Looking at the chase to the 6 SPOT.

Brotha2ThaNite · April 6, 2008

Here is what we are looking at...

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W L GB

x-Philadelphia 39 38 22 ½ -

x-Toronto 38 39 23 ½ 1

Atlanta 36 41 25 ½ 3

Hawks

Apr 8 @ Indiana------W(We must play this game hard)

Apr 11 @ NY Knicks------W(We must play this game hard)

Apr 12 Boston------W (Big 3 will be on the bench)

Apr 15 Orlando------W (hope they rest their players too)

Apr 16 @ Miami------W

Philly needs to lose 3 (we are 3-1 against them)

Philly

Wed, Apr 9 Detroit------L

Fri, Apr 11 Indiana------W (I hope they lose this game)

Sat, Apr 12 @ Washington------L

Mon, Apr 14 Cleveland------L

Wed, Apr 16 @ Charlotte------W

Toronto needs to lose 3

Toronto

Wed, Apr 9 Milwaukee------W(I hope they lose this game)

Fri, Apr 11 New Jersey------W(I hope they lose this game)

Sun, Apr 13 @ Detroit------L(They may win this game)

Mon, Apr 14 Miami------W

Wed, Apr 16 @ Chicago------L

BusBoyIsBack · April 6, 2008

It will be difficult to get either the 6th/7th.

But yeah 5-0 and 2-3 for one/two of those teams would do it.

Im not getting my hopes up. But if we are gong to have a shot, then the next game may be the one that makes or breaks our chances assuming Boston/Orlando rest their starters.

I know we can beat the Knicks and Heat

Peoriabird · April 6, 2008

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Im not getting my hopes up. But if we are gong to have a shot, then the next game may be the one that makes or breaks our chances

assuming Boston/Orlando rest their starters.

I know we can beat the Knicks and Heat

This is what Hots is talking about! Even the most dedicated Hawks fans don't think that the Hawks have a chance against a quality team unless they are missing starters. Philadelphia fans don't feel like this! I wonder why?

jhay610 · April 6, 2008

maybe it's because historically the Hawks are one of the most forlorn franchises in the league, and have not even sniffed the playoffs for nearly a decade...

maybe that might have something to do with it.

But yeah I am feeling the way this team is coming together. They aren't getting enough love from the board.

Dexmethylphenidate · April 6, 2008

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maybe it's because historically the Hawks are one of the most forlorn franchises in the league, and have not even sniffed the playoffs for nearly a decade...

maybe that might have something to do with it.

But yeah I am feeling the way this team is coming together. They aren't getting enough love from the board.

It's not that... surprise team have been to the conference finals before (I think the Bulls come to mind)... but with a coach like Woodson... there's no hope for advancement. I'm just happy to get the 8th spot and see the Hawks play nationally.

Supporter · April 6, 2008

Woody has fooled all you guys, he’s been acting like a moron for years while saving all his coaching genius for the playoffs, where he will really drop the hammer and shock the world by coaching the Hawks to the NBA Championship.

Brotha2ThaNite · April 6, 2008

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Im not getting my hopes up. But if we are gong to have a shot, then the next game may be the one that makes or breaks our chances

assuming Boston/Orlando rest their starters.

I know we can beat the Knicks and Heat

This is what Hots is talking about! Even the most dedicated Hawks fans don't think that the Hawks have a chance against a quality team unless they are missing starters. Philadelphia fans don't feel like this! I wonder why?

I think you are reading to much into what i'm saying...

NO TEAM! NO TEAM's fans wants to see their team playing Det/Bost. Phx, Lakers, N.O. NO TEAM. Not when they want an easier route in the playoff. That is just logic. They are not the best teams for nothing. If the Hawks have to play either team in the playoff. I'm not one of those fans who would just say, "Ok, we are going to get bashed!" I'm not that way. I believe in my team no matter who they face. Now the coach is another thing. lol

I bet you the Raptors and Philly fans think the same thing. Why, because they are young teams too.

Peoriabird · April 6, 2008

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Im not getting my hopes up. But if we are gong to have a shot, then the next game may be the one that makes or breaks our chances

assuming Boston/Orlando rest their starters.

I know we can beat the Knicks and Heat

This is what Hots is talking about! Even the most dedicated Hawks fans don't think that the Hawks have a chance against a quality team unless they are missing starters. Philadelphia fans don't feel like this! I wonder why?

I think you are reading to much into what i'm saying...

NO TEAM! NO TEAM's fans wants to see their team playing Det/Bost. Phx, Lakers, N.O. NO TEAM. Not when they want an easier route in the playoff. That is just logic. They are not the best teams for nothing. If the Hawks have to play either team in the playoff. I'm not one of those fans who would just say, "Ok, we are going to get bashed!" I'm not that way. I believe in my team no matter who they face. Now the coach is another thing. lol

I bet you the Raptors and Philly fans think the same thing. Why, because they are young teams too.

I was referring to the highlighted area in your statement that says that we have a chance at beating Orlando and Boston in the regular season if they rest their starters

BusBoyIsBack · April 6, 2008

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This is what Hots is talking about! Even the most dedicated Hawks fans don't think that the Hawks have a chance against a quality team unless they are missing starters. Philadelphia fans don't feel like this! I wonder why?

Of course it's POSSIBLE, but I don't think it's PROBABLE that we win 5 straight including Boston and Orlando at full strength.

We would have a much better shot if at least one of those teams (preferrably Boston) is resting their starters.

But honestly this next game is the one to worry about.

Peoriabird · April 6, 2008

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But honestly this next game is the one to worry about.

If the hawks can't beat Indy at this point in the season then they don't belong in the playoffs

Brotha2ThaNite · April 7, 2008

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But honestly this next game is the one to worry about.

If the hawks can't beat Indy at this point in the season then they don't belong in the playoffs

I wonder if thats what Philly fans said? This is the NBA which means any team can get beat at any time of the year.

You are not understanding the point. They guy is saying we are a young team, only 2 players (JJ/Bibby) have been to the playoff and knows for sure what to do at times like this... which mean we can take some games too lightly.

You act like we have been a great team for years...

Peoriabird · April 7, 2008

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But honestly this next game is the one to worry about.

If the hawks can't beat Indy at this point in the season then they don't belong in the playoffs

I wonder if thats what Philly fans said? This is the NBA which means any team can get beat at any time of the year.

You are not understanding the point. They guy is saying we are a young team, only 2 players (JJ/Bibby) have been to the playoff and knows for sure what to do at times like this... which mean we can take some games too lightly.

You act like we have been a great team for years...

I'm saying that I am giving the team more credit than you because of their recent play. They look like they know what they are doing now compared to what they looked like in the beginning of the season.

Brotha2ThaNite · April 7, 2008

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But honestly this next game is the one to worry about.

If the hawks can't beat Indy at this point in the season then they don't belong in the playoffs

I wonder if thats what Philly fans said? This is the NBA which means any team can get beat at any time of the year.

You are not understanding the point. They guy is saying we are a young team, only 2 players (JJ/Bibby) have been to the playoff and knows for sure what to do at times like this... which mean we can take some games too lightly.

You act like we have been a great team for years...

I'm saying that I am giving the team more credit than you because of their recent play. They look like they know what they are doing now compared to what they looked like in the beginning of the season.