Hawks vs. Bucks: Race not to be 8th

Post #1 » by **ATL Boy** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 6:58 pm

Matchup of 2 eastern conference playoff teams fighting for positioning, The Bucks are trying to avoid the 8th spot and a date with the Miami Heat and the Hawks are fighting 3 other tightly compacted teams for homecourt. GO HAWKS

Post #2 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:01 pm

The more I think about it, the more I'd be okay with keeping Devin as a starter next season. (If JT0 leaves.)

Post #3 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:17 pm

Hawks up 1.

Bucks outrebounding us by 5.

Josh has more 3 point attempts than Korver.

Teague is off, but Devin Is filling in admirably for him.

Horford is back to his efficient self.

Post #4 » by **ATL Boy** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 8:30 pm

Teague having one to forget

Post #5 » by **HMFFL** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:15 pm

With 20 seconds left we should win this.

I hope......

Post #6 » by **ATL Boy** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:18 pm

Tolliver's hustle won us this game

Post #7 » by **HMFFL** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:26 pm

Tomorrow we face Indy, so that should be a difficult game for us, so thankfully we won today.

GrimeyKidd · Post #8 » by **GrimeyKidd** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:48 pm

Man did you guys see josh smith and shelvin mack!

tcorbin · Post #9 » by **tcorbin** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 9:49 pm

HMFFL wrote:Tomorrow we face Indy, so that should be a difficult game for us, so thankfully we won today.

It doesn't really matter. there are only a few games left. the playoff position from each team isn't really that close or match ups that significant. Hawks are basically going to be playing Brooklyn or Indiana, with the Hawks having an outside chance at getting the 4th seed. There is not that big of a difference between Brooklyn and Indiana, so i could careless which one the Hawks face.

I'm not really too concern about playoff positioning, unless the Hawks' bigs can some how get lucky and dominate the Heat in the conference finals and then go on a streak against the Thunder in the Finals, then what ever...., i'm actually okay with taking the 8th seed, getting a better draft pick, then waiting for Josh, Dwight, Jefferson, Pek, or who ever Ferry can get.

Rip2137 · Post #10 » by **Rip2137** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:10 pm

Good game. Drew ALMOST cost us this thing though.

In the 4th when he subbed out Jones for Korver instead of Tolliver, I thought it was a bad move. Then Monta Ellis proceeds to light up Anthony Tolliver(not Tollivers fault, no one should EXPECT him to guard Monta Ellis.

In the clutch he put Jones back in, he made Monta take some horrid shots because he couldnt' shake him and we won. Shouldn't have been that close.

Also, props to Josh Smith who played a WONDERFUL game. He took SIX jumpers that he got the ball with less than 3 seconds on the shot clock. Those aren't bad shots, they are bad ball movement/decision making on the offense as a whole. He did take 3 bad jumpers(made one of them) but for the most part, great decision making, great shot selection, great defense...just great all around game.

Teague had a tough game but hit some BIG timely buckets.

SAUCERY_SWEET · Post #11 » by **SAUCERY_SWEET** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:34 pm

The Bucks are one of those teams that even our Hawks feel mentally superior too. As if they just wait until the final 3 minutes for them to implode and make a slew of mistakes handing them the game. The 1st meeting in Milwaukee was even more of a gift, give the hawks credit here for taking advantage though.

Ask yourself hawks fans...how many teams in the NBA do you feel like the Hawks can actually out IQ in the clutch? Bucks, Bobcats, Detroit...................etc. etc..

Post #12 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:11 pm

Glad we won, but the fact we were outrebounded 50-37 is alarming.

We need a Center.

Post #13 » by **ATL Boy** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:15 am

Jamaaliver wrote:Glad we won, but the fact we were outrebounded 50-37 is alarming.

We need a Center.

Sanders always has a field day against us on the glass. That kid is gonna be something special and should win the Most improved Player award.

Josh Smith played great today, whenever he's running the fast break he always seems to dunk it, lay it in, or draw a foul; very refreshing to see. Again if he at least tries to limit that jump shot and not shoot it as much I wouldn't mind resigning him (not to a max!). Horford was the model of consistency he always is, we have a franchise cornerstone in him. And Jeff Teague bounced back nicely in the 2nd half wit 12 points and 7 assists in the half. Solid win.

Post #14 » by **Jamaaliver** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 2:48 am

ATL Boy wrote:And Jeff Teague bounced back nicely in the 2nd half wit 12 points and 7 assists in the half. Solid win.

Yeah, nice to see L Drew allowing Teague to play through the rough stretches. Though, I believe it's mostly out of necessity. I doubt Drew would stick with Jeff through rough patches if Lou Williams was still available.