Official Game Thread: Grizzlies at Hawks

[Spud2nique]

Oh I just read no Capela and Gallo. My boy Okongwu, might be up for the challenge. Looking for him to get 20 minutes plus tonight, hopefully 22+ then Nathan Knight for some and if we must, Big Bruno for some fouls and screens for the shooters, let’s get it. Next man up that’s why we are so deep we just keep them comin!

[Marvin24Williams]

Channeling positive energy for Bruno if he gets some meaningful playing time today

[bleachkit]

4 minutes ago, Marvin24Williams said:

Channeling positive energy for Bruno if he gets some meaningful playing time today

He was destined for greatness, his time will come.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

The Grizzlies aren't going to pound it inside.  They're going to bomb away.  The Griz bench rigth now is made up of 2nd and 3rd teamers who are playing at high levels.  Some of these guys you will not have heard of, but they can ball and play their roles well.

What the Hawks need to prevent tonight, are open looks from 3, and offensive rebounds.  Worst case scenario is this turns out like the Denver game, in which 2nd chance points really kill us.

Best case is that the Grizzlies go cold from the 3 point line, and the Hawks bench hold their own to give the starters a chance to pull this game out in the 4th quarter.

 

 

[TheNorthCydeRises]

9 minutes ago, Marvin24Williams said:

Channeling positive energy for Bruno if he gets some meaningful playing time today

He'll get to play.  The question is . . . how long?

It'll be he and Knight with the 2nd unit.  They must impact the game early.

[Spud2nique]

The line went from Hawks -2.5 to 0. Wow, Capela and Gallo have folks slamming money on the Grizz. The way we are sharing the ball though, we are still hard to beat. It would be really impressive and comforting to know we can win without Capela and one of our main vet bucket getters Gallo.

Looking for Lou and Bogi to do damage tonight and Okongwu to fight Jonas. Tough task for the rookie but he’s got confidence for sure.

Almost game time let’s get this.

@TheNorthCydeRises does our superstar shine tonight? I’m worried about Ja, I don’t love the matchup but I hope I’m wrong.

[terrell]

Starters Trae Young Kevin Huerter Bogdan Bogdanovic Solomon Hill Onyeka Okongwu

[Spud2nique]

1 minute ago, terrell said:

Starters Trae Young Kevin Huerter Bogdan Bogdanovic Solomon Hill Onyeka Okongwu

YESSSS Break out the beast first start! Okongwu, it’s time to show out!

[JayBirdHawk]

 

 

[TheNorthCydeRises]

15 minutes ago, Spud2nique said:

The line went from Hawks -2.5 to 0. Wow, Capela and Gallo have folks slamming money on the Grizz. The way we are sharing the ball though, we are still hard to beat. It would be really impressive and comforting to know we can win without Capela and one of our main vet bucket getters Gallo.

Looking for Lou and Bogi to do damage tonight and Okongwu to fight Jonas. Tough task for the rookie but he’s got confidence for sure.

Almost game time let’s get this.

@TheNorthCydeRises does our superstar shine tonight? I’m worried about Ja, I don’t love the matchup but I hope I’m wrong.

 

He'll be a volume shooter tonight if guys aren't making shots early on.   Expect a lot of the Trae - Lou lineup, with Bogi or Hunter at the 3.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

One of the differences in Trae's game under Nate, is that he may not be drawing as many fouls, but he's taking more midrange jumpers.

Nice 2 man game with Huerter and OO

[hawkman]

Okongwu looks like he's up to the challenge. I like it!

[Marvin24Williams]

Great job Okongwu!

[MaceCase]

Bad News Gwu’ comporting himself well.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

OK Okongwu!   Show em that you can finish around the rim.

He may not have the bulk advantage over Valanciunas, but he definitely has a speed advantage.  Nice to see the kid playing with confidence.

 

Expect Ja to go on the attack after this timeout.   Great start by the Hawks so far.

[gHost83]

Nice start Big O!

[marco102]

This one will be tough without Gallo and Capela. Great start though and Okongwu is looking great.

[Dnice]

Bold prediction, trae will fill the stat sheet up tonight. 

[TheNorthCydeRises]

LOL  . . Solo with the old man drive.   How did he convert that?

[hawkman]

Okongwu has really good touch around the basket.