GT: Hawks vs. Raptors - 1.16.15

[hawkfan]

Big game for both teams.
Hawks want to extend their lead in the Eastern Conference.
Raptors want to close the lead.
Possible playoff preview.

[Real14]

What a horrible season so far..

[hawkfan]

What a horrible season so far..
Blame Melo.

[Done_And_Done]

What a horrible season so far..

What's the matter Fresh? lol

[madmax]

da best in the East are clashing and it's not even on National TV?:biggums: :facepalm

[Kungfro]

I'd be surprised if Raps could pull off a win tonight, defense has been poor and the Hawks are playing some of their best ball right now. DeRozan looked more comfortable then I expected in his first game back though, so hopefully he can help turn things back around on the defensive end. Val really needs to stay out of foul trouble too, he's been great when he's able to stay on the floor.

[red1]

whoo I'm hype. this win would be huge

[Legends66NBA7]

I'd be surprised if Raps could pull off a win tonight, defense has been poor and the Hawks are playing some of their best ball right now. DeRozan looked more comfortable then I expected in his first game back though, so hopefully he can help turn things back around on the defensive end. Val really needs to stay out of foul trouble too, he's been great when he's able to stay on the floor.

Another Purple jersey night could change things.


I'm hoping they figure poutthe urgency of the team from last season at this ppoint.

[red1]

I'd be surprised if Raps could pull off a win tonight, defense has been poor and the Hawks are playing some of their best ball right now. DeRozan looked more comfortable then I expected in his first game back though, so hopefully he can help turn things back around on the defensive end. Val really needs to stay out of foul trouble too, he's been great when he's able to stay on the floor.
hawks are playing like the best team in the league. at this very moment they ARE the best team in the league

[24-Inch_Chrome]

Go Raptors! Win or lose it should make for a great game.

[Legends66NBA7]

Go Raptors! Win or lose it should make for a great game.

I approve of your first post.

[hawkfan]

What's the matter Fresh? lol

He's not Real14.
He's Salty14.

[BurningHammer]

http://i.imgur.com/gcCaMlt.png

[sportjames23]

Raps in 4.

[Legends66NBA7]

Raps in 4.

Subtle.

[Funnyfuka]

why so many good games at the same time again, annoying

[T_L_P]

What a horrible season so far..

Great season so far, tbh.

There's a good game every single night. Western Conference basketball is beautiful.

[hawksdogsbraves]

Let's go Hawks, can't let these guys go up 3-0 on us for the season :applause:

[Kungfro]

Pulled the chair on Jonas, that's embarrassing.

[hawksdogsbraves]

I just love watching Teague operate the offense, he's gotten so good at it now

[T_L_P]

Raptors kit is so nice. :applause:

[Legends66NBA7]

Ross, quick pull.

[hawksdogsbraves]

What exactly is Terrence Ross' role on this team?

[Legends66NBA7]

Lou, James, and Pat in please.

[BurningHammer]

Raptors kit is so nice. :applause:
I like the plain purple and black one more, but yeah this is nostalgic.

[Legends66NBA7]

Enough pull ups Kyle. Run a play.

[Richesly]

So has Lowry turned into a chucker due to our defense?

[Kungfro]

What exactly is Terrence Ross' role on this team?
Used to play the role of a "3-and-D" guy. This year he's been absolutely terrible on defense, while also overdribbling and taking long 2s on offense.

[atljonesbro]

The Hawks defense is so dominant

[atljonesbro]

Dennis is a MONSTROUS defender

[24-Inch_Chrome]

I ****ing hate Vasquez. Easily my least favorite member of the Raps.

[hawkfan]

What exactly is Terrence Ross' role on this team?

Wouldn't be surprised if the Raptors trade for Wilson Chandler.

[Richesly]

Refs totally screwed us out of that 3. They called an offensive three second violation AFTER the ball was already shot. You can't ****ing do that!

[Legends66NBA7]

Terrible quarter. Hopefully someone outside of DeMar and Amir will show up later.

[hawkfan]

Solid first quarter.

[atljonesbro]

Refs totally screwed us out of that 3. They called an offensive three second violation AFTER the ball was already shot. You can't ****ing do that!
Yeah there's been some home cookin on a few calls. Particularly that and the touch foul on Lowry and Paterson.

[Legends66NBA7]

I ****ing hate Vasquez. Easily my least favorite member of the Raps.

I don't think the Raptors will be that busy at the trade deadline, but I can see him getting shopped.

[Hotlantadude81]

The Hawks defense is so dominant

Well, they shot 33% and they're only down by 5.

[StephHamann]

Hawks are the best east team since Jordan's bulls.

:rockon:

[atljonesbro]

Where was Johnson fouled? No one even touched him...

[hawkfan]

Well, they shot 33% and they're only down by 5.

I thought you weren't going to post in my threads?

[SugarHill]

Time to lose

[Legends66NBA7]

It's too bad Casey has a problem with James and he brings him in so late. He's the one who makes the most of his opportunities on offense and is the best defender of the bench.

[T_L_P]

Mugsy!!

[atljonesbro]

The Hawks defense is playing great. They can barely get any good shots. Just gotta keep this up the force ups won't keep falling

[Kungfro]

I mentioned this last game, but it's been hard to complain about Hansbrough as of late.

[Richesly]

Coach Bud needs to go off on these refs and stand up for his team! This is ridiculous home cooking! Idgaf if he gets a T, defend your ****in team from this officiating!

[Legends66NBA7]

I mentioned this last game, but it's been hard to complain about Hansbrough as of late.

Playing hard. Both him and James.

[SugarHill]

Bosh looked way bulkier with the dreads :biggums:

[atljonesbro]

We gotta rebound. The raptors have no clue what to do on offense but we keep bailing them out not getting boards

[Kungfro]

Bosh looked way bulkier with the dreads :biggums:

I loved the dreads, I always thought he should have kept them.

[beastee]

Hawks are the best east team since Jordan's bulls.

:rockon:
Just stop. This is the dumbest thing I've read all season.

[Milbuck]

Man. The Hawks are one of the scariest 2nd round teams I've seen in a while.

[atljonesbro]

Much like Thabo it's taken bazemore a while to settle in but he's been killing it lately

[24-Inch_Chrome]

I love Lowry. Pure hustle, he's my favorite type of player.

[atljonesbro]

Damn Jeff Teague just killed Lowry

[SugarHill]

James Johnson is a beast

[SugarHill]

I loved the dreads, I always thought he should have kept them.
He started getting called gay on e he cut them :kobe:

[Legends66NBA7]

I love Lowry. Pure hustle, he's my favorite type of player.

Definitely love his competitive game, but he's made some mistakes in this game. Rushing and taking quick shots. Got to stay under control.

[hawkfan]

Shooting 60 percent and only up by 5.

[hawksdogsbraves]

Creating turnovers? Draining 3's? Yup it's the Hawks alright :cheers:

[atljonesbro]

This is hawks basketball

[beastee]

Not one raptor passed half court on that turnover. That's not acceptable.

[SugarHill]

Lmfao Raps turning it over like it's a strategy

[hawkfan]

Shooting over 65 percent.

[atljonesbro]

The Raptors half court offense is painful to watch geez

[hawksdogsbraves]

Good half Hawks :applause:

[SugarHill]

The Raptors half court offense is painful to watch geez
Will still win the game:coleman:

[hawkfan]

16 assists by red.
Superb.

[Richesly]

Will still win the game:coleman:

Can't lie, Raptors offense has no leader. Lowry has no clue what to do.

[atljonesbro]

Can't lie, Raptors offense has no leader. Lowry has no clue what to do.
Derozan is playing pretty well but he's made some tough shots. Those aren't gonna keep falling. The Hawks defense is so good and Horford is a legit rim protector

[Legends66NBA7]

Lost my signal. The hell ?

[BurningHammer]

Can't lie, Raptors offense has no leader. Lowry has no clue what to do.
He had for a while, doing everything himself, but now he is struggling somewhat shooting.

[SugarHill]

On the replay of that turnover to Teague dunk, he clearly double dribbled smh

[Legends66NBA7]

Whatever. If I can't find a link that's working, I'm out.

[BurningHammer]

Lost my signal. The hell ?
It was pretty close til Hawks got it done in the later part of the 2nd.

[Legends66NBA7]

Will still win the game:coleman:

Can't win if 2 of the starters don't give you anything. Only 4-5 guys are playing consistent tonight.

[SugarHill]

Lost my signal. The hell ?
?

Working for me tho so take solace in me watching. I'll watch for you. Give you play by play

Okay mo Pete is talking out of his ass right now

They all put on headbands

The height of comedy

[hawksdogsbraves]

I will say I'd take our offensive system over theirs 10/10 times.

[Legends66NBA7]

?

Working for me tho so take solace in me watching. I'll watch for you. Give you play by play

Okay mo Pete is talking out of his ass right now

They all put on headbands

The height of comedy

What the.... Mo Pete's head band is that influential ?


Still ain't working. Damn, this sucks. Bell has let me down. :coleman:

[BurningHammer]

What the.... Mo Pete's head band is that influential ?


Still ain't working. Damn, this sucks. Bell has let me down. :coleman:
It is his 2nd most memorable shot of Mo's career, after the Ruffin Buzzer.

[SugarHill]

Stream from firstrow

Butt quality tho

Find an hd stream while u watch the butt quality ....just google it

[BurningHammer]

Mo Pete or Smitch for a former Raptors color commentator?

[atljonesbro]

Horford with the POSTER!

[atljonesbro]

Kylllleeeeeeee Korrrrverrrrrrrr for THREEEEEEEEEEE

[Richesly]

70-48.

Lol.

[hawksdogsbraves]

Running another contender out of the building :bowdown:

[BurningHammer]

Looks like it is Bruno's night tonight :ohwell:

[Velocirap31]

Raptors suck now. Hawks are clearly better. Thankfully they play the Knicks next game I go to, easy win.

[BuffaloBill]

Just checked the score








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[hawksdogsbraves]

Just checked the score








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Embrace da hawk :rockon:

[atljonesbro]

Bob Rathbun makes these games so much more fun to watch

[Legends66NBA7]

I think I'm glad the signal isn't working. Maybe it was a sign ?

[ABG]

Embrace da hawk :rockon:
:cheers:

[Kungfro]

Looks like it is Bruno's night tonight :ohwell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz5GmYUuUdU

[atljonesbro]

Throwing it to Pero for a post up :facepalm just run by the big man teague

[Legends66NBA7]

So.... any positives you guys seeing out there ?

[T_L_P]

I must be catching the Raptors at the wrong times.

I've seen them about 5 times this year and they just don't look like a great basketball team. :confusedshrug:

[hawksdogsbraves]

Our offense is running way to smoothly for the Raps' crappy D :applause:

[atljonesbro]

Same exact sequence twice in a row. Awesome

[BuffaloBill]

So.... any positives you guys seeing out there ?



Yeah Kawhi Leonard is back after missing 15 games straight. Playing well too

[SugarHill]

About to get 30'd

[Legends66NBA7]

I must be catching the Raptors at the wrong times.

I've seen them about 5 times this year and they just don't look like a great basketball team. :confusedshrug:

Maybe we have different standards, but their not a great team.

[Kungfro]

So.... any positives you guys seeing out there ?

Demar, that's about it.

[hawkfan]

Shooting the lights out.

[BurningHammer]

Jozy Altidore! :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[Legends66NBA7]

Demar, that's about it.

*Sigh*

1 guy can't show up to this game.

[Milbuck]

I just figured it out.

Raps rape the Bucks by 42

Bucks rape the Hawks by 30

Hawks raping the Raps by 24+

Bucks > Hawks > Raps > Bucks

Top 3 in the East is pretty much interchangeable, imo.

[BurningHammer]

17 points. Doable, probably. :ohwell:

[Richesly]

Refs trying to help the Raptors out, but Raptors just aren't good enough.

[SugarHill]

I must be catching the Raptors at the wrong times.

I've seen them about 5 times this year and they just don't look like a great basketball team. :confusedshrug:
Spurs losing in the first round :coleman:

[SugarHill]

Raps still gonna win

[hawkfan]

57% from threes.

[Hawksauce]

Horford Beastin'...:pimp:

[BuffaloBill]

Hey guys there's some good games on right now. Spurs vs Blazers, Thunder vs Warriors




:cheers:

[SugarHill]

Hey guys there's some good games on right now. Spurs vs Blazers, Thunder vs Warriors




:cheers:
Spurs
Good game

Pick one

[atljonesbro]

When are teams gonna learn you just flat out can't switch on defense vs the Hawks? Two lighting quick PG's that will get by the bigger player every time and both great finishers around the rim, and two all star big man who will abuse the smaller player every time.

[BurningHammer]

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/fighting/waving-white-flag.gif

[Prodigy]

Did JV get stabbed on the court? Why did he only play 18 minutes?

[BurningHammer]

Did JV get stabbed on the court? Why did he only play 18 minutes?
Casey Strategy

[Kungfro]

Did JV get stabbed on the court? Why did he only play 18 minutes?
He's struggled all season to cover mobile bigs that can shoot, and Horford had some easy looks at the start of the game that forced Casey to take him out. It's an aspect of his game that I really hope he works on over the summer.

[hawkfan]

He's struggled all season to cover mobile bigs that can shoot, and Horford had some easy looks at the start of the game that forced Casey to take him out. It's an aspect of his game that I really hope he works on over the summer.

And on offense, JV has the mismatch.
Bad coaching by Casey.

[hawksdogsbraves]

Good game Raps, hope you guys turn it around here soon. :cheers:

[Richesly]

Vasquez should start over Lowry. I think he runs the offense better, although he isn't a better player.

Good game Raptors. This isn't the same team you beat twice at the start of the season.

[BurningHammer]

Good game Raps, hope you guys turn it around here soon. :cheers:
Raps are still leading the series 2-1. :cheers:

[Done_And_Done]

Like what I'm seeing from Shroder. The guy looks waaaaay more comfortable out there than he did the handful of times I watched him last year. Love the confidence that he exudes in his play.

[hawksdogsbraves]

Raps are still leading the series 2-1. :cheers:

Very true, we seem to be trending in different directions though :rolleyes:

[atljonesbro]

Another easy win. Next up Chicago.

[Legends66NBA7]

So if I'm reading everything correctly, only 2 guys played worth a damn tonight.

I'm sorry but that's just unacceptable. I really wonder if that Portland game messed with this team.

[Done_And_Done]

Good game Raps, hope you guys turn it around here soon. :cheers:


I love your face :cheers:

Good game man...

[beastee]

D. Rose just dropped 29 and 10 on 60% shooting with 5/8 for 3. Bulls and hawks battle tomorrow!! Hawks are smoking hot so it's on!

[BuffaloBill]

Another easy win. Next up Chicago.




Damn. Don't do em like that :oldlol:

[BurningHammer]

So if I'm reading everything correctly, only 2 guys played worth a damn tonight.

I'm sorry but that's just unacceptable. I really wonder if that Portland game messed with this team.
Casey Strategy

[Hawksauce]

Excellent win! Just what I wanted to see. Better luck next time rap fans.

[ArbitraryWater]

Another easy win. Next up Chicago.

:oldlol:

Dat confidence.. dat swag

[Done_And_Done]

Vasquez should start over Lowry. I think he runs the offense better, although he isn't a better player.

Good game Raptors. This isn't the same team you beat twice at the start of the season.

Vas should NEVER start over Lowry my dude. That's all I'm gunna say to address that...

[hawkfan]

D. Rose just dropped 29 and 10 on 60% shooting with 5/8 for 3. Bulls and hawks battle tomorrow!! Hawks are smoking hot so it's on!

Looking forward to it.
Each game is going to get tougher from here on out.

[Hotlantadude81]

Raps are still leading the series 2-1. :cheers:

That beating should count as 2 wins. :lol

[hawkfan]

That beating should count as 2 wins. :lol

I thought you were going to stay out of my threads.
In your words, Please stop posting.

[Richesly]

Vas should NEVER start over Lowry my dude. That's all I'm gunna say to address that...

Lowry is def 2x the player Vasquez is, but something about him doesn't click with the Raptors offense. I noticed when Vasquez was in the Raptor's offense was much smoother. Could've only been for this one game since Hawks defense was pretty good, though.

[Legends66NBA7]

Vas should NEVER start over Lowry my dude. That's all I'm gunna say to address that...

If Vasquez starts over Kyle, Casey should be fired. Infact, I don't know why he hasn't been if this keeps up.

[Big Cheese]

held the raptors 18 points under their scoring average in their building.

That defense :eek:

[hawkfan]

The Hawks were scorching from the field.

[Hotlantadude81]

The Hawks were scorching from the field.

So was your wife's ass after I got done with it last night. I pounded that ass real good.

[hawksdogsbraves]

So was your wife's ass after I got done with it last night. I pounded that ass real good.

:eek:

[Prodigy]

And on offense, JV has the mismatch.
Bad coaching by Casey.

My exact point. If they other team is going to stretch the floor with quicker and more agile "bigs" we can just pound the rock inside on the other end. All JV needs to learn to do is pass out of the double.

[hawkfan]

So was your wife's ass after I got done with it last night. I pounded that ass real good.

Why do post in my threads?
Go away.

[Hotlantadude81]

Why do post in my threads?
Go away.

Unlike you, I don't like to create a bunch of threads just for the hell of it... But I will post in game threads.

[hawkfan]

Unlike you, I don't like to create a bunch of threads just for the hell of it... But I will post in game threads.

Go away. Don't post in my threads.

[Richesly]

So was your wife's ass after I got done with it last night. I pounded that ass real good.

I've literally never, ever, ever, thought I would see a post like this from Hots.

LMAO.