Hawks' performance vs. Jazz/Blazers/Dallas may answer questions...

[tgunzz]

The only thing that Mo adds is that "garbage game" (in a positive way) that Marvin doesn't. It allows the other players to focus on their games knowing that someone will be there to ATTEMPT to do the dirty work. Its kind of like what JChildress brought to the team, only Mo does it to a lesser extent.

That being said, Marvin should remain the starter.

[Diesel]

The only thing that Mo adds is that "garbage game" (in a positive way) that Marvin doesn't. It allows the other players to focus on their games knowing that someone will be there to ATTEMPT to do the dirty work. Its kind of like what JChildress brought to the team, only Mo does it to a lesser extent.

That being said, Marvin should remain the starter.

If we're winning dominantly without Marvin, no way he returns and destroys our chemistry. He should be coming off the bench.

[tgunzz]

If we're winning dominantly without Marvin, no way he returns and destroys our chemistry. He should be coming off the bench.

I would take your point if this winning streak were on the road. Hawks are much better at home. Also, chemistry is an elusive thing. Sometimes you can tie it to something directly, like a lineup change, and other times it is something more subtle, like one of your top players getting benched or a players only meeting. Who's to say it wasn't the dust settling from the Wood/ Smith blow up that caused the players to get more focused?

Bottom line is that the squad is playing harder and are at home. I think its just a coincedence that its happening while Marvin is out.