gsuteke Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 VS @ AKA The Good Guys The Bad Guys ESPN.com Hawks-Cavs Preview The Cavs (27-21) will again be without reserve forward-center Anderson Varejao, who is sidelined for at least two more weeks with a sprained left ankle. He's averaging a career-high 8.5 rebounds. "When you have 20 rebounds not here, it obviously hurts," James said. With Gooden and Varejao missing, Cleveland was outrebounded 55-35 in the loss to the Rockets. James made 12 of 23 shots for 32 points and grabbed seven rebounds, but the rest of the team went 19-for-55 (34.5 percent) from the floor. Atlanta, meanwhile, is looking to close out a four-game homestand by trying to match its season-high four-game winning streak set from Dec. 15-26. The Hawks followed that winning only four of their next 16 before their current surge. The winning streak reached three games on Wednesday with a 98-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers behind rookie Al Horford's 15 points and season-high 20 rebounds. The former Florida star is providing a strong presence in the paint, averaging 9.2 points and 9.9 boards. "Coach just wanted us to be solid inside and try to establish the paint, and just defend and rebound," said Horford, who had 10 points and 15 boards against Cleveland on Jan. 9. "That's what I tried to stick to and that's what we tried to do as a team." Joe Johnson, Atlanta's leader with 21.0 points per game, is looking to build on his 28-point performance from Wednesday, which matched his total from the previous two games when he shot 11-for-32 (34.4 percent). The guard scored 29 points in the last contest against the Cavs. and minimize before continuing for today's audio The Atlanta Hawks invite you to Phillips arena tonight as they host.... Him Again?!?! Haven't we played these guys like 10 times already this year? BTW Tim, You should be concerned with your balls right now, not the basketball! Is this guy not a dead ringer for Greg Oden minus the gapped teeth and terrible grooming habits? Seems like King James is everywhere these days In fact he kinda reminds me of someone Do you mind if I have a sip of your tasty beverage? Now that's the wrong wallet to be takin' Ringo This Just In! On February 6 2008 there was a sighting It seems the All-Star Joe Johnson was spotted at Phillips Arena! That's right. The General has whipped this Rag Tag Bunch into fighting Men! Now if we could only get those 3pt Enjoy the Game everyone and remember To the Human Fly Swatter Viva la Hawks! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJlaysitup Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Another great one teke! We gotta take this game from the gitgo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Money Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Well done, sir. No reason that we shouldn't win the rebounding battle by 20+. I see another big game from Al coming tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 caution: language http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fn4Wkat7Ic Would you give me a foot massage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators macdaddy Posted February 8, 2008 Moderators Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Doghouse too full nowadays? I expect Shelden, Salim, Solo to have street clothes on under their warmups. Mario has to actually wear the uni for his 20 seconds a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Quote: Doghouse too full nowadays? I expect Shelden, Salim, Solo to have street clothes on under their warmups. Mario has to actually wear the uni for his 20 seconds a night. You know I had planned on putting that in but I spent almost an hour off and on this afternoon goofing around with this thing between doing some tracking forms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 And all his buddies who follow the Hawks from Australia Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB1 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 another great job! it's too bad they couldn't show these before the Sports South broadcasts Love that "Human Fly Swatter" We gotta get that one to Smitty! You know how he loves nicknames! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Quote: And all his buddies who follow the Hawks from Australia Cheers! There seem to be a few of us around now-a-days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusBoyIsBack Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 30 minutes to game time. I like facing a team coming off B2B but not one that played so poorly in their last game. IN fact I think that's what happened the last time we lost to Cleveland. I think the X-factor may be Drew Gooden if he's playing because he's the guy who torched us last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Al has grown as a player since these two teams last matched up. I am very pleased with where he's at right now. I think he can hold Gooden in check. The big thing with the Hawks is whether their jumper is falling. I really want to see more penetration from the backcourt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 That is a matchup that Smoove MUST take advantage of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorthCydeRises Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Wow @ the Cavs starting lineup. No Gooden. Snow, Hughes, Gibson, Lebron, and Z. They're prepating to run with us I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Awesome start for us so far. Okay Smoove stay away from the 3pt line and get inside!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oiatlhawksfan Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Chatroom now!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorthCydeRises Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Funny feel to this game. Everybody seems to be coasting right now. Ugh @ Rashawn's hair . . body is stll tight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 can't chat @ work for some reason. it doesn't allow me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorthCydeRises Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Wow . . and they immeadiately take advantage of Lue. He gets it back though with the jumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 High scoring affair. God I hate Friday nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorthCydeRises Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 we have to take advantage of this mini-me lineup the Cavs are playing. They've gone somewhat big to start the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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