We need Joe Johnson tonight.

[MVP23]

Its games like this where players earn their money. Its one thing to show up against the Bucks with 7 people in the arena. The bright lights are on. This should be a sell out, on national TV on a Tuesday night with nothing else on. This is why we paid him. He needs to prove me wrong, and at least, at least show up. Keith Bogans can't guard Joe Johnson, if Joe Johnson tries. I'm expecting a big game from him....hope I'm right..

Edited March 22, 2011 by MVP23

[JackB1]

Trying to figure out when Joe Johnson wants to "show up" is like trying to figure out when the next tsunami will hit.

You figure it out and let me know.

[Supporter]

Joe's going to get doubled by Thibadeu because he knows that the hawks barely have any legitimate offensive guys other than Crawfish and Jo Jo. Don't expect him to score more than 18-20. We're going to need a big night from Horford and Smith on the offensive end, as well as needing them to get boxout and rebound on the defensive end. Hinrich is gonna have to keep rose in check which is more like, making him work hard for every shot he takes. If our guys do that, then we have a solid chance at winning.

Edited March 22, 2011 by Supporter

[Crank]

We need everyone to bring the energy . Thats the thing with this team if they bring the energy everything else always falls into place .

[T21]

Joe's going to get doubled by Thibadeu because he knows that the hawks barely have any legitimate offensive guys other than Crawfish and Jo Jo. Don't expect him to score more than 18-20. We're going to need a big night from Horford and Smith on the offensive end, as well as needing them to get boxout and rebound on the defensive end. Hinrich is gonna have to keep rose in check which is more like, making him work hard for every shot he takes. If our guys do that, then we have a solid chance at winning.

Most teams double JJ by design that's no secret... not only they stop JJ, but they get the ball out of his hands and usually ball winds up with Smoove on the perimeter (what a coincidence)!? Opponents bet on that!

There's only one way to deal with it. JJ needs to be more aggressive and attack before he gets doubled. He can score, get to the line or find an open or cutting teammate... plus, Smoove has to hang on the weakside, looking for offensive rebounds, putt-backs and cutting opportunities!

[benhillboy]

I wouldn't count on it. You know better MVP.

[Supporter]

Most teams double JJ by design that's no secret... not only they stop JJ, but they get the ball out of his hands and usually ball winds up with Smoove on the perimeter (what a coincidence)!? Opponents bet on that!

There's only one way to deal with it. JJ needs to be more aggressive and attack before he gets doubled. He can score, get to the line or find an open or cutting teammate... plus, Smoove has to hang on the weakside, looking for offensive rebounds, putt-backs and cutting opportunities!

You're speaking the truth, but how many games have you and I both watched where Joe just settles in being doubled team and either passes out to smoove or throws a turnover. It seems like almost every team recognizes this except the Hawks. Another solution other than what you mentioned is that Josh after getting the pass immediately goes into the paint and forces the defense to collapse and pass it out to the open shooter but Josh is too ignorant to do that.

[99PROBL3MS]

We need the players around him to play well so CHI can't double team. If he gets single coverage, he will have a big night.

[T21]

You're speaking the truth, but how many games have you and I both watched where Joe just settles in being doubled team and either passes out to smoove or throws a turnover. It seems like almost every team recognizes this except the Hawks. Another solution other than what you mentioned is that Josh after getting the pass immediately goes into the paint and forces the defense to collapse and pass it out to the open shooter but Josh is too ignorant to do that.

I'll rather have Smoove on the weakside (near the paint)... we have capable shooters in Crawford, Hinrich and Marvin who can make open shots.

[MVP23]

Well so much for that..

[Jackets333]

Joe has had single coverage tonight and just dribbles around then takes a fadeaway with 2 seconds on the shot clock. Classic.

[mrhonline]

Still cannot believe the Hawks gave Richard Hamilton 6 years, $124M.

http://bkref.com/tiny/S7Z2f

[benhillboy]

Still cannot believe the Hawks gave Richard Hamilton 6 years, $124M.

http://bkref.com/tiny/S7Z2f

At least Rip showed championship meddle, which is way more than I could ever say about that other guy.

[MVP23]

Rip won a ring. How dare you compare the two.

[niremetal]

JJ was the only guy that actually played well on both ends of the floor tonight. Not that little details like that ever stopped MVP23/benhillboy/mrhonline.

[MVP23]

JJ was the only guy that actually played well on both ends of the floor tonight. Not that little details like that ever stopped MVP23/benhillboy/mrhonline.

Yep. Those 13 points really helped the cause tonight..

[RedDawg#8]

I saw Joe get embraressed by Rose near the end of the first half. At least Teague kept him in front of him