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If Teague isn't in foul trouble, he needs to play 40 minutes or more in EVERY PLAYOFF GAME. The Hawks did have a lead before halftime, but Teague and some of the other starters such as Milsap and Carroll stayed on the bench too long as well. Past players such as John Stockton, Isiah Thomas, or even Mookie Blaylock usually played the whole game...why is Teague sitting for extended minutes, especially after HALFTIME? This isn't the regular season and the playoff schedule provide two or three days off, so they should be able to play extended minutes. Teague is our best player and for better or worse, he needs to be out on the floor if he isn't in foul trouble or injured.

Kyle has had some moments in which he made a good play or two, but against the Pacers defense (in a 48 minute, 4 quarter game) if Kyle is hesitant to shoot or is bothered by the Pacers defense, then other options need to be explored.

Even though there has been media attention about Jeff Teague vs. Paul George in recent days, but George is also defending Korver as well and George slowly gained momentum/confidence and with Korver's one-dimensional game, it impacts the Hawks' offense. In the first half Lou Williams was shooting threes, but was still attacking the basket. Bud has to make a tough personnel decision, but Lou, despite his 6'1 size, bring more to the table and maybe should be paired with Teague. Our guards have to be able to beat George or Stephenson or Hill off the dribble more often. Kyle is an overachiever and has excelled at certain parts of the regular season, but this is the playoffs. And Kyle may need to sit-- for this Pacers series...

Kyle has great size at 6'7, but it seems like he is hesitant to shoot the ball and this happened LAST YEAR vs. Indiana. The Pacers defense has definitely bothered Kyle. Teague has the ability to beat defenders, but Kyle does not. Lou can shoot the three, but he can drive the basketball and go around defenders. This is an intangible that is needed against this Pacers team. Kyle is a spot-up shooter and if he is stays one-dimensional his impact is minimal against the Pacers. Playoffs are about adjustments and even though Kyle is popular, but Lou getting more minutes in this series may put the Hawks in a better position to take this series.

This game is going to have to get DIRTY and Kyle Korver isn't going to stop Gerald Green or Paul George == period... Dahntay Jones style of play defensively vs. Kobe a few weeks ago is what this team needs NOW. Paul George is too comfortable and if Kyle is left on the floor guarding WHOEVER for 30 minutes a game, it is not going to bode well even in a home game in ATLANTA.

The Hawks are giving up way too many points, and it isn't ALL Kyle Korver's fault, but his matchup against Paul George or Gerald Green is a terrible matchup. Dahntay is not a great shooter, but we need a more physical defender on the court AT ALL TIMES. Tolliver is a better shooter, and would be anohther option who should be getting more minutes. Several weeks ago Drew said after a game at postgame conference, this team isn't going to outscore most teams, and defense will have to be a priority. Hawks are giving up mearly 60 points by halftime and over 100...something has to change and it begins with BENCHING KYLE KORVER.

Both DeShawn Stevenson and Dahntay Jones are past their prime, but who is the better defensive player? Coach Drew said there were breakdowns defensively vs. Portland, and even though Stevenson is known to be a better shooter, but Dahntay may be a better option because he is the Hawks 'Kobe stopper' and shown top be a better overall defender At the press conference, Drew addressed how the defensive effort is his biggest concern and that this team isn't able to outscore other teams on a night to night basis. Korver is a great shooter when everything is clicking, but defensively he is more of a liability. I am happy to see Korver have his three-point streak, but when he is off with his shot, then Drew has to see if Jenkins, Mike Scott or Anthony Tolliver or even Mack can get the job done, especially against perimeter-oriented teams Stevenson played 29 mintes, Korver played 32 minutes and the Hawks three-point defense suffered.

OKC Memphis Los Angeles It just seems the Hawks are able to overcome adversity when Josh is not on the court. The Hawks could have folded up the tent when Kobe got 20+ in the third quarter, but Al Horford, Devin, Petro and others stayed focused and found a way to win.

It appears Kobe was wiping away tears during an ESPN interview after saying he want revenge against Dahntay Jones and can't wait to see Atlanta the next time they play.

I would like to see more pick and rolling to the basket plays, but Josh may not be cooperative and rather settle for the low percentage jumper. Teague could be better and make his teammates better, but if you have a teammate who is on the floor--40+ minutes a game--who is unpredictable then it does make things more difficult. Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook would probably cuss out Josh for not doing what he says out there on the floor. And Jeff may have to have that on-court altercation moment of showing Josh who is 'point guard' and floor leader.

Josh does remind me of a less-talented Chris Webber. Webber used to act like he was a point guard at times when he played with Sacremento, but Webber was significantly stronger offensive player than Josh. However, at crunch time, Webber appeared to tighten up and he had missed his share free throws late in games.

Losing Josh Smith and gaining a so-called lesser talented player via trade would have still benefited Atlanta. Addition by subtraction. I am not a big Kris Humphries fan, but he has a modicum of talent, more of a post-up player, and is more of a team player. Additionally, it would have allowed Teague along with Horford to have a big distraction in Josh Smith removed.

Josh Smith is very capable of being a difference maker, but his streak of selfishness on the court that results in turnovers, disruption of team offense and ultimately losses such as this loss on the road in Boston is the main reason that it is better for the Hawks and Josh to part ways. Smith had a great night, but when he began ignoring Jeff Teague (not even looking at him when bringing the ball up the court) and acting like he is Magic Johnson is one of the main reasons he hasn't been selected to an All-Star team. Smith cries about getting fouled, but misses half his free throws..and this benefits the other team. There are just TOO MANY NEGATIVES with Josh Smith.

Josh Smith is not the sole reason why the Hawks are struggling, but his well-chronicled on-court stubbornness has run its course and it is time to move him. Drew's 'soft' remarks speaks to how our frontcourt is constructed and statistically this team is among the worst in regard to getting to the free throw line. A pep talk or team meeting won't fix this... Josh wants to be more of a point guard than play under the basket and he is going to continue to do what he wants when he wants until the coach or the GM do something about it. San Antonio's Popovich wouldn't tolerate Josh's antics, why should the Hawks? Josh shouldn't be bring the ball up ten times a game nor leading the team in shots attempted--especially from the perimeter. Horford brings more to the table, but he needs to be held accountable to, but let's give him the chance to prove it with Josh being traded--now. It is not a coincidence that the Hawks has been a playoff team every year since Horford was drafted. This would put more pressure on Al Horford to step up with Josh out of the way, and for Jeff Teague to be more aggressive. Even though there is a a relative small sample, the Hawks have performed well when Josh is out of the lineup and play more like a team (ex. Oklahoma City victory this year, the Chicago win w/Derrick Rose back in early 2011, etc.) However, Larry Drew may need to go and that may mean Danny Ferry is likely to keep Josh Smith for the long-term..even though that would be a mistake.

If the Hawks sign him to a long-term contract, will Josh Smith start getting those nagging injuries like Chipper Jones had? It is possible, but the Hawks should look for the best trade available.