How Big is tonite's game?

[JackB1]

Is tonite a "must win"? We must prove we can win against a decent team on the road.

If Miami wins tonite, I think tonite IS a must win to stay ahead in the race for the 4 hole.

What do you all think?

Edited April 7, 2009 by JackB1

[cam1218]

IMO it's a very big game. Toronto has played well as of late and we have looked pretty bad. Even in our last win against LA the 3rd quarter was the only quarter that we looked like we knew what we were doing on offense. The Hawks have been at points like this in the season where we thought they were about to crumble and they responded with a stretch of good games--lets just hope they do it again.

[MrRyda]

All 5 of the games left are big.

Miami's only 2 games back folks. We've held that 4 spot all year. Sure would suck to lose it now.

[HamHawk]

I think it is. Even if we held the fourth seed and lost this game, it would be such a blow before playoffs. I think unless we finish strong, we will be dominated in the first round despite what seed we ended up with.

[DrReality]

Need to put Mario on Calderon.

[exodus]

One play really bothered me. Horford gets a pass right in the middle of the lane. Instead of looking to shoot he immediately passes out to Smith for a 3. Why isn't he looking to score? And of course i always hate seeing Smith spotting up behind the line.

[thecampster]

One play really bothered me. Horford gets a pass right in the middle of the lane. Instead of looking to shoot he immediately passes out to Smith for a 3. Why isn't he looking to score? And of course i always hate seeing Smith spotting up behind the line.

weird though...last 4 games Smith is 3 of 3, 0-1, 1-3 and now 3-5 tonight from 3 point range. That's 7 of 12 from 3. You think maybe he's been working with someone on this?

[exodus]

the Hawks were basically sleepwalking though most of this game and then turned it on at the end. I wish they would show up and play disciplined but a win is a win.

:doh: @ Smith hitting 3-5 from 3.

[exodus]

weird though...last 4 games Smith is 3 of 3, 0-1, 1-3 and now 3-5 tonight from 3 point range. That's 7 of 12 from 3. You think maybe he's been working with someone on this?

He has been working on 3s for years. He just hasn't had any results. He has had short stretches of hitting them but then reality sets in.

[Supporter]

He has been working on 3s for years. He just hasn't had any results. He has had short stretches of hitting them but then reality sets in.

The scary thing is that reality will not probably hit until playoff time!!!

[Deeman]

Speaking of Josh Smith, he just made a cameo appearance in this T.I documentary on MTV...I thought that was pretty random.

[LOL_Hawks]

Big win tonight since Miami AND Philly lost. Things are looking good, y'all. :thumbsupsmileyanim:

Edited April 8, 2009 by LOL_Hawks

[DJlaysitup]

Big win tonight since Miami AND Philly lost. Things are looking good, y'all. :thumbsupsmileyanim:

Agreed...we are looking just fine.

[Diesel]

the Hawks were basically sleepwalking though most of this game and then turned it on at the end.

You mean at the end when we had Bibby, Flip, and Joe in together and we pushed the lead to 10?

:thumbsupsmileyanim:

[HamHawk]

I was watching the Miami game with my friend (big Miami fan, ATL not televised here). The game forced to overtime by an improbable (and absolutely gorgeous) deep three, Miami looked shook in the OT period, and D-Wade was doing a lot of complaining to the referees for most of the game. Of course D-Wade is D-Wade, but I'm hoping these are signs of stepping out of the mental zone before playoffs. That would be awesome.