Game Thread: Joe out vs Cavs

[BAMABIRD]

I read a tweet that Joe is already ruled out tomorrow. Looks like LD will be forced to start Teague in Cleveland. Although it was the Nets, I thought Kirk played pretty good tonight.

[Ruhiel]

or the big lineups with Marvin at the SG

[myrak433]

or the big lineups with Marvin at the SG

Marvin can't play sg. he is a SF/PF. He was getting killed by Morrow tonight

[Ruhiel]

or the big lineups with Marvin at the SG

Marvin can't play sg. he is a SF/PF. He was getting killed by Morrow tonight

and Larry Drew can't coach, put the two together and it's just might be crazy enough to work.

[HMFFL]

Hawks are favored to win by 6 points.

Cleveland concerns me with all the nagging injuries our team has.

[smittylo]

If you listen to sports talk radio here in ATL they would be quick to let you know that Joe has been out for most of the season. With that being said, i hope Joe gets better.

[MaceCase]

For a player that is primarily reliant on their jumper, Joe has had one too many arm injuries in the past couple years. He's had wrist injuries, whatever hand injury that was where he was wearing that power/MMA glove, the lord knows how long lasting elbow injury then subsequent surgery and now the thumb. He's an ironman by most accounts but he tends to play through a lot of nagging injuries and they tend to affect his performance and do worsen at times. Not something I want from such a heavy invetment.

[Geaux_Hawks]

For a player that is primarily reliant on their jumper, Joe has had one too many arm injuries in the past couple years. He's had wrist injuries, whatever hand injury that was where he was wearing that power/MMA glove, the lord knows how long lasting elbow injury then subsequent surgery and now the thumb. He's an ironman by most accounts but he tends to play through a lot of nagging injuries and they tend to affect his performance and do worsen at times. Not something I want from such a heavy invetment.

Thats why I like Joe because he is actually out there playing through nagging injuries, even though they are affecting him, but thats why he should sit sometimes and get some rest since we have invested so much into him. Joe has nagging injuries that probably just need some R&R, including the elbow, but Drew plays the guy more than anybody with 40+ minutes some nights.

[HMFFL]

Interesting lineup. Marvin at the 2 and Josh at the 3.

[myrak433]

jeff teague looks horrible out there!!!

[Ruhiel]

Can anyone shoot me a link?

[HMFFL]

I already expect Josh Smith not to box out, but ZaZa needs to do it, and stop playing soft interior defense.

[Ruhiel]

Josh is 1 for 7, are Hawks giving him the ball in the post or what??

[myrak433]

nice pass from Teague to Smoove

[HMFFL]

Nice dish by Teague to Josh inside.

Check your messages, Ruhiel.

[Ruhiel]

Hawks playing small, Josh back to jacking jumpers. I know he is playing through injuries but I don't think he would be a great driver healthy. He needs to lose the weight to play SF he does not carry weight well imo.

[azuresou1]

I don't see why Hinrich, with an open look at the top of the three and the clock running down, swings it to Josh with one foot on the arc, while being defended.

FFS, an extra pass is only good if it INCREASES your PPS.

[myrak433]

sick dunk by smoove

[myrak433]

josh smith is working on a triple double

[HMFFL]

Marvin Williams is having a sold game. At the half he has 16pts/6rebs, no turnovers, and no personal fouls. Josh Smith already has a double-double and appears to be very motivated.