Hinrich

[DrReality]

When does he return to the loineup. Another defender against Rose the way Teague is playing could be a huge lift.

[benhillboy]

I think he's supposed to be out for the whole series. But he's helping coach Teague, always in his ear on the bench, and doing a wonderful job judging by Teague's confidence out there.

[Supporter]

Kirk is doing fine on the bench, I don't want him to be less than 100% in the game or else he may be detrimental.

[exodus]

hamstrings are notoriously slow to heal and can easily be reinjured. I think he is done.

[GameTime]

Nothing personal, but if he is taking Craw's minutes im fine with it. But he is gonna take Teague's minutes.

[exodus]

While Teague has played well his inability to make a jumper is hurting the Hawks spacing. I think that is part of the reason why Al has been struggling.

[Colin]

While Teague has played well his inability to make a jumper is hurting the Hawks spacing. I think that is part of the reason why Al has been struggling.

True. I am extra hyped over Teague, so don't get me wrong, I think he is playing great, BUT... He passed up on so many open threes and jumpers today. Most of the time, it worked out fine because he drove and got what he needed, but wide open threes, with nobody within 5 feet of you; as a point guard, you have to be able to take that shot, and knock it down.

Oh well, he played great, i'm not complaining.

[Blunt91]

True. I am extra hyped over Teague, so don't get me wrong, I think he is playing great, BUT... He passed up on so many open threes and jumpers today. Most of the time, it worked out fine because he drove and got what he needed, but wide open threes, with nobody within 5 feet of you; as a point guard, you have to be able to take that shot, and knock it down.

Oh well, he played great, i'm not complaining.

Mike Fratello mentioned in a previous game that those Hamstring injuries can take up to 3 weeks to heal. Yeah Fratello is no doctor but he has seen alot in his day to give his opinion on injuries.

[HawksFan87]

Teague has been great, but we still need Hinrich's defense !

[Diesel]

While Teague has played well his inability to make a jumper is hurting the Hawks spacing. I think that is part of the reason why Al has been struggling.

Teague's ability to drive is one of the main reasons we are winning. !!!

[Alex]

Teague shot the ball very well early in the series though. It was strange to see him pass up all these open looks tonight. He gets to the cup well enough to be effective though. Still he needs to get his confidence and pull the trigger on those open jumpers.

[Jackets333]

I don't have a problem with him passing on those threes. The Hawks didn't rely on the three ball, and that is why they won tonight. Get the ball inside with penetration and good passing. Double Joe, find the open man, make the extra pass.

If he takes those threes and misses, people will be upset.

[Gray Mule]

:superman:

There's something about Captain Kirk.

Before coming to Atlanta, he was a starting PG and then became their backup PF.

Not just once. Two times it has happened.

Now, because he's out with an injury, the third PG in his life has come on for the Hawks.

JT has been our "WOW" factor in this entire series.

In this game, he missed some long shots so he quit taking them and went inside. That

returned him to the "WOW" factor again.

Tonight, we got our "Inside Josh" and we see the results. And, Rose scored a lot but he

didn't hit every shot that he took. Made a difference.

:yahoo:

Edited May 9, 2011 by Gray Mule

[LastDon]

True. I am extra hyped over Teague, so don't get me wrong, I think he is playing great, BUT... He passed up on so many open threes and jumpers today. Most of the time, it worked out fine because he drove and got what he needed, but wide open threes, with nobody within 5 feet of you; as a point guard, you have to be able to take that shot, and knock it down.

Oh well, he played great, i'm not complaining.

Um..can u say Rondo.. I think Rondo equals to winning..

[Colin]

Um..can u say Rondo.. I think Rondo equals to winning..

If Rondo had a jumpshot, he would be exponentially better. Just like if Andre Miller had a better outside shot he would have been much more effective his whole career. Driving is great, especially when you're good at it, but unless you're surrounded by shooters (Ray Allen, Pierce, Garnett) (Brandon Roy, Rudy Fernandez, LaMarcus Aldridge) it puts more pressure on you.

[volman]

Why can't Teague make Rose go left?

[lethalweapon3]

KIRKLAND JAMES HINRICH.

Kia Motors' 2011-2012 Sixth Man of the Year.

Just gettin' it in early.

~lw3

[APE]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/wizards/hinrich-says-ailing-hamstring-finally-improving-but-hawks-dont-expect-him-back-vs-bulls/2011/05/09/AFnj4bbG_story.html

Please don't confuse him with a beer, I'm offended.

[DrReality]

No update on him? I agree he'd help us with defense and while he was healthy we ran some three guard rotations that were successful, at least while JC was hot.

[Guest]

Oh great, we've already got Teague nuthuggers, must be leftover from those Acie days.

We can most certainly use even a 75% Hinrich, he would do wonders in slowing down Rose. As good as Teague has played so far, 1) history is against him and 2) his D on Rose is nowhere near what Hinrich could provide.