up well against Cleveland. They just need to mature to the point where the execution in their half-court offense becomes more natural.

LL Cool Scott · Post #18 » by **LL Cool Scott** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:49 pm

cavsfan_osiris wrote:Atlanta matches up well against Cleveland. They just need to mature to the point where the execution in their half-court offense becomes more natural.

I wish that was true. I don't think we match up well with any of the teams with dominant size in the post (Cleveland, Orlando, LA). Hopefully the Hawks will prove me wrong tonight.

tontoz · Post #19 » by **tontoz** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 12:12 am

The Hawks match up well with Lebron. Unfortunately the hawks can't match up at all with Shaq, Big Z and Mo.

parson · Post #20 » by **parson** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 2:43 am

Hawks match up well with the Cavs, as they proved tonight (again). Our problem is we don't have anyone to defend those 3 CLE players who wear the striped shirts. They kill us.