By alphabama

April 29, 2008 8:44 AM | Link to this

There will be no suspension for Garnett as he represents Boston….home of the most intelligent people in the world….just ask them! I do know a word they can’t spell….humility.

By crying celtics

April 29, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Yes he should be.

By james

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

He should be suspended for 4 games!!

By ken

April 29, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

Yes he should be suspended for his actions, he is so overpaid to be behaving in such a manner, but he has always had attitude.

By destin

April 29, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

That picture pretty much says it all. Garnett grabbed him and shoved him. If the NBA doesn’t suspend him what will happen the next time something like this happens? They cannot allow the players to put their hands on the refs or things will get messy real quick.

By Ron K.

April 29, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

Yes! Yes! Yes!

By GetFireUPATL

April 29, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Yes, Garnett did and should be suspended. I wouldn’t say that the Hawks are in the Celtics head but more so they are starting to believe that they can beat this team in a best of 7. Let these guys continue to run and keep the level of intensity high. We should not be intimidated as some should suggest by the big 3. They should continue to get in these guys faces. The Celtics are not unbeatable and I think the Hawks have exposed them for what they are, an aging team comprised of superstar egos that didn’t believe that a no name team as idiot Charles Barkley calls us; had a chance of beating them. GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!

By bigbluerules

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

He wont be suspended. The NBA wants Boston from the East just like they protected the Spurs last year with the bogus suspensions of the Suns players.

By russ

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

No. No one should be suspended…it was a heat of the moment thing. Nobody came off the bench to the point of involvement and Garnett did not purposely strike the ref. I did love Zaza with the forehead move though. Don’t back down Hawks—you are definitely in their craniums!!!!

By Joe

April 29, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

Kevin Garnett should be suspended immediately. Why… so the Hawks can have a better chance of getting a win tomorrow in Boston! I know it seems selfish but I’ll take any help we can get.

By ams

April 29, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

I didn’t see Garnett throw an elbow at any ref. Looked like Pachulia had his hand on Garnett’s shoulder, Garnett shook it off by raising his arm, Pachulia went ballistic and got right in Garnett’s face (literally….looked like they were kissing), Garnett didn’t respond. Case closed.

By OneMoreThing

April 29, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

Please take Marvin Williams out of the starting line up and start Josh Childress instead!!!!!!! Please

By Belinda

April 29, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

whateva happen,happen

Good game………..

By ams

April 29, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

I didn’t see Garnett throw an elbow at any ref. Looked like Pachulia had his hand on Garnett’s shoulder, Garnett shook it off by raising his arm, Pachulia went ballistic and got right in Garnett’s face (literally….looked like they were kissing), Garnett didn’t respond. Case closed.

By BobinNY

April 29, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

I love KG, but he needs to be suspended. If they do not suspend him a bad precedence will be set for the future.

By Star of the Zanarkand Abes!

April 29, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

Just as long as nobody dares to cite this as an excuse for the Hawks taking the series, which they will do in 6 games!

LET’S GO HAWKS!!!

By Colorado Bulldog

April 29, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

The league doesn’t want to do to a team what they did to PHX last year in playoffs. But… a player, any player, elbowing a ref… they have to suspend him. But I imagine Marvin will be as well for leaving bench. Not necessarily to even it out because we all know Garnett is more valuable but both will lose starters and our bench is not deep as theirs.

The biggest question is can Hawks ride mo to a victory on Parque floor? We won a game five there in 87 (or was it 88?) but then lost 6 at home and 7 in one of the greatest games ever - Bird vs Nique.

By Ginny

April 29, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Yes, suspend. This display of temper teaches our children it is alright to hit and not be punished for their actions. I have quit watching pro sports because of the attitude and how they only get a slap on the wrist, if that!

By Genec

April 29, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

I am suprised at the Hawks for not giving into to the mighty Celtics. I am proud of the effort that they have put forth, they have great players but it makes you think of the year they would have had if they had believed in themselves and could have put that much effort in the entire year. I hope the Hawks continue and beat the Celtics because they came in thinking that they were better and the Hawks should just lay down and die.

By jc

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

Wishful thinking.. KG is not going to get suspended. I’d have to say he acted pretty calm after getting headbutt by Pachulia.

By Truth

April 29, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Garnett bowed Zaza and the pushed the ref????? All of you know as well as I do that the NBA wants Lakers Celtics so there will be some type of excuse…. He should be suspended…. oh… and Joe Johnson… next time the ugly no eyebrow rat Cassell gets in your face…. SLAP HIM!!!!

By philip

April 29, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

no kevin garnett should not get suspened kevin is my favorite player he didnt throuh no elbow dats b****** let kevin play

By Chris

April 29, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Marvin’s definitely out. That Perkins guy for Boston’s definitely out. KG SHOULD be suspended, but I doubt Stern will do anything about it.

By rob

April 29, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

Wow. Regardless of what happens down the stretch, the Hawks get big ups for defending the home court.

By Michelle

April 29, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

I’ll believe it when i see it…he’s just a little upset cause they lost…he’ll be aight!

GO HAWKS, GO HAWKS, GOOOO HAWKS

By Rick

April 29, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

the NBA can’t NOT suspend him, yet somehow I think they might not because he is Garnett and Boston is Boston

the league will have NO credibility ever again it does not suspend Garnett. It’s not complicated. He SHOVED a ref. Under normal circumstances in normal sports leagues, the Celtics should be happy with ONE game. It should be even more.

By marioabrave

April 29, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

PUHLEEZE take marvin williams out the starting lineup, Everytime he drives tot he basket he misses a easy lay up, turn the ball over, or gets an offensive foul called on him,, The only thing he can do is hit a 15 footer from time to time, he has no inside game,not a good defensive player, and for the life of him can not hold on to the ball,get him out of there get him out of the starting lineup

By rick

April 29, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

Get Marvin Williams out of the rotation. In fact, take his jersey.

By Mark

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

It is true that the NBA, beat writers, and sponsors are salivating about a Lakers/Celtics finals.

Pushing a ref should, like leaving the bench, get a suspension, heat of the moment or not. Them’s the rules. We’ll see if the NBA is about $ or integrity when the answer or non-answer is given.

By Education is the Key

April 29, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

Mark you are ignorant my friend, don’t know if you posted such foolish, unintelligent comments to incite are riot of name calling comments on this blog but you my friend need a history lesson. Educate yourself my man and if you are true to the understanding obtained you therefore afterwards would have to withdraw such irresponsible comments. Suspend Kevin Garnett! Boston Sucks! Go HAWKS!!!!!!!!

By HawkMan

April 29, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Garnett should be suspended, but will not. The Celtics have the refs and the league in their pocket.

By Mark

April 29, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

No excuses for violence in sports. Boot him out! A bunch of overpaid prima donnas.

By George

April 29, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

He should be suspended for the rest of the year as an example to the rest of the league. anything less is a joke.

By rhshornet

April 29, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

he should be suspended. last year Stoudamire got suspended for just stepping onto the court and now Garnett has done something worse by touching an official. he should be suspended for at least a game or two.

By bennyb

April 29, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

I’m not fantasizing about Garnett getting suspended for standing there calmly while Zaza head-butted him and got in his face. I AM, however, fantasizing that the refs will continue to call the games the way they did during the past two. Last night: Hawks 33 foul shots. Celtics 18 foul shots. Rondo, Powe, Garnett, Pierce…hit hard…no call. Yes!

By POWER

April 29, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

I saw the almost fight with KG and ZP. It was between the players not the refs. It looks like the ref grabbed KG from behind. I dont think KG even knew it was a ref.

Let the guys play the game for crying out loud!

By bruce

April 29, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

garnet first threw the elbow at Petulia, then they went head to head. garnett then forearmed referee Ed Rush to free himself from the refs hold.

a minimum one if not 2 game suspension(one for each separate infraction) must be imposed.

NO STAR TREATMENT can be applied. Garnett became another NBA thug last night. enjoy your new lifestyle.

another frustrated fan.

By D.Ellis

April 29, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

OVER RATED duh duh duh duh duh

OVER RATED duh duh duh duh duh

OVER RATED duh duh duh duh duh

Who cares if KG is suspended or not. We beat twice with KG….we’ll beat 2 more times with KG!!!!!!!

By Fonz

April 29, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

Yes, KG should be suspended for the rest of the series. No way can you touch a ref and get away with it. The NBA better step up and show to the fans that they do not favor anyone or any team and that they do not tolerate these types of actions.

In addition, the NBA should suspend Kendrick Perkins for stepping onto the court. That man looked like he was ready to get into the battle. The NBA needs to stay consistent with its ruling from last year. If they suspended Amare Stoudemire and Boris Diaw, then they must suspend Perkins.

The NBA also needs to suspend Paul Pierce for flashing that gang symbol at the Hawks bench. What kind of message does that send to the fans? What kind of role model is Paul Pierce? The NBA has enough image problems already.

Finally, Sam Cassell should be suspended for assaulting Joe Johnson. Joe could have gotten hurt out there.

GO HAWKS!

By Virgil

April 29, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Sit his butt down, sit his butt down, if we were playing in Atlanta, I’ll say let him play. But going to Boston we need all the help we can get AND security. Lets GO HAWKS!!!

By Pete

April 29, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Cool it and enjoy guys!

By MJM

April 29, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

They will probably suspend him for a few games in the 2008/2009 season. They have too much invested in the Celtics to suspend him during the playoffs.

Go Hawks.

By QueDogTeaching

April 29, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Was at the game, it was not as bad as it looked on the highlights when I looked at it on T.V this morning. As a matter of fact it was over pretty fast. It took longer to get the fouls sorted out than the actual situation. Then the players went back playing good, intense basketball. It was a very good game, can’t wait for next Tuesday.

Ginny I wish more kids would be allowed to get mad and show EMOTION which is a part of the human makeup. Anger is as natural as happiness.

By Calico

April 29, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Good game hawks and you people need to watch your mouth about who you call thugs

By Shekago BulShat

April 29, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

I believe from viewing the footage that Kevin Garnett did indeed throw an elbow at the ref. Now should he get suspended for this violation???? HELL YES! This will set an example to the rest of the league… control your temper or you don’t play.. simple as that.

But this is likely not going to be the outcome of the investigation. Its the playoffs and we all know that the Celtics are keyed in to win the entire prize this year.

IMO, the NBA is starting to become more and more scripted each year…. Like a poorly orchestrated play. This year, the Celtics have become the team to beat in the East and are scripted to be the 2008 champions. (And mark my words, this is likely to happen. Not because the Celtics are a great team, because they really are, its just the fact that sports are no longer about “real competition”.) Its now all about which owner is sucking up the most to the commish and which mafia (not all italian) “family” has the most money invested into certain teams winning so that they can craft wins and losses to keep thier illegal gambling ring on going……

Yep thats right, I said it. If I were lying, then half of these “thugs” would not be playing in the NBA. (I mean afterall, isn’t it strange that the the league has a “No Tolerance” policy, but keeps hiring players that are seriously troublesome?) If I were lying, then Isaih Thomas would not have been hired on as the GM of the Knicks and thus destroying one of the last symbols of the game of Basketball. Not to mention that, the Dallas Mavericks owner would not be allow to own their team as he is a complete attention w*******.

Kevin will probably be fined a awfully low amount in comparison to his salary and then all this will be brushed under the table once the Celtics have defeated the Hawks.

By Read the Rules

April 29, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Come on people, nobody will be suspended. First, what Garnett did happens semi-regularly and never warrants a suspension, nor should it.

As to Williams and Perkins, neither will get suspended. Everyone is saying “oh, they stepped on the court” as if stepping on the court is what draws a suspension…it is not. Check transcripts from what Stern and Stu Jackson said last year re: the Stoudemire incident and it is clear that the requirement is “leaving the vicinity of the bench area.” In one interview, the interviewer then asks “well, he only took a step or two, that’s not leaving the bench area is it?” Stern clarifies that Stoudemire walked 20-25 feet away from the bench, and that was why he was suspended. Since Wiliams and Perkins took only 1-2 steps on the court, they did not leave the “vicinity of the bench” and will not get suspended.

By Mj

April 29, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

“Them Kids Can Play!” The Hawks have been a great home team all year. The Lakers, Phoenix, Dallas, and a bunch of other teams know that ‘The Sea of Red” is a tough place and you just might get bloodied. There’s no quit in the ATL.

And their are three big time players in Atlanta: Johnson J-Smooth, and Al ‘The Monster” Horford. With Pachulia as the enforcer… just ask Garnett. WELCOME TO THE ATL!!!

By Shekaugo Bulshat

April 29, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

I believe from viewing the footage that Kevin Garnett did indeed throw an elbow at the ref. Now should he get suspended for this violation???? HELL YES! This will set an example to the rest of the league… control your temper or you don’t play.. simple as that.

But this is likely not going to be the outcome of the investigation. Its the playoffs and we all know that the Celtics are keyed in to win the entire prize this year.

IMO, the NBA is starting to become more and more scripted each year…. Like a poorly orchestrated play. This year, the Celtics have become the team to beat in the East and are scripted to be the 2008 champions. (And mark my words, this is likely to happen. Not because the Celtics are a great team, because they really are, its just the fact that sports are no longer about “real competition”.) Its now all about which owner is sucking up the most to the commish and which mafia (not all italian) “family” has the most money invested into certain teams winning so that they can craft wins and losses to keep thier illegal gambling ring on going……

Yep thats right, I said it. If I were lying, then half of these “thugs” would not be playing in the NBA. (I mean afterall, isn’t it strange that the the league has a “No Tolerance” policy, but keeps hiring players that are seriously troublesome?) If I were lying, then Isaih Thomas would not have been hired on as the GM of the Knicks and thus destroying one of the last symbols of the game of Basketball. Not to mention that, the Dallas Mavericks owner would not be allow to own their team as he is a complete attention w*******.

Kevin will probably be fined a awfully low amount in comparison to his salary and then all this will be brushed under the table once the Celtics have defeated the Hawks.

By beezer

April 29, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

When did this alleged ref elbowing and pushing happen? I not only watched the game and didn’t see it…but have it on tape. I’ve been looking for it and can’t find it. Was it shown on some other TV network that I wasn’t watching?

By bull

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

I think Kevin should be suspended for 2 more Hawks wins!!!

By GeorgiaYankeesFan

April 29, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

The Hawks are beating the Celtics with KG - if NBA suspends him every loud mouth Boston fan will start whining and complaining that the league took it from them. The Celts are already crybabying about the shot clock malfunction (Note to Philips Arena staff - when you are named after a company that makes clocks and clock radios you should be able to have a better timing device, there isn’t an old Omni shot clock lying around) More importantly, who was the blonde sitting at the scorer’s table behind Doc Rivers. Her secret weapons obviously distracted the Celtics from their game :)

By Cemeeli

April 29, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

I don’t think KG will get suspended…but i do believe he is very ferious about losing to the “underdogs”. Ha! During the interview with the Doc Rivers he mentioned he heard the “guys” saying …Aye well be alright we’re going back home-court. Doc said he told his Celtics team; Huh…you better MAKE it alright! LOL!

Go Hawks!

By Teresa

April 29, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

As of THE DaY that the Celtics, ( I prefer to call them Gremlins)decided to be MY Teams Competetors, they were so doomed from the start. Yes The Hawks are in their heads and OVER their Heads and around them that they can not even see or throw or walk for that matter. Hopefully they’ll decide which team they want to play on. Go Hawks! Kick their butts the rest of the way in a mighty mighty WAY! YEW!

By Prince

April 29, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Don”t suspend him let him play so when the Hawks, beat them down it won”t be any excuse. we are all just human, they also had to much confidence that they could just blow the Hawks out. never count you beat down before they hatch.

By lucky

April 29, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

He needs to take his act to the street, for at least one season.

By BUTCH

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

THE HAWKS ARE PLAYING GREAT,THE CRITICS DID NOT, GIVE THEM ANY CREDIT BEFORE THE SERIES STARTED.NOT THEY ARE SHOWING THE WORLD THEY CAN PLAY WITH ANYBODY,I HOPE BOSTON THINK THAT ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS JUST SHOW UP FOR THE NEXT GAME.THE HAWKS WILL LAY A SMACK DOWN ON THEIR CANDY BEHINDS.

By die hard HAWKS Fan since 1987

April 29, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

SUSPEND ALL VIOLATERS OF THE LEAGUE CONDUCT RULE…

WE GONNA ROCK U CUZ WE WILL BE THE CHAMPIONS COME JUNE

GO ATLANTA HAWKS!!!

BIBBY WAS DEFINTELY THE MISSING PIECE TO OUR PG SITUATION!!

ITS GOING DOWN MEET ME AT THE ARENA ON FRIDAY!!!

JOSH SMITH MVP!!! JOSH SMITH MVP!!! JOSH SMITH MVP!!! JOSH SMITH MVP!!! JOSH SMITH MVP!!!

PREVIEW OF THE FINAL HAWKS VS LAKERS HAWKS WIN IT ALL IN GAME 7

IT’s GONNA BE A THRILLA!

MARK MY WORD!!! JOSH SMITH MVP!!! JOSH SMITH MVP!!! JOSH SMITH MVP!!!

By Flappin Hawk

April 29, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Don’t suspend Garnett, Zaza, Perkins or Marvin, but DO SUSPEND Cassell. He deliberatly went after JJ when JJ was trying to calm down Zaza. Cassell tried to go after JJ to get him thrown out. All Sammy does is try to draw cheap fouls and take selfish shots. I want the Hawks to beat these jerks straight up, not by suspensions.

By Casey

April 29, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Williams and Perkins may be suspended but nothing will happen to Garnett! (clears throat) It’s Kevin Garnett! hahaha That’s the politics of the game folks!

By McRly?

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

KG didn’t do anything. I’ve consulted with Mike Tyson this morning about it and we both agree that suspending KG would be LUDACRIS haha. Come on, folks, you don’t cheapen the series by suspending KG over something this trivial, which it was. Big Z brought the forehead into play and KG played it pretty cool in my book. No suspensions anywhere. Now, Pierce flashes a Blood gang symbol, the symbol for ‘Blood Killer’ at Al Horford and all he gets is a $25,000.00 fine? That I do have opposition with. That’s a place the league doesn’t want to go, and that would warrant a suspension in my book. Danny Ainge says he does it before every game and so that makes it alright? No Danny, that simply means he flashed “Blood Killer” every night before games and you choose to overlook it. Shame on you sir. Set a precedent and stop allowing players to glorify criminal lifestyles and behavior.

By mimi

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

AMA: were you watching the same game last night that I was? Garnett should have been thrown out of the game for elbowing Zaza, which he did. I didn’t see the elbow to the ref, but pictures don’t lie. He needs to be suspended to show his team and the rest of the NBA players that high-dollars don’t excuse bad sportsmanlike conduct. Plus it would be a big boost for the Hawks. I always love the underdogs!

By Go Hawks

April 29, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

I am ashamed that I used to admire Garnett. What a complete thug he has turned out to be.

The dude hasn’t stop talking trash since this series started and then the cheap shots last night. I wish Pachulia would have decked him.

What a piece of trash. He is one of the reasons people hate the NBA because of these overpaid thugs.

By Timothy

April 29, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

Kevin Garnett definitely SHOULD be suspended, but I doubt he will be …

Just keep smacking them in the mouthes Hawks.

And how many times does Josh Smith have to go around Kevin Garnett before the Celtics give the Defensive Player of the Year some help?

By Teresa

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

I say after reading all the comments. Let them bring the Prince himself in and all his army. The Hawks will bring in all their army and the battle will be on. But as history shows it the Hawks are the only victors to be here in the basketball Kingdom . Magical stuff goingf to go on here. Ill have to call Direct Tv and ask them what channel my winning team will be on. Ha ha GO HAWKS!!!!

By Fulton

April 29, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

Well I know bulshat when I see it! It was a great game, full of intensity, 1 or 2 flare ups but that’s what expected in any playoff scenario. In baseball, they throw a ball at your head @ 90mph, the dugouts empty & fight but NEVER is the word ‘thug’ used. In hockey, they have no teeth & fight in almost EVERY game but again, “it’s the way the game is played.” Whatever, folks….spin it how you want. Again, if you don’t like NBA action - DON’T WATCH!!

By Clay

April 29, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

If Garnett is not suspended it will be proof that the NBA is rigged for Las Vegas gamblers.

By Fred

April 29, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Can’t comment on any suspension, I didn’t see it close enough to see if he threw an elbow or not (would have been nice to have a link so we could however).

I’m 100% behind the Hawks, moreso than at the start of the series now that they have showed some character and deserve (and will undoubtedly get) another loud sellout crowd. I can’t wait to get to Philips Friday.

I don’t agree, however, with the statements above saying how the refs are in the Celtics back pocket. Gheez folks, one of the main reasons we won last night was because the Celtics got in early foul trouble with 3 starters getting 2 in the first quarter. Even more pointedly, we have shot more free throws in EVERY GAME so far. That doesn’t sound like the refs are favoring Boston to me.

Come on people - pick your points, don’t say stupid things that are obviously (and factually) incorrect. Concentrate on the fact that the Celtics are acting like thugs and the Hawks are standing up to them and refusing to bow down. These guys are showing more heart than any Atlanta team has in years, don’t tarnish it by making stuff up - tell it like it is, there are plenty of facts to concentrate on without making excuses (refs are on Boston’s side) when none need to be made!

By Teresa

April 29, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

What am I doing wrong for my comment not to post. You can only imagine the two other ones I had in there. Teresa says all things said shall be done in spades. 10 fold. Bon apetite. The gremlins are weak and destroyed already. I wish them a life after basketball.