Game Thread: Hawks @ Knicks -- Trae returns to MSG

Post #1 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:13 pm

Hawks visit NYC to face Knicks as Randle sits out

The Hawks and Knicks meet in a rematch of last season’s first-round playoff series, which Atlanta won in five games. The tables have turned this season, as the Knicks have gotten the better of the Hawks, winning each of the past three matchups. After making it to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Hawks are in the midst of a disappointing season. They’re 35-36, 10th in the East and needing to win two games in the play-in tournament for the chance to make the playoffs.

So what has changed for the Hawks?

Although they are second in Offensive Rating — scoring 115.6 points per 100 possessions — nearly all of their offensive prowess is canceled out on the defensive end of the floor with their 27th-ranked Defensive Rating (114.8) that leaves them with only a +0.8 Net Rating.

While the Knicks have struggled to score, ranking 21st in Offensive Rating (110.2), they have the Hawks’ number with 115.4 points per 100 possessions in the three matchups this season. But while the Knicks have scored efficiently against the Hawks, that hasn’t exactly translated to high-scoring games. The three matchups have ended 99-90, 101-87 and 117-108.

We’re also seeing both defenses improve recently: The Hawks have improved to 14th in Defensive Rating (115.9) over the past two weeks while the Knicks are sixth in Defensive Rating (107.9).

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ducler · Post #2 » by **ducler** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:41 pm

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Post #3 » by **Jamaaliver** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:59 pm

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jayu70 · Post #4 » by **jayu70** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:06 pm

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Galloisdaman · Post #5 » by **Galloisdaman** » Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:42 pm

National TV game. So far so good.

Post #6 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 12:13 am

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jayu70 · Post #9 » by **jayu70** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 2:02 am

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Post #10 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 2:08 am

Good win tonight. Trae and Bog leading the way for us!

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Post #11 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 2:17 am

Bogdan needs to be starting at SG for the rest of the season:

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Post #12 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 2:20 am

Great game. Strong finish. We have some serious kinks to work out. (Coaching, substitutions, shot selection.)

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Post #13 » by **dakomish23** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 2:54 am

Please tell me y’all saw how Thibs dumb ass sub of Gibson allowed Hunter to double or pack the paint or back up Capella so he could roam

It’s beyond infuriating to watch our coach actively help the opposition

jayu70 · Post #14 » by **jayu70** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 3:45 am

dakomish23 wrote:Please tell me y’all saw how Thibs dumb ass sub of Gibson allowed Hunter to double or pack the paint or back up Capella so he could roam

It’s beyond infuriating to watch our coach actively help the opposition

No comment. Hawks fans have their own issues with Nate and his rotations as well.

Post #15 » by **dakomish23** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 4:00 am

jayu70 wrote:
dakomish23 wrote:Please tell me y’all saw how Thibs dumb ass sub of Gibson allowed Hunter to double or pack the paint or back up Capella so he could roam

It’s beyond infuriating to watch our coach actively help the opposition

No comment. Hawks fans have their own issues with Nate and his rotations as well.

Fair enough. I guess no fans are happy :lol:

jayu70 · Post #16 » by **jayu70** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 4:26 am

LOLOLOL!!!

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DirtybirdGA · Post #17 » by **DirtybirdGA** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 11:41 am

Mad Props to Bogi, not too often without being Statmuse to see a deadly scoring combo like that. Usually if Trae has 45, the others may be 22, 17 or so.

Post #18 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:57 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Bogdan needs to be starting at SG for the rest of the season:

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Yes! Our coaching staff seems to struggle with the 2 spot and our record indicates it.

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Post #19 » by **Jamaaliver** » Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:06 pm

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