Archive for April, 2011

Photo by Ryan Hurst of @NBA_Photos   What a series it was. What a series it was. Can’t say it any better than that. If you’re not a Hawks fan, it probably wasn’t the most watchable or enjoyable playoff series in the first round, but if you are a Hawks fan, this series was great. I’d go out and say that this is the best Atlanta Hawks playoff series win in the “Josh Smith” era. Granted, the Hawks have only won 3 playoff series, but this is easily the best one. It had everything a Hawks fan wanted in a [...]

Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview The Good Guys’ Lineup: The Bad Guys’ Lineup: Who?: Atlanta Hawks (44 – 38) @ Orlando Magidc (52 – 30) What?: Hawks are 1 win away from “shocking the world”. Hawks lead series (3-2). When?: April 28th, 2011; 7:30 PM (Eastern Time) Where?: Philips Arena (Atlanta, GA) How?: SportSouth HD(TV), NBATV(TV) & 99X FM(97.9 radio) ============================================================================== Injuries: Orlando: Daniel Orton is out. Atlanta: Everyone is expected to play. ============================================================================= What (or who) to watch out for: A good start. The Hawks were found dead on the floor in the first quarter of Game 5 [...]

SUPER AMAZING QUICK RECAP Hawks & Magic were trading misses in the first six minutes of game. Dwight gets in foul trouble, forced to sit last 5 minutes of first quarter. Without Dwight, Orlando Magic’s offense started moving the ball and their perimeter shots started to go in. JJ Redick led the way in the last 5 minutes, scoring 11 points. The Orlando Magic were +12 in the 5 minutes Dwight sat out in the first quarter, and the Magic led by 13 after one. Second quarter starts and Orlando continued to shoot and convert. Hawks meanwhile continued their offensive [...]

Atlanta Hawks @ Orlando Magic Preview The Good Guys’ Lineup: The Bad Guys’ Lineup: Who?: Atlanta Hawks (44 – 38) @ Orlando Magic (52 – 30) What?: Hawks need one more game to “shock the world”. Hawks lead series (3-1). When?: April 26th, 2011; 7:30 PM (Eastern Time) Where?: Amway Center (Orlando, FL) How?: SportSouth HD(TV), NBATV(TV) & 99X FM(97.9 radio) ============================================================================== Injuries: Orlando: Daniel Orton is out. Atlanta: Everyone is expected to play. ============================================================================= The closeout game is known to be the toughest game to win for the team that is up in the series. This game would have [...]

To recap this game. Hawks make jumpshots early. Magic miss jumpshots early. 1st quarter ends. Hawks offense became too jumpshot-happy and they started missing. Orlando continued to struggle offensively.  Halftime. Magic started going inside to Howard and started having success offensively. Hawks offense continued to struggle more and more. 3rd quarter ends. Hawks offense continued to struggle. Orlando’s offense struggled. Gilbert Arenas only one scoring, ties game up 68 to 68. Hawks started making shots again and Orlando started missing shots. Hawks take lead. Hawks up 3. Hedo for 3, miss. Hawks win 88 to 85. Not sure what to [...]

Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview The Good Guys’ Lineup:               The Bad Guys’ Lineup:               Who?: Atlanta Hawks (44 – 38) @ Orlando Magidc (52 – 30) What?: Hawks are 2 wins from shocking the world. Hawks lead series (2-1). When?: April 24th, 2011; 7:00 PM (Eastern Time) Where?: Philips Arena (Atlanta, GA) How?: SportSouth HD(TV), TNT(TV) & 99X FM(97.9 radio) ============================================================================== Injuries: Orlando: Jason Richardson is suspended after scuffle with Zaza. Daniel Orton is out. Atlanta: Zaza Pachulia is suspended after scuffle with J-Rich. ============================================================================= What [...]

Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks Preview The Good Guys’ Lineup: The Bad Guys’ Lineup: Who?: Atlanta Hawks (44 – 38) @ Orlando Magidc (52 – 30) What?: Series is tied  (1-1) When?: April 22nd, 2011; 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) Where?: Philips Arena (Atlanta, GA) How?: SportSouth HD(TV), ESPN2(TV) & 99X FM(97.9 radio) ============================================================================== Injuries: Orlando: Daniel Orton is out. Atlanta: Etan Thomas may not be available. ============================================================================= What (or who) to watch out for: Homecourt advantage in Philips Arena. I felt one of the biggest reasons the Hawks won all 3 games at home vs. the Celtics in 2008 was [...]

“Where’s the foul?!” Quick Recap for those who didn’t watch it…. Things got sour early for the Hawks in the first quarter as Al Horford committed two (one was questionable) fouls within 3 minutes into the game. For those who don’t know, Coach Larry Drew sits out a player for the rest of the first half once they commit 2 fouls. That being said, Al Horford only played 02:10 minutes in the first half because he got two fouls. Good move? Not so much. At first, the abscence of Al didn’t seem to matter. Not only did the Hawks not [...]

Atlanta Hawks @ Orlando Magic Preview The Good Guys’ Lineup: The Bad Guys’ Lineup: Who?: Atlanta Hawks (44 – 38) @ Orlando Magidc (52 – 30) What?: Hawks lead series (1-0) When?: April 19th, 2011; 7:30 PM (Eastern Time) Where?: Amway Center (Orlando, FL) How?: SportSouth HD(TV), NBATV(TV) & 99X FM(97.9 radio) ============================================================================== Injuries: Orlando: Daniel Orton is out. Atlanta: Josh Smith has a sore elbow but will play. ============================================================================= What (or who) to watch out for: Dwight Howard. Well, the Jason Collins effect didn’t really affect Dwight that much. There were times Dwight got frustrated, but for the most [...]

No, Josh Powell did not start trash-talking about the Magic. He didn’t vent about playing time, and nor did he criticize his teammates. It’s just a cool quote from the Atlanta Hawks Whisperer: “Sometimes actions speak louder than words..when everybody counts you out, there are times when you have to step up and shock the world…” That’s the status he put up on his Facebook Page that he runs for his fans. There’s a possibility this might have nothing to do with the Hawks/Magic series, but I really doubt that. “Shock The World” has been a phrase the Hawks have been [...]