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GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12)

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GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#1 » by Hawk Eye » Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:13 pm

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PG: Jeff Teague
SG: Kyle Korver
SF: DeMarre Carroll
PF: Paul Millsap
C: Al Horford

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PG: Kyle Lowry
SG: DeMar DeRozan
SF: Terrence Ross
PF: Amir Johnson
C: Jonas Valancunas

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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#2 » by DirtybirdGA » Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:14 pm

You are up and at em this morning.
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#3 » by Hawk Eye » Fri Jan 16, 2015 2:17 pm

DirtybirdGA wrote:You are up and at em this morning.


Had to lol, won't be around till late tonight which wouldn't have been enough time to get the GT up.

Ill be honest here, the one raptor that scares me the most tonight is Lou. If he is cooking...forget it.
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#4 » by ATLHawksfan21 » Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:10 pm

We are about to crush the Raps. I wouldn't be too worried about it. They caught us in the first game of the year when Schroder didn't play and Al wasn't himself. In game 2, Thabo didn't play which gave Lou Will a chance to go off. Thabo is going to put Lou Will in a straight jacket tonight. Toronto won't make near 50% of their 3's either.
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#5 » by Mediocrity » Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:21 pm

ATLHawksfan21 wrote:We are about to crush the Raps. I wouldn't be too worried about it. They caught us in the first game of the year when Schroder didn't play and Al wasn't himself. In game 2, Thabo didn't play which gave Lou Will a chance to go off. Thabo is going to put Lou Will in a straight jacket tonight. Toronto won't make near 50% of their 3's either.


We will see about that :wink: but honestly I feel like you guys will crush us. We have been playing horrible as of late, and I imagine Demar will still be shaking off some rust. In the end though, as long as one of us beats Cleveland in the playoffs I will be happy :D
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#6 » by ATLHawksfan21 » Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:31 pm

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ATLHawksfan21 wrote:We are about to crush the Raps. I wouldn't be too worried about it. They caught us in the first game of the year when Schroder didn't play and Al wasn't himself. In game 2, Thabo didn't play which gave Lou Will a chance to go off. Thabo is going to put Lou Will in a straight jacket tonight. Toronto won't make near 50% of their 3's either.


We will see about that :wink: but honestly I feel like you guys will crush us. We have been playing horrible as of late, and I imagine Demar will still be shaking off some rust. In the end though, as long as one of us beats Cleveland in the playoffs I will be happy :D


It should be a good one. I think the key will be 3 ptrs + FTs. Toronto scored 70 points off of 3's + FTs in the second game. They average 47 per game in these categories and ATL gives up 41.7 per game in these categories. Hold Toronto to under 50 points off of 3's + FTs and the Hawks win going away. Allow them to go off for 60 or more and the Hawks are in trouble.
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#7 » by HMFFL » Fri Jan 16, 2015 5:36 pm

Our beloved Hawks are favored to win by 1 point tonight.
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#8 » by ATL Boy » Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:05 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/555781097267937281[/tweet]
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#9 » by ATLHawksfan21 » Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:33 pm

ATL Boy wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/555781097267937281[/tweet]
I'll just leave this right here for your viewing pleasure.



Sounds about right. I'm ready for that GSW matchup in February. Already have my tickets.
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#10 » by Hawk Eye » Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:44 pm

As a fan of both the Hawks & Warriors (more so Hawks) this is definitely the best NBA season I've ever experienced. Never would have thought in October that the two teams I root for would be the best two teams in the league at this point lol.
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Post#11 » by DirtybirdGA » Fri Jan 16, 2015 6:57 pm

OK by me Mr. Hollinger...that had some room for some speedbumps, but not too many.
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#12 » by DirtybirdGA » Fri Jan 16, 2015 7:00 pm

Pmott3 you'll have to get a custom sewn jersey 1/2 and 1/2.
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Post#13 » by reazun » Fri Jan 16, 2015 7:09 pm

Am I correct in saying that if we win today it ties or longest win streak in the teams history?

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Post#14 » by ATLHawksfan21 » Fri Jan 16, 2015 7:23 pm

reazun wrote:Am I correct in saying that if we win today it ties or longest win streak in the teams history?

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I believe the record is 14 for consecutive wins. They have already broke the streak for consecutive road wins.
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#15 » by Hawk Eye » Fri Jan 16, 2015 8:16 pm

DirtybirdGA wrote:Pmott3 you'll have to get a custom sewn jersey 1/2 and 1/2.


I would totally do that if I could. I would even combine the best shooters last names on the back of the jersey... "Korv-urry" :lol:
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#16 » by vini_vidi_vici » Fri Jan 16, 2015 8:44 pm

Hey guys, reading alot about the team lately, thought this was interesting and you would be interested reading (its not mine hah).

The Hawks' roster, which lacks true star power, has capitalized on “controllables”—variables that are primarily in the players’ control and have little to do with outside influences such as opponent play—and has maximized intangibles to earn the second-best record in the league to date. Most notably, the Hawks have created a culture of trust and teamwork anchored in purposeful personal accountability. Currently, the Hawks lead the league in Helps per 100 Chances (11.08) and 6th in Double Teams per 100 Chances (5.89), thus trusting and relying on each other defensively. Yet the team ranks third lowest in Switch% (7.64)—a strong indicator of personal responsibility players have been entrusted with by their coach.

The Hawks’ strong emergence this season has also been fueled by a sense of selfless discipline. While the wisest players in the game today understand the energizing value of a timely rim-rocking dunk, a demoralizing block that sees the ball fly into the 10th row, or even an occasional technical foul to provide a spark, these players never forget that self-control is superior. They are fully aware that at the end of the day, discipline will always dominate showmanship. In that vein, the Hawks currently rank an impressive 2nd in the NBA in Block-to-Possession Rate (64.12), thus creating extra offensive opportunities for themselves and earning roars from the crowd for consistently efficient play rather than temporary superficial excitement.

Their meticulous rim protection has the Hawks sitting in 2nd place in Opponent Inside Shot% (47.41), well ahead of championship contenders such as the Mavericks (49.11, 5th) and the Bulls (49.5, 6th).

The Hawks' focus on controllables is further evident in effort-based statistics like Deflections per 100 Chances (4.60, 2nd), Pressure Rate per 100 Chances (7.35, 6th), and Loose Balls Possessed per 100 Chances (2.43, 9th). While it is still questionable whether the Hawks have the player personnel to make a deep run even in an Eastern Conference that lacks depth, their relentless focus on intangibles mirrors that of past teams that had great postseason success despite a lack of superstar power on their roster—the 2004 NBA Champion Detroit Pistons come to mind.


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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#17 » by Hawkeyes » Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:54 pm

Real excited for this game. A chance to get revenge on the one team that has had our number this season.
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#18 » by DirtybirdGA » Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:59 am

Nice run in the 3rd....damn that last korver three !!
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#19 » by DirtybirdGA » Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:08 am

Big lead but raptors getting too many drive inside
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Re: GT: Hawks (31-8) vs Raptors (26-12) 

Post#20 » by Morse Code » Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:40 am

I think many of us raps fans think we aren't as good as advertised but you guys are on another level. I feel guilty for underestimating you team before the season. In that note, wanna trade Horford for Ross? Cmon you know you want to.

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