Oklahoma City Thunder @ Atlanta Hawks 03/04/2011

Post #1 » by **slick_watts** » Thu Mar 3, 2011 7:24 pm

I'm putting this up early to note that Kevin Durant is currently listed as doubtful for this game with a sprained ankle. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow at shoot around.

Stolen Team Fan · Post #2 » by **Stolen Team Fan** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 4:18 am

Something tells me that if Durant is out for this that Harden will have a huge game since the Hawks' backcourt isn't exactly known for their defensive prowess.

So who starts in Durant's place... Sefalosha or Cook? Assuming that Harden will start at the 2 this game.

Thunder4 · Post #3 » by **Thunder4** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 5:44 am

Brooks stated that if durant is out, james harden will start at sg and thabo will slide to st wit rw serge and nazr

Stolen Team Fan · Post #4 » by **Stolen Team Fan** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 5:55 am

Thunder4 wrote:Brooks stated that if durant is out, james harden will start at sg and thabo will slide to st wit rw serge and nazr

That makes sense. IDK what I was thinking saying Cook could start. Hopefully Thabo can do a good job holding down Josh Smith.

Hobes · Post #5 » by **Hobes** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 10:21 am

Maybe Durant sitting out will be a good thing... Harden can enter beast mode and show Brooks exactly why he deserves the starting spot.

vtboo41 · Post #6 » by **vtboo41** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 6:12 pm

Stolen Team Fan wrote: Something tells me that if Durant is out for this that Harden will have a huge game since the Hawks' backcourt isn't exactly known for their defensive prowess.

This was true when Bibby was in Atlanta, but they've been a different team defensively since his departure. Hinrich did a superb job on Rose the other night in the Chicago game.

Thunder4 · Post #7 » by **Thunder4** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 6:39 pm

Stolen Team Fan wrote:
Thunder4 wrote:Brooks stated that if durant is out, james harden will start at sg and thabo will slide to st wit rw serge and nazr

That makes sense. IDK what I was thinking saying Cook could start. Hopefully Thabo can do a good job holding down Josh Smith.

I don't think josh smith is playing because he has a Mac issue. It will be jamal crawford who has to be contained.

fallacy · Post #8 » by **fallacy** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 8:41 pm

Durant was upgraded from doubtful to game time decision. I still hope he sits out though

Krodis · Post #9 » by **Krodis** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 10:20 pm

fallacy wrote:Durant was upgraded from doubtful to game time decision. I still hope he sits out though

I mean, certainly be cautious. His long-term health is more important than one game.

But if he can play and there's no danger there, then you play him.

fallacy · Post #10 » by **fallacy** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 11:21 pm

Durant is now warming up with an ankle brace

fallacy · Post #11 » by **fallacy** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 11:31 pm

Durant is playing

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fallacy · Post #12 » by **fallacy** » Fri Mar 4, 2011 11:34 pm

Also, how many times are westbrook and ibaka going to get layed out because of the triple double thing?

Post #13 » by **slick_watts** » Sat Mar 5, 2011 1:18 am

No Jeff Green? No problem, says COY. Thabo Sefolosha can play power forward.

Post #14 » by **slick_watts** » Sat Mar 5, 2011 2:45 am

Looks like a win. We really have to work on the offense down the stretch though. This was painful to watch.

fallacy · Post #15 » by **fallacy** » Sat Mar 5, 2011 2:56 am

Our defense is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better when nazr is in the game.

dream_catcher_9 · Post #16 » by **dream_catcher_9** » Sat Mar 5, 2011 3:01 am

I really hope Perkins doesn't get subbed out in late game situations, that would suck. Just not enough defense when Brooks goes small.

Krodis · Post #17 » by **Krodis** » Sat Mar 5, 2011 3:08 am

I feel like Brooks feels obligated to go small when the other team does.

bbms · Post #18 » by **bbms** » Sat Mar 5, 2011 3:42 am

Solid away win. I like the Hawks but Josh is huge for this team.

Brooks piss me off.