Will the Hawks win Game 7?

[gsuteke]

Yeah or nay?

Think about it before you answer the question. Don't let your emotions get the best of you.

I think the Homecourt advantage and Horford playing are the key.

What do you think?

[mrhonline]

Wanna know about Marvin and Horford first, particularly Horford, because I don't think Beasley will have as strong a game on the road.

[gsuteke]

I saw a stat on Smoove's performances at home vs. the road today. Big difference.

Joe hasn't shown up all series. Can we bank on him finally coming around on Sunday?

[AtlMoveTheBallMore]

Mods why can't I make a new thread?

[Jackets333]

We will be favored. However, Wade will be favored by the refs.

[AtlMoveTheBallMore]

No. See above post. Refs will favor the Heat as a team. Heat vs Cavs I've predicted every game in the post season NBA, put all your chips on the Heat moneyline.

[bumpyphish1]

No doubt in my mind we will win this next game. Some of you know I can be as critical as anyone but we will get it done at home, no doubt.

And hey, if we don't, maybe we finally get to see Woody get canned. It could be win-win.

[Jackets333]

It in all honesty, if we do win what can we honestly expect in the 2nd round? If you think this series has been bad just wait til we play LeBron. More of the same, but worse.

[benhillboy]

We are a better team, but game 7s come down to hustle plays and the best player on each team. I have faith that we can out-rebound and hustle them (If Al can play), but Joe Johnson is easily the last number 1 option (by default, of course) in the NBA you would want facing Wade in a pressurized 48 minute stretch. The best scorers from the six worst teams in the league (K. Martin, B. Davis, K. Durant, C. Bosh, C. Butler, and N. Robinson) would have carried us into the second round by now off of sheer competitiveness. Nothing new, though. Joe is simply cashing in on an awful decision to offer a max contract by Silly Knight. You can't blame him. He is what he's always been since Boston drafted him, a complimentary player, and the rest of the nation other than Phoenix and Atlanta is finally seeing it, as if they cared.

Anyway, let's go Hawks, most notably Flipper. The offense has to be ran through him from the second quarter on, and he has to be willing to swing it. We can only pray that Josh ignites instead of sabotage us. If I were a betting man, I'm going with my Hawks all day, but wouldn't be surprised one bit if Dwayne Wade proves that he arguably is as valuable, if not more, than our entire starting lineup. When he's free to roam, I'm sure he'll fetch a salary comparable to a lot of team's starting five, and justifiably so. We can hate the guy, but when he's on from the perimeter (as he is improving every time you see him) and playing defense full court, he's basically M.J., posting free throw attempts and shooting percentages of a dominant big man. A team with suspect floor leadership (see the Mavericks in the Finals) will totally wilt under his will alone.

Edited May 2, 2009 by benhillboy

[LOL_Hawks]

If we lose a Game 7 at home, I will be highly upset, because I expect us to win.

As long as Game 7 goes like Game 1 and Game 5, then we'll be a-ok. I'm not panicking at all, I expected this.

[Plastic Man]

A team with suspect floor leadership (see the Mavericks in the Finals) will totally wilt under his will alone.

...or from wade getting 25 FTA. don't call it his "will" unless ur referring to Stern.

[Yubs]

While I would like the Hawks to win game 7 - and I expect them to win game 7 - I can't help but think that the Hawks might be better off losing game 7. I'm not sure if I can stomach the EPSN/TNT crew fellating Lebron James and his picture-taking friends while we (in all likelihood) get destroyed by Cleveland on national t.v.

It's either us or the Heat that stand in the way of a bulldozing Cavs team, and at this point I think I rather see the Heat get victimized in a four game sweep.

But yeah, we win game 7. And it'll be great, no doubt, if we do win. But if we lose, I'll just shrug my shoulders and watch in delight as the refs send James to the line 20 times a game while a confused, saddened Dwayne Wade stands in the background.

[IonSen88]

If we lose a Game 7 at home, I will be highly upset, because I expect us to win.

As long as Game 7 goes like Game 1 and Game 5, then we'll be a-ok. I'm not panicking at all, I expected this.

I respect your optimism, but I think as Hawks fans, we should brace for and expect the unexpected. I didn't expect to play seven games in last year's postseason and I didn't expect to see and-1 three-pointers on back-to-back plays. I really do believe this team is capable of doing anything; this includes dominating Miami (again) and dropping a game seven at home.

[Antmillennium]

While I would like the Hawks to win game 7 - and I expect them to win game 7 - I can't help but think that the Hawks might be better off losing game 7. I'm not sure if I can stomach the EPSN/TNT crew fellating Lebron James and his picture-taking friends while we (in all likelihood) get destroyed by Cleveland on national t.v.

It's either us or the Heat that stand in the way of a bulldozing Cavs team, and at this point I think I rather see the Heat get victimized in a four game sweep.

But yeah, we win game 7. And it'll be great, no doubt, if we do win. But if we lose, I'll just shrug my shoulders and watch in delight as the refs send James to the line 20 times a game while a confused, saddened Dwayne Wade stands in the background.

Yeah, even if we make it past Miami, we're going to get drubbed by Cleveland with the way we play on the road. We might lose by 50. I've never seen a playoff team play so poorly on the road.

[DJlaysitup]

...or from wade getting 25 FTA. don't call it his "will" unless ur referring to Stern.

I think you have to just go out and do it....pretty simple.....just win baby.

[LOL_Hawks]

While I would like the Hawks to win game 7 - and I expect them to win game 7 - I can't help but think that the Hawks might be better off losing game 7. I'm not sure if I can stomach the EPSN/TNT crew fellating Lebron James and his picture-taking friends while we (in all likelihood) get destroyed by Cleveland on national t.v.

It's either us or the Heat that stand in the way of a bulldozing Cavs team, and at this point I think I rather see the Heat get victimized in a four game sweep.

But yeah, we win game 7. And it'll be great, no doubt, if we do win. But if we lose, I'll just shrug my shoulders and watch in delight as the refs send James to the line 20 times a game while a confused, saddened Dwayne Wade stands in the background.

Better us than them? I'd rather see us play the Cavs because I know our guys will get chippy against them. If the Heat played the Cavs, it'd basically be the Cavs winning a race to the FT line.

[DrReality]

This team is so unpredictable, or maybe they are and that is even more sorry. But we have the record at home and should win. That doesn't mean we will.

[AHF]

I think we'll come out with a lot more aggression in Game 7 and the calls will be more balanced. Hawks in 7, baby!

[Eddielives]

Yeah or nay?

Think about it before you answer the question. Don't let your emotions get the best of you.

I think the Homecourt advantage and Horford playing are the key.

What do you think?

Nay I say.

[Diesel]

Can the Hawks get some fair calls?

Will our offense be efficient again?

Will we shut down Jones and Cook?

Can Joe and Josh play inspired ball?

Will Horf be available to play?

Those are all the things we have to do... good news is that we've done it before. I give Woody some credit. Interview yesterday, he said our defensive energy is what has won us games. However, he shouldn't forget the offensive efficiency.

At this point, it all depends on what Hawks team shows up.

If it takes the whole city to tell him, Josh needs to understand his role. I scream at the TV at his lamebrain shooting. Josh Smith is going to put a lot of Hawks fans in the Hospital because of Stroke... Grady ought to build a Josh Smith Wing for people with Josh Smith related Strokes.