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Lots of turnovers, bad defense, bad shots plaguing us this quarter.

I first read the title as "BROADS" instead of "boards (rebounds). and I thought, "That's probably accurate - especially after his amazing performance last game. But what a weird ESPN thing to report on. Like, is ESPN gangsta now?" Then I re-read the title and chuckled and then hung my head in shame...

Can i just say, I'm Hella annoyed that I ran out of likes during and after yesterday's game. There has been so much gold posted today!

Heurter with 10 rebounds already...lovin it!

Our rooks are killing it tonight.

Sigh Bembry...

Can't like this enough. Plumlee should show as "DNP - Coach's Decision" every game unless it is a blowout...and even then...

Trae with 8 assists to 1 turnover. That'll do, kid. And with one more quarter left. Leave Lin on the bench!

WOW TRAE!

Ugh, Carter is useless...

Such an exciting offensive performance...and they arent a defensive sieve like the first two games and the 1st quarter today.

Knicks were one point away from dropping FIFTY points in that quarter. Wow... Time to make some adjustments, Coach.

#TankForShawshank

Minnesota, you the real MVP!

Josh Smith dunked like the rim whispered "Yo Mamma" jokes all night to him. Collins just dunked on those fools just to take their souls.

Milsap is as good as gone, but it will be telling to see where he lands. Would not be surprised at all to see Phoenix or Denver choose him.

Nah, I'd still watch. Some things to chew on: 1) Since the 2010-2011 season, both Finals foes have ranked in the top 10 in 3pt shooting percentage during the regular season all but thrice, and each of those three times featured a combatant who did land in the top 10. Finals champ in bold with 3pt regular season percentage in parentheses: 2010-2011: Mavs (11) vs Heat (7) 2011-2012: Thunder (11) vs Heat (10) - Spurs were #1 (Knocked out by Thunder in WC Finals) 2012-2013: Spurs (4) vs Heat (2) - Warriors were #1 (Knocked out by Spurs in WC Semis) 2013-2014: Spurs (1) vs Heat (12) 2014-2015: Warriors (1) vs Cavs (5) 2015-2016: Warriors (1) vs Cavs (7) 2016-2017: Probables: Warriors (3) vs Cavs (2) - Spurs were #1 (Likely to be Knocked out by Warriors) In fact, the 2009-2010 season was the last season that didnt feature the two NBA finalists as both ranking in the top 10 in 3pt percentage (they were #17 and #24). This year, we were #23 at 34.1% The Spurs led the bomber raid from downtown at a 39.1% clip. Since 2013-2014, if you didn't land in the top 10, you didn't make it to the Finals. 2) This will undoubtedly force more teams to rely on their starters to provide at least a threatening competency and proficiency from the 3 pt line - especially from non-centers. The days of the offensively-challenged Tony Allen, Thabo Sefalosha, Andre Roberson etc. types being starters are likely to be phased out soon. Our end of season starting lineup of: Dennis (34.0% 3pt reg season), Hardaway Jr. (35.7% reg season), Prince (32.4% reg season), Millsap (31.1% reg. season), Howard (0%), and Bazemore inexcusably logging still too many minutes (34.6% reg. season) combines to form a collective below-average bunch that can't quickly challenge big deficits (especially when the inside game is getting shut down or isn't efficient) with dead-eye shooting from distance, or conversely, widen leads with more regularity. 3) Teams will not only find more value in bigs that can truly stretch the floor - but they will be more inclined to start them over traditional bigs. This has meant trouble for the plodding glass-eating Centers for a little while now, but they usually found a home due to tradition and the need for an inside game. It's like the NFL in a way - it has become a much more passing league, but you still need to be able to run the ball if for nothing else to establish some sort of balance and have something to go to when your passing game is off or if bad weather is at hand. Diversification is still a good thing. 4) Quality perimeter defenders who can shoot the 3 or develop the 3 ball will become the most important players in the league as offense continues to shift further and further away from the basket. 5) More and more players will have to develop a 3 pt shot - even Centers. Traditional bigs will eventually become backups, and those that can shoot the 3 competently and rebound at least at an acceptable level will start. God help defenders if the Center has any semblance of a post game, too. Guards and Forwards who can't shoot the 3 will become liabilities unless they are elite at other skills. This is where I see the NBA going. Not sure if I love the idea yet, but it will force players to become more well-rounded, and teams will certainly begin to be constructed differently.

Milsap was a beast, Prince continues to play well (and only one turnover), and Hardaway had a decent game for once in the playoffs. But man, we lose this game with Delaney playing the backup PG instead of Calderon. What a game he had. And Dennis...wow, what a 4th quarter that dude had. Talk about fearless and having the eye of the freakin tiger. Dwight, can you give us this effort and energy every night? Bazemore, on behalf of all ATL fans, you did good sir...you did good.

Wow, I have no words for how they blew it yet again. The roller coaster that is the Hawks continues...

Play strong defense. Get young guys some burn. Own the glass. Profit.

What a mess this team is. Thank God we have at least one Atlanta team on a legit upswing (Braves) with another poised to make some postseason noise - especially if the D plays more like it did today (Falcons).

I honestly forget that this dude is on our team most of the time. What a waste.

Unfortunately, I did not watch the game. But quick question: Do you think we win this game had Kyle started?

And here I thought the OP was just making up a name to mess with us. I'm so gonna crush Scrabble now!

Welp, time to rebuild...