Game Thread: Clippers @ Hawks -- 11/19

[bws94]

Scott's 3 point shooting was the difference. And Lou Williams knowing how to properly close out a game. Hawks were competitive, Trae got out of his slump and put up big numbers, Collins played well, Prince had a solid game, so there was definite progress.

[graymule]

WILLIAMS & SCOTT - Attorneys at law.

NO! Two ex Hawks who slayed Atlanta last night.

[Jamaaliver]

I noticed that the Hawks played Len and Dedmon at the same time when Boban and Montrezl were out there. Maybe they should've gone small with Collins at C.

Against guys the size of Boban and Montresz, I'd have considered going even smaller:

Vince and Taurean at the 4 and 5 spots alongside Lin, Trae and Baze.

I'd have spread the Clippers out as far as possible and then run those guys off the floor...

What about rebounding? I do think LP should get more creative with the lineups. I like your lineup but maybe with Collins. But maybe Collins isn't ready yet, though he looked great last night. I'd like to see Lin more aggressive. He's restrained but I guess that injury is in the back of his head.

Rebounding would definitely be the flaw in that lineup. We'd gain a speed advantage and intentionally lose any rebounding edge.

Sadly, no single player on our squad can box out a guy as big as Boban individually. He's too much of a mismatch.

You might as well benefit from the mismatch on the other end by putting out your 5 best three point shooters and letting it fly in transition or from deep.

[macd-gm]

It's a good showing. Seemed like Prince played well but missed a lot of shots when it counted. How in the hell does Harrell get 18 free throws. Ridiculous.

[PG13]

I don’t think Lin played restrained. He tried to block Boban’s shot. BOBAN!

He’s just playing more controlled.