The Highlight Factory was on fire yesterday as the Hawks destroyed the Blazers. I was actually in attendance for this game and I enjoyed every bit of it. When I walked into historic Philips Arena I was greeted with a Hawks Head Band/Wrist Bands, and a read to achieve notebook, which I have already used twice today. This package was supposed to be for kids 14 and under, but I was lucky and the greeter either thought me and my friends were indeed 14 years old or she didn’t care. I am going to go with she probably didn’t care. I am definitely going to wear my Hawks Head Band, when I play on Wednesday night. My friends and I went into the Hawks store shortly after that and I bought my first Hawks hat since I was young. I am pretty jacked about the hat and will wear it religiously.
Back to the game the Hawks played one of their best games defensively that I have seen all year. We really forced Brandon Roy to try and beat us. This is a good strategy against good teams and I think when the Hawks play the Lakers next they need to try to make Kobe beat them. I have to give credit to my colleague Chris Campana for this strategy, but it is definitely true. The star of the game was Josh Smith. Smith had 18 points and 8 rebounds, and really showed his presence on the defensive end. Josh is finally buying into Hawks basketball, and is only going to get better. He still shoots jump shots with his feet touching the 3 point line, but he is starting to drive to the hole more. Josh is at his best when he penetrates to the hole or when he drives and kicks to an open shooter. Joe Johnson had is 4th consecutive 30 point game and is playing like the all-star selection he was awarded. Hawks are also 11-1 when Mo Evans starts, does that mean anything? I do not know if it does or not, but it’s got to mean something. Maybe when Marvin comes back the Hawks should let Marvin be a spark off the bench for the rest of the season. Look for a Queens preview tomorrow from my main man Penguis. Out!!
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