Official Game Thread: Hawks at Warriors

[hazer]

I’m not gonna jinx it by claiming Trae’s gonna snag his first triple-double before his 15yh game as a pro. I’m also not gonna jinx it by saying it sure looks like he’s well on his way ?

[benhillboy]

The Warriors’ record without Steph suggests they’re bad.  I’ll give em mediocre lol.  The team screening and off ball movement just looks like sh@t when you replace his handling with Durant.  

[benhillboy]

3 minutes ago, DBac said:

Competed well on defense...

His 3 steals are the sole reason he’s a +3 amid the awful shooting.  I’m ecstatic when he can make a stop.

[DBac]

Just now, benhillboy said:

His 3 steals are the sole reason he’s a +3 amid the awful shooting.  I’m ecstatic when he can make a stop.

He has been finding the open man on offense too.

[terrell]

CP3 shot 28% from 3 as a rookie. Not concerned about Traes shot. It'll improve..Shooters gonna shoot. Just keep passing that rock.

[DBac]

Just now, terrell said:

CP3 shot 28% from 3 as a rookie. Not concerned about Traes shot. It'll improve..Shooters gonna shoot. Just keep passing that rock.

Only thing that worries me is these haven't been 'good' misses. A lotta ugly clankers.

 

It's worth noting that he's shooting 40% on catch and shoot threes tho. Pullups have been as awful as they seem on TV.

[Vol4ever]

Leading at the half.  Trae should pick up second half.  Vince playing lol

[terrell]

6 minutes ago, DBac said:

Only thing that worries me is these haven't been 'good' misses. A lotta ugly clankers.

 

It's worth noting that he's shooting 40% on catch and shoot threes tho. Pullups have been as awful as they seem on TV.

But he uses those pullups to set up his drives. Gotta keep em honest. lol

[DBac]

Just now, terrell said:

But he uses those pullups to set up his drives. Gotta keep em honest. lol

Yeh I agree just saying. That's the only area where he's been a bad shooter this year.

[benhillboy]

Shouldn’t Quinn Cook be here instead of Lin?

[benhillboy]

16 minutes ago, DBac said:

He has been finding the open man on offense too.

True but I’m just a ball pressure guy.  I think it’s more important that one guy piling up assists.

[DBac]

Hawks need all 3 of Trae Baze and Prince to be ballin to be competitive.

[terrell]

Bad shooting game for Trae. Screwing up that ppg avg. lol .Keep ya head up young fella..

21 minutes ago, DBac said:

Hawks need all 3 of Trae Baze and Prince to be ballin to be competitive.

Pretty much...

[benhillboy]

56 minutes ago, terrell said:

But he uses those pullups to set up his drives. Gotta keep em honest. lol

I don’t see the defense honoring those though.  .267 from a dude billed as a range shooter is concerning. There’s so much wrong with his 3 selection and his shot trajectory.

[DBac]

Wish we had a media member to press them on Collins status. Last we heard he was supposed to be back by the beginning of this trip, yet he hasn't even been listed as probable/questionable.

[hazer]

Hawks are now tied for best lottery odds (3rd/14%) to land top spot in draft, AND get the Mav’s pick (8th). That would net one of Barrett/Zion/Reddish AND Bol. Stay put fellas ??

[Duff_Man]

6 hours ago, DBac said:

Wish we had a media member to press them on Collins status. Last we heard he was supposed to be back by the beginning of this trip, yet he hasn't even been listed as probable/questionable.

Why does it matter? Just wait it out.

[EazyRoc]

8 minutes ago, Duff_Man said:

Why does it matter? Just wait it out.

Count me in the camp thats very anxious to see him play with our new playmaking PG.

[bleachkit]

1 hour ago, hazer said:

Hawks are now tied for best lottery odds (3rd/14%) to land top spot in draft, AND get the Mav’s pick (8th). That would net one of Barrett/Zion/Reddish AND Bol. Stay put fellas ??

That's not how it works. Your record just indicates your lottery odds. Where you actually pick isn't determined until the lottery is drawn.

[Gray Mule]

1st, 2nd & 4th quarters went well.  Killed us again in the 3rd.

Lloyd Pierce.  Seems that our opponent is in the habit of making adjustments at half time and the Hawks look lost as how to counter.  This puts the ball in your court.  You, and your assistant coaches have the opportunity to change this.

The big question from last night's game:  What has happened to our three draft picks and their ability to hit any shot?  All three were cold last night.  All three are capable scorers, yet none of the three could make their shot go in.  We know that a lot of today's NBA game is mental.  Believe you can do it, then act.  Too tight? 

Vince Carter looks young again.  He's doing his part as an example and leader.  Are our rookies being under a bit of intimidation with their shooting?  Trae went cold last night, but the other two have been bad before then. 

Golden State shut down the inside, blocking shots, grabbing rebounds, etc.  Trae suffered when they did this.  They were hot from outside and we were not.  Thus the failure in the fatal 3rd. 

Hawks are making little effort, or so it seems, to get JC back into the games this season.  Missed em all so far.  And, how is Anderson?  He does exist, doesn't he?

Three great quarters.  Seems to be the story of our NBA life right now.  Gotta get this machine in the shop for a much needed tune up.