Official Game Thread: Hawks at Wizards (1 of 2)

[BrazilianHawk]

LOL what was that, OO? 

[TheNorthCydeRises]

3 minutes ago, BrazilianHawk said:

You can tell the guys want to play tonight. It looks like Quin is doing some magic, defense has improved a lot. 

 

The defensive activity has improved, but not necessarily the defense overall.

[JayBirdHawk]

Trae with 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals. 

[BrazilianHawk]

2 minutes ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

 

The defensive activity has improved, but not necessarily the defense overall.

Yes we're still trading baskets for the most part. At least the offensive side has been responding really well. 

 

Kudos to Trae, excellent 1st quarter. Keep it up! 

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

 

The defensive activity has improved, but not necessarily the defense overall.

Good observation.  Wizards are still shooting 60%, essentially the same as we are, on the same number of shot attempts.  Our 5 steals are helpful but not difference makers so far.

[JayBirdHawk]

2 minutes ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

 

The defensive activity has improved, but not necessarily the defense overall.

Still some missed assignments, but I'm encouraged.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Quadruple-double watch for Trae tonight

 

[JayBirdHawk]

Need the bench plus Murray to start this 2nd quarter strong.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

4 minutes ago, TheNorthCydeRises said:

Quadruple-double watch for Trae tonight

 

 

Only 4 quadruple-doubles in NBA history.  Only 1 by a player with 10 steals, Alvin Robertson.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Trae and Murray need to make a point to try to get Bey and Bogi a few shots when they're in.  You have to take advantage of your shooters when they're in the game, to see if they can quickly extend leads.

Okongwu 3rd foul already . . smh.

Stay ready Bruno.  You never know when your number will be called.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Box score just took a steal away from Trae.

[Guest]

How many times does Murray get the ball stolen?  Seems like too many.

[JayBirdHawk]

Tighten up the defense guys, get some stops.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Hawks shooting 56% FG

Wizards shooting 62% FG

 

Needless to say, that isn't a winning formula.   8 - 10 from the FT line compared to 1 - 2, is the only thing keeping the Hawks in front right now.

[Guest]

39 minutes ago, LongTimeFan said:

I'm late... and they're up a bunch already.
Should I leave again? 

 

[JayBirdHawk]

Bogi with only 1 shot attempt, he's been running more point.

[JayBirdHawk]

Finish strong guys.

[JayBirdHawk]

Hunter with the weak handles.

[TheNorthCydeRises]

Collins at the 5 . . . Jalen at the 4

[JayBirdHawk]

STOP TURNING THE BALL OVER. SIGH!

Good defense by JJ on Beal.