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We played better defense and had a better flow on offense, no doubt about it. You could tell by Smoove's body language early in the game that he was frustrated and had a negative vibe. It all started after he missed 2 free throws (what else is new) and 2 awful jump shots. Zaza played a great game on both sides of the ball. He is physical. You always know what you are getting with him unlike Smoove. At least Zaza gets in there and gets rebounds and bangs around. (AND MAKES FREE THROWS!)

It's supposed to last all night. Even still, the roads will be a mess.

With this weather coming in sooner than expected today there is a real chance this game might not be played tonight. What do yall think? There will be a lot of empty seats tonight.

YAWN. And now we are fighting on the court. Don't mess with my boy Matt Harpring.

Also, I love how people think basketball is a "Defense first" game. It's not. Basketball is about scoring points. Even the best defenses can't stop teams some nights. That's just the nature of basketball. You gotta be able to score points when you need to. It's about offense and efficiency. Football is a defensive game, hockey is a defensive game, baseball is well baseball. But basketball is unique in that its about who can score the most and more efficiently. There aren't "defensive coordinators" in basketball. Sometimes teams can be unstoppable. You just gotta live with it and accept it.

How many points did we score in the first half? A whopping 41. The game was over at the half because we couldn't score. Any team can score in the 2nd half when it doesn't matter and the other team has already let up. Our 97 points don't mean diddly poo and you're a fool if you believe otherwise. Sometimes the other team is just better and tonight was one of those nights. Defense, offense, everything. The Clippers were just making shots and the Hawks couldn't keep up.

This is a funny and true post. I'm sick of his pretty boy *ss too. The guy has played 4 games in 3 years and was never even good before we signed him. I think he has become the team nurse and was probably the guy giving Joe his IV's the last few days while he was sick. "Nurse Speedy, I need you!" What a joke of a human being.

You pretty much summed it up, benhillboy. I'm fed up with it. The guy has become nothing more than a stand still jumpshooter and he even passes up open shots more frequently now. It's unbelievably frustrating to watch him hesitate on an open three and then do his little prance (you can't call it a drive) into the lane and throw up something contested or turn the ball over.

This team would probably be better with Jax instead of Joe. At least Jax plays with some fire. They really are the same player. Get off Joe's nuts Swish. That's all I have to say.

What exactly is your point? The Hawks rely on their backcourt play. It didn't matter who was guarding the Clippers tonight they were making everything.

Oh really that's awesome except the Hawks haven't even sniffed the playoffs until last year so don't give me any of that Pistons championship talk. Joe Johnson has pretty numbers (except that 42% FG number), sure. But I don't see how you can sit there and watch him play without saying "WTF" yourself about some of the things he does. Team leader? How? My grandma could probably fire the team up better than Joe can.

Guard play had nothing to do with the loss? Take a look at the backcourt scoring numbers and you will think differently. 10/31 shooting for 30 points between Acie/Flip/Joe. Say all you want about defense but the Clippers were just on fire and we sucked *ss on the offensive end as the above numbers indicate. Edit in bold.

WTF what man? Is that all you got? Say what you wanna say.

I don't care if he was sick tonight. He's not fun to watch anymore. Some of the decisions he makes on the court boggle my mind. Plays with no intensity. Looks like he sleepwalks through most games. Much like how most of the team plays except for Al and Smoove. Pretty much a mirror image of the head coach. Boring.

Hearing rumors he is out tonight. Don't know why. Anyone heard anything?

Quote: I guarantee that more cable outlets carry TNT rather than Sportsouth. It won't be blacked out. I realize that, but if you have SportSouth there is no need for TNT to show it in your area because ratings will clash. I'd rather watch it on TNT myself but it looks like we're gonna get the hometown broadcast.

Seems kinda pointless to have 2 broadcasts on in the same area. I'm guessing if you get SportSouth you won't get the TNT broadcast. Sucks. It's not the same as WGN because not all cable companies carry WGN.

It started off nice.

I know that if I'm yelling "PASS PASS PASS!" at the TV someone on the court or the sideline has to be yelling it too. Give up the ball you bonehead. I swear he and Marvin had money on the Bulls tonight.

Quote: Joke Noah has had a pretty good rookie season. So, he still sucks balls.

Chillz playin like a man. At least someone has some intensity out there.

Wow this is sad.

What's even worse is guys giving Josh the ball early on the fast break. WTF? Josh is a finisher not a passer or ball handler on the break. Please for the love of God stop it.

Bingo! Then Bibby sits the first 5 minutes of the 4th and we have no chance at all. Good God.

Just heard a portion of the roof was ripped off Philips.