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Monday, February 5, 2007
Hawks-Lakers, second half
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
This is the third and final blog from “Blog Night” at Philips Arena.
As the second half started, J.J. only had 10 points, so everyone was looking for him to turn it up a notch.
A nice dunk by Josh Smith elecrtrified Hawk fans and gets the team within three, but the Lakers turn it up again. “Turn it up again” might be an oxymoron because the pace of this game is very slow. Remember the score was only 16-14 Lakers after the first period.
The pace of the game must have have fooled the Hawks because the Lakers went to the line numerous times in the second half. Luckily, the Lakers weren’t hitting those foul shots.
Everytime the Hawks would get close (i.e. within three), the Lakers would just pull enough away, but the Hawks would turn it on and come back. Eventually, the Hawks put up a good showing, but they ran out of gas and the Lakers were able to win by seven.
The Hawks might have lost the game, but they showed great tenacity in coming back so many times when they were down and I enjoyed the experience of “Blog Night.” It was great to talk to other bloggers who share the same passion for the Hawks as I do.
Go Hawks!
Atlanta loves the Lakers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Well fans, This was supposed to be a live blog from Philips Arena, but due to technical difficulties, I had to take notes and report them back to you.
This is the first of three blogs on the Hawks-Lakers game. In this blog, I simply jotted down some observations throughout the first half.
6 p.m. ET — Met other bloggers who blog about the NBA’s ATL team. We were led on a tour of Philips where we even were greeted by GM Billy. Still not a fan.
7 p.m. ET — This game is billed as a sellout, but there a lot of empty seats at tipoff.
7:25 p.m. ET — Tim Allen is at Philips, enjoying the game. I point him out because he’s not a celebrity you usually see at Hawks games.
7:30 p.m. ET- Hawks tie the game at 10
7:35 p.m. ET — Hawks only score 14 points in the 1st quarter, which is good, ‘cause the Lakers only score 16.
7:40 p.m. ET— Now Philips Arena looks full. Unfortunately, Laker fans still outnumber Hawk fans.
7:42 p.m. ET — Little Harry the Hawk makes an appearance and outdances big Harry. Not a surprise there.
7:50 p.m. ET — Lue steps up and shoots a three. With what he’s done the past two years, I’m still surprised that GM Billy thought that Speedy Claxton would be a better option. Hawks within two.
8:10 p.m. ET — Lakers starting to pull away. The score at halftime reads Lakers 40, Atlanta 31. Kobe held to nine points, thanks to the Hawks “D” or maybe because it seemed he was favoring his right hamstring.
In my next blog from this evening, I introduce you to a fellow Hawks blogger.
