Game Thread, 1/7/09, Magic at Hawks, 7PM

[Emory889 353]

The Hawks match up well with us but is not this bad guys. We split the series with them last year.

[Marc Acres 3:16 418]

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Originally posted by emory889:

The Hawks match up well with us but is not this bad guys. We split the series with them last year.

 

We have a lot of trouble with teams that play hard and rebound well (see Det). We did split the series with them, it's not like they are unbeatable but they were 4 very tough games. If we don't match their energy and rebound we are going to lose.

 

Either this game will tell us that we are capable of playing tougher or that we badly need the energy guy at the 4.

[davcivic 11]

Gortat FTW!!!

 

We need to stop screwing aroung and throw Dwight and Marcin together on the court...

 

We need Marcin's rebounds and boxing out...

[ThisIsTheYear 241]

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Originally posted by Kberto:

 

I suggest you seek therapist to help you overcome your fear of the Atlanta Hawks.

 

...says the guy who thinks he's Pat Garrity.

[Berto 338]

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Originally posted by ThisIsTheYear:

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Originally posted by Kberto:

 

I suggest you seek therapist to help you overcome your fear of the Atlanta Hawks.

 

...says the guy who knows he's Pat Garrity.

 

fixed.

[Emory889 353]

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Originally posted by Marc Acres 3:16:

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Originally posted by emory889:

The Hawks match up well with us but is not this bad guys. We split the series with them last year.

 

We have a lot of trouble with teams that play hard and rebound well (see Det). We did split the series with them, it's not like they are unbeatable but they were 4 very tough games. If we don't match their energy and rebound we are going to lose.

 

Either this game will tell us that we are capable of playing tougher or that we badly need the energy guy at the 4.

 

I think this game will tell what we already know. We need another rebounder and we need to play with more energy.

 

Its definitely going to be a tough game but its very winnable. The key will be to get Dwight involved as often as possible offensively. 9 field goal attempts simply won't get it done.

[Skywise316 211]

Best link ever.

 

Their x-factor is Al Horford, can he stand up to Dwight? He did in our last game against him, but historically has not. Ours is, pretty much until further notice, the current incarnation of the two-headed SG monster, Lee & Redick. Sounds like a country duo.

 

So things don't always go as you would think on paper... see, blowing out New Orleans and losing to Toronto... so I think the Magic and Hawks split the next two games. But the weird part is both road teams win. If it comes down to it though, I think there's more of a chance of the Magic getting to two game sweep than ATL. No scenario is impossible, but there's your odds with two very good teams.

 

Orlando 91

Atlanta 87

[Berto 338]

If we play with the same lethargic attitude as last night, expect this game to get out of hand. If we don't bring a playoff intensity they'll have their way with us.

[Emory889 353]

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Originally posted by Kberto:

If we play with the same lethargic attitude as last night, expect this game to get out of hand. If we don't bring a playoff intensity they'll have their way with us.

 

Should we call the cops?

[Berto 338]

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Originally posted by emory889:

quote:

Originally posted by Kberto:

If we play with the same lethargic attitude as last night, expect this game to get out of hand. If we don't bring a playoff intensity they'll have their way with us.

 

Should we call the cops?

 

only if they're not gentle.

[Emory889 353]

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Originally posted by Kberto:

quote:

Originally posted by emory889:

quote:

Originally posted by Kberto:

If we play with the same lethargic attitude as last night, expect this game to get out of hand. If we don't bring a playoff intensity they'll have their way with us.

 

Should we call the cops?

 

only if they're not gentle.

 

Well Zaza for sure is going to jail.

[Hutchence 1]

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Originally posted by Kberto:

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Originally posted by emory889:

quote:

Originally posted by Kberto:

If we play with the same lethargic attitude as last night, expect this game to get out of hand. If we don't bring a playoff intensity they'll have their way with us.

 

Should we call the cops?

 

only if they're not gentle.

no means no, unless you are Gortat