gsuteke Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 VS AKA @ The Good Guys The Bad Guys ESPN.com Hawks/Knicks Preview The Atlanta Hawks, trying to hold on to a playoff spot, will face a couple of tough opponents down the stretch. A daunting schedule hasn't stopped the lowly New York Knicks from playing their best basketball of the season. With four games remaining in the regular season, the Hawks look to take advantage of a matchup with the Knicks when the teams meet Friday night. New York (23-56) has the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference and it's probably too late to save coach Isiah Thomas' job, but the team has matched a season high with three straight wins. Two of those victories were against division winners Detroit and Orlando. The Magic are one of four teams left on the Hawks' schedule, as is East-leading Boston. Atlanta (36-42) has a two-game lead over Indiana for the final playoff spot in the East, and both teams have four games remaining. The Hawks had a chance to secure the tiebreaker advantage over the Pacers on Tuesday night, but lost 112-98 to Indiana. "We just have to put this game behind us and come out Friday and play better," Atlanta forward Marvin Williams said. "In order for us to hold on to the eighth seed, which we have had for a while now, we have to play with a sense of urgency over these last four games and we can't afford to get complacent." The Hawks lost for just the fourth time in 14 games despite getting 30 points from Joe Johnson, who is averaging 28.0 in his last four games. Josh Smith added 25 points and 13 rebounds for Atlanta. Johnson has posted 24.3 points a contest against New York this season, leading the Hawks to wins in each of the teams' three games. All of those matchups came during the Knicks' 2-17 stretch from Feb. 29-April 4, but they have since bounced back to win three straight to assure themselves of avoiding the first 60-loss season in franchise history. New York has not won four in a row since a six-game run from Jan. 2-13, 2006. "Finally the spirit of the team is good. The camaraderie of the team is good," Thomas said. "I just think that they're a team now." Fred Jones made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:47 left and scored 15 points as the Knicks beat Charlotte 109-107 on Wednesday night. New York has also matched a season high with three straight wins at Madison Square Garden. "We want to play as well as we can every night," Jones said. "Of course it's too late to make the playoffs, but it's not too late for us to play well." Jamal Crawford, who averages a team-best 20.7 points, scored 39 in a 114-109 loss to the Hawks on March 30. It's on tonight Boys as the Hawks travel to New York desperate for a win with Isiah Thomas and the New York Knickerbockers waiting Isiah ALWAYS killed the Hawks Can You Smell what Isiah is Cooking?!?! Only Knick fans need to worry about this Isiah Hey Isiah How did that Curry trade work out for you? Hey Isiah, what do you think your chances are of making the playoffs over the next 10 years? Speaking of Crazy MoFo's did LB really administer the SHOCKER to Francis and Starbury? You'll run across some crazy ish on the internet sometimes This leaves even I speechless That is one Mean Little Midget I'm telling you... flexibility is UNDERRATED in my opinion! Of all the unemployed Broadway Actresses in NYC they pick these skanks? Speaking of Silly do People actually Pay Money for Crap like this? Hey Knicks fan tell me what you think about Isiah Thomas Seriously, do these Clowns Scare Anyone? No Comment Necessary Hawks fans, this W is my gift to you Knick Fan Wet Dream #1 Knick Fan Wet Dream #2 Isiah Thomas on a Plane with a One Way Ticket Speaking of Tickets Mike Woodson.... You're on the Clock Viva la Hawks! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Not my best work but even a slightly overcooked Filet Mignon beats Flank steak every day of the week and twice on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalamchops Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 rofl that Isaiah gif is hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeman Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 if we win tonight it will be the 1st time in franchise history that we we swept NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJlaysitup Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 I love the fillet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsuteke Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Quote: I love the fillet.. Thank you. I made this one for you and Rick & The Aussies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Quote: Quote: I love the fillet.. Thank you. I made this one for you and Rick & The Aussies Thanks mate, love your work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Money Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 Joe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB1 Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 JOE is ON FIRE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member mrhonline Posted April 12, 2008 Premium Member Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Philly really struggling, but staying in the game. A good sign for the 2nd half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member mrhonline Posted April 12, 2008 Premium Member Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Every time I hear Zaza's name, I expect to hear the word 'punch.' Don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Money Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 NY is killing us on the offensive boards. Zaza isn't helping. Fortunately, that's about the only thing they're doing well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage11 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 LoL I needed that. Great post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB1 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Bibby looks like he's Back!!!! Great News! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member mrhonline Posted April 12, 2008 Premium Member Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Quote: NY is killing us on the offensive boards. Zaza isn't helping. Fortunately, that's about the only thing they're doing well... Teams that jack up a lot of threes tend to get more off. rebs. than other teams. They also tend to give up a lot of fast breaks, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted April 12, 2008 Moderators Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 No game links anymore, right? Nice thread, btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AHF Posted April 12, 2008 Moderators Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Quote: Quote: NY is killing us on the offensive boards. Zaza isn't helping. Fortunately, that's about the only thing they're doing well... Teams that jack up a lot of threes tend to get more off. rebs. than other teams. They also tend to give up a lot of fast breaks, too. The Knicks are just squeezably soft. Thank goodness Isiah Thomas isn't running the show here in Atlanta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exodus Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Kenny Smith called JJ Joe Smith at least 5 times that half. That is pretty horrible from someone who is supposed to know the game. Nice to see JJ come out hot and Bibby actually hitting shots. Bibby's passing is still annoying though. That last pass to Horford led him right into trouble and was pretty much uncatchable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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