Hawks

By mrprozach

April 27, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Just saw ROY Horford on TNT, and he isn’t apologizing to anyone for telling Pierce what was up. That is what being a two time champion gives you. You will not be intimidated by the big moment or series. Go Git ‘Em Birds

By Da Professa

April 27, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

Thats the way to win, hit them in the mouth. The Hawks showed the fire tonight that they need to show every game. I just hope JS doesn’t start hoisting up three’s next game. He can hit that shot when he is open but he needs to understand that he is not Ray Allen. Great game by everyone on the team.

By MannyT

April 27, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this

It was great to see some swagger in Philips Arena. Hopefully, there is something left for Monday. It should be a fantastic game.

I agree that Horford deserves ROY, but the marketing machine will favor Durant. We should get a bit more national TV next season. Those games give the Hawks a chance to shine on the national stage.

BWAF

By SalimFan

April 27, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this

Yup Horford is inthe NBA for a reason. The Celts need to stop cryin about AL hurting their feelings, and just play ball. KG and Paul Pierice are two of the biggest trash talkers in the game.

I hope we run them into the ground tomorrow.

By SalimFan

April 27, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this

I’m glad that everyone on the team is passing the blame around. As long as we pass the ball like that then hopefully we can pull out another win at home.

By Volman

April 27, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this

Manny T, last night was SPECIAL. That’s all I can say about that.

I honestly lost my voice out there in 303!!! haha! I don’t think the two Boston Fair Weather Fans who were in front of me will be there next game!

I’m proud of how this team played…I will still be proud if they lose.

If they do lose, bring on all of the BITTER posters here who are “realists” and “tell it like it is”!

Go Hawks! Make us proud.

By mykhalc

April 27, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

i think the switch was flipped last nite!!! the team will never see itself the same again!!! they tasted a ‘W’ in playoff bball!!! NICE!!! let’s hope they come out with the same intensity on mon!!! GO YOUNG GUNS!!!

By honest_abe

April 27, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this

great game last night. congrats hawks!

By kreedham

April 27, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

Now I’m not trying to get ahead of the game but game 6 (home game 3) went on sale the same time as games 3 and 4. If you are waiting for a Hawks win (and I don’t blame you if you do) then you can get them over the internet tomorrow night. If not then at the Philips Box Office or Ticketmaster outlets Tuesday morning. And if they do win Monday night everybody better get out and sell out Friday (game 6).

By paul revere

April 27, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

HATS OFF TO THE HAWKS!! Wait until we get back to Boston and then its HEADS OFF TO THE HAWKS!!

By infamouskrs

April 27, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

not matter what happens on Monday…..the scent of blood is in the water. PLAYOFF SHARKS ARE COMING….(i hear a JAWS theme in the background)

we should all have enough patience and peace of mind knowing that with a nice off season of juggling….we’ll be alright….considering (as the newest AJC poll would suggest) our INEPT front office makes the right decisions on who to keep in the flow!

vote here:

-JSMITH “play with Dwight Howard/or be a ASG employee…hummmmmmm)

-JCHILLZ “they don’t use me enough”

-SALIM “Mr.RIDIN’ tha PINE with potential “

(click on the one you would like to keep…some think this really works!)

hang around for about an hour before you get the poll results……..

By g-thang

April 27, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

kreedham if they win tomorrow, it will go to a game 7!! that’s right mark my word, i wuz the 1st to say it…”If the Hawks win game 4, at home, Monday night, the series will go 7 games!! If they win Monday night, Friday’s game 6 will be sold out by Tuesday evening!!

I have never seen Philip’s like it was Saturday night. I kept gettin’ goose bumps on my arms. that was such a darn good feelin’ tha i want to experience again monday night.

sect 217 r A!!! 3 yr season tix holder!!

By infamouskrs

April 27, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

every time I see someone postin’ something about BOSTON being some UNBEATABLE ENTITY……I keep seeing Danny Ainge’s face after last year’s draft! still brings somewhat of a smile to my face……………..

JSMASH we need a NEW QUOTE to BURY these guys……………RISE UP!!!

By infamouskrs

April 27, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this

NOW AVAILABLE ON E-BAY…..”VINTAGE” PAPER BAG HATS worn by original BOSTANITES last year!

if purchased in a BULK quantity…you will recieve a (one time offer) FREE…….1 DOZEN “FIRE BILLY and his BROTHER” T-SHIRTS available during GAME 7 ONLY upon “received” PAYMENTS on E-BAY TODAY!

enter the FREE PASSWORD……”WOODSON’SGAME4DEFENSE”!

By infamouskrs

April 27, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

front office got 1 thing right this year by “channeling” their inner most “fingers-crossed” method of “willing” a somewhat return of their investment in BOSSES (fro-rida with his new song “GET-IN LOW (8th)featurin’ Mike(WHO)Woodson)!

(CUE THE TOMATOES)

By infamouskrs

April 27, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this

of course, i’ve gotta break CLYDE off for the “original” idea! this T-SHIRT sh** could really take off!

By new jersey faithful

April 27, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

ITS GONNA BE A FIGHT MONDAY NIGHT!

By MookiesDoobie2

April 27, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

Very proud night to be a Hawk fan… Now, can somebody shut off the motormouth PA guy…Geez…

By infamouskrs

April 27, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this

of course, i’ve gotta break CLYDE off for the “original” idea! this T-SHIRT sh** could really take off!

By SalimFan

April 27, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this

HELL NO!! I LOVE THAT GUY! HE MAKES DETROIT’S MASON LOOK LIKE A CHUMP!!!

By Star of Zanarkand Abes!

April 27, 2008 11:33 PM | Link to this

Welcome to the Highlight Factory!

Trespassers will be shot.

Survivors will be shot again!

LET’S GO HAWKS!!! DEFEND THE FACTORY!!!

By infamouskrs

April 27, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

woodson’s coloring book suggestion (game4)……………

use the HORFORD/SMITH combo as much as possible! SOLO and JRICH should be enough offense…if not confusion) that the boys need to present! DOC RIVERS says his team needs to stop playin’ 1on1 ball…..isn’t it funny how that’s the offense WOODSON has played all year?

HOME MOMENTUM ROCKS……keep doin’ your thing ATLiens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By JRock

April 27, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this

Why hate on Ryan Cameron for being and geting the crowd excited saturday night? Great game for the Hawks. Josh Smith made himself and his city proud. Most of all the crowd was sick. Good job to all who were there and will be there Monday night.

By Steve T

April 27, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

I will give credit where credit is due. I will have to say good game by Woodson, and I wish he make adjustment like this more often. If he willing to make adjustments and really coach, I say the Hawks shound sign him for a two more years.

Hey, we could and have been worse off before the BK era. At least BK can find talent. Let us look at some of the talent BK has mined over the years: Pau Gasol Boris Diaw Josh Smith Josh Childress Al Horford Acie Law Royal Ivey Mario West Marvin Williams

The short list just shows that BK can find some talents. He has had more hits in 3-4 years, then the hawks have had in the previous 10 years before the BK era,. Again, folks, it could be worse. But in this case, we can see growth.

Finally, Josh Smith will be an all-star next year. The game against Boston put him over the top for voting next year.

I have a way to get Zaza better. I want to send him to one of those training places. We will make Zaza faster and stronger. Then I will have him working on some low post moves.

By doc

April 27, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this

manny t, cant say it is going to end tomorrow night and it is cool how they put that thought to rest. man, i was working hard in section 113 to make it happen. it was wild last night, sooo much fun. it reminds me of some of the games i saw particularly a game with boston in the spring of 1980 with tree, roundfield and the gang as they pulled out a win. man, i was looking up to 303 wondering how you and volman were doing. didnt see the post about the mad ants hat until i got home. listen i might have on my horhitas tequilla hat with the green leaf on it for tomorrows night game, both my girls wanted to know why i was wearing a hat with a marijuana leaf on it. if you are down in the 113/114 section at half time check us out as we will be cowering somewhere near the pretzel stand, also will hope to make it early enough to enjoy a piece of pizza just outside the gate in the cnn food court.

get rid of smash? not on your life and over my dead body, who be the fool that came u with that idea? may have to go back a bit and d some blog historical research.

aj if your defibrillator doesnt work come get mine buddy. make sure you get the lint flying from your towel man.

By hawk fan in new orleans

April 28, 2008 12:11 AM | Link to this

Let’s hope HOrford and co. run those old relics out of Phillips p** Monday night!

By hawk fan in new orleans

April 28, 2008 12:12 AM | Link to this

Let’s hope HOrford and co. run those old relics out of Phillips p** Monday night!

By Volman

April 28, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this

Doc, you are in 113? I will definitely look down there for ya!

I’m the crazy white guy in 303 with the Smoove jersey losing his voice! MAN, we were ALL PUMPED in 303.. It was rockin’ up there!

I took some videos/pictures of the game if anybody wants them, give me your contact info and I can send ‘em out… They basically of the fans when everyone is waiving their flags and cheering…Also, I got the whole player introductions/drum line…Great stuff… Good moments!

Lets make this series 2-2, Hawks!

By doc

April 28, 2008 12:37 AM | Link to this

volman, m voice was gone when i got up, got to go and lose it again tomorrow.

By MannyT

April 28, 2008 12:41 AM | Link to this

Volman It was a great time on Saturday. Lot’s of fun in 303. I predict much less green in the Highlight Factory on Monday. I agree that I enjoyed watching the team play that aggressive, active style that Woody promised in October.

mykhalc The magic question for Monday is how do we respond after the Celtics get 48 hours to adjust their game plan. If we can continue to do what we do, the rest of these games will be fan-tastic regardless of the outcome.

…all that said…paul revere you should be grateful that a GaTech man is the captain of the BoSox. Save that off with their heads stuff for the Queen and the Highlander fans. You get on that horsey of yours and start riding through the land. You better tell your folks to put on their running shoes, because the Hawks are coming fast!

Steve T Are you sending Zaza to 6 million dollar bionic man camp or one of those Rocky movies where he learned to be fast ;-)

Granted these days Steve Austin would be known as the mid level exception man in the NBA or the dude with the bionic finger.

BWAF

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 28, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this

Ryan Cameron is OK… he could be better, he is annoying at times, but he’s not bad. Clearly the Hawks play better when he’s calling out the shot clock though, so they should probably just shut off the shot clock permanently.

By MannyT

April 28, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this

Volman now that you said the part about the pictures, I think I saw you on the rail next to the 2 Celtic fans. I was about 3 rows back (row G) in the oversized red Hawks warm up and the black Mad Ants hat.

We’ll find each other no later than the end of the 1st quarter, then we can go find the good doc rolling uhh pretzels at halftime.

That is a classic line from your girls. I think this is the Coconut tree marijuana pic we seek? LOL

Let’s keep this thing going. We’ll have plenty of off season chat time in the summer!

BWAF

By Charles

April 28, 2008 1:15 AM | Link to this

Was anyone listening to hawks radio AM790 when J.smooth dunked over ray allen?

I almost crashed my car when i heard “JOSH SMITH UNBELIEVABLE! HE JUST GRABBED THE BALL AND JUMPED STRAIGHT OUT OF COLLEGE PARK AND INTO PHILIPS ARENA TO DUNK THAT ONE.”

I wish i had a recording of that.

By MannyT

April 28, 2008 1:18 AM | Link to this

doc speaking of that hat—I was here for lunch earlier this month. Food was good enough. It is a great setting, only about 5 mins from Philips…and free parking, but the lot has lines for tiny cars.

Website claims the bar & food were good in 2006. You may want to put it on your pre-game dining list for next season.

I’m out for the night. Gotta get all my Monday stuff done before game time. That includes some sleep—right now.

BWAF

By HB Ando

April 28, 2008 1:23 AM | Link to this

Vol and MannyT: half-time pretzels right across from the Jack Daniels bar. Will be there with Jhan, and, I’m certain, doc.

Also, pre-game is the tables right in front of the pizza stand, in the food court, right at the doors into Philips.

Be pretty cool to put together some type of blog gathering. I’m tall and Jhan is not.

By ray

April 28, 2008 1:36 AM | Link to this

Today’s News

It could end in two games or it could go further. I feel that the Celtics carry a torch of destiny, but at the same time, there’s nothing like stubbing the toe of a juggernaut. Better yet, kick ‘em in the shin. One way or another, win or lose, the Hawks have to play as hard, as proud, and as tenaciously as they did in game 3. That is all I require.

Quote of the game in game 3, courtesy of former Hawk and current Hawks commentator Steve Smith: “When Zaza headbutts you (knocks heads with someone), the advantage is…Zaza.” I couldn’t stop laughing with that one…

Al Horford is a winner in every sense of the word. He inspires his teammates. You can tell that he’s a great influence on Josh Smith, who although in the league for a few years already, is basically the same age. Horford is able to bring the intensity that Josh Smith lives on, and adds the substance and fundamentals to it. Josh needs that. He isn’t getting it from anyone else. There are no veteran forwards on this team (nor have there been) who could provide the leadership and example through both words and actions. And so, these two guys have to feed off of each other. It’s obvious that both guys have good court awareness on both ends of the court. What a wonderful relationship they can continue to develop in the frontcourt over time.

Woodson’s clues give me the blues. You know, I should start a top ten list of clues that your head coach is not connected to your team. Here’s one:

“It’s already a physical series. Bodies are going everywhere, so I’m not telling my guys not to do it,” Hawks coach Mike Woodson said after his team’s practice Sunday at Philips Arena. “I guess it’s their thing. As long as they play hard and do what they’re supposed to do on the floor, I guess I’m OK with it. I’m not trying to add fuel to the fire, but I want our guys to relax, have fun and play.”

Dude, relaxing is not how we win. Never has been. Intensity, intensity, intensity. Relax?? Are you freakin’ kidding me? Listen to those vague comments about his team’s intensity, emotion, and trash talking. I thought this dude had been to the playoffs? Talk about disconnected…was there ever a coach more mis-matched with his team?

I’m with anybody who wants Rudy Tomjanovich here. But can it even be done? I’m not sure this would work with Billy around…

Jalen Rose should kick off in Stephen A. Smith’s a$$. In fact, I’d call that Community Service. If Jalen ever commits a misdemeanor crime or something like that, and receives a light sentence, that’s my recommendation. I know, I know. I shouldn’t be promoting violence, right? Ehhh…I’ve learned in my time that the proper application of a size 12 appendage to the middle posterior region of the offending party solves a LOT of problems, though…

I’m looking forward to a Monday night fight. And for once, it’s not UFC or Pride. How about that? Well, my poor pitbull hasn’t recovered from my game 3 antics. Something tells me that at the first sound of a ref’s whistle from the tv, he’ll be headed downstairs (and away from my yelling, screaming, whooping, cat-calling, cursing self). Meanwhile, my wife continues to be amused by my antics and waits for the inevitable phone call from the infamous HB Ando, whom she likes to talk a little harmless trash with before handing the phone over…and listen to us chatter about basketball, like two school girls with new cell phones. Ahhh…the game always reduces grown men to boyhood…

And I’m out…

By ray

April 28, 2008 2:23 AM | Link to this

So much I wanna say on the Falcons blogs, but they keep closing the entries…

By cp

April 28, 2008 2:42 AM | Link to this

The Celtics are going to come out Monday and try to hit us in the mouth early. We have to respond and not look like we did in the first two games when they did. If we push the ball at any opportunity and play with the passion I saw in game 3 we might be able to pull this one out.

By RealSquawk

April 28, 2008 3:05 AM | Link to this

Alright so the game was AMAZING!!! and i really don’t think that it was a fluke. We have seen the Hawks play like this earlier in the year and if they keep up the intensity we are pushing this 6 or 7 games and we won’t be the ones going fishing

But yeah if you weren’t their saturday you better be their monday cause the game was hype for all forty eight minutes and the times in between

afewnotes

Al Horford Beast if anything everyone should be saying we fugged on the ROY voting if he doesn’t win. I mean really he is playing with no fear, in control, and fire against one of the most intimidating players in KEvin Garnett!! And putting the moves on people. I am so glad he is here cause before if we were getting pushed around you had to depend on Shelden and he was nice, but he couldn’t turn it around and rub it in your face like Al. Man that is so fire!!!

Josh Smith played well Hype simply put aside from a few erratic passes and only one shot i saw he played like there was no way he was going to let the celtics beat the hawks on their home court.

Oh and on more Marvin’s role diminishes, but he played with so much more intensity at one point he checked into the game and i said oh no not marvin, but he came out and was active on defense and hitting the boards DID YOU SEE THE PUT BACK??? BETTER QUESTION, DID YOU SEE WHERE CAME FROM???.

and i look for the games to get a lot more testy as we go down the stretch especially after we win monday. if we are on their heels in boston i am looking for ejections and i don’t think the hawks player are going to loose their cool before the celtics do

By Willie Coyote

April 28, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this

Of course Kendrick Perkins came back to earth. He’s garbage! He tries to be a tough guy but he was a big b*tch after he got hit in the face. It’s easy to knock Childress down and Zaza down (no offense to Chills), but #15 is a different story.

I love the way Horford won’t back down from any of these guys. He even let KG hear it after a couple of hard fouls. These Hawks used to get punked night-in and night-out but they seem to have more fire now.

By Willie Coyote

April 28, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

Oh yea, I would not have believed Phillips could get that rowdy if I had not seen it in person. Good job Hawks fans.

I hope we get a similar effort tonight because the longer the series goes, the better for the Hawks. Even if they lose, the more games, the more exposure/revenue and the more national attention will carry over for next year.

By Ramon

April 28, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

Everyone can say what they would like to say about this next statement, but I’m so glad that the Hawks didn’t end u p with pick #1 or 2 last season. Durant nor injured Oden would’ve had an impact like this THIS season. And believe it or not I truly believe Law will end up being the best PG in that draft. Now just only if we had Sekou’s boy Dale Davis, lol.

By Astro Joe

April 28, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

I’m REALLY looking forward to screaming my fool head off tonight at Philips Arena. I plan on leaving with no voice.

Only way Hawks walk away with a win tonight is if they bow-up and take a few swings. And I don’t mean Zaza shoving Eddie House. I mean, taking on one of the Celtics big guys. I just can’t envision the Celtics allowing another jam-fest tonight. Someone will be under-cut and the Hawks will need someone to step up and go “Terry Funk” on the green dudes. This is when we need the prankster back… Lo Wright. He would either deliver an old fashioned heart punch (you young guys don’t know anything about that) or pour popcorn down KG’s shorts. Can we sign Dirty Dick Slater for tonight’s game? How about Batista (either one)?

By Sautee

April 28, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

Volman

Re: your 8:34 p.m. post where you said:

“I’m proud of how this team played…I will still be proud if they lose.

If they do lose, bring on all of the BITTER posters here who are “realists” and “tell it like it is”!

Volman, being a Hawks fan and criticizing the ASG and the administration of their duties, or BK, or Woody, is NOT a mutually exclusive position.

Unfortunately, it makes you sound like Dick Cheney, saying that to criticize the government is to give comfort to the enemy.

You have had some good points in your posts of the past, but don’t lose your credibility with specious, one-sided comments. And when BETTER to discuss the shortcomings of a franchise than the offseason?

I’ll guarantee you that no one on this blog loves the Hawks any more than many of the loudest critics. If they/we didn’t care so much, we wouldn’t even post.

By MannyT

April 28, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Astro Joe Isn’t Terry Funk about 100 years old? Ric Flair may only be 80. He was great at talking smack. How wild would it be if NBA post game interviews were like those from the testosterone soap operas aka Pro Wrasslin!

After yesterday’s NBA games, Kidd would still be remorseful for neck tossing Pargo, but Dampier or whomever their heel would be could come on and show no remorse…explaining that in a man’s playoff game, lane ryhmes with pain…and I AM the sheriff of pain in these parts.

Then every team would need a goon/heel just for the interviews. As I write this, it seems like the perfect angle for the NHL to gain a few ratings points.

If your team doesn’t have a heel, it would be up to the manager to be the devious cut up. I could not stay in my seat if Mr. Quiet, BK, suddenly became the prankster—listening in on Doc’s huddle; sending Harry the Hawk into the opponents dressing room to spy.

I know it’s silly, but it would make me laugh.

BWAF

By MannyT

April 28, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Ando I will definitely come down to the Jack Daniels area at halftime. The pre-game pizza depends on how early the neighbor and I get down to the arena.

Mad Ants cap is the key to me b/c lot’s of folks have Hawks gear.

ray Woody wants them to stay loose, but be rough and ready. We’ll have to dial up some of the pro wrasslin’ community to do the pre-game speech this evening.

Goldberg, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Sting?

Hey…one of the Steiner brothers is local. I remember reading that in the AJC.

I won’t take up a bunch more space to get the speech out here, but I know it starts with brother and it ends with a loud wooo!

BWAF

By Astro Joe

April 28, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

MannyT, Atlanta is the home of many former wrestlers. I prefer the old school guys. They didn’t have steroids, just a case of beer and some Goody’s. Funk, Slater, the Andersons and crew were tough as nails. One of my favorite ever, Abdullah the Butcher, owns a restaurant in SW Atlanta. Ribs and Chinese Food joint. Weird combination, but it works. But you have to be able to eat the ribs while staring at a picture of Abdullah “with a crimson mask”. We need Sekou to shuffle his legs ala Rocky Johnson and put Bob Ryan in a sleeper hold.

Because in order to be the man, you have to beat the man… WOOOO!

By FRANK

April 28, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

SEKOU, why is it ok for PAUL PIERCE TO FLASH GANG “BLOOD KILLER ” SIGNS DURING A LIVE NBA TELECAST. Why hasnt the media or David Stern said or done ANYTHING about this. Pierce seems an all to willing player in the GANG trash game that is taking young people off our streets EVERY DAY. Yet nobody from the NBA LEAGUE OFFICE or MEDIA SAYS A WORD ABOUT IT.

By Ryder

April 28, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Or Astro Joe we could have the Dogface Gremlin come in and slap the Frankensteiner on the Celtics tonight!

Or Bring on the Four Horsemen to jump on Boston early to give Atlanta the advantage.

By Astro Joe

April 28, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

Ryder, nice ideas. How about Haystack Calhoun smothering Perkins on the court. Or Mr. Wrestling #2 with a knee-lift to Posey’s head? Where’s Ernie Ladd?

By Volman

April 28, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

Manny T, you must have definitely seen me.. I was standing up/going crazy all night. I had my Smoove jersey on, and would not let up on those two Celtics fans in front of me…Great stuff!

Ando, I’ll try to make it for some pretzels at halftime (haha).. Also, I think I might have seen you guys congregating outside of the Philips entrance in the CNN Center.. I’ll try to find you guys out there tonight.. I’ll have on my Smoove Jersey and some Red YO MTV Raps Pumbas!

Sautee, I definitely see where you’re coming from. I just hate to see this blog go from happy for the Hawks being in the playoffs, to some bloggers wanting to trade Joe, Smoove, fire woody, fire BK… The people who come on here and “tell it like it is”. It’s been VERY EASY to think negatively about the Hawks in the past 10 years. It really has. All I am trying to get across is that I want to see some positive posts on here (there usually are) WIN or LOSE. We should all be proud of what that team did on Saturday night. And if you weren’t there to witness that,

THEN SHAME ON YOU.

Go Hawks!

By Willie Coyote

April 28, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

FRANK I saw what Pierce did but couldn’t make out what sign it was. The league or someone should let him know that kind of thing has no place in the Association or anywhere else. To me, that’s a threat and I seriously doube if he’ll try to back it up. But stuff like that is how people can get hurt.

By doc

April 28, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

manny t, volman i will wear the black hat with the green leaf and have it on backwards. i will probably be around the tall guy and the one who isnt and my son who is about volman’s age. i will be the mature guy in the group.

aj look us up a well as anyone else. the pretzels are hot and soft, about what you think of when you look at beyonce.

will look for clyde as well, he will probably have his shades on and a “i got mine in rio” t-shirt on. it is a new line.

volman, the blog will be interesting this summer. i just hope we can find enough to talk about with no picks and an open ended time frame to sign these guys and come up with a coach/gm situation. at least the hawks extended our expression another two days a least.

now et us all get some lint flying.

By SalimFan

April 28, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

I seriously doubt the gmae will get out of hand tonight WITH COMMISONER STERN BEING THERE….

Yup thats right Stern will be attending Phillips arena for the first time tonight….Lord help us all.

He’ll probably make us stop using the Kiss Cam or something like that…

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

DOC, ANDO, VOLMAN, JOE, MANNYT, have a blast at the game!!! one of you cats flip a sign to PIERCE for me!!!LOL VOLMAN, somehow i know you’ll do it!!!LOL

REESE, you takin’ in the game???

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

JHAN, you too man!!!

By Astro Joe

April 28, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

Doc, I’ll stop by and meet you guys at half-time. Black hat, green leaf, backwards. Tall guy, short guy and other guys, all eating pretzels. That should be easy to find.

By doc

April 28, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

the mature guy has a trimmed white beard to look for as well. could be a few laughs and hope we are still in the game at that point. i have been in similar situations where my desire got in the way in sporting events and is part of the learning curve.

if the shots go down or there are some sweet floaters put up by bibby that horford and josh slam down it could be real cool. tell me that one of the celts wont want to intercept one of those guys with an assassin hold or do an assassin one and two tag team on us as they fly through the air commish or no commish. we are talking playoff bball man.

By lbj_fan

April 28, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Winning a playoff game doesn’t entitle Woodson to return as coach next year. Hawks are winning despite Woody’s lack of coaching. They are doing this purely on talent. If they get a decent coach next year who can push this team, they will be one of the top 5 teams in the east. Hawks need to keep running against these older Celtics. That is the only way they can beat them. Horford is a beast. He is a rebounding machine out there.

By Astro Joe

April 28, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Doc, the Assassins? Weren’t they in the 1st tag-team wrestling match ever? Against Cain & Abel, right?

By Volman

April 28, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

For those attending the game tonight/eating pretzels at halftime!

My skinny white self will have on my Smoove Jersey, my Red Pumbas, and my friend will be with me. He’s a short guy with a Hawks Draft Hat and a Blue Hawks Shirt.

We will be looking for you guys. Where exactly is this stand again?

Also, I will have a sign either saying “Cassell, Phone Home!” with the Same Cassell picture of him in the ET bike or else “Sam Cassell is an Alien” with the same picture.

What do you guys think?

By Volman

April 28, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

I obviously can’t spell…

PUMA

By doc

April 28, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

yes aj, live atlanta wrestling from the old auditorium. i was there to help get them started. do you remember chief was it mcdaniels and some cowboy who were good guys? man tv was sooo good on saturday evening at 6. now we have sportscenter. ah the good ole days.

volman, if i remember correctly, if you look to your left and down from your section it is in the near corner more or less. you and jhan can argue who really is IN THE FRONT ROW.

myc as you know i will toast you at some point. i just wont be in the rarified air of jhan’s seats on camera with every change of possession.

By SalimFan

April 28, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

Volman, Go with the ET phone home with the bike Defenetly!!!

By ZgoldATLonMYARM

April 28, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

I been caimin Sam “I Look Like E.T. Cassell was of another world for quite some time now. See u in the highlight factory. Go Hawks Its A-Town

By ZgoldATLonMYARM

April 28, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

I been caimin Sam “I Look Like E.T. Cassell was of another world for quite some time now. See u in the highlight factory. Go Hawks Its A-Town

By richbrave

April 28, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

WIZARDS are TOAST. Denizens, see that the Hawks become the TOAST of ATLANTA tonight. Give Stern something to remember. GO HAWKS.

By SalimFan

April 28, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

Check out the scouting Report for Game 4.

By MannyT

April 28, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this

richbrave It’s a shame that the Wiz are down to the Cavs again. They need to worry a little less about being physical and just guard all the non-LeBrons. He can’t score all the points.

Volman I know where the Jack Daniel’s bar & the pretzel place are. We will find them. I’ll be in the black Ft. Wayne Mad Ants cap in 303 G 4.

doc I grew to appreciate pretzels far north of here. However I must say I would never put mustard or cheese on Beyonce in public ;-)

…and the crowd roars as Mario puts Paul Pierce in a figure 4 leg lock after the knocks over Bibby. The referees intervene, but Mario won’t let Peirce go until he says, Mario, you’re my Daddy! LOL

Let’s Go Hawks!

BWAF

By ray

April 28, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this

Kudos to SalimFan for putting up that link to the scouting report of tonight’s game. The article was spot on.

In fact, the article summed up Al Horford’s effect on the game (and his teammates, most notably Josh Smith) better than I did. I was happy to see that an actual scout saw what I saw in game 3: Horford’s natural leading ability, better-than-anybody-thought talent, and his undeniable influence on Josh Smith (who has been needing this and not getting it).

It also summed up Josh Smith rather well: a “supreme X factor” who is still learning the game. Notice how people are no longer talking about him as some super-athletic dude who’s just not smart enough to go anywhere with his game. You’d think his six dimes would attest to that (I know, I know, just one game…but he’s been passing the ball like that). Once more, it’s proven that Josh just needs the steadying, focused influence. And the scout was right: when he’s slashing to the basket, he also begins hitting some jumpers. At that point, you really can’t stop him. Wait till he starts spending some serious time developing that jumper…

Anyway, let’s see some more of that intense action tonight!!

By SalimFan

April 28, 2008 8:00 PM | Link to this

Thanks,

Also I noticed while watching the game that the ESPN anlyist Doris Burk was way more accurate on her assesment of out team than Mike Fratello was on TNT….Or maybe I just loved the fact that she kept giving smoove and Al Horford complements the whole night, not to mention her shameless promotion of the great fans at phillips arena lol.

Either way it will be a tough game tonight. It all starts with Bibby. He sets the tone. If he;s unselfish and gets everyone else involved then the rest of the team will do the same. BUT if he becomes a ball stopper then the Hawks will be in trouble. Hopefully his defense will be just as good on Rondo tonight.

Now Larry Brown always used the matchup zone with the pistons so why in the hell has Woodson not used it up until saturday???

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this

EL GATO GRANDE!!!

By corey

April 28, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this

marvin fumblin and bumblin already get his azz outta here

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

i’m luvin’ it!!!!!! erased a 13 pt deficit in 1 qtr!!!!

as much as i hate to ZAZA on the court, since SMOOVE is in foul trouble, i like AL and CHILS at the forwards!!

they just showed TED TURNER courtside…PLEASE BUY THE TEAM BACK!!!!

By corey

April 28, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

marvin williams is a phuckin bumm get his hpward the duck lookin azz outta here again

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this

i got MADD respect for ZAZA now!!!! MADD!!!!!!!!!!!!

By corey

April 28, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

WAY TO GO ZAZA THIS SERIES REMINDS ME OF THE CAVS AND PISTONS REMEMBER HOW THE CAVS COULDNT DO ANYTHING AGIANST DETROIT BUT REMEMBER WHEN THE CAVS GOT THEIR CONFIDENCE AND FIGURED OUT WHAT THE NEEDED TO DO IN ORDER TO WIN AND ONCE THEY HAD THE PISTONS NUMBER THE PISTONS COULDNT DO ANYTHING THATS WHAT THE HAWKS CELTICS REMNID ME OF THEY COULDNT FIGURE OUT HOW TO COMPETE AT FIRST BUT NOW THEY HAVE THE CELTICS NUMBER I KNOW I MIGHT SOUND LIKE IM SMOKING THE BEST CRACK EVER BUT THE HAWKS WILL PUT THE CELTICS OUT OF THE PLAYOFFS

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this

JOE JOHNSON is comin’ outta his inner shell this series!!!!LOL totally showin’ his emotions after CHILS’ slam!! free up JJ, free up!!!!

By corey

April 28, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this

BIBBY HAS 18 POINTS IN THE 1 HALF WAY TO GO BIBBY JUST GOTTA GET HORFORD AND JOE IN THE SWING OF THINGS AND I THINK I MIGHT BE SMOKING THE BEST CRACK EVER BECUZ ZAZA IS A FACTOR TONITE

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

Look at Woody playing his bench. And was that Chills or Clyde the Glyde on that dunk. lol!

By Clyde

April 28, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

Solomon Jones!!!!

By Matt

April 28, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this

What a way to end the half for the Hawks! Woody put in Solomon Jones and Solomon responded like WHOA!

I still am fearing that almost inevitable second half collapse, but if the Hawks somehow hold onto this, it’s a sign that maybe - just maybe - Woodson is starting to “get it” about using his bench. And if he is starting to get it, he’s doing it when it counts most.

As I said though, I have a hard time believing that a Woodson-led team will be able to counter the inevitable adjustments that the Celtics will make after halftime. The next 24 minutes will decide whether Mike Woodson’s job is secure.

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this

3rd quarter collapse? Or will the young Hawks keep it going? And as it has been stated before, when Bibby is on, we can beat anybody. When he’s off, we can lose to anyone.

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

Question: If we can somehow Miraculously pull off the upset, does Woody deserve an extension? How about it Clyde?

By corey

April 28, 2008 9:44 PM | Link to this

marvin is a freakin bummm AGAIN!!!!!! GET HIS OVERATED AZZ OUT OF HERE

By corey

April 28, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

THE STEAL IS THE 1ST PLAY I SEEN MARVIN MAKE INCLUDING THAT JUMP SHOT

By Darrin "The Vent King"

April 28, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

$25,000 HAHAHAHAHA That’s what you get for being a PUNK PAUL PIERCE!!
Stern knows if the general public knew what you were doing and who you were affiliating yourself with- you’d be RUINED along with Celtics image you fake azz wanksta!! I hope the Hawks smash yall!!

GO HAWKS!!!

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this

This might have been the worst thing to happen to the ASG, in Smoove and Childresses contract year. They’re stock has risen tremedously, especially Smoove’s. PAY UP OR SHUT UP!

By Clyde

April 28, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

Sorry to say but yes

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

Marvin has been to the free-throw line more than ANY OTHER PLAYER in this series. At least he’s contributing. Everyone’s doing they’re part. Who thought we would be in this thing? NOBODY! Lets wait until after the series, before we start trash talking our own players again please.

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

Marvin has been to the free-throw line more than ANY OTHER PLAYER in this series. At least he’s contributing. Everyone’s doing their part. Who thought we would be in this thing? NOBODY! Lets wait until after the series, before we start trash talking our own players again please.

By Darrin "The Vent King"

April 28, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this

I agree - TRADE MARVIN WILLIAMS ASAP! Goodness he plays like he has an avacado stuck in his azz! UGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

By Capt. Caveman (the original dawg)

April 28, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

corey

Suggestion number one: RELEASE THE CAP LOCK DUDE

Suggestion number two: Learn to use a period

Suggestion number three:

Pass me the pipe and give me a hit DUDE

Show me some luv !!!!!!

LOL

By reese

April 28, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this

Ray, works been keeping me busy and haven’t had time to blog. But the little bit that I did read, it sounds like your doing a good job of stating the merits of Josh Smith.

Mykhalc, couldn’t make it to the game tonight, got to get up early and catch a flight for a business trip to vegas. I haven’t even packed yet. Too busy watching this game in HD.

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this

It looks like the air is being let out of the balloon. That durn 3rd quarter!

By Matt

April 28, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this

Unbelievable. I was about to say that the only good thing about the 3rd quarter is that Marvin was attacking the basket. And people on here are talking about trading him. At least wait for the right moment to start advocating that…

In any case, if the Hawks can’t turn this around, I hope people start screaming “Fire Woodson” in the last 2 minutes of the game.

By CP6

April 28, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

Aaaaaaaaaand Smoove airballs a three. Surprised anyone? HE is the one who we should trade.

Down 10 after 3. It’s now or never, Woodson.

By richbrave

April 28, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this

SOLO FAN:

Is it me? Solomon Jones did a bang-up job at the end of the first half. Haven’t seen him in the third quarter as the Hawks collectively are steadily becoming more and more gassed. So much emotion, and now the tank is dry. Need to make some offensive adjustments. Need to start consistantly dropping threes as the Celtics are really packing the lane.

By richbrave

April 28, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

MANNY T:

Lizards played like it was a regular season game. Turn-over after turn-over, after turn-over. By the time they came around it was too late to pull it out. Call it like it is. The better team won on that night.

By Melvin

April 28, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

3qt Collaspe but good start to the 4th.

By Capt. Caveman (the original dawg)

April 28, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this

No — it was not a 3rd qtr collapes, it was just a lull before the 4th qtr surge. Celtics are smart and experienced but with Bibby at point the Hawks will be making them earn their way for the rest of the night.

I’m looking for the Mike and Joe Show in the last 6 mis, starting right now.

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 28, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

LET’S GO HAWKS!!! UPSET THESE C’S!!!

By Tiger Woo

April 28, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

CP6,

Smoove misses a shot so you want trade him? Sure, let’s overlook the 22 points, 5 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 2 assists.

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

SMOKIN’!!!!!!!!

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 28, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

LEAVE IT TO JOE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Capt. Caveman (the original dawg)

April 28, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this

Joe just broke that dudes ankles on that move. Then the step back 3 with a deep breath and a swish — classic.

The Mike and Joe show in the backcourt is making the Hawks a serious upset threat right now !!!

By corey

April 28, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this

JOE JOHNSON IS KILLING

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

i just wish we had some backdoor cuts goin’ on while JJ has the ball out front!!!

By Darrin "The Vent King"

April 28, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this

JOE IS KILLLLING THEM!!

By Steve T

April 28, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

Joe Johnson = Larry Bird.

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

yep, JJ is killin’ ‘em!!!!

By corey

April 28, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

SEE YOU IN BOSTON 2-2 BABY

By Tiger Woo

April 28, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

Shock the world, ATL !!

JJ - 18 pts. in the 4th Quarter - who says he’s not an all-star?

By corey

April 28, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

LIKE I SAID THE HAWKS CAN BEAT THE CELTICS WAY TO GOOOOOO HAWKSSSSSS

By Tiger Woo

April 28, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

The best move by Woody was keeping Duck on the bench.

See you at game 6 - I’ll be there!

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

UNFREAKINBELIEVABLE!

By kwooden1

April 28, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!! HAWKS WIN!!

By Capt. Caveman (the original dawg)

April 28, 2008 10:57 PM | Link to this

Somebody call Belkin and tell his a* to eat some CROW !!!!!

Joe is worth every damn penny !!!!!!

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 28, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

OK, LET’S HEAR THOSE EXCUSES, CELTICS FANS!!!!!!

LET’S GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

GOIN’ 7…PERIOD!!!!!

man, i’m am soooooo proud of the heart these cats are showin’!!!!

JJ ate RAY up all nite long!!!! PP won’t be talkin’ any more $hit about him in the future!!!

By Darrin "The Vent King"

April 28, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

CELTICSCHOKECELTICSCHOKECELTICSCHOKEHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

GO HAWKS!!

By The Flash

April 28, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

Wow, throw out the damn book. These guys ain’t hearin any of it. That was just terrific basketball. You guys deserve this!!

By Ryder

April 28, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

WHAT A FINISH! PROPS TO JJ, SMOOVE, CHILL, BIBBY, AND EVEN ZAZA FOR SHOWING UP LIKE MEN TONIGHT! ATLANTA TOOK CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME!

SEE YOU WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND BACK HERE FOR FRIDAY! GET THEM HAWKS!

By Mel

April 28, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this

JOE JOHNSON IS GODLY!!!

By kwooden1

April 28, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

That was an UNBELIEVEBLE WIN!!! I thought the crowd could help them win the game on Sat, but this game I just couldn’t imagine. JJ was UNGUARDABLE in the 4th quarter!!!!

Powe needs to go to DICK’S and purchase some NEW ANKLES!!! I haven’t seen that happen since Randolph Childress broke some ankles in the NCAA’s.

The quick 5 points to start the 4th took the heart of the Celtics and then JJ just took over. I couldn’t believe the Celtics weren’t double-teaming him quicker, but it shows that pressure can get to the best of players.

What do you think the crowd in Boston is going to look like?? They have to be SHELL SHOCKED.

JS was right THEY’VE SHOCKED THE WORLD!!!!!

GO HAWKS!!!

By richbrave

April 28, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this

mykhalc:

PP ain’t that smart.!! Sure he’ll be dealin’ smack, just not in public. Did you enjoy the JJ show.? Man, the Hawks were gassed after 3. He and Smith carried the team to a victory. Oh, and Josh Childress had one key rebound down the stretch. At the end it was Johnson, Johnson and Johnson in your face, in your face, and in your face. WOW!!

By Matt

April 28, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

My thoughts exactly, Tiger Woo. All the clowns who say we should trade JJ and that he’s the kind of player who can’t take over games…well just look at tonight. One missed free throw aside, he was scoring at will during the closing minutes of the game. 35 points and 6 assists in the biggest game of his life.

JJ is a big-game player. And Josh Smith is now showing that he is too (again, putting aside that one ill-advised trey with Garnett in his face that he airballed…like JJ, he’s entitled to one screw-up).

Personally, I think the Hawks should get at least one more win in order for Woodson to have earned his extension. But I’ve got nothing but love for him tonight. EVERY Hawk played with heart tonight - even the guys who usually get slammed for seemingly lacking that killer instinct. Marvin either attacked the basket or nailed the open jumper every time he got the ball in the third quarter, and Zaza stepped up to the Big Ticket in the second quarter.

When the Hawks play with this much soul, they deserve to be on the court with any team in the league. Great win.

GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!

By Horford Rox

April 28, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

I know its a BIG IF, but IF we can steal that game in Boston, we could end up shocking the world at home. How cool would that be? The only bad thing is, there’s no way in hell, the ASG would let Woody go, if this happens! As long as they dont sign him long term, I can live with it. 1 yr deal to prove himself, AND OUT THE DOOR IF WE START OUT SLOW. That’s it!

By Horford Rox

April 28, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this

I must be honest. After 3rd, I thought we were done. Thank God, I don’t play for your ATLANTA HAWX!!! With that attitude, they would have been done.

LET’S GO BACK TO boston and FINISH THE JOB!!

Go HAWX and Nice headbutt ZaZA!

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this

And everyone wanted to break up this team. You sure about that???????

By Horford Rox

April 28, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

Point the finger at boston…THE MIDDLE ONE!!!

Spit in the eye of the bully!

GO HAWX!!

By ray

April 28, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! WE WON WE WON WE WON WE WON!!!!!!

Boston got their beans BAKED!!!

Wow!! I’m out of breath, and I wasn’t even there, but I damn sure could feel the energy right throught my tv!

I give the guy a ton of heat, but big ups to Zaza Pachulia for letting Garnett know it wasn’t going down that way. Matter of fact, big ups to ALL the Hawks for playing that way.

Josh Smith was an absolute terror, despite his 6 missed 3-point attempts. He still shot 50% from the floor and hit 12 of 13 free throws. And every last one of those 7 blocked shots was highlight reel-worthy.

Horford didn’t explode offensively like last time, but I have a feeling Boston read that scouting report. They did NOT want to get him going. He was still tough as ever and beat the crap out of ‘em on the glass.

JJ was straight up superstar. Straight up. Wow, talk about clutch. Even better? Bibby got going early, but was the guy setting some of those screens for JJ late in the game. Excellent work out there.

Solo demonstrated that he is worth having come off the bench. Goes right in and blocks a shot. Good move, Woody.

I won’t even criticize anybody’s performance tonight. Can’t. Just feels too good to see our guys go out and snatch that win, even after we got down by several points. It was just incredible. The crowd was incredible. Thanks to all the fans who showed up, it was straight rockin’, and I swear I could feel it down here in the SAV.

Hey Paul Pierce, still think JJ’s not an all-star?

By mattlovesmarvin

April 28, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

Matt Stop talking about Marvin. He wasn’t even a major part of the game. JJ and JS carried this team. Just be happy the team won and stop trying to prove something that isn’t there.

By Horford Rox

April 28, 2008 11:25 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe I’m saying this…but ZaZaP ROX!!

GO HAWX & Zazap EM IF YOU HAVE TO!!

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this

All Zaza has to do is play with some fire, like he did tonight, and he’ll get some love around here. He usually looks lost. I did’nt know he had that in him. Go ahead Zaza, with YO BAD SELF!

By Mac-Town

April 28, 2008 11:30 PM | Link to this

Does this mean Mike Woodson keeps his job?

By Steve T

April 28, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this

I wish owners who never played the sport just let the GM do his job. One person said that JJ was not worth the money. I bet you the Cs wish they could get him back. I bet any team in the NBA wish they were as smart as BK about JJ.

Y’all did not believe me about the Z-man. Yep, my man has heart. I wanted to bulk him up and see if I can make him a .10 - .20 of a second faster. I will strap something on hsi waist and make him run all summer. Believe it or not, Zaza holds the cards of how much better this team could get. If Zaza improves 50%, the hawks couuld becaome one of the better team in the NBA.

Clyde, where are you? Give Billy and Mike some credit.

By Horford Rox

April 28, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this

We can FINISH THE JOB by taking game 5 in boostown. Then, do what Terrell suggests and close the coffin door on the “GREAT” celts in ATL BY WINNING GAME 6!!!!

GUESS I’M A LITTLE OVER ZEALOUS WITH THE GO TO boostown and FINISH THE JOB stuff, but I’m FIRED UP!!!

GO HAWX AND BEAT EM IN boostown!!

By Harry Hawk

April 28, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this

Awesome game. This was better than Game 3. The C’s weren’t awful tonight. The Hawks beat them in a typical, back-and-forth playoff game. That is an absolute shock to me. I really can’t believe it. Just amazing to see something like that out of this crew.

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 11:35 PM | Link to this

richbrave, you’re right. PP ain’t that smart!!!

how ‘bout the freakin’ block SMOOVE had on KG in the last couple of mins!!! SUPER FREAK!!! or as the female ESPN announcer calls him, HYPER ATHLETIC!!!LOL

WE ARE NOW PLAYOFF TESTED AND READY!!! who woulda thunk it???

damn i wish i had recorded that one!!!!

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 28, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

Hawks fans, we have GOT to treat our guests better, or they won’t want to come back and play ;)

LET’S GO HAWKS!!!

UNDEFEATED HOME PLAYOFF RECORD!!!

By SalimFan

April 28, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this

Dey Know!!!!!

Now tha whole nation knows now!!!!!

I Don’t wanna hear S** from tha hatas!!

The scouting reoprt was spot on BUT HE WAS WRONG ON THE OUTCOME!!!

By Harry Hawk

April 28, 2008 11:47 PM | Link to this

Maybe we’ll find out in Game 5, but where the hell is Sam Cassell? Where’s the testicle dance and the crotch chop?

By GT4Life

April 28, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this

I’m giving a baller award to my Atlanta Hawks. Yea baby, Yea!!!

By mykhalc

April 28, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this

BIG RAY, JJ str8 up punk’d ‘em tonite!!! what’s funny is i think we played better team ball in game 3 and beat ‘em. then BOS turns around and plays better this game and still get beat!!! now ya gotta luv that!!!!

CHILS makes such a difference when he’s on the court compared to MARVIN!!! just does ALL the little things that need to be done!!! MARVIN is gonna have to un-one-dimension himself. FRATELLO even said that tonite!!!

again, i’m just proud of the cats!!! they are playin’ with ALL HEART and DESIRE now!!! really nice to see!!!

SMOOVE’s gotta big payday comin’!!! and believe me, BASG ain’t lettin’ this cat go ANYWHERE, NADA, NOWHERE!!! don’t care what your financial reasons to argue the point, it ain’t gonna happen!!! even they can see the big picture and what SMOOVE brings to this team!!!

GREAT WIN!!!!

damn, i wish i recorded it!!!damn!!LOL

By Horford Rox

April 28, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this

Terrell, I didn’t know that either, but now I LOVE THE DUDE!

Who would have thought that ZaZap would become the enforcer?

He ain’t got enough height or muscle, but ZaZaP might have just become the Kevin Willis this team needs!

How bout that big time BLOCK by seldom used Solomon Jones to end 1st Half? Get him more minutes!

Will NBA suspend Marvin and Perkins? I would hate to see that. Neither player strayed far enough from bench to pose a threat or participate in nonsense,but I do believe their toes touched the floor. Have some common sense and consider it a non issue, NBA!

GO HAWX AND STAY NASTY!!

HAWX IN 6!

By BA

April 28, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this

Josh Smith makes me proud to be from down here. Finally, a franchise player with some class in Atlanta. Anybody see them trying to chest-bump Joe? The man hardly knows how to do one! These kids are a class act. You know what you get when you combine class with the hunger to play hard and compete? You get John Smoltz. You get Warrick Dunn. The Hawks are clearly on the right path.

By ignition

April 28, 2008 11:48 PM | Link to this

GREAT WIN FOR THE HAWKS.. PAY JOSH BOTH JOSHES.. JOE WENT OFF, DAMN AMAZING..

GIVE IT UP TO THESE YOUNG HAWKS GIVE IT UP TO THEM..

And lets give Billy & Woody their due for a change, I criticize them more than anyone but it’s time to give them thier due..

Props to the organization.. Props to Atlanta and the FANS in the STANDS..

By terrell barron

April 28, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this

Yall still want Deng over Chills? BK got it right in 04 and 08. Give him his props! Childress is all over the place. PG, SG, SF, and PF! If anyone has to go, I think it’s Marvin, but I hope we can keep them all. But that unrealistic. But anyway, GREAT WIN! And think about all the GM’s who feel FOOLISH for passing on Smoove. LAWD HAVE MERCY! If Billy had only drafted that Paul guy in 05, he’d be a GOD around here! But thats in the past. Lets look toward the future, and the future looks bright. And one more thing, everybody that creamed Billy for making the trade for Joe, APOLOGIZE! lol!

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 28, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this

Zaza

You’re my hero

Please forgive anything bad I ever said about you

My voice is still gone. GO HAWKS!! I wonder what Blood Killa has to say about Joe Johnson’s All Star candidacy now?

Outstanding performances from everyone, except Marvin who really needs to have his azz nailed to the bench. I’m sorry. I can no longer excuse this guy being in the starting lineup over Childress and Jeremy Richardson.

Love seeing the look on those Celtics fans’ faces. What a bunch of punks.

Oh yeah, HB Ando, you might find this link useful. Although in fairness a lot of other people including myself might want a piece of it too.

By Horford Rox

April 28, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this

I won’t disrespect the man by speaking for CLYDE, but I, Horford Rox, was INCREDIBLY WRONG when I suggested that BK was an idiot for drafting 2,000 PFs! I guess this combo works darn well. IF BK keeps both of the Joshes, I will knight him Sir Billy!

GO HAWX AND KEEP THIS TEAM TOGETHER!!

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 29, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this

If the way they’ve played this series is any indication, a Marvin for Perkins tradeoff would actually benefit the Hawks more than the Celtics.

By Nookah

April 29, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this

First of all, congratulations to our team. We cannot commend them enough. As Smitty said, the Hawks are growing up right before our eyes.

Regardless of what Doc Rivers says, this has set the cat among the pigeons. We are in the Celtics’ heads right now. Anything is possible. We will be in real hostile territory when we go to Boston but if we can hang with them through the 3rd quarter and then let it loose in the 4th quarter.

My concern is however, Joe cannot do that every night. We are far too static in the half court game. We stand aroung like spectators (and not even cheering) and there is absolutely no movement. If we play like that in Boston we will not be competitive.

My other concern…what does this mean for Woody and his contract? I love when we win but does it mean Woody gets an extension? If that is so then it will be real sad.

Finally let’s hear it for the real 6th Man!!!! The Hawks Fans!!! They were absolutely great tonight.

It’s good to dream but wouldn’t it be nice to leave those Boston fans green with envy? (pun intended)

Let’s focus as fans and hope positive thoughts can will us a win in Boston.

Go Hawks!!!

Nuff Respect!!!

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 29, 2008 12:03 AM | Link to this

ZAZA is on the front page of ESPN.com

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA

Go Hawks!

By Tiger Woo

April 29, 2008 12:05 AM | Link to this

You gotta feel good for Mike Woodson. Sure, he’s not the best coach, and he’s been humiliated all year, but now he enjoying playoff success. Props to Woody!

By Harry Hawk

April 29, 2008 12:06 AM | Link to this

Mmm…

This crow’s pretty good.

It smells like…victory.

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

Childress is living proof that I am a horrible talent scout. Yes, I would have loved to have Deng instead. But… something just smacked me in the back of the head. I think its name is REALITY!!

GO HAWX AND DON’T HIRE ME AS GM!!

By terrell barron

April 29, 2008 12:11 AM | Link to this

Come on Horford Rox, dont get carried away. Zaza? Kevin Willis? WOW!

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 12:13 AM | Link to this

Najeh, that ROX!

By BA

April 29, 2008 12:16 AM | Link to this

Ya’ll lay off of Marvin, he made SOME plays tonight. He’s a twenty-two year old in the NBA playoffs. Just because three of his teammates are playing out of their minds at the same age (Smith,Childress,Horford)doesn’t mean he’s worthless. But going back to Boston, I REALLY wish Woodson would start Childress. Hard to believe we made it to the playoffs and teams are STILL forgetting about him in the post.

By mykhalc

April 29, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this

hey, i just realized this team is like SHAQ…just wanna play when it matters. FORGET THE REGULAR SEASON!!! LET’S JUST DO PLAYOFFS BABY!!!LOL

By Tiger Woo

April 29, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this

Ok Hawks - nobody expected us to win one game - guess what? we have won 2 ganes and tied the series!

We have nothing to lose when we go up to Boston for game 5. Let’s play loose, play hard, have some fun and steal one! All of the pressure is on the mighty Celtics!

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 29, 2008 12:20 AM | Link to this

I’m also a little concerned this might lead to Woody getting an extension, but in fairness he has done a MUCH better job in this series than he did during the season. The team defense throughout this series, even in the two losses has been simply outstanding. The offense has picked up a lot these last two games, even though it kinda reverted back to regular season form in today’s 3rd quarter. Overall I’d say he’s done a pretty good job… particularly his substitution patterns have gotten better, since he seems to be willing to yank Marvin earlier and give Solo and Acie a few minutes.

But the real test is gonna be whether they can maintain the same level of energy and focus in a road game. That is still a big question mark especially for a young team like this one. If Woody wants to get paid he needs to have this team playing this well in Boston too.

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 12:22 AM | Link to this

How badly does Dominique wish he had something left in the tank?

His nephew, Damian could be a nice off season acquisition, if “the price is right.”

HUGS NOT DRUGS! ANYBODY remember that campaign? I used to own a record that had NBA players singing “Hugs not Drugs.., Hugs not Drugs!”

Sorry, Go HAWX!!

By Astro Joe

April 29, 2008 12:22 AM | Link to this

Incredible Game! (cough, cough) It was a pleasure to meet MannyT, Jhan, Volman, Son of Doc, Doc and the Alpha Ando. Was it the unnatural power of a hand-shake and cordial discussion between Ando and myself that propelled the Hawks to the most unlikely win of this NBA post-season? (cough, cough) Or was it the supernatural forces of each blogger coming together like Power Rangers (or Voltar) to create an even greater power, a hero now known as Super JJ, Celtic Destroyer! I’m too exhausted and have lost my voice, so I can’t say. Good night all and the most pleasant dreams of a Wednesday victory. (cough, cough).

1-2-3 HELL YES, IT’s 2-2 BABY!

By Ken Strickland

April 29, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this

This is why I said in another post that I’d rather take an old fashion A$$ whipping form the Celtics than not make the playoffs. This couldn’t have happened if we hadn’t made it to the playoffs. Does anyone doubt this young team hasn’t grown up and come together as a result of this experience?

I was pleasantly shocked at the beginning of halftime when they interviewed Woodson. He actually said the Hawks needed to pressure the ball, get the rebound, and they needed to GET OUT AND RUN. Does anybody think we would have won this gm if Solomon Jones hadn’t played excellent DEF to close out the half? All of his blocks prevented certain scores and he kept Boston’s bigs from getting clean rebounds and put backs.

PEOPLE, WOODSON ACTUALLY COACHED HIS ANUS OFF. I CAN HONESTLY SAY HE HASN’T HURT THIS TEAM IN ANY WAY THE LAST 2 GMS. He’s doing everything I said he should do to disrupt Boston’s halfcourt dominance. Since applying pressure on their PG’s, they have been nonfactors, especially Sam I Am. Again, Boston’s key players were worn down by the middle of the 4th qtr. They couldn’t beat us on the OFF boards like they did the 1st half. They couldn’t rotate and protect the lane against JJ and Josh either.

GOOOOOOOOOOOO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

By gnob

April 29, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

i’m in the office and i can feel the energy through the pbp, hahaha..

can’t wait to watch the replay later tonight.

go hawks!!1

By Ken Strickland

April 29, 2008 12:28 AM | Link to this

This is why I said in another post that I’d rather take an old fashion A$$ whipping form the Celtics than not make the playoffs. This couldn’t have happened if we hadn’t made it to the playoffs. Does anyone doubt this young team hasn’t grown up and come together as a result of this experience?

I was pleasantly shocked at the beginning of halftime when they interviewed Woodson. He actually said the Hawks needed to pressure the ball, get the rebound, and they needed to GET OUT AND RUN. Does anybody think we would have won this gm if Solomon Jones hadn’t played excellent DEF to close out the half? All of his blocks prevented certain scores and he kept Boston’s bigs from getting clean rebounds and put backs.

PEOPLE, WOODSON ACTUALLY COACHED HIS ANUS OFF. I CAN HONESTLY SAY HE HASN’T HURT THIS TEAM IN ANY WAY THE LAST 2 GMS. He’s doing everything I said he should do to disrupt Boston’s halfcourt dominance. Since applying pressure on their PG’s, they have been nonfactors, especially Sam I Am. Again, Boston’s key players were worn down by the middle of the 4th qtr. They couldn’t beat us on the OFF boards like they did the 1st half. They couldn’t rotate and protect the lane against JJ and Josh either.

GOOOOOOOOOOOO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 29, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

“We all know he’s a great player … He’s done a lot of good things for the league. He’s a future Hall of Famer. But it doesn’t matter when we’re on the court … I don’t take anything from anybody …The message was, ‘We’re right here. Even if we lose, it’s not going to be easy.” — Zaza Pachulia on Kevin Garnett

I am OFFICIALLY A FAN OF ZA-ZA PA-CHUUUU-LI-AAA!!!

By doc

April 29, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

the liars table met at the game betwen the hash marks of the pretzel stand and the jack daniels apothecary. we didnt have a quorum but we had some real hawk fools in attendance. aj, jhan, manny t, volman, ando and myself were fired up for the game. great to see the guys. quite an outcome there at the end. who would have thought jj would outscore the celts by himself in the fourth quarter,eh? the crowd was electric and continued to cheer as they went through the exits and into the streets and the parking lot.

it is amazing how owners dont get how great this town could be if only there was a consistent winner. step up basg, show us you mean bidness.

well since i got a strip i just dropped a few more bills and feel good about it. cool.

myk, i had one fist up for me and one for you through the night many times.

By MannyT

April 29, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this

Lot’s to say about tonight, but first I see that Larry Brown is going to coach Charlotte.

Mystery over until they need a new coach in 3 years.

The blog universe collided tonight.

It was great to see Volman, doc, jhan, Astro Joe, & HB Ando in person.

more coming after I get my internet fix…in search of Woody’s post game conference.

My eyes hurt…John Daly playing golf topless.

BWAF

By terrell barron

April 29, 2008 12:32 AM | Link to this

BA, Marvin is 3 yrs younger than Chills, and 6 months younger than Smoove. He’s Horford’s age, and Horford is even older, by a couple of weeks.

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 12:36 AM | Link to this

Terrell… That headbutt REALLY impressed me! I didn’t know he had the ……! I’m sure you remember the good old days. I compared him to Willis not for his defense or rebounding, but simply for his willingness to challenge KG mano a mano.

That is something the old Enforcer would have done!

It was not my intention to offend anyone. I’m just HYPED UP over the HUGE WIN!! If I’m wrong, I’m wrong. Big Deal. It ain’t the first or last time.

Do you think Salim will see action in game 5 0r 6? I think he could provide an offensive spark, if given the chance!

GO HAWX. BEAT boostown!

By reese

April 29, 2008 12:36 AM | Link to this

Wow what a win. Ray, it still amazes me that we can’t go 1 blog entry without someone saying that we need to trade Josh Smith.

CP6, what game were you watching. The reason that he is taking big shots in these playoff games is because he wasn’t afraid to take shots in games 1, 2, 3, 4….81, 82, 83, 84, 85 and 86.

Now, we fans are reaping the benefits. Every hawk played well. Whoever the coach was that drew the game plan and convinced Woodson that these guys needed to run on offense and pick up full court man to man on defense needs to be signed as well.

MyKhalc, I’ll be there friday night screaming and yelling. I’ve already bought 5 tickets for myself, friends and relatives.

I might miss game 5 in Boston, but I’ll be there in spirit. GO HAWKS.

By doc

April 29, 2008 12:40 AM | Link to this

najeh i think i’ll save that one and slide it in to serve you some if the ryan train pulls out of the station and you arent on the train. what is it you reap what you sew. be kind.

did my heart good to see my friends aj and ando greeting each other with a hug.

as arnold said i’ll be back for some more on friday, do love my strips. thanks leon, i’ll try to catch up with you at the next game if you are at hawks playoff central, the call came to late for me to act.

By doc

April 29, 2008 12:40 AM | Link to this

najeh i think i’ll save that one and slide it in to serve you some if the ryan train pulls out of the station and you arent on the train. what is it you reap what you sew. be kind.

did my heart good to see my friends aj and ando greeting each other with a hug.

as arnold said i’ll be back for some more on friday, do love my strips. thanks leon, i’ll try to catch up with you at the next game if you are at hawks playoff central, the call came to late for me to act.

By Matt

April 29, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this

I’m not even going to respond to the last comment directed at me. Only punks hide behind made-up handles created for no other reason than to attack someone. If you’re gonna call me out, have the guts to do it with your regular handle.

Great win tonight by ALL Hawks players. Now let’s win one more at the Garden!

By JD

April 29, 2008 12:42 AM | Link to this

The Canadian Press reports Paul Pierce was fined $25,000 for making a gang sign as he followed Al Horford toward the Hawk bench during Saturday’s game. The sign reportedly means death.

If all of this is true a fine is not enough. Paul Pierce should be suspended for the remainder of this season and then banned from the league.

By SalimFan

April 29, 2008 12:45 AM | Link to this

Yeah Marvin is the youngest…

You know what though, if you look at woodson’s game 2 press confrence after the loss. Everthing that he said the hawks neeed to do in order to win at home in games 3&4 the hawks did that. So I guess he deserves a little credit.

JJ was a MAN Tonight. He truly played like an All-Star down the stretch. Talk about BEAST-MODE!!

He took on all of the celts by himself in the last couple of minuets.

By doc

April 29, 2008 12:47 AM | Link to this

josh, no fear.

marvin nothing but fear.

marvin tried another coast to coast and tripped again over his own feet. i had told my son about his “assist” on friday where he happened to throw it up and find it in chills hands. after he fell my son said, “dad is he the one?” geez what a blown pick. oh well maybe he will work as hard at his game as smash did last summer and come of age.

By SalimFan

April 29, 2008 12:47 AM | Link to this

Marvin just needs Some repitition like Dorris Burke said on Saturday…

By MannyT

April 29, 2008 12:48 AM | Link to this

This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for all season. With a high level of intensity and hustle, Josh can miss all 6 3 pointers, Al-ROY can score 4 points, we get 4 pts off the bench, Mr. Bibby can score 0 pts in 2nd half, we have 7 MORE turnovers than the opponent, Hawks can have standard 3rd qtr Woody talk letdown…AND WE STILL WIN AGAINST BOSTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Play hard, aggressively, & use your strengths…good things will happen.

If you are a Celtic, you have to be nervous because the Hawks are no longer intimidated by that gaudy record.

*Nooooo…they showed John Daly topless again on ESPN News. Time to change the channel.

BWAF

Kudos to B Scott for Coach of Year.

BWAF

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 29, 2008 12:50 AM | Link to this

Larry Brown just returned to coaching!!

In CHARLOTTE!!!

…thoughts???

By mykhalc

April 29, 2008 12:56 AM | Link to this

DOC, man i wish i coulda been there with ya bro!!! and i knew you would represent for me too!!! glad all you cats hooked up!!! woulda been nice to throw back a cold one with the crew!!!!

REESE, way to score tix for fri man!!!

JJ was str8 up breakin’ ankles tonite!!!

i will ‘try’ not to say anythin’ bad about ZAZA until next year!!!! the cat manned up tonite, no doubt!!!

By SalimFan

April 29, 2008 12:57 AM | Link to this

Rox, Don’t know about but he seemed really giddy over there on the bench so i’d say he doen’t really care right now. If he did i’d sense it and be campaigning for him to play. I have a sixth sense about when he wants some playing time lol.

Seriously though, As long as the games don’t get out of hand I doubt it. But up in boston, if woody gets nervous that the game is slipping out of our grasp thats usually when he throws salim into the fire.

By MannyT

April 29, 2008 12:58 AM | Link to this

reese I’m not saying that he deserves any credit, but BK mentioned at the town hall that it would be nice if the Hawks picked up full court defense sometimes just to change the pace of the game.

Roger Clemens is being called out for everything now. Steroids & adultery. I think he even kicked my dog…must have been ‘roids rage ;-)

doc you thought I was kidding at halftime. I’m going to give Jeremy Richardson the crazy glue, a bottle of water and a jumbo popcorn for Woody’s halftime talk on Wednesday. I want him to sound exactly like the teachers in a Charlie Brown/Peanuts show.

WA WA wa wawawa. Wawa wa wawaw.

They can just show Al-ROYs video.

BWAF

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 1:00 AM | Link to this

Manny T…Thank God I can’t afford cable!

By cp

April 29, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this

The price tag for Josh Smith has probably gone up….Great win tonight…. JJ and Josh Smith stepped up when we needed them…Bibby had a great first half…I love what the bench did although they did not score many points… Chills grabbed key rebounds, Solo, Law, and Mario played some solid D in their limited minutes..We need to defend that 3 pointer a lot better in the next game we cant give up that many open 3’s. I said they are going to punch us in the mouth and we have to respond, and boy they did.. I really want Marvin to succeed but he is way too one dimensional.. He really has to step it up.. If we can get the next game in Boston I think we will shock the world.

By SalimFan

April 29, 2008 1:05 AM | Link to this

YAY no LB in tha ATL, seriously though, I think he an turn that team around, Sean may will be back, along with Adam Morrison.

They have also beaten some good teams this season (playoff teams) Including the hawks (twice). They’re going to be solid. Felton,Richardson,Wallace,Oakafor,May

By cp

April 29, 2008 1:07 AM | Link to this

I have to give Pachulia credit too I cant forget about him.

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 1:11 AM | Link to this

Thanx Salim Fan. I’m not a genius, but I really believe in SALIM! In my humble opinion, he is INSTANT OFFENSE!

I’d also like to see S Jones get more PT. I loved that block he served boostown near the end on 1st Half.

Marvin seemed to hit some decent shots tonight. He’ll NEVER provide the same impact as CP3, but I believe in him, too.

If I’m wrong, bring it! Ya’ll won’t hurt my feelings, because I HAVE A HEART OF STONE ANYWAY!

GO HAWX AND HURT EM IF YOU HAVE TO!

By MannyT

April 29, 2008 1:15 AM | Link to this

You mean that wasn’t the signal for the Boston 3 party that pierce flashed?

I am so not gang like.

However, I am up on my special days. In the Celtics first game since Earth Day, I understand that they will have paper (no plastic please) bags available for all fans that are not bandwagon jumpers and attended at least 5 games in the 2006-07 season. If they were there the season before also, their bags will be upgraded to reusable burlap. The back side of these bags have a stamp on them…property of the NY Giants

Mr. Bibby will give out a few for the season ticket holders that get to the game early.

BWAF

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 29, 2008 1:18 AM | Link to this

Haha Doc point taken. It’s all in fun man, no need to take what I say too seriously.

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 1:23 AM | Link to this

Its a shame HAWX won’t get to play Tor. Horford ain’t done with Ford!

I, know, have some class, Rox! NO THANX!!!

GO HAWX AND HURT EM IF YOU HAVE TO!!

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 1:28 AM | Link to this

GREAT WIN…GAME 6 WILL BE INSANE!!

By FUNK DAT

April 29, 2008 1:30 AM | Link to this

First off, Congrats again Hawks on shockin the world. All I have to say is I’m happy to see the emotional Joe Johnson come out and play ridiculously. He proved to the world tonight why he belonged in the All-Star game. I just wish we could see him like this every night cuz then he’d be on a Kobe-Lebron level and the Hawks would be unstoppable. At any rate, the way he stepped up, took over the game, and forced the issue was a beautiful site to see. I’m just happy I was able to witness it in person. Anyway, GO HAWKS, SHOCK THE WORLD, and I’ll be there game 6.

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 1:35 AM | Link to this

**HOW BOUT OUR HAWX?! ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE NOW! ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS WIN 2 MORE? They will win in 6!!!

GO HAWX AND OUT HUSTLE EM!

By SalimFan

April 29, 2008 1:41 AM | Link to this

Melo and AI Gone Fishin!!!!

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 1:44 AM | Link to this

AMEN

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 1:50 AM | Link to this

66 regular season wins + only 2 playoff wins = HAWX BEAT YOUR BUTTS!

Catch Fire, boostown!!

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 29, 2008 1:52 AM | Link to this

Haha did anyone read Zaza’s lips on the slow motion replay of his confrontation with KG? I could swear I saw him say, “I’m gonna f-ck you up”….

Zaza, you are the MAN

By Horford's mom

April 29, 2008 2:01 AM | Link to this

Be nice to my baby. He Is THE rookie of the year. Shut your mouth fools and go gators.

By mykhalc

April 29, 2008 2:04 AM | Link to this

funniest thing tonite was KG ACTUALLY decided to flop when ZAZA went head2head with him!!! he wanted outta there!!!LOL watch the replay!!! i luv KG’s game and intensity but he was CLEARLY tryin’ to get outta there!!!

ZAZA, you da man!!!

By cp

April 29, 2008 2:10 AM | Link to this

I was on realgm and they had a picture up that clearly shows KG pushing the ref. They say its a video showing it too. If i can find it I will link it unless somebody else finds it first. If so I wonder will they suspend KG one game or act like it was nothing.

By Horford Rox

April 29, 2008 2:14 AM | Link to this

Najeh, just played it back on DVR. It does look as if ZaZap threatened to F Up KG. That is more comical than the draft day selection of Hanno Mettola.

Gotta love Z’s moxy! GO HAWX!!!

By MannyT

April 29, 2008 2:18 AM | Link to this

TNT guys still think this is all about the Celtics. I wish I could show them my 12:48 PM post. Where is Barkley when I need him to bust Kenny & Chris.

Volman I may have to make a sign for Friday. I’ll work on the text.

Some potential ideas.

Commercials DON’T win games, Players DO.

Boston has a 3 party, but 4 games wins a series

Hawks game 5 motto, win AND go home

I’ll work on this later this week. I welcome suggestions from the Blog-universe.

Good to see the guy who grew up the farthest away from pro wrasslin’ took on the job like a champ tonight.

Brothaaaah

Let me tell you something. This series is an epic battle. To be the champ you have to beat the champ, but along the way there are contenders and pretenders. Boston can’t pretend that Atlanta doesn’t contend. The champs are out west, so give the Celtic love a rest. We know, that you know, this is a battle to the end. Those older Celtics are NOT the old Celtics. The 3 party wants a ring, but doesn’t have a thing.

Zaza rules…WWWWWWoooooooooooooo

BWAF

By Harry Hawk

April 29, 2008 2:33 AM | Link to this

Zaza is the man. Magic isn’t very good in-studio, but he’s damn right about Zaza standing up to KG. The Hawks needed that. The fans needed it. The fans needed Horford’s diss of Pierce the other night. Hell, we even needed Joe smack-talking E.T., didn’t we? Makes us feel like maybe these guys want to ball a little longer, doesn’t it?

Amen.

By ray

April 29, 2008 2:53 AM | Link to this

Today’s News

I couldn’t be more excited. Who saw this coming? No really, be honest. I didn’t, and I’m tryin to find new ways to prepare crow, because that’s another serving coming up….hmmm…souffle perhaps, or a la mode? Perhaps “crow crumpets” and tea…

A few things observed:

Jhan suggested that Zaza Pachulia is really the third of the Klitschko brothers. Vitaly, Wladimir, and….Zaza. Yep, sounds right. Our reporters happened to be close by when the confrontation occurred. Our microphones were kinda staticy , but we think Zaza said, “I’m about to put a funky European size 17 directly up your narrow a$$ if you elbow me again…”

Paul Pierce knows what it’s like to be stabbed. So I guess those daggers JJ kept sticking into the Celtics in the 4th quarter were a familiar sensation….You’d think someone who had been knifed before would know better than to be throwing up gang signs. All I can say is don’t do it when you’re playing in L.A. (which might not be this year after all, heh heh).

So Kendrick Perkins and Marvin Williams could be suspended for leaving their respective benches during the scuffle. I don’t mean to sound like a hater, but I think that based on the 4 playoff games we’ve played so far…it’s obvious which team will suffer more for each player’s absence.

You should have heard what commentators were saying about Josh Smith. And no, I wasn’t watching the game on SportSouth. It was on TNT. According to Fratello and others, the guy is just now barely scratching the surface of his potential. With back-to-back near-30 point outings. Let’s think about this while his offseason offer sheets go higher and higher, and some dream of trading him so that we can get him out of the way of our true small forward of the future. Yeaahhhhh..

Little House on The Prairie Moment. Okay, maybe Marvin was doing his impression of Zaza. But I have NO idea what happened to him on his coast-to-coast-to-hardwood floor trip. I guess that caboose of his counter balanced him the wrong way when he was leaning forward…I’m sorry. I know that’s not nice. Neither was laughing uproariously as he showed us how to dribble with his knees before executing a very good swan dive. I’m sorry. That’s not nice….that was really his only bad play.

Kevin Garnett definitely didn’t want to have much to do with Zaza Klitschko. I mean, dude walked right up on him. So close, that KG probably knows exactly what Zaza had for dinner before the game…

Mike Bibby showed up again, this time scoring some. It was good to see. With Josh Smith’s price tag likely soaring, can we afford to keep this guy? Yeah, I know, I know. Enjoy the ride and shut up. Sorry. I just happen to know that the ride can stop at any time. And when it does….

Aw, hell with it. I’m enjoying the ride. I wasn’t before, as being right was sickening to the very stomach. Boy do I LOVE being wrong!

Just remember, Celtic fans will want to help rally their team. So, Hawks players…give ‘em hell and take the fans out of the game early. And don’t fall for any dirty tricks like Sam Cassell trying to bait JJ into fighting (so he could be thrown out…he was killing the Celts).

Come to think of it, doesn’t Sam Cassell remind you of someone? Like Gollum from Lord of the Rings? Yeah, you know…that f#cked up little hairless creature that kept causing trouble and hissing about it’s “precioussssss”. Sure looks like him….

Know what else is amazing? The Denver Nuggets have two superstars in ‘Melo and A.I., plus a good squad, and a good coach. They got swept in the first round. WE DIDN’T, and we’re playing the team with the best regular season record. We ROCK!

And I’m out…

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 29, 2008 3:02 AM | Link to this

Haha damn Ray you really let Pierce have it…

By SalimFan

April 29, 2008 3:04 AM | Link to this

Lol Swan Dive hahaha…marvin will get his act together eventually. He hitsome criticcal jumpers when he was in the game and played solid defense so i’m not hatin’.

I knew the hawks could pull this on out.

By SalimFan

April 29, 2008 3:19 AM | Link to this

Al Horford is halarious!! Did you guys see that strong man pose for the camera after BigBaby Jumped on his back for the foul. Too funny!!

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 29, 2008 3:22 AM | Link to this

Check out Zaza putting KG in his place, and then KG shying away like a kitten!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tu_Jk-PtU-E

By Volman

April 29, 2008 3:26 AM | Link to this

To all of those who met up tonight, THANK YOU! This was a VERY SPECIAL thing for me to be able to put faces to all of these names on the blog here. I’ve been blogging here for a while and never thought I’d get to sit around for 15 minutes and talk basketball in the heat of a playoff game! I HONESTLY hope we can make that something that can happen over and over again for years to come! Beers and pretzels!

GREAT WIN by these young Hawks. You got ALL OF THE GUYS on TNT to apologize on national television for all of the jokes and put-downs….saying that the Hawks would not win another game.. I am proud of this team’s heart… Can they STEAL one on the road and advance at home? I honestly get chills thinking about it! And NO, not J-Chills!

Manny T, I’m thinking of doing a variation of my Sam Cassel/ET poster.. I got a LOT of laughs, but I always feel like I have to outdo what I had previously done.. so I might come up with some other posters for game 6.

I think your poster should either target the Fairweather fans of Boston or even Kevin “I’m too afraid of Zaza” Garnett. You seem like you’re on the right track with your ideas so far!

Boy did I LOVE seeing that video asking the FAIRWEATHER Boston fans what the starting lineup of the Celtics was!! Hilarious!

Mykhalc, wish you could be here with us man.. We are having some great times in Hawksville.. Great times.

Everyone, remember these times…because things will not always be this great! Who would have thought that this team could win twice against the almighty Boston? I surely didn’t…

And I won’t come down from cloud nine until I feel like it!!!

Let’s enjoy this run guys…

Let’s go Hawks!

(I need to get my voice back!! ahh!)

By Volman

April 29, 2008 3:32 AM | Link to this

Salim Fan,

First off….WHY WERE YOU NOT AT THE GAME! :)

Secondly, do you have the game taped? I am really into the presentation/commentators and what they have to say about the Hawks.. I would like to buy a tape of the game from you if you have it.

Thanks!

Go Hawks!

By SalimFan

April 29, 2008 3:52 AM | Link to this

Volman, I have finals this week so I couldn’t make it. But During the playoffs I usually like to stay home and tae the games (I need to get a DVR this summer lol) Hopefully. Everytime i’ve gione to a game this season the hawks have lost so I don’t wanna jinx the team lol.

Copy? Sure I’m not good with that stuff but I’ll find someway to make you a copy.Just need the Mailing Address.

By Volman

April 29, 2008 3:54 AM | Link to this

…Don’t know if you guys know or not, but on Hawksquawk there is a HUGE debate going on…

Apparently, Kevin Garnett pushed a referee during the altercation with Zaza.

There is video evidence of this…but will the league do anything about it? I heard from Hawksquawk that if you push a referee then you are suspended for a game or two I believe.. Someone correct me if I’m wrong.

Guys, this could be big…and add in the Kendrick Perkins/Marvin Williams who were apparently on the court as well during the altercation…

Someone keep me informed!

By Lil E

April 29, 2008 4:13 AM | Link to this

Great game. I’m so glad I was able to watch this game after missing our first win. If we can steal a game in Boston, we can take the Celtics out.

Josh Smith is playing great on both ends of the floor. He’s not forcing the action and is really trying to do everything he can to back up his quote. I regret even mentioning his name in trade proposals.

Joe..what can I say ? A lot of Hawks fans have been down on him all season. 35 points against the league’s best defense (with one of the best perimeter defenders in Paul Pierce) shows that he deserves every accolade he has received.

Wow, man. I’m so excited for the Hawks after watching the painful days pre-Horford.

CALLING ALL HAWKS FANS Kevin Garnett pushed a referee twice during his altercation with ZaZa Pachulia. If he and Perkins were to get Game 5 suspensions, we could go on to shock the world. More information here

I guess I should get some rest. Go Hawks. You have made a native Georgian extremely proud to be a Hawks fan.

By Clyde

April 29, 2008 4:25 AM | Link to this

Wow!!!

The Hawks are just two wins away from shocking the world. This could go down as the biggest upset in basketball history. Thanks to the Hawks for proving me wrong.

I would go to the game Friday but I gotta DJ gig. Hey Doc and the crew I might hang out in CNN before the game. Holla at me.

By cp

April 29, 2008 4:26 AM | Link to this

Alright I found the Video.. You can see him pushing off from the ref. I dont know what the NBA will do..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKsS-3j9sfg

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 29, 2008 4:28 AM | Link to this

I’d rather see the Hawks win straight up rather than win because KG gets suspended. I know it’s tempting to say yeah suspend their best player and we’ll get the W, but you do realize everyone in the world is gonna be second-guessing whether or not this team is legit if that happens. Everyone is gonna be pointing at the KG suspension as the only reason why the Hawks win. The Hawks are a lot more confident now than they were in Game 1, and at the very least I think Game 5 will be close. Regardless I think David Stern learned his lesson from the Amare and Diaw suspensions last year… I think he knows by now what kind of public backlash there is when you suspend a high profile player. I doubt KG gets suspended.

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 29, 2008 4:31 AM | Link to this

Oh yeah the pic of Paul in the purple dress on Hawksquawk cracks me up…

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 29, 2008 6:19 AM | Link to this

Check out the NBA.com post-game press conference with JJ and Bibby. Before Bibby knows the cameras are rolling, he tells JJ “your a* in an ASSASSIN!!!”

LET’S GO HAWKS!!!

UPSET THE C’S!! …AGAIN!!

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 29, 2008 6:19 AM | Link to this

Check out the NBA.com post-game press conference with JJ and Bibby. Before Bibby knows the cameras are rolling, he tells JJ “your a* is an ASSASSIN!!!”

LET’S GO HAWKS!!!

UPSET THE C’S!! …AGAIN!!

By Da Professa

April 29, 2008 6:32 AM | Link to this

Marvin and Kendrick Perkins might be suspended for the next game for coming off the bench during that squabble with Garnett and ZaZa.

By Willie Coyote

April 29, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this

Yesssss Zaza!!!

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 29, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

Who the f-ck comes up with these poll questions? “Would you trade Joe Johnson for Blood Killa for the rest of this series?” Are you f-cking serious? Yeah, let’s trade Al Horford for Kendrick Fatkins while we’re at it too. Give me a break. I’m sure the Hawks Hack must be behind this somehow.

By doc

April 29, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this

najeh it is all good. you had in essence said it yourself when you were criticizing the falcon draft.

i dont know where it went but i put an oh yeah before retiring last night and maybe i was too tired to get it right …

it said to some degree….

oh yeah belkin sux.

would it not be poetic justice if the hawks put away his real team and he has to live in his city where he gets derided becuase of how idiotic he looks now to everyone. anyone now want to argue the value of jj. even the suns should have to wonder how stupid sarver is beginning to look as he gives away money and draft choices out as he dismantles and plays with that team giving away players to save money then spends when he panics. anyone think jj isnt worth a diaw, a rondo, and whoever is the 15 draft choice this year as we have had him play this team back to some respectability over the past 3 seasons all by himself.

atf what do we say? jj the dwayne wade jr!

doc rivers and the rest of the celtics are proving to be major whiners. they are making excuses and only losers do that. man up boys or go home. funny i used to say that about our young studs.

it might work to our advantage to have marvin out for the next game and our advantage for their losing perkins. it just might help us in two ways. heh heh

By JohnD

April 29, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

Nothing will come of the Garnett elbow to the chest of official Ed Rush. This is the Celtics and the NBA,(David Stern), will not impose sanctions on one of the “chosen” teams.

This is the same NBA that fines the Hawks $50K for a scoring error and then fines Paul Pierce $25K for a death threat.

Starts to look like Pierce acted the punk a few years ago the night he got himself stabbed.

The NBA has worked hard to separate the league from the thug image and the gang mentality and now Paul Pierce destroys the entire effort in one night.

The entire Celtic organization is trying to smooth over the threat, even Doc Rivers whom I admire greatly, but the reality is that Paul Pierce should be done for the year - at the very least.

By JohnD

April 29, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

Doc Rivers - again I admire him but - has taken over from Phil Jackson as the ultimate cry baby.

Doc complained on every call, even those in the Celtic’s favor, during the first half of last night’s game.

Phil Jackson and the Bulls with Jordan and Pippen were the same way. One night in ATL we made note that one of the three complained on every call until the mid point of the 2nd quarter. Did not matter whether the call was against the Hawks - one of the three cried.

By richbrave

April 29, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

Convinced now about who’s afraid of whom? My little one win prognostication goes by the boards as well and Atlantans get to see three - I say, three home playoff games. Looks like the ASG is in the money. Would they up some salaries now and sign Josh Smith and Josh Childress.??

I still wonder about Woodson’s coaching however. Give JJ the ball and get out of the way doesn’t seem like much of a game-plan. But in this quarter it worked. I gotta’ believe Boston takes care of that in game # 5. BTW, I have it on good authority that nooses are being fashioned in downtown Beantown for Doc and the Gang, just in case they are needed.

By JohnD

April 29, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

This is from the Boston globe story on last night’s game:

**To make matters worse for the Celtics, it’s possible that Garnett and Kendrick Perkins could be suspended for Game 5 for their involvement in a second-quarter skirmish last night. Hawks forward Marvin Williams also is in jeopardy.

After a loose rebound with 7:24 left in the half, a frustrated Garnett gave Atlanta center Zaza Pachulia an elbow after the play was dead. Pachulia retaliated with what appeared to be a head butt. Players on both teams began to bunch up and mouth off, but the coaches ran on the floor to separate them.**

If both Garnett and Perkins, along with Marvin, are suspended then the Hawks have a very real opportunity in the Wednesday game.

I still doubt this will happen.

By doc

April 29, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

btw, i have never liked paul pierce’s game. he has always been the bad guy in my opinion. like kg and allen who has got the smoothest stroke but where were their big three last night in the fourth quarter? none of their big three could match j. smash and jj. i looked up at the start of the fourth quarter and dropped my mouth open to realize that smash had only one bound. he did it right in the fourth just in the nick of time. cant wait to see him on a four quarter tirade.

By richbrave

April 29, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

Najeh Davenpoop:

The world will see what I saw when the Hawks played the Wizards. Exceptional RAW talent which is now being refined into an exceptional team of talent.

I like their slash and burn game up and down the floor with finishes around the rim. Something I only see a bit of when viewing my Wizards.

Besides, the world doesn’t pay this group of young men, the ASG does. So what the world remembers is irrelevant. They only remember who wins anyway. And that’s what the Hawks will be in the near future.

By richbrave

April 29, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

JOHN D:

Don’t. It’s a real possibility. Decision this morning.

By doc

April 29, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

hmmm, that kg pic is pretty incrimmnatory. after being so arrogant last year with his treatment of the suns how can stern spin it so garnett doesnt sit one or possibly two games. officials are and should be more protected than even the players so why wouldnt it be more offensive to fine and sit him for two games if a player can lose a game by just walking on the court not touching anyone and then leaving on their own accord? mull it over stern baby, you are the man in the hot seat now as you have to do the right thing with the whole world watching especially after you came down hard on punk pierce. seems like the celts are going to have to learn to play ball instead of rough house and intimidate.

three game series! go hawks!

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 29, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Yeah, David Stern’s next move will be crucial, especially since he had a front-row seat to the action!

LET’S GO HAWKS!!!

By drmaryb

April 29, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

Bling-Bling did you see that big azz ring on Woddy’s finger at the post-game press conference? Nuff Said’

Go ZA-ZA you almost got KG tossed last night, but possibly he will be suspended anyway by the commish! for just being an all around jack-azz!

My Hawks are making some NOISE

hey clyde Your’e FIRED!

All the hatas’ that want to run people out of town and put them out of work? Go to WELL…Hell! (oops! my bad - yall’ vacation there)

Billy has put together a very nice and athletic team, he envisioned this and when it didn’t happen overnight, the microwave generation went bombastic?

But that Phillips Arena was bumpin’ last night & Billy has made this city proud and these players are playing hard for Woody! So all the hata’s please shut up now! This team is growing and getting better and will be unstoppable in a few years. This dark horse is showing his face!

A WINNER - INDEED mmmmmh!

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 29, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

Here are some comments from one reasonable Boston fan on CelticsBlog.com.

http://www.celticsblog.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=64&topic=17053.0

~~~

Is it just me or are we going a bit too far with the “blaming others” excuse? If we cannot beat the Hawks, no matter what, with KG or without him, we are just not worthy of even having a shot at the title. Full stop.

It is not like the Hawks are one of the better teams in this league anyway. They were not even that “hot” - unlike the Warriors last season for example - going into the playoffs either (5-5 in their last 10 games), so this one, if we blow it, which I believe we wont, is entirely the Celtics fault, even sans Garnett.

A superior team just has to come through on the big stage, in close games but mainly in games that count. In the NFL Playoffs, the soccer World Cup, the improbable might happen and the better team can loose on a bad night and that’s it, there is no possible come back, everything is decided in one game. In a best of 7 (SEVEN!!!) games series you cannot possibly blame anyone but team if they cannot deny the Hawks and make it to the Conference smis.

If the NBA suspends Garnett, and I assume they will, after having seen the images, the rest of the guys should step up and take care of business at home, like they have proven they can during the regular season. And even if the Celtics were to loose game 5 and the series, you cannot blame it on Stern, because actually a team that supposedly has a shot at the title, should be able to close out the Hawks in 5 games max and overcome situations like these.

By Firsty McFirst

April 29, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

Apparently these Boston Seizures CAN be beaten!!

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 29, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

Another Boston fan’s reaction to the quote I posted above. Interesting take on the series:

http://www.celticsblog.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=64&topic=17053.15

I agree with everything you said. If the Cs go on to lose this series I say the series was lost in game 3 when the Cs let the Hawks win and gave them hope. That made last night game the biggest game of the season to me and the Cs didn’t come through. They lost there heads and as a results they might lose two starters because of it. But again it all goes back to game 3 when Paul Pierce should have been the bigger man and just walk away from Horford. In some way I blame Doc Rivers for not having these guy forcus on the task at hand.

By Astro Joe

April 29, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

Whew, what a game.

Anyone else prefer that KG play tomorrow night? I do, because the Hawks are infamous for thinking that a short-handed team will rollover. I’d like to think that they have matured in the last 4 games, but I have my doubts.

For those watching from home (or who know where to find this stuff on the web), did Bibby take a shot in the 2nd half? Dude was on fire in the 1st half and then it seemed like he shut himself down. I was convinced that he would need to make at least one 4th quarter 3 for us to win last night. I’m concerned that he may have re-injured that thumb, since he opted not to shoot much after a sizzling 1st half.

Woody earned his extension last night. That team showed remarkable character during the assault early in each quarter. We entered the final quarter down by 10 and the team repsonded with complete confidence and resolve. Sure, players own a lot of that but so does the caoch. Woody deserves a new contract.

Whew, that was a helluva game.

By Melvin

April 29, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Hey Doc, I agree with your post game observation of game 3. I two was at that game (my 1st Hawks game of the year). As I travel from Cola, SC to the game. I didn’t know what type of atmosphere to expect. I thought it would be alot C’s fans in the house however, I’m glad I was wrong. The Fans represented the Home team well. The energy in the building was unbelievable. People were still hype after the game as well. I rode the Marta to the game and folks was still pump to see the Hawks win. I like what Magic Johnson said last nite “It’s great to see this team win for the People/fans of Atlanta”. Needless to say, I will be at Game 6 this friday nite… Go Hawks..

By Willie Coyote

April 29, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

Joe, Bibby did take a couple of 3’s in the 3rd quarter (early). He and Joe had some great looks but missed (about 4 or 5 open looks); That’s the only reason the Celts dominated that quarter.

By hawks #1 bandwagoner

April 29, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

Wow, more from that same site: http://www.celticsblog.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=64&topic=17024.0

By richbrave

April 29, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

drmaryb:

Where ya’ been girl?? Been missin’ ya’. Blog me up. Did we two call it early in the season or what? Man your FAB FIVE can jive. Wish I could join the Blog Z’s with a cold one and a pretzel down at HAWKSWORLD. Then be a young maniac like I was here with Dr. J as a rookie with the BANDWAGON Atlanta fans and the Commish at Phillips.

By MannyT

April 29, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

While I don’t want KG out, Skip Bayless is making the case on ESPN First Take now.

Note—They are going to interview Woody later in the show.

The commish was in the house and his cred is somewhat on the line. Imagine what the Suns have to say to the BigBossMan if he looks the other way.

It’s more lame that Marvin & Kendrick Perkins will probably get tossed also by the rule. On TV they did the zoom in on those feet on the court, but not that close to the action.

Astro Joe Nice meeting you last night. My jury is still out on Woody. Just because the team is playing the style they were supposed to play SIX MONTHS AGO, he doesn’t get coaching cred for being there.

That is not a Green Lantern ring on his finger. Still lots of concerns for the long run…is he committed to this style or was this the move of a guy 2 games from termination? This game was won with HEART, not strategy! Not hatin’ just sayin. Won’t rehash, but check 12:48AM post.

His best move might be whatever has been said to Zaza to get him in no flop mode against KG…unless Al-ROY said it to Zaza.

BWAF

By Willie Coyote

April 29, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

No I would not trade JJ for the Kansas Crip.

By richbrave

April 29, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

DENIZENS:

Make no mistake. Whoever is on the floor for the greenies in Boston will put up a hell of a fight. They lose control of the series if they don’t. And don’t underestimate the effect of the crowd on both teams and the referees. It’ll be a dog-fight(sorry Mike).

So, time for the next step. What’s Atlanta’s road record this year.? Time to grow some more. Let’s GO HAWKS.

By Raptors fan in TO

April 29, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Congrats on the win, Atlanta. We in Toronto couldn’t duplicate that feat, instead we blew a lead and left the playoffs after the Magic rebounded us into submission (5 games). I am going to play golf now, but I will still be watching for you guys to upset Boston —- people laughed at me when I said it, but they are not laughing now!

By the way, if you guys don’t want Josh Smith, we’ll take him for sure

By brent a.

April 29, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

Looking forward to attending the biggest Hawks game in almost a decade this Friday night.

The Hawks do not want/need KG suspended.

If he’s suspended, then the Celtics win at home on Wednesday anyway, and then he comes back to prove a point on Friday.

Let him play. No need for any suspensions after last night.

Just play ball.

By Astro Joe

April 29, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

MannyT, same here man, it was real cool to meet all of you guys last night. A genuine pleasure.

Look, I’m not saying that Woody found the secret decoder ring in his Frankenberry cereal over the weekend and is ready to begin winning at an .800 clips for the next 5 seasons. And heaven knows that he can’t go with a 6.5 man rotation over 82 games (he clearly works better with a super-short bench). But if Smith will likely be rewarded for his play in the last 2 games (and we know that he will), then Woody needs to get some credit too. This team responded when they took hard shots in this game. Both in the first 3-4 minutes of the game and when down by 10 entering the 4th. They didn’t come back simply because of the style of play. It also had to do with the character of the team. And Woody MUST get credit for this team’s character development.

By doc

April 29, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

first of ll stern has ever been consistant and has never cnsidered he fan just his power.

second funny stuff ray and very accurate, would have liked to have seen the replay of the swan dive.

volman you were up way too late, you had better been in class today if i was at work. again fun to meet some of the many great posters er bloggers from the liars table. manny t now go get the water bottle loaded and ready for the trip. as yu know only one great poster for me guys, raquel welch, so sweet.

By richbrave

April 29, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

doc:

Just read the Garnett/Pachulia thang by Smith and what should be in the left column but an AJC poll question about whom would you choose, Pierce or Johnson(the Celtics cast-off, not good enough to keep guy).

What buffoon from the AJC makes up these polls.???!!! FIRE THEIR AZZ.

Why would anyone choose Pierce, a punk-azz gangsta’ from the NBA’s recent soiled past, and been lookin’ back instead of ahead to the future of this franchise. I swear if the Hawks win next in Boston they will close the Celtics out in 6. It’s that close too. And the fittings are being secured to the north end of Faneil Hall for the garrot in waiting.

By Wow

April 29, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

I do not want to see anyone suspended for the next game…especially KG. We can win this series on our own and I don’t want any * next to it. We were behind the Celts bench last night and all I remember the whole game is Paul Pierce staring into the oblivion with a towel over his head every time out, haha.

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 29, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

Check this one out!

http://www.celticsblog.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=64&topic=17024.45

I honestly am still sitting here in a state of semi-shock. The Celtics beat these guys in Atlanta in the next-to-last game of the season with the bench playing most of the second half. Now they have lost two straight games to the Hawks. It really is unimaginable to me. Maybe those 66 wins during the regular season really do mean nothing. All of the other top caliber teams are taking care of business in the playoffs. This does not bode well for a championship. I simply hope right now that the C’s can make it to the next round. (emphasis added by me)

By Ryder

April 29, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

Raptors fan, welcome aboard. Thanks for the support. I hope we keep Smoove and I’ll be the first person to admit I was wrong about him. He has really put it all together in this series. What’s even better is how even ESPN analysts (Mike Golic) are asking for apologies to Atlanta for saying there was no reason to even play this series. Wonder what Stephen A Smith is thinking?

Astro Joe I agree that if KG is suspended Atlanta may get overconfident, and it was a hungry squad that beat Boston these last two games.

They need to look at Golden State for inspiration.

By MannyT

April 29, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Woody on First Take…

I don’t type that fast, but this is the core of what he said.

Trying to keep anyone from getting ejected, that’s why he was on there being a peace maker so quickly.

Hopes no one is suspended from the fight. Woody needs all of his guys.

4th quarter strategy was to get through the 4 one shot fouls to get to penalty.

Woody just put the ball in Joe’s hands to make plays.

Woody doesn’t concern himself with his doubters.

Made a good home stretch run over the last 22-23 regular season games. Anything can happen in a 7 game series.

BWAF

By Firsty McFirst

April 29, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

“I know we can’t play as bad as that two games in a row.” -Paul Pierce

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

By Melvin

April 29, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Interesting that it was Marvin who step on to the floor during the KG/ZaZa altercation and not JSmoove. And it has been many questions in regards to JSmoove IQ… hmmmm.

By MannyT

April 29, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

I think Woody is a nice guy. Until the season ends, my jury stays out on him. I do have two comparable situations from this year.

1. Felton at UGA He did not deserve to be in the post season based on record, but a late run in the SEC tournament made it happen.

2. Cheeks in Philly He got an extension in February. From that date until FRIDAY, APRIL 25, who did a better job with a young team? Mo did. Who had better individual talent? Woody did.

Right now they are both 2-2 in a series the experts would have expected them to lose in 4 or 5 games.

Note Cheeks extension is for 1 season with a team option for a 2nd. That deal said we’ll give you a short leash. Note it was before they went on the big end of season push w/o any roster changes.

When possible, it is always insightful for me to compare the other view of my situation.

Play this little game for me TODAY.

Imagine Woody coaching the Sixers TODAY versus Cheeks coaching the Hawks TODAY. Think about your expectations for the rest of this season AND the next season or two.

Me thinks my better-Cheeks is better than your better-Woody. Love this commercial! I won’t ask for my money back, but I do have a list of demands…after the season.

That said, my jury is still out on Woody. He is salvageable.

What would I do w/o my WAF/BWAF!

By Good News...

April 29, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

I hate to be negative, but what was that timeout with 3 seconds left for last night!!!!!

They showed Woody drawing up a play…WHY, there were 3 seconds left we were up by 3 and had just got the ball inbounds. The celtics were coming to foul Chill and Woody calls a timeout????? SO instead of being on the foul line , we then had no time outs and had to in bound the ball AGAIN! So in other words he called a timeout to draw up an inbounds play when we already inbounded the ball.

I couldn’t believe what I saw.

By Firsty McFirst

April 29, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

CLASSIC!!!

http://www.celticsblog.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=64&topic=17024.90

could we have imagined a worse scenario than getting bounced in the first round by the hawks and getting outcoached by mike woodson? i still think we’ll take this series but suddenly i’m not as confident after this game.

By Clyde

April 29, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Hey Sekou it was good to hear you on First Take. If they would have interviewed Terrance Moore I would have trashed my television.

Hey dmaryb the Hawks are winning because Woody is finally making adjustments. Swallowing his pride and letting his young players play was the key. My boy Solomon Jones did a great job defending the paint at the end of the 2 quarter. This was the same guy who did not get off the bench versus Miami in a meaningless game.

By MannyT

April 29, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

My bad…I missed Sekou on First Take at the start of the show. Hearing him now that they are rerunning the program.

Quick, but nice Sekou.

It is about making plays!

Ryan Russillo claims there was no reason for the Celts to respect the Hawks. He forgets that when you are better, you don’t let teams hang around…they all must have some form of NY Giants Alzheimer’s in Massachusetts.

After winning 2 games we know there are no green Superman capes. I hope the Celtics don’t learn that lesson.

BWAF

By A Thinking Fan

April 29, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

DITTO Clyde! The national limelight put Woodson on notice; coach or be fired…

By MannyT

April 29, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

new blog up!

BWAF

By mykhalc

April 29, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

Good News, it’s known that i’m not a WOODSON supporter but he definitely made the right call on that TO before the inbounds by CHILS. CHILS had already FAILED to get the ball in on a previous inbounds play. smart call IMHO.

JOE, i’m with ya on a couple of things. first, i want all teams at full-strength. i hope there are no suspensions even tho i have not watched the replay yet. but the DOC might be right. STERN, if he is goin’ to stay consistent, will issue suspensions. in defense of MARVIN and PERKINS, standin’ up to see what’s goin’ on, regardless of where their feet actually were, would NOT be a common-sense approach to issuin’ any suspensions!!! but i gotta feelin’ DOC might have called this correctly regardin’ STERN!!???!!

and JOE i do think WOODSON will get an extension just like i know SMOOVE will get paid!!! but i think WOODSON will be on a short leash next season!!! the ASG are the BASG but lunatics they ain’t!!! they see PHILLIPS can be filled!!! they see they have a home-town, home-grown upcomin’ NBA talent in SMOOVE and they KNOW they GOTTA pay him. if this franchise is truly tryin’ to become legit then there is no way they will not keep the nucleus together. and in my mind that nucleus is AH, JJ, JS, JC, MB, and ACIE. MARVIN could be the person that brings in the needed 5. but in fairness to MW, the cat is young and needs time, wherever he plays…IMHO!!!

By Ken Strickland

April 29, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

NAJEH-actually, this series is a reflection of the regular season for Woodson. He tried to control every aspect of the team until the last part of the season. He saw his HC career fading fast so he just backed off and put it in the hands of 7 players, particularly JJ and Bibby. These players then led Woodson to the playoffs.

When the playofffs started, Woodson tried to complete with Boston playing their halfcourt gm. After getting embarrassed both gms, he let the young Hawks out of the cage and they started running and haven’t stopped. However, in the playoffs, he has actually done some decent coaching. He certainly hasn’t hurt the team in any way. We’ve all witnessed the growth and maturity of these young high flying Hawks. Maybe, just maybe we’re witnessing the maturity and growth of Mike Woodson as a HC. I just don’t want anyone, especially a HC, impeding the progress of these young PREDATORS. We have enough of a problem with our SAASG.

By Raptors fan in TO

April 30, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

Thanks Ryder, you can be sure I’ll stick around and keep tabs on the Hawks playoff run. Get past the Celtics, and the winner of Washington/Cleveland looms. Neither are world beaters… but I won’t jump too far ahead here. And as you guessed, I am a Josh Smith (‘smoove’?) fan

By Ronald

May 12, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

you know sent the Hawks season is over and Billy Knight is gone it would be nice to see who the Hawks bring in the make desion about the future of them because we got tried of seen Billy Knight make dum desion like signing Speed Claxon I just hope that they don’t bring in another Billy Knight bad desion maker