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By one66soul

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

I hope Josh Smith does not fall in love with the jump shot. I don’t think he has has a consective game where he has been consistent on both ends of the floor.

Bibby got find his shot!

GO HAWKS!

By mikefresh

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

i saying the hawks take game 4 and head back to beantown 2-2.. if we can win tonite i could really see this series going 7 games.. we can give boston trouble just like philly is giving detriot problems..

By Zack

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

I would like to think that the Hawks will win tonight and I thought they had a chance up until Al Horford mocked one of the best scorers in the NBA Paul Pierce will go off tonight. With that being said if for some reason he doesnt then we have a chance GO HAWKS!

By 300Section

April 28, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

**looks like all the hawks needed was a reality check/wake up call which the urgency of the playoffs provides by default

they have the youngest, most athletic team in the playoffs (or at least one of them - philly and new orleans are similar) and they went all out saturday and dominated

we need those alley-oops early in the game - if the hawks hustle, hit the boards and take care of the ball like they did saturday, they can hang with the celts

if they celts lose tonight, expect them to start complaining about the refs - also a big rivalry is brewing with the physicality of this series**

By McRly?

April 28, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

First?

By DAWG

April 28, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

If we play to our strengths (uptempo basketball) like we did Saturday night, we’ve got a chance.

By g-money

April 28, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

yes, the hawks will shock the world (at least that part of the world that care about NBA basketball)

By jusbeinreal

April 28, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

They have a good chance of winning tonight…momentum is definately in their favor after game 3. BUT, lets be honest with ourselves…the Celtics will blow them out once they get back to Boston. The series will end 4 games to 2 with Boston advancing.

By Luke Xiong

April 28, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

I believe the Hawks have a good chance of winning. Josh Smith, Joe Johnson, Al Horford, and the rest of the Hawks just have to be consistent and step up there game from 1st quarter to the 4th quarter. The Hawks have a very young team but they have just as much talent as any team in the league. GO HAWKS…..

By Shawn

April 28, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

No,it’s was a great win but I don’t see them winning another game. I think this will be a wake up call for the Celtics.

I believe the win did get Mike Woodson another contract. Billy Knight had the right idea when he wanted to fire Woodson a couple of months ago. He knew anything could happen if the made the playoffs. Now it would be another bad PR move if they fire now. The owners need to let the basketball people make the decisions.

By McRly?

April 28, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

Sure they can. Especially since this game is in our house. The chink in the Big Green Armor has been found and revealed, and it’s just as everyone thought: Boston dictates the pace, they win. Atlanta runs, guns, and rebounds, and youthful legs will be served. Did anyone see KG at the end of that game? He was sucking wind. Bring it Hawks, time to make this thang a series! Make sure you get your points in the paint, don’t settle for jumpshots! Drive and collect those fouls! Frustrate Frustrate Frustrate!

GO HAWKS

By Barry

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

Hey Y’all:

SHOCK THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHOCK THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hell yes, I believe the HAWKS will win tonight and throughout the playoff. They got that monkey and jitters off their back. That’s what playing at home did. Now they are back to their running and gunning helter skelter style of offense and defense. The young guys have now got a taste of winning in an NBA playoff. And they are loving it. What we are going to wittness now are the new stars in the NBA. The old leg wearied Celtics know that something is different and cocky about these Hawks. Attitude is everything. and the Hawks spirit and attitude is sky high. I am loving seeing the process continue in these former No. 1 draft choices. There is no stopping them now. Tonight they will win and will be extremely hard to beat throughout the playoff. The celtics know they are in for a fight. They will try to use their bench but they will not get the opportunity due to their starters are going to be needed to fend off the attack the Hawks are going to put to them. Our bench on the other hand is licking their chops to get into this frenzy. Tonight we will win and continue to “SHOCK THE WORLD!!!!!!!

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! This is a SECRET for a HAWK FAN. TELL EVERBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SHOCK THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ringold

By ATL-fan

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

Hawks need to come out aggressive & jump on them early. Sat., the crowd was off the hook!. I was at the game Sat. & the crowd stayed in the game from start to finish. We need that again from the hawks & the crowd. It is more important tonite, as Boston will come out with even more energy. Be ready for some physical play as Boston will try to keep Josh Smith from getting dunks. We need Mike Bibby tonite! C’mon Mike!! Let’s gem ‘em Hawks!!!

By crackbaby

April 28, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

Can the Hawks win? Well yes, there is a chance.

Not a good chance though. Boston will be focused and on a mission.

Hawks need to play TEAM DEFENSE, REBOUND, get EASY TRANSITION POINTS and not settle for jumpers in the half court offense.

CW says they will get blown out. If they win, it could be the biggest win in franchise history.

By McRly?

April 28, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

I’m glad Horford make it clear that the Hawks weren’t ‘scared’ of Pierce and his Celtics. Everyone’s like, ‘Oh No, Pierce is mad now.” Look, Pierce is the one with everything to loose. Noone, NOONE had the Hawks winning ONE game in this series, and we’ve accomplished that. We take 2 games, the media will be talking ‘What’s wrong in Beantown?’ Was Ali (or, more precisely, a young Cassius Clay) afraid to taunt the unbeatable Sonny Liston? That’s the demeanour of your Hawks right now folks, and I’m loving it. Now let’s get some Rumble in the Jungle chanting down tonight in Phillips Arena:

HAWKS BOMAYE!

By Lamar

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

Who do the eventual World Champion Boston Celtics play in the next round.Atlanta Hawks lose by 20 and it want be that close.Hawks need a big time center,and need to lose this Coach and Management.

By Hawksville Resident

April 28, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

Seeing is believing and the Hawks showed us on Saturday that they can beat this team. That was fun..Why not do it again?

By Kno Doubt

April 28, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

The only thing that I was looking for in this series was for the Hawks to play hard and be competitive in every game, and maybe steal one game. I was very disappointed after the the first two games, however now I am cautiously optimistic. I still think that the Hawks will eventually lose this series. However, if they can at least pull-out one more win tonight for the home fans, that would be great.

By vannmc

April 28, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

HAWKS FEVER! catch it baby!

By Scott

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

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Rope-a-Dope.

By Brad

April 28, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Yes the Hawks can win!!! I was shocked when I turned on the game Sat. night and saw Philips packed and the fans going nuts. The Hawks fed off the energy from the crowd and wouldn’t be denied. Same thing should happen tonight. If we go back to Boston 2-2, the Celtics and their fans will be scared sh**less. And for those worried about Pierce being mad, he’s in the PLAYOFFS, and his team is in danger of being tied 2-2, he doesn’t need to be motivated.

By Diggs

April 28, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

Are you people serious???!!!

Boston has the best record in the NBA and the best players…the Hawks were lucky to get one! This serious is done…they just prevented a sweep!!!

By ricker

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

Josh Smith could be the next Michael Jordan if the team and advertisers get behind him and he has the right advisers. Will Joe Johnson be unselfish enough to let Smith shine? We’ll see.

By hodgec2

April 28, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Nothing Can Stop Us, Nothing Can Stop Us, Nothing Can Stop Us, We’re Atlanta’s Airforce!!!

By Kno Doubt

April 28, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Did anyone besides me notice the “Gang” sign that Paul Pierce threw up at Horford? Paul’s from LA. That sign that he threw up is “Blood”. Your a little too old to be throwing up gang signs Paul. Grow up!

By BIG MOUTH hawks

April 28, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

The Hawks can get the monkey and the jitters and everything else off their back and it won’t matter. After acting foolish and running their mouths the other night the Celtics are going to kick ‘em so bad they’ll like it. The Hawks maybe young but they need to show some class and act like they expect to win instead of punks off the street. I might have pulled for them but after watching that trash the other night I wouldn’t pull for ‘em for all the tea in China.

By priest

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

Hawks can win tonight. i was there Sat night and it was as loud as any sporting event i have witnessed. they need us fans out there supporting them again tonight, which i will be. Joe is due for a 35 point game. i see Joe and Bibby rolling tonight. the Celtics will be much more aware of Smoove and Horford in the paint and it should open it up for the guards to have big games. GO HAWKS!!!!!!

By Gary

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

It will be tough but they’ve shown they can do it. Don’t underestimate the role of the home crowd. Fill that place up with rabid Hawk’s fans to cheer them on and intimidate the Celtics. Boston has better shooters and more talent but that can be overcome with aggressive defense, rebounding and smart shot choices. Go Hawks.

By F22

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

The Celtics let the Hawks win one so the series can end in Beantown.

By ajw

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

I’m ready to make some noise tonight. See you guys there in section 117. Love this team!!!!!!!!!

By cwm

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

i am glad hoford woke up the celtics because when we beat them i want to know that they were on their game, and i want NO excuses …..GO HAWKS from section 104 ……… BEAT THE BOSTON THREE PARTY ….

By Boss Playa

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

I think they lose a close one tonight and get finished off in Boston. I hope this win doesn’t save Woodson’s job. Or Billy Knight’s for that matter.

By JuliusCesaer

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

ALL US FANS WANT FROM YOU IS TO PLAY UP TO YOUR POTENTIAL LIKE YOU DID IN THE LAST PLAYOFF GAME AGAINST BOSTON. IF YOU PLAY THAT WAY AGAIN TONIGHT BOSTON WILL BE BEATEN INTO SUBMISSION

SHOCK THE WORLD

SHOCK THE WORLD

SHOCK THE WORLD

HAWKS WIN SERIES WITH BOSTON IN SIX GAMES

By DudleyDoRight

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

Run and Gun Baby! Bostons legs are too old to keep up. Make it a track meet and you Hawks will have this series in the bag.

By scribe

April 28, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

NO

By PAUL REVERE

April 28, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Amen to Julius Ceasar!!!

THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING THE HAWKS ARE COMING

By Rutuger

April 28, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

Our best chance is to let em run. The Celtics are great players, but they are also old.

Also, we truly shell-shocked them on Saturday. Boston was clearly not expecting that kind of energy in the Highlight Factory, and veterans or not, they were visibly rattled. They won’t be caught off guard tonight, so we need to be very very sharp—and very very fast.

By Empty Threats

April 28, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

What are you gonna do, Paul Pierce, hurt your back again?!

By fuffar

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

IS ANYONE ELSE TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT WHAT PIERCE IS GOING TO DO THE HAWKS TONITE. WHO CARES. THE CELTICS HAVE BEEN TALKING TRASH THE ENTIRE SERIES. I USE TO LIKE KG, BUT IT SEEMS HE HAS BEEN TAUNTING THE HAWKS SINCE GAME 1. NO ONE COMPLAINED IN THE NATIONAL MEDIA ABOUT HIM HOVERING OVER THE BALL AFTER HE SCORED A POINT, OR HIM SHOWING HIS HEART AFTER HE SCORED A BUCKET. JUST BECUASE WE ARE YOUNG WE ARE SUPPOSE TO BACK DOWN. WHO CARES TELL PIERCE TO BRING HIS A GAME. I WILL GO TO BATTLE WITH THESE YOUNG GUNS, IF WE HAD A BETTER COACH WE WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER THAN AN 8TH SEED.

By proverb

April 28, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

lightning does not strike the same place twice…..

By Rutuger

April 28, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

While I usually distance myself from ALL CAPS POSTS, Fuffar is right on point with that one.

By Luke

April 28, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

Celtics will BLOW AWAY Hawks tonight.

HAWKS you going down tonight, just wait and see, this series ends on Wed. back in Boston.

HAWKS SUCK in WORLD !!!

By HAWKfan4Life

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

I have watched the Hawks all season, and I was not surprised in their win since I have seen this type of play from them on many a night. What I was surprised to see was the fan involvement. I was so proud of our fans!!! GO HAWKS

By dino

April 28, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

you people are dillusional the celtics had no interest at all saturday and by the time they woke up it was to late a team that was not even at 500 in a lousy division got there one token game and that will be it and Al acting like he finally had acomplished something was typical

By Najeh Davenpoop

April 28, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

I thought the Celtics would win in not more than 5 before the series started, but if I go to the game tonight I will be losing my voice once again. Hope the Hawks can pull it out. If they play team ball like they did on Saturday and feed off the crowd’s energy they will have a good chance.

At least if they lose I hope they don’t let Blood Killa Pierce beat them.

By Tyler

April 28, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

If we get out and run and also the hawks got to not settle for the jump shot and penetrate and come out and the crowd in it and we have a chance…………come on hawks pull one out

By MV7

April 28, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

no way in hell.

By LIHTG

April 28, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

I HAVE A FEELING THE REFS WILL BE EVEN MORE FRIENDLY TO THE CELTS TONIGHT!!

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 28, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Hawks will UPSET the Celtics YET AGAIN!!!! LET’S GO HAWKS!!! DEFEND THE FACTORY!!!

By DeeMoney

April 28, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this

Paul Peirce is a punk and yeh I saw him throw the Gang sign, I live in the A and I’m from the wescoast, Al did the right thing, show those punks that we r not scared that was the best move he could’ve made, let the punk be mad, and get him out of his game and the team Concept, if he scored 30 or better that means he’s taking too many shots and they will lose 4 sure, GO HAWKS!!!!

By Gray Mule

April 28, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Hawks are trash talking rebels and the Celtics are all gentlemen who wouldn’t think of stooping to such a thing? Really??

Boston “gave” this game to the Hawks so they could win the first round in front of their home fans? You think so?

For some strange reason, “Sam I Am” didn’t hit his usual 20 points in two minutes Saturday and didn’t get to do his sex dance. What happened?

Can the Hawks win another game? It’s possible. The Hawks showed the Celtics they wouldn’t simply roll over and play dead for them simply because of their great record. If they win this series, they will now have to earn it.

GO HAWKS!!!

Gray Mule

By stonecold

April 28, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

Mike Bibby is the X factor on whether the hawks win tonight. There was a time where his off-screen jumpshot was money everytime when he was with sactown, now its hit or miss. If he can get the off-screen jumper back, the odds are definitely in the hawks favor!!!!!

LETS GO HAWK LETS GO HAWKS LETS GO HAWKS LETS GO HAWKS

By earldaddy

April 28, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

F*&% Paul Pierce, Kendrick Perkins and the rest of the Celtics. You have to respect KG, but Al Horford has the attitude that the team needs to beat the Celts. I AIN’T NEVER SCARED!

By Brian

April 28, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Hey Atlanta. Good season, nice building year. What’s that? Oh, the phone’s ringing — it’s Mr. Reality — he wants to talk to you after tonight’s game.

By żBlood Killer?

April 28, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

Is this a gang sign?

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By Jay

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

Good Luck Hawks. Let’s get the liquor pouring. Is it me or Rondo makes Bibby look slow as hell?

By Oaktown

April 28, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Ok I was just going to read and not respond until a guy named Ricker said this: April 28, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

Josh Smith could be the next Michael Jordan if the team and advertisers get behind him and he has the right advisers. Will Joe Johnson be unselfish enough to let Smith shine? We’ll see. ARE YOU SICK IN THE HEAD?!!! JOSH SMITH IS NOT EVEN JOE JOHNSON LET ALONE THE BEST MJ—

But anyway if the Hawks run they can win— if they don’t they lose by 20

By Long Time Hawks Fan

April 28, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

I’ve always supported the Hawk. I first want to congradulate them on an excellent season. I believe they will get past the Celtics and into round two.

By Long Time Hawks Fan

April 28, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

I’ve always supported the Hawk. I first want to congradulate them on an excellent season. I believe they will get past the Celtics and into round two.

By Long Time Hawks Fan

April 28, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

I’ve always supported the Hawk. I first want to congradulate them on an excellent season. I believe they will get past the Celtics and into round two.

By Long Time Hawks Fan

April 28, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

I’ve always supported the Hawks since they were in the old Omni. They played an excellent season and finally made it beack to the playoffs where they belong. I believe they will get past the Celtics and into round two. Anything is always possible. I WANT TO BELIEVE! GO HAWKS !!!!!!!! BELIEVE IN VICTORY!!!!!!!!

By Doug

April 28, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

The Hawks will win…a first class plane ticket to Boston to loose in 5 games!!! It was a nice run Hawks fans but we (yes I’m a C’s fan) will close this out in 5. But with all due respect, I like the Hawks because they play with heart. I thought they were classy too until Bibby started with the Boston fans and Horford started in on Pierce.

By Celtic Pride

April 28, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

No they will not win tonight. They got their 1 win. They shouln’t even be in play offs with that pitiful record.

By Dan

April 28, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

They will have to run, run, run!

I predict if they win (and it’s still all in the Celtic’s favor) there will be a surprise star like AC Law or Stoudamire who will “go off” and score 25.

Otherwise, I still don’t think the Hawks have enough depth on the bench.

By Foolish Pride

April 28, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Then how did they ever manage to beat the “mighty” Celtics? Any team can win on any given day, just as Pierce’s fat @$$!

By Foolish Pride

April 28, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Then how did they ever manage to beat the “mighty” Celtics? Any team can win on any given day, just ask Pierce’s fat @$$!

By Joshua

April 28, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

Please don’t think just because the hawks beat boston the other night that Mike Woodson should stay on as Head Coach because he SHOULD NOT. Woodson has done nothing in the last 4 years. The real head coaches on that team are Larry Drew and Herb Brown. I still pulling for the hawks players tonight because they are the ones during the work.

GO HAWKS!!!!!

By Vick Supporter

April 28, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

The Hawks can win this game if they can get something out of Marvin Williams.

By Vick Supporter

April 28, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

The Hawks can win this game if they can get something out of Marvin Williams.

By Highlight Factory Faithful

April 28, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

Welcome to Atlanta, Celtics! You WILL be HUMBLED!!! LET’S GO, YOU HIGH-FLYING HAWKS!!!

By Oconee Dawg

April 28, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Yes,they will win # 2 tonight. No let down this time. The young guys play hard and with a lot of zest, that only comes from youth. From the Oconee Dawg “Go hawks”.

By Darrin "The Vent King"

April 28, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Paul Pierce throwing up that gang sign was the weakest and lame WANKSTA move I’ve ever seen in a professional b-ball game! He is nothing but a girl for getting that mad anyway. I wonder if that’s what cause him to get stbbed 11 times a few years ago; acting like a chump when things don’t go his way. They ought to suspend him for pulling that b*tch move. This is the NBA, not Compton you jackazz. You know they ought to play that 50 Cent song “Wanksta” when he steps on the court tonight. What a buster. I hope Horford clowns him again tonight. He showed that he can dish when his ugly azz girlfriend, Sam Cassell, does his gay azz dance- yeah all teeth then, but when he gets it handed back to him he wants to fight. What a punk. Is that what you Celtics fans are proud of? That shows you something right there.

GO HAWKS!!!

By Vernell (atl native)

April 28, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Philips arena will be electricfying again tonight, Hawks will be on their game, Joe on his game, Bibby has found his shot and will be dishing it out, J-smoth will be hitting treys, blocking shots, and dunking the ball, J-chill on that base line, Hawks fired up and wins? by 2.

By Oconee Dawg

April 28, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

Yes,they will win # 2 tonight. No let down this time. The young guys play hard and with a lot of zest, that only comes from youth. From the Oconee Dawg, “Go hawks”.

By sdr

April 28, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

Hawks fans are comical. You really think you can win this series? You shouldn’t even be in the play-offs. You win one game and think you are the best team in the league. But I guess the fans take it from the players. Horford needs to be reminded of his teams’ record and his placein the league.

By Celtic fan

April 28, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

I am a huge celtic fan, I really respect the Hawks, they played a tremendous game the other night. But, I’ve seen Paul Pierce respond to guys trying to show them up. I can’t wait for this game. No disrespect, celtics by 15 tonight..

By Celtic fan

April 28, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

I am a huge celtic fan, I really respect the Hawks, they played a tremendous game the other night. But, I’ve seen Paul Pierce respond to guys trying to show them up. I can’t wait for this game. No disrespect, celtics by 15 tonight..

By *Tsk Tsk*

April 28, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Poor Paul Pierce, letting a mere rookie get under his skin like that. What a veteran and professional he turned out to be! GO HAWKS!!! UPSET THE C’S!!!

By Celtic fan

April 28, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

I am a huge celtic fan, I really respect the Hawks, they played a tremendous game the other night. But, I’ve seen Paul Pierce respond to guys trying to show them up. I can’t wait for this game. No disrespect, celtics by 15 tonight..

By Celtic fan

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

I am a huge celtic fan, I really respect the Hawks, they played a tremendous game the other night. But, I’ve seen Paul Pierce respond to guys trying to show them up. I can’t wait for this game. No disrespect, celtics by 15 tonight..

By Laughing Not With You, But At Your @$$

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

And sdr should be reminded that even the lowest seeded team in the playoffs can beat the highest seeded team in the league…and DID beat them!! The Celtics’ record is now 2 and 1! Surprise!!!

By SilverShadow

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

Use a proven formula to BEAT THE CELTICS. Run the Celtics out of Phillips Arena tonight. The Celtics legs are so old that they cant possibly keep up with the youthful fresh legs of the young Hawks. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett are about as ancient as tarantasaurus rex (an old dinasaur that roamed the earth approximately 1000000 years b.c. (before Christ)). Run, Run, Run and then Run some more. In other words, run those green monsters silly until they pass out on the floor. That formula will work every single time against the Men in Green. Hawks in six.

By Mark W

April 28, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Great to see the Hawks win, the Celts seemed to lose interest once they could not get closer than 10 in 4th Qtr……tonight’s game is about fast,fast vs control, and who is more consistent, and plays tougher DEFENSE, that being said Celts 92 Hawks 75

By Celtic fan

April 28, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Silver Shadow, You sound metally Retarded my man… Celtics in Six? Do me a favor and ship me some of that stuff you been smokimg in the deep south.. Just be happy we suppied you with Matty Ryan to help out your poor sports city!!! Boston is the home of Championships..

By Celtic fan

April 28, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Silver Shadow, You sound metally Retarded my man… Celtics in Six? Do me a favor and ship me some of that stuff you been smokimg in the deep south.. Just be happy we suppied you with Matty Ryan to help out your poor sports city!!! Boston is the home of Championships..

By Celtic fan

April 28, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

Silver Shadow, You are smoking some good stuff there in the South, please send me some.. Boston is the city of Championships. Be Happy we supplied you guys with a winner in Matty Ryan.. Celtics in Six.

Horford is an idiot!!!

By Celtic fan

April 28, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

Silver Shadow, You are smoking some good stuff there in the South, please send me some.. Boston is the city of Championships. Be Happy we supplied you guys with a winner in Matty Ryan.. Celtics in Six.

Horford is an idiot!!!

By yawn

April 28, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

The Celtics lost because it’s hard to stay focused playing a team that’s got so little talent. It happens all the time in the playoffs, but the Hawks won’t win this series this year - or next, if they’re lucky enough to fall into the playoffs again. And if they ever had to go up against a West team, they’d wet their pants. Those boys play some sad basketball.

By PROUDTECHFAN

April 28, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

first of all, i know people arent actually calling the Hawks lame and classless because of a little trash talk. thats the NBA and thats the playoffs baby. the Celtics were pounding their chest and taling smack in Beat town last week, why cant we do the same, because of our record?, please i admit Boston is a much better team, but i guess it has to be embarrassing to let the big bad boston three party to get a dose of their own medicine. Sam Cassel was talking smack about blowing the Hawks out in game one before the second half even started, and we were only down by nine points, no clas and no respect for the young Hawks. do i think we can win, of course. do i really believe in my heart of hearts that we will, no, i am a realist and i realistically know anything can happen as proven on Saturday, but the Celts are just too experienced and better coached to let an opportunity slipped through their finger tips by letting the Hawks beat them. I love the Hawks and this young group of talent, but i dont think we can win four games against those guys. i will be watching tonight and i will be yelling my freaking head off.. i cant wait

GO HAWKS!!!

By Mark W

April 28, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

Shawdow…c’mon man….lets see, Celtics have won 70 out of 85 games this year, so your ‘formula’ has an 18 % chance to work….also Rivers much,much better coach to effect their strategy on Hawks, vs the other way around…up my prediction to 93 Celts 75 Hawks

By zachreb

April 28, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

Paul Pierce is a punk sissy. A little cry baby if you ask me. Al Horford made hime look like an idiot that he is. Throwing up gang signs, go back to elementary school, you punk. All you Celtic fans will be crying making up excuses again after tonight. We will go back up tp Boston tied 2 to 2 and remember after 1 game in Boston, we are right back in Atown. Josh Smith was also dunking on all of their a**es. They couldn’t do anything, and why didn’t Sam Cassell do his punk move the other night, Oh yeah he was losing. Celtics are a bunch of sore losers if you ask me. Enjoy another lost tonight Celtic fans hahahahahahaha, WHAT. Thats what I thought.

By Horford Still Rox

April 28, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Taunting Pierce was extremely foolish. Hopefully, he does NOT drop 40 tonight.

Key for Hawx is to force tough shots, rebound, and get #5 flying. As we saw in game 3, if he gets early confidence, he is a MUCH improved player and CAN actually hit jump shots!

15 was wrong for that, but…HORFORD STILL ROX!

GO HAWX AND HURT EM IF YOU HAVE TO!!

By Krys

April 28, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

I just got Friday night tickets….so I hope they do. GO HAWKS!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

By Celtics LOST To The Hawks...PERIOD!

April 28, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

Celtic fan: Does posting the same message multiple times make you more correct or just more “retarded?” Just checking.

By Alex

April 28, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

One win and these fans believe that the hawks will win in 6?

Haha. Hilarious.

Just remember, it takes 4 wins to take a series, not 1. Perhaps you might realize what the playoffs are about, considering you haven’t been there in 9 years.

By se ashe

April 28, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

rebound block shots steal the ball no gaterade at halftime so you won’t be sluggish in the 3rd quarter

By Good Point, But...

April 28, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

Also remember that it takes 4 wins NOT TWO to take a series, Alex. That didn’t turn out quite the way you expected, did it?

By MsDee

April 28, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

The Celtics are suppose to be the “mature” team but they are acting like a bunch of babies!! The Hawks have never been that kind of team to talk smack til Boston started it so I’m very happy they (Horford/Smoove) are not letting them take advantage of them!! If I was Horford, I would pound my chest just like Garrett did and if I was Smoove, I would do the monkey dance like Sam just to mock them…NOW THAT WOULD REALLY GET THEIR BLOOD BOILING!! Go HAwks!!

By gagirl

April 28, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

I absolutely loved the way the played Saturday night, and I believe they have a chance of winning tonight. That being said, the reality is that they will go back to Boston and lose. The series will end 4-2, and guess what??? I’m perfectly okay with that. I believe that these young guys have a lot of confidence right now and a lot to build on. They will enter next season with an entirely new attitude. On a separate note, while I love Horford’s play and intensity, I do think he should be a little careful. Barking at Pierce…I had no problem witht that. My issue was the little gesture where he was wiping the ball off after someone got their shot blocked. Love the guy, but I don’t want him to get too caught up either.

By RA

April 28, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

Now, everybody’s going to think that I’m crazy and they’re not too terribly far from the truth, but just hear me out. The key to this game is Marvin Williams. Listen, Marvin scored 13 points last Saturday night, including, but not limited to, a huge putback on a Mike Bibby miss. Of all Atlanta starters, Boston is most likely to forget about him. Make no mistake, I’m not saying he has to be great. Great may not be in him and God knows he needs help with his footwork, but if he can be good enough to take a little attention off of the other four starters, they might just have a chance tonight…

By RA

April 28, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

Hear ya gagirl. This series is going to be a learning experience for the Hawks in a lot of different ways. I hope that they’ll learn the right lessons. In years to come, they’re going to be able to outclass a lot of teams the same way that Boston outclassed them in the first two games. I just hope that they’ll show a little more class.

By Crazy Diamond

April 28, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

I is possible - not probable. I’d love to see the home team win another at home - what a great thing that would be for the guys. But reality is the Celtics have been the best all year and it just won’t happen.

By Tim from Boston

April 28, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

Al Horford sealed it for the Celts.
Keep your yap shut, punk. Pierce is going off.

By CelticPride

April 28, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this

The Hawks deserved to win game 3. They played great basketball, however after watching the Celts win 66 games this year, I’m guessing that the Hawks just woke up a sleeping giant.

Celts in 5.

By ricknole

April 28, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this

For some reason you guys think Pierce is MJ in his prime. Pierce scores 20 max tonight.

By Horford Rox

April 28, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

The only guarantee tonight is that things WILL get HEATED!

Hopefully , PP gets suckered into KO’ing a 10th or 11th man on Hawx roster. (Don’t hit #15, PP.)

Path to Round 2 would get easier without c’s at full strength for the next few games!

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

GO HAWX AND TAUNT EM IF YOU HAVE TO!

By Dennis Rodman

April 28, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this

COOL

By RA

April 28, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this

NO Horford Rox! We don’t sink to that level. There are much more important things than winning this series. I haven’t waited ten years for a playoff team to see my team turn into the Dixie Bad Boys! They’re better than that. Now, maybe Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett are so starved for a championship that they’re willing to resort to antagonism and intimidation to obtain it, but I refuse to believe that we are. I don’t care if they win or lose, but I demand that my team play with dignity and integrity. The rest will take care of itself.

By Red

April 28, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this

The Hawks played their best game of the year, against one of the best teams in the league, & with their backs against the wall. The Celtics didn’t shoot well or defend well so I expect them to bounce back, & I don’t think the Hawks can play that good again.

By Horford Rox

April 28, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this

You make some strong points RA. Just interested in evening the odds!

GO HAWX AND HURT EM IF YOU HAVE TO!

By RA

April 28, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this

Celtic Pride, fair post. Tim from Boston, since you love Paul Pierce so much, why don’t you get a bunch of little cronies together and pay his fine. Obscene hand gestures wasn’t it??? And as far as punkish behavior, after the way that Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce behaved in those first two games, I don’t think you or any other Boston fans have the moral high ground to condemn ANYTHING that Al Horford did on Saturday night. I didn’t appreciate how he got in Pierce’s ear either, but he was a rookie, caught up in the excitement of the moment and probably still mad about all that showboating that your guys did in Boston. What’s your teams excuse for their childish behavior?

Oh, and by the way, Tim from Boston, I’m sure your team has blogs for their fans. Kindly remove yourself from ours.

By Larry Bird

April 28, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this

Celtics in 5, Booyah

By RA

April 28, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

Trust me Horford Rox, I understand. Sometimes I’d love to see somebody flatten KG and I got so made at Sam Cassell the other night that I wanted to hold a mirror in front of his face and watch him turn to stone! BUT a win without honor is no win at all. There’s ten years separating the Hawks from where the Celtics are in terms of maturity and game knowledge, but it’s never too late to learn integrity and if they take one lesson away from their first trip to the finals, that’s what I would want it to be. Be patient, our time will come.

By Lucky

April 28, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this

Sure why not. The felling of fear for Boston is over just that big,big win we pulled over the weekend. Now our hawks will play them as equal ans surely a win will be gurranttee. GO HAWKS GO HAWKS.

By Horford Rox

April 28, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

That 1st Half was INCREDIBLE! I have not had this much fun watching basketball, since Pac-man was a Hawx Logo, not a football player.

Hope they play smart, but keep up the intensity in 2nd Half.

Can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m actually proud of Zaza!

GO HAWX AND GET KG ANOTHER T!!

By Horford Rox

April 28, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

Would also like to see less OFF Rbds for boston, more S Jones blocking shots, Hawx continue to attack and get to FT Line!

GO HAWX and GET Cassell ANOTHER T!

Perkins and Marvin don’t deserve a suspension. Hope NBA uses common sense on that issue. Technically they left bench, but just barely touched floor!

Gotta run, 3rd has begun.

By JStudent

April 28, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this

“Let us know what you think” is not a question. It’s a statement. It gets a period.

Way to represent, AJC.

By IUfan

April 28, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

So what say all you SMFs who called for Mike Woodsen to be fired all year?

By will

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

How ‘bout them Hawks!!!!!! Let’s see what was all that smack about not getting PP pi**. Well what happened PP? We go 6.

By aj jam

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

HAWKS WIN….SEE YOU ON FRIDAY!!!