Go Nets!

[BraveSeminole]

Sorry!  This has nothing to do with the NBA Draft but everything to do with I would rather see the Hawks play the Celtics in the 1st Round of the Playoffs than the Nets!  Now that the Hawks are somewhat short staffed I have to admit that I would be a little concerned about playing the Nets who seem to be on a pretty good roll right now.  And, please believe me - I don't like the Nets!!!

 

 

[Ruckus]

Did you watch either of the games last week?

[chico1]

I say bring on the nets or celtics. I'm more afraid to face Indiana. Something about the pacers who have had playoff success in their recent past with a semi-healthy Paul George that really scares me in the first round. Anyone else with me on this? Of course, part of me is torn and I kind of would rather take on the pacers if it means the nets do not make the playoffs. How sweet would it be to get a lottery pick with the best team in the east? Btw, has that ever happened before? Might be a dumb question to some of you but I really don't know.

[Guest]

Yall really gotta stop. We shouldn't fear anyone in the East.

[HawkItus]

Yall really gotta stop. We shouldn't fear anyone in the East.

Thank you

[CWebb]

You should worry about winning more than a playoff round. You know, the Hawks aren't known for their glorious past :).

[Blunt91]

The Celtics are  a tougher match up than the Nets.  Jared Sullinger is a load in the paint. He is too big for Al and seems to have added a 3 point shot to his arsnal.

Edited April 12, 2015 by Blunt91

[Guest]

The Celtics are a tougher match up than the Nets. Jared Sullinger is a load in the paint. He is too big for Al and seems to have added a 3 point shot to his arsnal.

I'm going to have to disagree here. I do think that Sullinger is a load and would be a tough matchup and the celtics seem to swing the ball around well. However, I think we would have a much easier time with the Celts because of their youth. I'd say most of their good players are super young. You got Marcus Smart, Kelly O, Isiah Thomas, and Evan Turner and Sully. Very inexperienced playoff group. Their only vets that have seen playoff success are Avery Bradley and Brandon Bass. On the other hand, the Nets have a group of vets with D Will, JJ, Lopez,Thad and Jack. I know we swept them but the playoffs are a different animal. I'd really like a matchup with the Celtics over any other team (Nets, Indy)

[BraveSeminole]

I'm going to have to disagree here. I do think that Sullinger is a load and would be a tough matchup and the celtics seem to swing the ball around well. However, I think we would have a much easier time with the Celts because of their youth. I'd say most of their good players are super young. You got Marcus Smart, Kelly O, Isiah Thomas, and Evan Turner and Sully. Very inexperienced playoff group. Their only vets that have seen playoff success are Avery Bradley and Brandon Bass. On the other hand, the Nets have a group of vets with D Will, JJ, Lopez,Thad and Jack. I know we swept them but the playoffs are a different animal. I'd really like a matchup with the Celtics over any other team (Nets, Indy)

 

Totally Agree!  While I hope I am wrong (Happens way too often!) and that the earlier posters are correct the Nets do worry me!  Personally, I am hoping the Nets end up with the #7 seed (Of course, I was really hoping they wouldn't make the playoffs!) and have to play the Cavs & Lebron and the Hawks play the Celtics in the 1st round. 

[Gray Mule]

Here's a history lesson for you.  You can check it out and verify if you wish.

 

In 1954, the year I graduated high school (Yeah, that long ago) the New Your Giants

met the Cleveland Indians in the World Series.  I was then and still am, a fan of

the Indians.  Everyone around here ignored the National League.

 

Cleveland had the best record ever and were favored to win it all.  Back then there

was no division winners and no wild card.  The top team in each league went to

the World Series.  Three starting pitchers, Lemon, Wynn and Garcea all had won

at least 20 games, I believe.  Bob Feller, their other starter, in the twilight of his

career, had won 12.  He didn't get in any of the games.

 

The New York Giants swept the series in four games.

 

The moral of this true story?  Don't sell any team short.  They are professional players

and, on any given day, they can beat you.  The Hawks are no exception.  It can happen.

 

I don't want the Hawks to lose.  I will be an ardent fan as ever.  Just don't get so

arrogant that you believe Atlanta can't be beaten.  They can.

 

GO TEAM ATL !!

[benhillboy]

Stevens > Hollins. He has a firm grasp of analytics, Hollins doesn't fool with it, and it shows on the floor. His most senior player in Joe doesn't believe they have a chance in hell anyway. I'd be pissed if we don't sweep any of the contenders besides maybe giving up a game to Miami or Indy based solely on experience.

We aren't officially giving up on the pick though are we? There's still hope. Give me one more ankle sprain, Brook or Jarrett.

Edited April 12, 2015 by benhillboy

[Guest]

For those a-feared of the Pacers, what scares you about them as a whole? Roy Hibbert's playoff triple-singles?

[Plainview1981]

Jalen Rose is on twitter claiming that the Nets are losing on purpose so that they can play the Hawksinstead of the Cavs:

 

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[bobrathbun4pres]

just...what? We aren't losing to any eighth seed.  Yeah probably any of them have a "chance" of winning 2 games against us but that's it and I'd be slightly surprised if we didn't sweep.  To each his own it's just most hawks fan consensus is hoping BRK gets knocked out so we have the better draft pick

Edited April 12, 2015 by bobrathbun4pres

[NBASupes]

Terrible thread but if it helps the Nets lose out, I am happy then.

[pimp]

I'm going to have to disagree here. I do think that Sullinger is a load and would be a tough matchup and the celtics seem to swing the ball around well. However, I think we would have a much easier time with the Celts because of their youth. I'd say most of their good players are super young. You got Marcus Smart, Kelly O, Isiah Thomas, and Evan Turner and Sully. Very inexperienced playoff group. Their only vets that have seen playoff success are Avery Bradley and Brandon Bass. On the other hand, the Nets have a group of vets with D Will, JJ, Lopez,Thad and Jack. I know we swept them but the playoffs are a different animal. I'd really like a matchup with the Celtics over any other team (Nets, Indy)

i disagree

Do you realize that the Celtics are 23 -12 since the trade deadline. If given a full season that team could win 45-50 games.

They are young , hungry , well coached , they play defense and they share the ball on offense.

They are the team with the best chance of being the 2008 Hawks.

The Nets are a team that we beat by an avg of 17.2 ppg

The Nets love to play ISO ball , which , the easiest offense for the Hawks to defend.

We can easily out run them and their  bench is weak.

If you get a  lead on them , they alway go away from Lopez and turn to Hero ball, which digs them a bigger hole.

 

[pimp]

Jalen Rose is on twitter claiming that the Nets are losing on purpose so that they can play the Hawksinstead of the Cavs:

 

Cavs are clearly ushering the C's into the playoffs. Nets are losing since they rather face Atlanta. Playoffs must become best 16 records.

— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) https://twitter.com/JalenRose/status/587359930258079744

Jalen sounds like an idiot. The Nets have to Make the playoffs first , before they could tank to play the Hawks.,

Makes no sense , because the Nets  were 0- 4 vs Atl. At least they beat the Cavs a couple of times.

[hawkzlova123]

How do bias ignorant people become analysts?

[Plainview1981]

Nobody in Boston's line up would start here. If the Hawks can't handle them easily then the east is just too damn weak.

 

They're not very talented. They would be lucky to win 30 games in the west.

Edited April 13, 2015 by Hotlanta1981

[Guest]

How do bias ignorant people become analysts?

They play in the NBA for 13 years and look like a ventriloquist's puppet.