Hawks vs Cavs

[FlipKing]

Anyone think the Hawks have a chance? I thinmk they could win 2-3

[BB6dohcvtec]

I hope they win one or two, but I am a realist so they will be seeing broomsticks soon. I will be at philips arena on sat night tho. :)

[FlipKing]

Idk, they match up decently. JJ matches up physically with lebron decently so JJ should be able to slow him down a bit. Josh smith too. Mo williams gonna cause problems on bibby. Marvin and horford should have big games i think

[tippatone]

IDK, putting Johnson on Lebron is very risky, he will most def be in foul trouble if that happens. I see Cavs winning in 4 or 5 games. Mo Williams will be the most important player, Bibby is a very suspect defender.

[Infamous_1]

hmm....cavs in 6. i want hawks to play them in 7 games but i think cavs are too much in hand.

[BKgen®]

Hawks in 7 for the upset :)

[FlipKing]

I see JJ guarding Lebron and Josh Smith guarding Mo williams. Horford on Z.

[FlipKing]

Well, gonna lose this one, but I like what I see. Josh and bibby played well. JJ played alright. Just need to get Horford going better. Just need to play smarter and D Lebron a bit better

[BB6dohcvtec]

lol at D lebron a bit better. sorry but the hawks have no one that can guard lebron except maybe Josh Smith or joe johnson but they will pick up tons of fouls if they are guarding bron.

[sogood]

Besides the turnovers, I really don't think the Hawks played all that badly. Smith and Bibby both had good games, but Johnson and Horford need to get it going if they want to win. As far as guarding Lebron goes... lol that'd be nice.

[FlipKing]

Not to mention the Cavs 3s wont fall like that every night

[Vteckidd]

I hope they win one or two, but I am a realist so they will be seeing broomsticks soon. I will be at philips arena on sat night tho. :)
so will i i got tickets for sat night section 109

[BB6dohcvtec]

damn baller!....I had tickets for section 107 but I sold them for a lil more ;) to a co-worker than I went back and got tickets in section 313.

[j0natell0]

so will i i got tickets for sat night section 109


how much did u pay?

[Vteckidd]

$200 a piece

[tippatone]

$200 a piece

You paid good money to watch the King crown the Hawks.

[Vteckidd]

most of the tickets are going for $175-250 depending on section. I could have gotten courtside for $500 a piece but thats a stretch.

Im taking my father as an early fathers day present :)

[sogood]

Hawks are getting absolutely murked at the half. Sucks, but I don't see them coming back from this, even when they come home. Oh well, good season and hopefully they pick up some good guys in the draft or make some trades.

[tippatone]

The Hawks are looking like they are going to get broomed out of the playoffs. Home court is not going to help them win. Clevland is getting what they want, where they want, Wally, Delonte West and the bench are killng the Hawks, Josh Smith needs to learn to play on and stop crying or he is never going to maximze his potential.

[BanginJimmy]

After watching the first 2 games, the Hawks better hope the NBA lets them play 4 games and not just call it after 3.

This is the year that Cleveland finally breaks the championship curse.

[BB6dohcvtec]

told ya this is gonna be a sweep. whoever has tickets to monday nights game might as well bring some broomsticks.

[Da_unknown]

hell is a game 3 and 4 necessary?? its like they have no confidence in themselves. as soon the score gets away from them they give up.. :2cents:

[tippatone]

What they need to do is start playing physical, yeah Josh blocks shot but why hasn't he tried to jump with Lebron since he got dunked in Game 2, the Hawks are far too soft to even win a game

[BanginJimmy]

What they need to do is start playing physical, yeah Josh blocks shot but why hasn't he tried to jump with Lebron since he got dunked in Game 2, the Hawks are far too soft to even win a game


Wouldnt matter. Everything the Hawks can do well, the Cavs can do better and with more players.

[TIGERJC]

Hawks need to play the 2nd and 3rd string players from the start, seems like they have more heart and desire to win

[tippatone]

Hawks need to play the 2nd and 3rd string players from the start, seems like they have more heart and desire to win

X2 true

[1CleanEg]

this series is pointless. Josh Smith can only block shots, but has no offensive skills besides dunking. Hawks are to soft and dont really have a big man to really open up the few shooters they have

[TIGERJC]

Hawks offense is 1 on 1 basketball and that is why they are getting beaten by at least 15 points in their losses

[1CleanEg]

not to mention they have won only 1 road playoff game since 1997

[BB6dohcvtec]

not to mention they have won only 1 road playoff game since 1997

and that happened to be against a one man show.

[1CleanEg]

exactly.




and that happened to be against a one man show.

[DESTRO_91]

Marvin and horford should have big games i think
You would think that, but the team as whole are intimidated by the Cavs. One thing I like about the Cavs is that when they have you down they continue step on you and don't allow you to get back in the game like the Lakers are so fond of doing. Back to your point, the Hawks will be swept, they are playing with "no heart".

[tippatone]

The problem with the Hawks is that they can't draft for nothing. They have struggled for years and have nothing to show for it. Why in the world is Sheldon Williams drafted in the top 10 and now he can't get off the Kings bench, why would you draft Marvin Williams #2 when you could have drafted Chris Paul or Deron Williams, and you make a trade to bring in a no defense point guard who can only shoot the 3-ball, Billy Knight is the main reason the Hawks are looking at a sweep.

[americanctm]

It doesn't matter if the Hawks have "heart" or not.... they are an inferior team in every single aspect compared to the Cavs. The Cavs KNOW they are the better team, PLAY like they are the better team, and win accordingly.

[tippatone]

All the Hawks need is someone like a Chris Bosh or Amare to come in and provide a real low post option. Not a Josh Smith(no game other than dunking) or Al Horford(will not command a double team), but someone who will make use of all the shooters the Hawks have

[hondakid2]

hawks suck!!! cavs all the way!!

[tippatone]

hawks suck!!! cavs all the way!!

X2 :2up: the Hawks

[hondakid2]

atl will never be good in any sports............I dont see any championships comin up anywhere

[tippatone]

atl will never be good in any sports............I dont see any championships comin up anywhere

WOW that crazy.......I was thinking the same thing......Maybe the Falcons, they have a very small chance to do something

[BanginJimmy]

Falcons are 1 year of good off-season away. If they can use free agency and the draft next year to solidify their O line and LB's, then bring in 1 or 2 more receivers that can actually be counted on the catch the difficult pass they will be ready for a SB run. I dont know if they will win it, but they will make the run.

There are only 2 AFC teams that are really just better than the Falcons. The Pats will always be better with Tom Brady at the helm, then you ahve the Steelers because of that efficient offense and the nasty defense. The Ravens are on par with the Falcons, but they really need to upgrade their receiving corps before I can really say they are better.

The NFC has 3 teams that are just better. The Eagles are just a damn good team. They lost a little on defense this off-season, but they gained more than they lost on the offensive side. At the very least they are just as good this year as they were last year. The Giants are solid everywhere. Nicks will pick up most of the slack left by Burress so the offense will be fine. The defense will be better if they can stay healthy this year. The Cowboys just have too much talent, but can they show it on the field this year? If they can, I think they are the #2 team in the NFL behind the Pats.

[tippatone]

Falcons are 1 year of good off-season away. If they can use free agency and the draft next year to solidify their O line and LB's, then bring in 1 or 2 more receivers that can actually be counted on the catch the difficult pass they will be ready for a SB run. I dont know if they will win it, but they will make the run.

There are only 2 AFC teams that are really just better than the Falcons. The Pats will always be better with Tom Brady at the helm, then you ahve the Steelers because of that efficient offense and the nasty defense. The Ravens are on par with the Falcons, but they really need to upgrade their receiving corps before I can really say they are better.

The NFC has 3 teams that are just better. The Eagles are just a damn good team. They lost a little on defense this off-season, but they gained more than they lost on the offensive side. At the very least they are just as good this year as they were last year. The Giants are solid everywhere. Nicks will pick up most of the slack left by Burress so the offense will be fine. The defense will be better if they can stay healthy this year. The Cowboys just have too much talent, but can they show it on the field this year? If they can, I think they are the #2 team in the NFL behind the Pats.


I totally agree, Matt Ryan is a total gamer and Roddy White is a real threat a wideout, Tony will open up the middle and Turner will lead the NFC in rushing. With a few breaks the Falcons can rep the NFC in the SB

[BanginJimmy]

Roddy White is a real threat a wideout

Roddy White is good enough while other areas are brought up to par, but not good enough to put you over the top. Before the Falcons win a SB White will be replaced as the #1 WR. There are a couple good ones coming out next year that could really be game changers.

I would also LOVE to see the Falcons try to trade White and next years 2nd round pick(if they have another one) for Boldin. I would even say give them a first round pick for Boldin and a 4th rounder.

[tippatone]

Roddy White is good enough while other areas are brought up to par, but not good enough to put you over the top. Before the Falcons win a SB White will be replaced as the #1 WR. There are a couple good ones coming out next year that could really be game changers.

I would also LOVE to see the Falcons try to trade White and next years 2nd round pick(if they have another one) for Boldin. I would even say give them a first round pick for Boldin and a 4th rounder.

Why not get Braylon Edwards? He is not Boldin, but he can get the job done. Ryan would make him a better receiver. Or they can opt for Chad OchoCinco LOL!!! J/K:D

[americanctm]

^^ I'd rather get somebody in the draft next year than go after another wide receiver with a big attitude and a big ego. Braylon Edwards has never lived up to all the hype yet, a good season or two but he isn't consistent from game to game. Chad Johnson isn't getting any younger and is a thorn in the side of his own team now...

[tippatone]

^^ I'd rather get somebody in the draft next year than go after another wide receiver with a big attitude and a big ego. Braylon Edwards has never lived up to all the hype yet, a good season or two but he isn't consistent from game to game. Chad Johnson isn't getting any younger and is a thorn in the side of his own team now...

Im sure if Braylon Edwards came to the Falcons Matt Ryan will make him have a career year. In Atlanta, he will get 1 on 1 coverage all the time, with Tony and Roddy where will help come from. IDK, I always been a Edwards fan and he needs to get out of Cleveland.

[BanginJimmy]

Cleveland and Cinci are a cancer to the players there. Get Ocho Cinco and Edwards out of their present situation and they will be fine.

Chad isnt a cancer in the locker room either. All of his issues ar with upper management and he ants out of a Bengals uniform, but he does put forth 100% on every play, which is more than I can say for MANY other receivers. I only mention Bolden because he can probably end up in a Falcons uniform for a lot less than either Edwards or Chad could.

[tippatone]

The fans are leaving early......... 47-12, and 8ast for The King

[BanginJimmy]

The fans are leaving early


Not a surprise. I have found that Atlanta sports fans are the most fair weathered fans in the country.

[MR2DR]

4-0

[americanctm]

Well pack it up and try again next year. Its nice to see the Hawks actually get to the playoffs though haha

[BanginJimmy]

The outcome of this series was decided in the 2nd half of game 1. The Hawks decided then that they had no shot at winning and packed it in early.