Joe Johnson wants more touches

[HMFFL]

Asked if he was happy with the number of touches he got in Game 4, Joe Johnson uttered just one word: “No,’’ he said. That was all.

Johnson took only eight shots in the 101-79 Game 4 debacle against the Celtics and made just four. That number of attempts was down significantly from the first three games, in which Johnson took 15 shots in Game 1, 17 in Game 2, and 28 in Game 3, the last total without power forward Josh Smith.

“I don’t think they’re doing nothing different defensively on me,’’ Johnson said. “I think it’s basically just getting the opportunity to touch the ball. That’s it.’’ http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball ... ts/?page=2

Demand the ball, make plays, and stop making excuses.

[MaceCase]

I have had the same thought, not being assertive enough to put up 20 shots no matter what is aggravating. Inexcusable that he's just coasting in the offense although at the same time I don't want to see him bringing the ball up the court against pressure. They should set multiple screens to get him clear for a clean catch within the perimeter and let him playmake from there.

[Rip2137]

His ball stopping is whats killing the offense, not his lack of touches.

he needs to get the ball, survey for a SECOND and go, either pass or dribble to make a move to score. you can't catch, allow the defense to SLOWLY come over to shade you, thus cutting opportunities and take bad shots and thats what he has been doing.

[Skar]

Why should he get more touches when he disappears anyways in playoffs?

[Ruhiel]

Joe gets ball. joe gets doubled. Josh Smith is open. Teams head in for rebound.

#goHawks

[HMFFL]

Joe Johnson had 17 attempts tonight and only made 6 of them. 1-5 from 3.