cdubbz wrote:Watched the Atlanta Hawks vs Pistons game on replay last night. First game i've seen of the Hawks all season -- not impressed. It was only one game, but it just didn't seem like they're the real deal elite team. Definitely good players that know how to play, good ball movement, variety of players with complimentary offensive skills and good defense though. I just didn't see anything special in that one game --- Spurs of the East? please.
They're good for all the reasons you just illustrated. Look at their record. Look at who they've beat. We're deep enough into the season where teams start to separate themselves.
They have legit shooters at each starting position and have 3 point range at the 1-4. Teague's playing like an all-star, horford and millsap can score in a variety of ways off post, PnP, PnR, ISO, spot up. Kroger is shooting over 50% on 3's and Demarre Carroll is their 3&D guy who is playing real well for them. They've got a decent bench too and of course running a Ball sharing type of offense similar to what the Spurs and Warriors try to do. Last I looked they were top 5-10 in both 2pt% and 3pt% as well as a top 10 defense.
In summary, yeah they're legit.
I think that guy may be bipolar or have ADHD or something - he needs to get on his meds.
