Hawks 105 Kings 100
The Birds really didn’t want this one but we pulled it out. The game was actually tied 100-100 with about a minute left when the Hawks decided to let anyone except Kevin Martin beat them and we pulled it out. Martin was just sick – 32 points on just 17 shots. He got to the line 17 teams and made 14 of the charity shots. The Hawks would have lost had this not been a place where Mike Bibby loves to play. Bibbs had 29 points 5 boards 4 assists and 3 steals (along with 3 turnovers). I thought Bibby may have been cursed after he scored 12 in the first quarter and ‘Nique said something to the tune of, “Mike is going to have a huge game tonight.” C’mon ‘Nique we are at game 54 someone has to tell you these predictions are not good for the heart.
But Bibby didn’t let anyone down although he did miss 4 of 9 free throws. That brings us to the negatives of this game. Well besides for the fact that we turned a mid 2nd quarter 13 point lead into a 4 point half time deficit to the SACRAMENTO KINGS. Who probably cannot out bench press the Sacramento Monarchs. Anyone the Hawks went 22 of 34 from the line for a dreadful 65%. We are 2nd best of the worst in free shots this year, ahead of the Magic. I’d rather catch them in the Southeastern division rather then have that distinction.
Other stuff: Joe put in 20 but looked soft again. I just wish he would go nuts and just score the ball when he wants to. Al had a nice game with 18 point and 18 boards. The 18 boards were a season high, 3rd best for high career, and the 18 points were the most he has had with at least 18 boards. Good job fillin’ the lane for Brad Miller. Also, Mario had 12 seconds of Pt and recorded a foul. Way to get in the box score, Mario.
Flip Murray should hopefully be back Friday from the family problems he has had going on. We are going to need him if we play like we did last night or Tuesday in LA, against Portland Friday.
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Billy Knight did have some good ideas…
Hawks Destory Heat 90-64
Monday, April 20th, 2009I was in attendance at last night’s demolishing of the Miami Heat. J Smoove played the best game of his career and he led the Hawks to a 90-64 victory. Smoove finished with a team high 23 points and 10 rebounds. His rim shaking dunks brought the crowd of Philips Arena to their feet. The first quarter of the game each team exchanged leads, but in the second quarter the Hawks outscored the heat 35-18. The second half of the game it looked as if the Heat were not even trying. Speedy Claxton even got to play the 3:20 of the game and recorded a 3:20 trillion. Some how Speedy was unable to record a single stat not even a field goal attempt. Othella Hunter was able to record a Super Mario. Mario West dodged a trillion by pulling down a rebound.
The Hawks looked probably the best I have seen all year. They seemed very fired up about the playoffs and I am excited with what is in store the rest of the series and playoffs. If we continue to play athletic and fast like we did last night we are a tough team to beat. We need to bring this same effort on the road for the rest of series and yes on the road. The entire starting five looked great and in sink despite Marvin missing most of the end of the regular season. Marvin came out firing and even had a monster dunk. His back looked fine to me and it was good that we blew out the heat so Marvin could have limited minutes to rest his back. Although, I think Woody is trying to limit Marvin’s minutes anyways. I was very impressed with our team defense and we basically took Dwayne Wade out the game. He was forced into very though shots. Our roles players are so much better than the Heat’s and that is going to be the difference in the series.
Atlanta get excited and feel free to jump on the band-wagon. Not everyone can be fans like myself and the great Chris Campana, who was also in attendance at last nights game. A Black Cop told him that he needed to buy a new Jersey. You see 99 percent of the time the great Chris Campana wears his #31 Jason Terry jersey. I think if he absolutely had to replace the jersey he would go with an Acie Law IV jersey. I on the other hand would go with a Flip Murray jersey, but if I get one I would have order off nba.com. I may wait to see if the Hawks resign Flip Murray. If that does not happen I may buy a retro Antoine Carr jersey.
The next game is coming up on Wednesday of this week. Game will start at 8 o’clock and be televised on TNT. I am not sure if T.I. will be helping out the intros, but I hope not. He needs to be concentrating on his 16 month long sentence and his new TV show documenting his jail time. I am sure MTV had the cameras out last night. In case you were wondering Warrick Dunn, AKON, and Ted Turner were in attendance. Ted Turner also was on Kiss Cam, which seemed planned in my opinion. Chris Quinn from the Miami Heat was not to happy to be on Kiss Cam. I do not blame him, I wouldn’t be to happy if I looked like I was 10 year old troll and I was on a NBA team. Also, the Sprite Jam cam winner was a Buckhead type private school kid. He won the contest by dancing and screaming the lyrics to Hey Ya by Atlanta’s own Outkast. Who will be at the next game? Will Usher be in attendance or when they show celebrities on the cam will it actually just be an Usher. All I know is I cannot wait to see Atlanta Fan’s rise up!! Rise up Atlanta!! NOW YOU KNOW!!!!
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