The Feb 16-22st challenge

evildallas · Post #1 » by **evildallas** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:24 pm

Atlanta is on the road against some marginal opponents Clippers, Suns, Warriors and then brutal final stop in Utah on the 22nd. During that same time period Orlando is on a home stand against Detroit, Dallas, and Cleveland. The Hawks already a game and half behind Orlando albeit tied in the loss column. It's face a big challenge to not lose pace with the Magic during this week. Realistically to do so they'd need to go at least 3-1 on this trip. Can it be done?

DirtybirdGA · Post #2 » by **DirtybirdGA** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:28 pm

I sure hope so. I'd take losing in Utah again, if we can win the other 3.

evildallas · Post #3 » by **evildallas** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:34 pm

BTW, the game in Phoenix is on Friday which could be short-handed if Amare is dealt at the deadline or could be a 1st look at a new lineup if the trade happens early enough for flights to be made.

Macho Man · Post #4 » by **Macho Man** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:53 pm

evildallas wrote:BTW, the game in Phoenix is on Friday which could be short-handed if Amare is dealt at the deadline or could be a 1st look at a new lineup if the trade happens early enough for flights to be made.

That would make winning easier, but a loss much harder to take. Either way, the Hawks are better than the Suns and should win.

ATL DirtyBird · Post #5 » by **ATL DirtyBird** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:11 pm

Utah will be coming of a game as well so we will both be tired. That will be a tough win. Golden State always gives us a run and the Clippers for whatever reason have our number. I hope 4-0 but I would 3-1 with the loss being to Utah. Amare should be gone by the time we play them.

evildallas · Post #6 » by **evildallas** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:33 am

Toronto is facing a weak schedule (MEM, @NJ, WAS) this week as well, so if we stumble on the road they could gain some ground on us from behind.