Atlanta Hawks (11-4) vs Philadelphia 76ers (10-4)

Post #1 » by **ATL Boy** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:15 pm

Starting 5: Atlanta Hawks
PG: Jeff Teague

SG: Joe Johnson

SF: Josh Smith

PF: Marvin Williams

C: Jason Collins

Bench: Zaza Pachulia, Ivan Johnson, Tracy Mcgrady, Jerry Stackhouse, Jannero Pargo, Vladimir Radmonovic, Willie Green, Donald Sloan.
Injuries: Kirk Hinrich, Al Horford.
Philadelphia 76ers:
PG: Jrue Holiday

SG: Jodie Meeks

SF: Andre Iguodala

PF: Elton Brand

C: Nikola Vucevic

Bench: Louis Williams (The South Gwinnett Highschool product), Evan Turner, Thaddeus Young, Craig Brackins, Andres Nocioni, Tony Battie.
Injuries: Lavoy Allen, Spencer Hawes
Stat Leaders: Atlanta:
PPG:

Joe Johnson: 18.8 PPG
RPG:

Josh Smith: 9.3 RPG
APG:

Jeff Teague: 5.8 APG
Other Stats: Josh Smith 1.8 BPG, Jeff Teague 2.1 SPG
Philadelphia:
PPG:

Louis Williams: 15.7 PPG
RPG:

Spencer Hawes: 8.8 RPG
APG:

Jrue Holiday: 4.4 APG
Other Stats: Spencer Hawes 1.7 BPG, Andre Iguodala 2.1 SPG
Key to the Game: Don't let the 76ers get in transition: The 76ers thrive off of Fast Break Points and getting in Transition as they have multiple players that can finish such as Andre Iguodala; we have to limit their fast break opportunities.

The 76ers have won over half of their games by at least 20 points, to win today we have to keep focus, we have to lose ourselves in the moment:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TADyXC2K0g[/youtube]

BAMABIRD · Post #2 » by **BAMABIRD** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:42 pm

Nice thread.. This should be a good game. I hope the Hawks don't play like they did in Houston, that was with Horford.

Ruhiel · Post #3 » by **Ruhiel** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:59 pm

Nice thread. They said Hawes improved from playing 1 on 1 with Kemp but the way Collins describes he was the passing big hitting cutters.

I know Lou Will wants to do big against us. He can get ridiculously hot. Hopefully they jump shoot themselves OUT of the game.

They have Battie and Elton Brand, Thaddeus Young, Vucevic. Guards Holliday, Meeks, Iguodala, Turner.

So many good players its like a soccer club.

I'd like to attack them with our size and have them shoot (and miss) contested jumpers themselves off the dribble. Like a worse version of Miami.

Got to watch Thad YOung and Turner off the bench. I would love for us to have Marvin as a energy 6th man, off the bench and start V-Rad...but I just hope Marvin makes the lineups work and everyone else comes to play hard and make the right plays.

Hope we win and overcome. GO HAWKS! PLEASE WIN!

MaceCase · Post #4 » by **MaceCase** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:07 pm

Dueling game threads! Hawes being out is big, he was Pacing that team in plenty categories. Would like a lil revenge for last season's blowout....at least not for it to happen again.

BAMABIRD · Post #5 » by **BAMABIRD** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:20 pm

Haven't seen Vlad lately, Hawks will need him tonight.

Skyhawk1 · Post #6 » by **Skyhawk1** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:37 pm

Nice game thread... hey we are like about 10 to 15 fans on here so we need to support each other and have fun.... that's what it's all about. Tough game. I hope we compete and play with energy. Teague must have a big night for us to win this one.

Ruhiel · Post #7 » by **Ruhiel** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:40 pm

10-15 Come on I know we got more than that on here.

joe56755 · Post #8 » by **joe56755** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:44 pm

tough game tonight . i could see these 2 teams meeting in the playoffs ( hopefully the hawks will be at full strength then ) the big 3 smith , teague and johnson need a big game but i think atlanta can win this .

Ruhiel · Post #9 » by **Ruhiel** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:05 am

man the 76ers are so deep. We have to defend and rebound without a center pisses me off. I know he's 7'1 and clogs the lane but it's skating uphill with him Jason Collins negative WS/48 and negative PER.

AS A CENTER. Ridiculous.

Ruhiel · Post #10 » by **Ruhiel** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:12 am

wow, didn't know Al was at 12 & 7

BAMABIRD · Post #11 » by **BAMABIRD** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:29 am

The offense is running smooth when Teague has the ball.

BAMABIRD · Post #12 » by **BAMABIRD** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:43 am

TMac is ballin.

Post #13 » by **ATL Boy** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:46 am

Just got back from the movies and am impressed with the numbers I'm seeing early on in the game.
BTW I recommend seeing Red Tails, Great movie.

Post #14 » by **ATL Boy** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:57 am

Teague With his 4th Steal in the first half!!! He's adding a new dimension to our defense!

Post #15 » by **ATL Boy** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:02 am

Josh hitting his Jumpshots tonight, that's 3 in a row.

parson · Post #16 » by **parson** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:04 am

That was Teague's 5th steal.

Bucked19 · Post #17 » by **Bucked19** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:07 am

Joe has 2 points they need to get him going at the beginning of the 3rd

parson · Post #18 » by **parson** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:10 am

6ers are getting EVERY call, even the "inadvertent whistle" when we had a 3-on-1 with Smith having the ball under the basket, yet we're still winning.

We've been getting contributions from 10 players. That'll always help.

Superiorblogman · Post #19 » by **Superiorblogman** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:13 am

Teague is Mookie's son. I think we can win without Joe getting started and if the only way he can get his is iso I would rather he be left out tonite.

KickinItInSac · Post #20 » by **KickinItInSac** » Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:24 am

Playing solid too bad Spencer Hawes is injured this would be an easier W and that would be Hawesome!