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By Macaroni Tony

January 20, 2009 5:30 PM | Link to this

damn he could be that force that we need.. Let’s get him….

By The Truth Hurts

January 20, 2009 5:33 PM | Link to this

Abomination is apt.

If he were a black conservative, there’d be so much less fanfare.

The most corrupt city politics in the country has a relationship with the new president. Great.

We can agree to disagree on the enthusiasm. 46% of voters didn’t pick him.

As constituted, this Hawks team is a 2nd round playoff team. Three east teams are clearly better than they are and there is little chance of overcoming the talent difference. At least Woodson will have something new to say, “we won a playoff series, we’re getting better. Stick with me.” If we’re setting up for a longer run next year, do you trade Bibby? Do we keep Woodson again? The season is half over and we can see what the team looks like (even before the injuries), and they are no better than 4th, maybe 5th in the East. Now what?

By ant banks

January 20, 2009 5:47 PM | Link to this

Sekou,

Does that mean that childress will be available if the hawks make a playoff run?

are the hawks goin’ to do anything before feb. 19th trade deadline?

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 5:52 PM | Link to this

If Josh Childress somehow were to return to the Hawks, it goes without saying that it would make the team much, much better. Sekou, I have a slightly different question though… would the Hawks be able to trade the rights to Childress before the trading deadline for a big man, and if so how would the salary cap come in to play?

By Sekou K. Smith

January 20, 2009 5:54 PM | Link to this

Didn’t mean to start a political conversation here. It’s just interesting that the Hawks are here tonight in the Land of Obama. That’s all. It’s game time, though, so I’ll move on from the Fox News vs MSNBC stuff.

By Sekou K. Smith

January 20, 2009 5:59 PM | Link to this

Ant,

Childress is still currently under contract with Olympiacos bro. As for the trade deadline, I’m not sure what makes sense to me. I suspect the Hawks will keep their phones on but won’t go crazy trying to shake things up if they’re still eight games over .500 by Feb. 19.

By big o

January 20, 2009 6:01 PM | Link to this

Come on truthhurst you are not bitter are you. He is your President too. What a great day in politcs. The Hawks need to cap it off with a win but this will be tough. As I have said many times before This team needs to stay together and continue to grow together. I would rather see a second round match up against the Celtics than Cavs. But we can’t jump the gun because a 4 vs 5 eitherway puts us against the Pistons. Oh… Who’s minutes would Childress get ? We don’t need him. We need somebody who can score in the post. J.S AND A.H. Should work like hell this offseason on that.

By CB

January 20, 2009 6:07 PM | Link to this

Basketball aside for a moment…a GREAT DAY TO BE AN AMERICAN. We showed the world how great a democracy can be

To BBall lets get Josh C

By A.K.A - YES WE CAN

January 20, 2009 6:40 PM | Link to this

Sorry Sekou, I could’nt resist.

The Truth Hurts Speaking of politics, here is a little fact check just to keep us all honest on this blog:

The 2008 election

Democrat Barack Obama swept the popular and Electoral College vote with the largest popular vote as well as the largest majority in recent times. His majority of some 9.5 million votes was the largest on record. Obama also captured nine states from the Republicans, with a total electoral vote count of 112. This was a decisive factor. The states that he captured were:

In the West: Nevada (5)

In the Midwest: Colorado (9) and New Mexico (5)

In the South, Florida (27)

In the North and East: Indiana (11), Iowa (7), North Carolina (15), Ohio (20), and Virginia (13).

By Don!

January 20, 2009 7:07 PM | Link to this

Sekou,

On the Childress front, since the Hawks already own his rights — and we have to keep his salary on the books for cap purposes (correct?) — can’t we activate him at anytime if he were to be released from his European contract?

If that’s not the case, what am I missing?

And it seems the Hawks’ injury bug is global, I’d wear one of those oversized SARS masks like the do in Japan if you’re covering the game close to the bench!

Anyway, I just hope we can sneak out of Chi-town with a win and without any more losses. I knew Woody’s penchant for shortening the bench could bite us in the tail — but not this badly …

Oh, and I hear Speedy strained his neck watching the Jumbotron and is out at least another three months … j/k.

Later,

Don!

By Blast

January 20, 2009 7:07 PM | Link to this

We can talk politics on this blog all we want, and this is a great day to witness in history. Obama is the president now for the next 4 years at least, so everybody chill, give him a chance, and don’t hate. No conservative president has ever had the talents, charisma and intelligence to move people all over the world, That is why the fanfare. Nobody forced a million people to come out and watch history been made, they are there by choice. So this is a great, wonderful historic date for Anerica, be proud of it, and celebrate it. The Whole world is watching us.

Obama Rocks!!! Go Mr. President!!!!!!!!

Hawks. It’s really simple. They play together, hustle hard, play great defence for 48 minutes and they win. Anything short, they lose. They must play the bench. Woody has no choice anyhow.

Childress. Sekou threw a good one out there. Cant wait for that Q & A. I’m sure he can get that surgery done abroad, coming home is quite interesting. Also being out of action for weeks. How will his club take that? I’m not speculating yet, though. Maybe he just needed some home cooking, familia love, and a chance to see his old team in the playoff mix.

Seedings. This is way too early, fellas, talking about seedings and playoff matchups. It’s game to game, remember? Save for the Celtics, Magic and Cavs, there is not that much separation between the remaining East. Hawks and Detroit has a little separation, but a losing streak will put an end to that. I feel their will be a wild finish in the East to end the season. I feel their will be some suprising seedings, and I have a good feeling also that the East will crown a new Champion. I know for sure that there will be more compelling playoff basketball being played in the East than the West. The fact that those West Coast games come on late also does not help. Then you wanna stay up for the post game show too? ‘Inside The NBA”? After a steady game diet of brown liquor? Come on, man! Dude gotta work tomorrow!

By bigdave

January 20, 2009 7:50 PM | Link to this

just speculation i found in Chad Fords chat wrap from espn… however thought it would be good material to share… though personally i would much rather send Horford in both packages than Josh…

Christopher (Phoenix, AZ): Amare to the Atl for Josh Smith and Marvin Williams. Any chance that can happen? Many of us in Phx are so tired of Amare’s cry baby approach to a professional game AND he plays zero D and won’t rebound. Thoughts?

SportsNation Chad Ford: The Hawks turned down a deal for Amare in the summer of 2007. Would they pull the trigger now? Would be a good deal I think for both teams. Stoudemire is still a superstar who has struggled with the Suns changing identity. Smith and Williams aren’t slouches either and help the Suns rebuild with some youth. However, Smith is a base year compensation player which means his contract is difficult to trade until this summer.

Ben (Toronto): If you’re Colangelo would you trade Bosh prior to next summer, or quickly try to build a contender? I’m sure Bosh could bring in a lot.

SportsNation Chad Ford: I’d consider trading Bosh if I was convinced he was bolting, no matter what, in the summer of 2010. I think the chances are very good that Bosh leaves, so yes … I’d see what I could get. As good as Bosh is, his looming free agency makes him a little tougher to move. Teams won’t want to give up everything for a guy who could bolt soon and they need to keep enough good players in tact to convince Bosh to stay. Obviously just about every team in the league would love a shot at him. But I think the Raptors would have to settle for … cap space, lottery picks, a few young players and maybe one good vet. Though a Josh Smith and Marvin Williams for Bosh move could be something interesting for Toronto and Atlanta.

By Mychelfromatl

January 20, 2009 7:54 PM | Link to this

Wow Sekou!!! Way to get the pot stirring lol!!! With that said, today way a great day in America for everyone! Also this Josh Childress thing is about to add a whole-nother dimension to this blog. I can see it now…but I can’t lie, the thought of Childress being back in a Hawks uniform this season is just too intriging!!!! Can’t wait to see what happens!

By ray

January 20, 2009 8:14 PM | Link to this

BigDave,

Interesting tidbit, although as with all rumors, it doesn’t mean that the two teams are, have been, or even will be talking….although I think they should. Although it’s only opinion, I don’t agree with a Bosh for Horford deal of any kind. Why? Because that only puts Bosh in the same situation he’s in right now. Namely, without a strong frontcourt mate. Why would he even want to change addresses for the same problem? He’ll be a FA in 2010, so we’d only be renting his services for a year and a half. Sound familiar…..

Much as I don’t like moving Smith, giving him and Marvin up for Bosh and something added on the side is a better swap in my opinion. And much as I feel like Horford should be playing PF instead of center, I’d rather see him in the frontcourt alongside Bosh than Smith. We’d have no post bangers outside of Zaza and RandMo. Does that sound appetizing to you? Just sayin’…

By rms

January 20, 2009 8:28 PM | Link to this

don Speedy strained his neck watching the jumbotron and is out another three months LOL, that was funny. Whats up with that guy anyway. He got to have the easiest job in the world in a time of a struggling economy. I feel bad about AC. He might actually be getting some playing time, now he is hurt. Boy that sucks!!! I dont think the Hawks will beat the Bulls tonight. Rose will go off and we will be the “Iso Joe” team tonight.

By bigdave

January 20, 2009 8:44 PM | Link to this

Ray, whats up…

yea i posted it knowing it was just what it was, simple speculation. maybe not even rumor, just expert opinion from Chad Ford. sure enough about Bosh though, however, i look at it from a different perspective. one that would automatically improve the play of our perimeter players, specifically Joe; who with such a trade would make it impossible for him to see as many double teams with an legitimate offensive threat. as far as the argument of Josh over Al.. personally i feel that Josh has a greater upside, offensively and defensively. though i love his effort and intangibles,im just not a fan of Al’s overall game and never have been since watching him at Fla. i think Josh’s game will improve with a player like Bosh here…

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 8:46 PM | Link to this

Good to see the Hawks get off to a quick start. Nicely sharing the ball. Josh with 6pts and 1 assist in the 1st 3mins of the game…lol

By bigdave

January 20, 2009 8:48 PM | Link to this

ray, sorry cut my thoughts short cause i was so impressed with the way we came out…

to my point though; you know Bosh doesnt have the caliber of player’s we have on the perimeter… so though down low it would be a similar situation, he will come to a much better overall starting 5…

but yea, with our mgt. issues it would surely be a rental, though who knows of our financial status in 2010…

By RedDevilDawg

January 20, 2009 8:56 PM | Link to this

Shouldn’t it be a great day in America anytime a new president takes office and not just a partially black president? All the “great day” comments just show who the true racists are. I truly hope our next president is black too…as long as he’s not Obama and he is a conservative. The government is not the answer, people. Education, hard work, and self-reliance will get you a long way in this great country. Time to stop blaming everyone else for your shortcomings and take responsibility for your own actions!

Best of luck to Obama, he is going to need it. He can’t vote present anymore. But he can always fall back on the two crutches of the Democratic party…blame racism and the Republicans. When Obama fails, he can always blame Bush for his screw ups, right?

By Sekou K. Smith

January 20, 2009 8:58 PM | Link to this

The running Hawks are back. Haven’t seen them start like this in a while. They look totally different when they play this way. But here comes the Chicago zone to slow them down. And two quick fouls on Josh Smith to boot. Now things get interesting.

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 9:00 PM | Link to this

Bulls go on a 16 point run and Woody does not call a timeout…. Why not????????????

By Sekou K. Smith

January 20, 2009 9:01 PM | Link to this

The zone worked. That’s 10 straight defensive stops for the Bulls in their zone.

By JohnGTFan

January 20, 2009 9:02 PM | Link to this

I have to get my eyes checked again…I swear I thought the Hawks were up 17-6…then I looked up again, and they were down 20-17. That’s what I keep talking about. GOOD teams keep their feet on the opponents throat when they get a lead…yes, even this early. And when did Chicago become a dominating rebounding team (ATL making them look that way).

By JohnGTFan

January 20, 2009 9:05 PM | Link to this

18 - 5 on rebound in 1st quarter….lol 18 REBOUNDS in 1st quarter…INSANE!!!!!

By ray

January 20, 2009 9:07 PM | Link to this

A blazing quick start for the Hawks, followed by an equally blazing run by the Bulls.

We don’t need Josh in foul trouble this quickly. He was already proving to be a problem for the Bulls, and with him out, it’s right back to jumpshot university…

By JohnGTFan

January 20, 2009 9:11 PM | Link to this

can anyone on this team make 2 free throws in a row???? d#mn, it’s like watching a GT game

By Sekou K. Smith

January 20, 2009 9:11 PM | Link to this

They aren’t coming out of this zone either. It’s working so well right now I’d stay in it the rest of the night if I was Vinny Del Negro.

By JohnGTFan

January 20, 2009 9:13 PM | Link to this

I don’t know the statistics, but does Atlanta shoot around 75% of their shots OUTSIDE of 12 feet? I’m really curious if anyone has those stats. along with that, does Flip always shoot 1 for 15 (seems like it)

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 9:15 PM | Link to this

Too many jumpshots. We need to drive that ball from the weak side of the zone for either layup or drop off pass to the open man….

By JohnGTFan

January 20, 2009 9:20 PM | Link to this

Flip is awesome…miss a layup…then say…”play defense? why would I do that?”

By bigdave

January 20, 2009 9:22 PM | Link to this

im a home town kid so Nique can do no wrong but, it seems like Bob does his job and play by play… he has to call out statistics, who’s doing what, streaks, etc… where Nique might add a couple comments like, “yea he is, he is”.. wtf… or either his trademark “heat checks” or whatnot…

just an observation…

By terrell barron

January 20, 2009 9:23 PM | Link to this

Jumpshot, after jumpshot, after jumpshot.

By JohnGTFan

January 20, 2009 9:25 PM | Link to this

why is this blog updating sooooo SLOW

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 9:26 PM | Link to this

I hope the BASG is watching this game closely. B/c this is what happens when you don’t spend the money to bring in quality bench players. No knock on Mario, Hunter and Gardner but I would love to see a JChildress, Diop, Jamal Maglorie and James Jones in a Hawks uni right now… Hopefully this will motivate them to bring in some help (Joe Smith, Mike Miller, Channing Frye, Chris Wilcox) before the trade deadline.

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 9:27 PM | Link to this

I just started watching, but how the hell are the Hawks getting out-rebounded this badly?

If this is the best the Hawks can do with Zaza on the floor, they might as well just switch to the 4 guards plus Josh Smith lineup right now.

By JohnGTFan

January 20, 2009 9:29 PM | Link to this

ray said it best when describing this team….”jumpshot university”

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 9:35 PM | Link to this

Kudos to T.Gardner for coming off the bench ice cold and hitting a big 3pt…

By JohnGTFan

January 20, 2009 9:36 PM | Link to this

Flip 1-7…he’s on his way!! LOL LOL LOL

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 9:36 PM | Link to this

ZaZa. What was that. You are 7ft and got pin on the bottom of the rim with no defender in site… Oh my goosh… LMAO

By JohnGTFan

January 20, 2009 9:37 PM | Link to this

Please NOONE say the Hawks did a good job of fighting back to make it a 3-point game at the half. ATLANTA WAS UP 17 - 6!!!!

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 9:37 PM | Link to this

Responding to that Chad Ford article… I would be very opposed to a deal for Stoudemire. I’ve always thought too much of his offensive success was a result of playing with Steve Nash, and he is pathetic defensively. A Bosh deal though is not a bad idea — he isn’t a lock down defender either but he does play on both ends of the floor and has a more refined half court offensive game (in my opinion) than Stoudemire. Problem is, we’d then be faced with the same problem the Raptors have now, which is whether or not he can be re-signed in 2010.

Honestly though if the Hawks were going to trade Smith and Williams for a big man somewhere, I’d rather see them go after Al Jefferson. He’s not the greatest man to man defender either, but he does provide more of a shot blocking presence than either Stoudemire or Bosh along with a pretty refined post game, and best of all he’s already signed long term to a pretty reasonable deal for a man with his skills. Don’t underestimate the importance of having a contract in place when the Hawks try to acquire players, with their financial situation.

By bigdave

January 20, 2009 9:38 PM | Link to this

IM GOING TO STATE IT ONCE AGAIN…

FLIP!!! PASS THE BALLL!!! YOU SUUUUUUUUUUCK!!! YOU SUUUUCK!!! GET THAT SELFISH PHILLY BALL OUTTA MY CITY!!! YOU SUUUUUUUUUUCKKKKKKKK!!!! FAKE, KOBE!!! BALL HOGGGGG!!!!!

By terrell barron

January 20, 2009 9:38 PM | Link to this

How many times has Zaza had his shot blocked on a dunk or layup? Gotta take to the hole with a little more force my man. And how about Gardner? Knowing Woody, if he can continue to shoot well, Acie wont see the court for months.

By Lifelong Hawks Fan

January 20, 2009 9:42 PM | Link to this

Even though he’ll never read this…………….Congratulations Mr. President!

By cp

January 20, 2009 9:43 PM | Link to this

If it wasn’t for Bibby this wouldn’t even be a game. They might be down 20 without Bibby. They are getting owned on the glass… Evans is giving us nothing once again.. Flip is useless if his shot is not falling… I like Mario but I would rather have a guy like Dermarr Johnson coming off the bench than him.. Pachulia plays no defense what so ever.. We do not box out and cant hit free throws. The only way we win this is if Bibby stays hot and Joe gets it going. Good to see Gardner come in and hit a shot. This is why we miss a guy like Law and his ability to penetrate. We shoot way too many jumpers.

By JohnGTFan

January 20, 2009 9:44 PM | Link to this

Najeh

I love the idea of Jefferson. I’ve always liked his all around game. The guy will flat out “go after it” every single night!! He’s young, strong, HEALTY, and mean down low. Match him with Horford…heck yes I’d trade Marvin and Smith for him…but I’d also ask for another player or draft pick.

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 9:45 PM | Link to this

At halftime, the Hawks are being out-rebounded 28-13 overall and 12-5 offensively. In other words the Bulls have almost as many offensive rebounds as the Hawks do total rebounds.

You simply cannot win games getting killed on the glass like that. The Bulls are not playing all that great despite their lead. They are a poorly coached team with no offensive system to speak of who rely on jumpshots for scoring even more than the Hawks do. Other than Derrick Rose nobody else on their team can score in any way other than via hustle points or jumpshooting. The only real reason they are ahead is the ridiculous advantage in rebounding.

I posted on the Hawks Hack blog that which front court is more active, more energetic and contributes more hustle plays is going to determine the winner of this game. So far, Thomas, Noah, Deng, Nocioni, and Gray are outplaying J-Smoove, Zaza, Solo and Mo Evans on the boards. That’s not a good sign for the Hawks heading into the 2nd half.

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 9:47 PM | Link to this

And yeah, when Zaza went up for that dunk and got packed by Tyrus Thomas, I wasn’t even surprised. In fact I was expecting something to go wrong on that play. I love Zaza’s hustle and attitude — the picture of him getting in KG’s grill during the playoffs is still my desktop wallpaper — but damn, the dude just isn’t very talented.

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 9:56 PM | Link to this

Hawks open the 3qtr on a 6-0 run and the Bulls HC calls timeout. Contrast, Woody allow the Bulls to go on a 16-0 run and he still didn’t call a timeout. Isn’t Vinny a rookie HC?????

BWAF

By bigdave

January 20, 2009 9:58 PM | Link to this

love Al Jefferson… but i doubt Wolves parts ways with him… they did give KG for him…

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 10:00 PM | Link to this

“Match him with Horford…heck yes I’d trade Marvin and Smith for him…but I’d also ask for another player or draft pick.”

Ideally I’d rather keep Smith and trade Marvin and Horford for him… I love Josh Smith’s versatility and defensive impact too much to want to give him up over Horford. But at the same time the T-Wolves would have to be out of their damn minds to not require that J-Smoove is included in any package for Jefferson.

Then again, Kevin McHale is their general manager, so anything is possible…

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 10:00 PM | Link to this

Wow, that last block by Tyrus Thomas on Josh Smith was so obviously goal tending… how the hell that wasn’t called I have no clue.

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:02 PM | Link to this

Ok Jsmoove. You’re letting T.Thomas crash your block party. It’s time to go air borne big fella…

By jora12

January 20, 2009 10:03 PM | Link to this

so not very talented zaza got almost all bull’s frontcourt into foul trouble.

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 10:03 PM | Link to this

Well, Zaza has definitely shut me up in this 3rd quarter. He’s playing much better. That was a nice finish against Aaron Gray.

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:06 PM | Link to this

LOL…. look like Bibby didn’t want any part of that layup attempt… I can understand how missing free throws can become apart of your psyche but layups attempst…. Too Funny Bibby…

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:08 PM | Link to this

How many plays are we going to miss b/c NBATV show too many commericals during time outs…

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:09 PM | Link to this

As soon as we get the lead here come the jumpshots…

By Sekou K. Smith

January 20, 2009 10:20 PM | Link to this

The Hawks are getting smoked on the boards right now (39-20). It’s really not a fair fight down low with Al Horford and Marvin Williams out.

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:24 PM | Link to this

Uh didn’t the Hawks have a 11 pt lead in the 3qtr. All these dang jumpshots…

By Sekou K. Smith

January 20, 2009 10:24 PM | Link to this

Spot on Melvin. Never seen anything like it. Why not pound inside and get to the foul line to slow things down and get some easy buckets … oh that’s right, the Hawks are awful from the free throw line.

By cp

January 20, 2009 10:31 PM | Link to this

Maybe its me but Josh doesn’t even look to contest shots anymore.

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:36 PM | Link to this

Dan if we do and dan if we don’t Sekou… But I say lets do b/c i don’t like the options if we dont…get it…lol

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:39 PM | Link to this

How many laups/dunk is ZaZa going to blow…. Good steal by Josh but ZaZa walks on yet another layup attempt…

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:41 PM | Link to this

Big Ray, please go back and read my comments on your blog from this morning and see if i was dead on….Please….

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 10:41 PM | Link to this

Good things happen when you get Josh the ball in the post. Already he scored on one nice hook and set up Zaza with a layup (which he blew of course)…

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 10:42 PM | Link to this

Bibby is CLUTCH! That 3 to force the Chicago timeout was huge to make it a 2 score game.

By cp

January 20, 2009 10:43 PM | Link to this

Josh’s defensive effort tonight is dang near non existent. He is doing a lot of standing around and not blocking out at all.

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:44 PM | Link to this

CP, I noticed that as well but I’m not so sure that’s not a bad thing as he been playing better defense and not committing as many fouls… I guess you have to give up something to improve in another area…. But I do like to see him swat one out of there every now and then…

By CB

January 20, 2009 10:46 PM | Link to this

Sekou, What do the Hawks need to do to get to the next level…trade. The only “untouchabes arre jj , Bibby and Al H,….what do u think

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:48 PM | Link to this

Oh my goosh, the Bulls commentators just ask if Murray is playing for the Bulls or the Hawks…Too Funny…

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:52 PM | Link to this

Oh my… RESIGN MIKE BIBBY right now… This guy has stuck the dagger in the Bulls all night…

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 10:53 PM | Link to this

What a game for Bibby!

cp, I’m with you on being concerned about Josh’s decrease in blocked shots… like Melvin said though, his all around defense is still good, but I’d like to see Sekou maybe ask Josh about it. Clearly it’s a huge change in his game, as he’s been a shot blocker his entire career until this month.

By Samuel

January 20, 2009 10:53 PM | Link to this

Bibby is sooooo slowww.

By TheHawksFan

January 20, 2009 10:55 PM | Link to this

This is the Biggest WIN of the year for the Hawks IMO. ON THE ROAD!!!! No Marvin No Al No Acie Mario playing on 1 leg. Bibby is here to stay DAMMITTT. Im sooooooooooo proud of these guys Damnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 20, 2009 10:57 PM | Link to this

What the hell kind of stupid azz inbound pass was that, Flip?

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 10:58 PM | Link to this

Great win by the Hawks tonite… These guys play hard tonight. Short handed and the big three Bibby, JJ and Josh brought enough energy on back to back nights to get this win. Not sure if these Hawks would have won this game last year…

By Macaroni Tony

January 20, 2009 10:59 PM | Link to this

Good Win tonight…. Two starters out and we squeeze one out… I think 25-16 is good but not great for this type team. I hope that we have at least one of them back by Friday…

Go Hawks

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 11:04 PM | Link to this

Bibby 31pts, 6ast, 5st, 2reb… what’s not to like.

By cp

January 20, 2009 11:06 PM | Link to this

We won but man we have to step it up on the rebounding aspect . Bibby was huge for us.. I have no idea whats going on with Evans and Flip is a turnover chucking machine… Joe was off tonight. Josh was good on the offensive end but he has to learn to block out. Pachulia also had a solid game. But what the hell was with the iso to Joe near the end of the game when it was clear he was struggling and Bibby was on fire. We need to add something to our bench. I hope Sund has a move in the works or something. Good point Melvin but his blocking out is still a major concern. On that one free throw attempt he was caught sleeping and Kirk came in and tipped the ball.

By Tiger Woo

January 20, 2009 11:09 PM | Link to this

Fantastic win on a fantastic day !!

4 game balls handed out tonight:

Mike Bibby - 31 pts. 6 assists 5 steals

Josh Smith - 17 pts. 14 reb.

Zaza Pachulia - 18 pts. 4 reb.

and of course - Woody !! Great coaching throughout !!

By Blast

January 20, 2009 11:09 PM | Link to this

Hawks did what they had to do.They played together, shared the ball, played defence, scraped, and they came up with the win, just like I said, short handed as they are. Beautiful win, Atlanta. Now can we beat Milwaukee and avenge our loss to Phoenix?

I said on the last blog. Do the Hawks have a big three in Joe, Josh, and Bibby?

Bibby was awesome tonight. I believe this was his best road game as a Hawk. Playing for a contract year or not, Mike Bibby is A Big Time Stud, man!!!!!

Josh was tight. Gardner went one of three, shot another long air ball, but I still like his potential. He has a nice stroke.

Great win.

Go Hawks!

By Lacsho

January 20, 2009 11:16 PM | Link to this

Hmmmm my first chance to watch the Hawks from my den in the basement.(Damn it feels good to be back home)

I’m going to keep it short and sweet. Great win tonight, and I’d like to see Gardner get more burn…

Peace Hawks Fam….

It time for everyone to roll up their sleeves and get to work…

America is the best country on the planet

By ray

January 20, 2009 11:21 PM | Link to this

Bibby bails us out this time. JJ had a nice bunch of assists, but shot badly again. Let me guess…he’s tired…of course he is, but he played the same number of minutes Bibby did, eh? Anyway…

Josh provides another double double, but his lack of blocked shots is a bit perplexing. That, and he seems to be loafing it at times. Weird, and disappointing. I don’t know what the deal is, but hard to argue with yet another night of 50% shooting, 17 points, and 14 boards. Not to mention 3 assists and only 1 turnover. I wonder how dumb he looks to guys still…

BigDave,

I hear ya. It could work. But Bosh is no more a center than Al Horford is. Still, him and Smith is not a bad frontcourt by any means. I’d just be looking to add another big body down there…

Najeh,

I love Smith’s game. I just don’t know about giving up Horford. I love his game as well, and think that he provides us with some much needed beef (but not enough). Lose him, and you better find some more, as it would not come with a guy like Bosh. Now Al Jefferson? Oh I can see that deal. He’s got the beef, and he’s a 20 and 10 guy. Deal done, but as you say, we gotta get more than just big Al for two of our starting forwards.

And yeah, that Tyrus Thomas “block” WAS a goal tend. No doubt in my mind.

Melvin,

You had it down. You know you had it down. Good call.

By A Super Tuesday

January 20, 2009 11:36 PM | Link to this

Hawks win, Obama’s in…. A GREAT DAY THIS IS!!!

Don’t get mad, GET BETTER!

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 11:38 PM | Link to this

Hawks swept the Bulls this season. Get’em out of here…Hopefully we can add some other teams to that list like Bobcats, Bucks, Heat, Knicks, Kings, Wiz and Clippers…

By The Truth

January 20, 2009 11:39 PM | Link to this

Kudos to Mike Bibby, what a great game he had. The best I’ve seen him looked all season. Also, a rare Kudos to Woody for managing a game with short-handed players. He really had these players focused early. I know JJ layed some eggs near the end but considering he played so many minutes, (I never saw him on the bench) the fatigue fact was due to catch-up with him.

What ever juiced Bibby up for this game, I would love to order some for myself. He looked like Bibby back in the day; I’m talking offense and (yes) defense. He refused to let the Hawks lose. WoW!

By Melvin

January 20, 2009 11:43 PM | Link to this

Add the Grizz, Timberwolves and Hornets to my previous list. And if Denver is w/o Melo add them two….

By Big Ump

January 20, 2009 11:44 PM | Link to this

Early on seem like a lot of bloggers panic big time because the Hawks was losing. All kind of trade talks about who the Hawks need to trade for. IF the players panic like some of us on this blog, then they really will be in trouble. We won and that’s the only thing that really matter. Good win Hawks

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 21, 2009 12:34 AM | Link to this

New blog up.

By Sekou K. Smith

January 21, 2009 12:37 AM | Link to this

Thanks Najeh. Ha. New blog up!!!!!!!!!

By RLP

January 21, 2009 12:43 AM | Link to this

Missing two starters. On the road where we have a losing record. Playing the last game of the season against a team we have never swept in a season series. How many times in the past four years would we have won this game under these circumstances?

Great job Bibby. Great job team. Great job Woody. The season is half over and the team is on track for a fifty win season. One more step to another season with a progression over the past four for the current regime.

Why does anyone want to talk about trades that could totally disrupt what this team currently has going? Say what you will about the ASG they have shown the patience to allow a young team to develop slowly but steadily into a team that should be competitive for years to come.

By terrell barron

January 21, 2009 7:38 AM | Link to this

CP, Evans has probably caught Woodyitis.