tremor

Playing alongside Zaza Pachulia who, after a couple of good games, came back to his mediocrity, would make Mutombo look bad. Al's not great help defender but he's not that bad either. His defensive strength is one on one D (sans defending Dwight).

Josh being big time douche to his teammate

I really had liked Josh despite all his flaws until his infamous incident with Hinrich. What he did was beyond immature.

I don't know about that but Joe's D in last two games was serious let down. Martin and Ginobili were going by him at will without any resistance.

That's the serious issue for Hawks. They won baords vs Magic and Celtics and won both games. Outrebounded by Rockets and Spurs and we know the outcome.

SA is another undersized team with exceptional ball movement and ton of perimeter sharpshooters, and with Blair playing similar role to Hayes. That's winnable game, Hawks just need to pound them inside and slow down the tempo.

I think it should've been Hinrich, but game is never decided by one possession. Two things went wrong: someone else should've guard KMart who was blowing time after time by JJ and Smoove should've continue posting up Scola as soon as he got back on the court. Of course rebounding wouldn't hurt either. And Zaza is not well suited for face paced basketball game. And I loved Teague's play in this game, sans last action I mean.

Because it's ranking driven ... ranking. Hawks are bad offensive and average defensive team.

With Al Horford haters club officially on the board HS is complete. Hayes scored against 1 or 2 baskets against Al playing 1 on 1. His first three that got him rolling were against Smoove. Majority of the rest was scored after Rockets penetrations forcing help defense. I don't have problem with the Boss jumpshooting - he has no post game whatsoever so has to shoot outside or drive and he does both things well, he has right to have an off game, at least he got a lot of touches everyone and his grandma was demanding from coach. Rebounding is what worries me the most. Yes, he grabbed 15 or 16 boards vs Boston, but it took him 47 mins to do so. Josh's rebounding numbers are better lately and I really hope ATlien's right and Al is not giving an effort he used to because of health issues. If that's the case I hope he gets well soon and he should get much less minutes that he's been recording last month.

My guess is that Teague didn't follow the plan, he was probably supposed to pass the ball after advancing it. Hinrich would have more chance to make the shot in case no one's open anyway.

Here's the deal: Rockets have no length but they always play hard. Playing them is very good test for heart and will of the team. Gameplan has to start from going inside early and often.

Nice photos brotha, you and Lisa look good together.

TBH there was some home cooking going on last night. That Jamal's charge on PP could've kill a momentum.

Joe was forcing things and when he does that, as a good passer as he is, he doesn't see his teammates being wide open. That's worrisome.

4-0 or one loss in overtime.