I don't even know anymore. Hawks took a nap at times in the last series and they probably can't do that again... The Wiz are pretty undisciplined though... Eh I'll go Hawks in 6.
Hawks in 6 as well. I think Wizards are the more talented bunch, but if they aren't playing with pace their offense gets a little too stagnant.
Hawks look sharp. If they would close out on the 3 point shots, it'd be a 20 point game. And Carroll...damn, he's been a playoff beast. Hopefully he finds his way to LA in a couple months.
Injuries everywhere for the guards. Teague went down with a sprained ankle but came back. Wall with a sprained wrist but came back. Now Beal went down with a leg injury but looks more serious than the other two.
I know you guys hate Paul Pierce, but can we place him in the category where Kobe is as far as last of a dying breed older generation players who still have that drive?
Hawks started off great and looked like their pre-ASG selves. Then they went frozen as the game went on. Wizards stepped up their defense and Wall was brilliant. Hawks went away from their offense and settled for shots and iso's, also missing a lot of layups too.
Hawks played their worst second half of the year. Man, that was disgusting. They have to make two big adjustments on D - closing out in the shooter and reading/reacting to the Wall & Gortat P&R. Aside from not being able to hit anything, that killed them on the other end.
That game was way too close for the first 42 minutes against a team without the Dougie. Hawks have had trouble connecting on shots in both second halves. It's not going to get any easier on the road. I know I keep hammering this one...but the Hawks MUST get a big who can play above the rim this summer. A backup is fine, but Pero's gotta go.
