Smildress and Ehlo here reporting from our living room on a Friday Night. Before you make fun of us for being lame, please understand we skipped Happy Hour at our local bar to give you this first rate coverage of the game. Although we are missing Happy Hour we are indeed getting happy this hour in preparation for the Knicks drinking game. Grab your drinks and adjust the contrast ratio on your television for standard definition broadcast as we are about to get underway for tonight's contest. We'll now send it over to Jerome Jeronivich and the Stinger.
1st Quarter:
JS: Always gotta love the James Verrett input before the game. This time he had some brilliant words that it seems only the lip readers could understand.
CE: Gotta love our chances if we keep getting wide open 3's...too bad we missed them both
(shot for the mention about how great Duhon is in this system)
JS: Joe has got into the lane twice with ease, sadly has not been able to finish either time. P.S. I hate Al Harington, a lot.
CE: Not sure I like how we are trying to keep up with their quick shots, but if Smoove can get a score and one more, I'll live.
JS: I really hate Al Harington
CE: I too hate Al Harington. An offensive rebound and then another made shot.
JS: Seriously, where are all the signature Harrington clanks?
(Stephon Marbury mention, take two shots for the inclusion of the mentioning of quitting on his team)
(Take a shot for the Al Harrington signature miss. This time he treated us to one of his always beautiful airballs)
(Take a shot for Nate Robinson who has a made basket and 2 assists)
JS and CE: Joint laughter for the fact that 'Nique loves Elton John. Did not see that one coming.
JS: Don't think we will see Zaza in this game as what Woody would call "matchup problems" might keep him on the bench.
CE: When did we get a pianist?
2nd Quarter:
JS: Gotta agree with 'Nique that we are just not playing defense right now. And has anyone noticed that every time Flip touches the ball he goes straight to the hoop.
CE: Ugh. (this was a the mention that Al Harrington is coming back in the game) What happened to Smoove being able to hit free throws?
JS: We are crashing the offensive boards. Nooooo not a Josh Smith 3PTA
CE: Wow a Josh Smith 3PTM. D'Antoni can not be happy he took that Knicks job.
(Harrington missed a shot and that means we get to take one)
JS: Oh no, that knee to knee hit on Mo did not look so good and now he goes to the bench and we call a TO.
CE: I'm so pissed I don't have Smith on my fantasy team. However, Smith should limit himself to 2 3PTA a game. No reason for him to be shooting 3-4.
(Harrington in true fashion waits for Smith to guard him to shoot instead of Bibby and gives us another opportunity to take a shot)
(A whole feature on Duhon and since it's Friday night, we'll consider that a shot taking opportunity)
JS: I on the other hand have Joe on my fantasy team and do not like seeing the turnover followed by an airball.
CE: Play defense. I do not understand how we can continue to not play defense.
JS: Just watched Bibby on NBA on TNT last night where he showed how he works the pick and roll. Horford and him just worked that to perfection.
CE: Bibby just got worked and his defense deficiency is so clear in this game.
(Harrington missed that 3 and we get to enjoy another tasty beverage)
JS: Right after Bibby got worked he just did a veteran defensive move by causing that turnover leading to the Hawks getting the ball with 3 secs left and Bibby clanking the shot. Oh well.
3rd Quarter ("Speedy" Ehlo taking over the typing):
CE: If my predictions are gonna come true, Marvin needs to step it up.
(Harrington misses a layup: 1 more shot)
JS: The Hawks aren't playing defense on Harrington...I guess they know he sucks.
CE: Zaza! Finally!
JS: Excellent play by Marvin, tipping the ball away and getting back for the dunk.
JS: (After watching CE eat a burger)...Ehlo, wipe your hands off before using my computer
CE: Do any of our readers wonder if the hookup between Zaza Pachulia and Andrei Kirilenko (Georgia-Russia) will be like Rocky during the Cold War?
(Harrington misses a three: 1 more shot)
(Harrington misses an ugly three: 1 more shot)
JS: Great pass "Steve Nash"...One of my dreams is to sit courtside at an NBA game and have the ball come to me so I can toss it to the ref.
JS: Gotta give it to the Knicks for getting destroyed by the Cavs and then competing well with the Hawks.
CE: If Al Harrington plays an average game, the Hawks would be up by 15 now.
CE: With 6 seconds left in the quarter, the Hawks inbound to who?? Zaza, of course. Zaza dribbles half the length of the court and then gets fouled attempting a shot! Camera just showed Woody, who had a "just how I drew it up" face.
Shout out to Anonymous Commenter: Thanks for pointing out that Woody is keeping the starters in for too long. We totally agree. Josh Smith admitted he was tired to the sideline reporter, and it was clear that Horford was winded. Furthermore, Joe Johnson never really seemed to be sprinting in any direction - offense or defense. Woody's decision to use the starters so much is also going to have an effect on tomorrow night's game in Dallas.
4th Quarter:
News: Nate Robinson will not return due to a groin injury.
JS: Jared Jeffries just came back from a leg injury and the Knicks have him guarding JJ. Is that a joke?
CE: Josh Smith just took an ugly three from the corner. I don't think that's his best shot, but I'm no expert.
CE: I wish Woody would get Flip some more playing time - his speed will help the Hawks on offense and defense.
CE: My post must have gone to Bibby's head because he isn't shooting well at all. But I guess you can't argue with 9 assists.
(Harrington misses a layup: 1 more shot)
(Harrington misses a three: 1 more shot)
JS: Josh Smith just got a technical foul. He seems to be suffering from a bad case of "do you know who I am? I'm Josh Smith!"
JS: Has Joe hit a three tonight?
CE: 93-92 with 3:00 left, this game is gonna be tight (as predicted!).
JS: Big shot Mike Bibby. He's definitely woken up this quarter.
CE: Hawks up by 3, Knicks have 5.7 seconds to inbound the ball and make a three to send it to overtime. If I'm Woody, I use my last foul-to-give to interrupt the play and take some time off.
JS: They don't do that enough in the NBA, but they should.
CE: Knicks don't get a shot off in the final 5.7 and the Hawks win!!! Harrington and Duhon each had open looks, but the Knicks looked like a team who just didn't know who was supposed to take the last shot. Tough win for the Hawks, but a win is a win.
(shot for the mention about how great Duhon is in this system)
JS: Joe has got into the lane twice with ease, sadly has not been able to finish either time. P.S. I hate Al Harington, a lot.
CE: Not sure I like how we are trying to keep up with their quick shots, but if Smoove can get a score and one more, I'll live.
JS: I really hate Al Harington
CE: I too hate Al Harington. An offensive rebound and then another made shot.
JS: Seriously, where are all the signature Harrington clanks?
(Stephon Marbury mention, take two shots for the inclusion of the mentioning of quitting on his team)
(Take a shot for the Al Harrington signature miss. This time he treated us to one of his always beautiful airballs)
(Take a shot for Nate Robinson who has a made basket and 2 assists)
JS and CE: Joint laughter for the fact that 'Nique loves Elton John. Did not see that one coming.
JS: Don't think we will see Zaza in this game as what Woody would call "matchup problems" might keep him on the bench.
CE: When did we get a pianist?
2nd Quarter:
JS: Gotta agree with 'Nique that we are just not playing defense right now. And has anyone noticed that every time Flip touches the ball he goes straight to the hoop.
CE: Ugh. (this was a the mention that Al Harrington is coming back in the game) What happened to Smoove being able to hit free throws?
JS: We are crashing the offensive boards. Nooooo not a Josh Smith 3PTA
CE: Wow a Josh Smith 3PTM. D'Antoni can not be happy he took that Knicks job.
(Harrington missed a shot and that means we get to take one)
JS: Oh no, that knee to knee hit on Mo did not look so good and now he goes to the bench and we call a TO.
CE: I'm so pissed I don't have Smith on my fantasy team. However, Smith should limit himself to 2 3PTA a game. No reason for him to be shooting 3-4.
(Harrington in true fashion waits for Smith to guard him to shoot instead of Bibby and gives us another opportunity to take a shot)
(A whole feature on Duhon and since it's Friday night, we'll consider that a shot taking opportunity)
JS: I on the other hand have Joe on my fantasy team and do not like seeing the turnover followed by an airball.
CE: Play defense. I do not understand how we can continue to not play defense.
JS: Just watched Bibby on NBA on TNT last night where he showed how he works the pick and roll. Horford and him just worked that to perfection.
CE: Bibby just got worked and his defense deficiency is so clear in this game.
(Harrington missed that 3 and we get to enjoy another tasty beverage)
JS: Right after Bibby got worked he just did a veteran defensive move by causing that turnover leading to the Hawks getting the ball with 3 secs left and Bibby clanking the shot. Oh well.
Here's Billy Knight with the Halftime Show!
3rd Quarter ("Speedy" Ehlo taking over the typing):
CE: If my predictions are gonna come true, Marvin needs to step it up.
(Harrington misses a layup: 1 more shot)
JS: The Hawks aren't playing defense on Harrington...I guess they know he sucks.
CE: Zaza! Finally!
JS: Excellent play by Marvin, tipping the ball away and getting back for the dunk.
JS: (After watching CE eat a burger)...Ehlo, wipe your hands off before using my computer
CE: Do any of our readers wonder if the hookup between Zaza Pachulia and Andrei Kirilenko (Georgia-Russia) will be like Rocky during the Cold War?
(Harrington misses a three: 1 more shot)
(Harrington misses an ugly three: 1 more shot)
JS: Great pass "Steve Nash"...One of my dreams is to sit courtside at an NBA game and have the ball come to me so I can toss it to the ref.
JS: Gotta give it to the Knicks for getting destroyed by the Cavs and then competing well with the Hawks.
CE: If Al Harrington plays an average game, the Hawks would be up by 15 now.
CE: With 6 seconds left in the quarter, the Hawks inbound to who?? Zaza, of course. Zaza dribbles half the length of the court and then gets fouled attempting a shot! Camera just showed Woody, who had a "just how I drew it up" face.
Shout out to Anonymous Commenter: Thanks for pointing out that Woody is keeping the starters in for too long. We totally agree. Josh Smith admitted he was tired to the sideline reporter, and it was clear that Horford was winded. Furthermore, Joe Johnson never really seemed to be sprinting in any direction - offense or defense. Woody's decision to use the starters so much is also going to have an effect on tomorrow night's game in Dallas.
4th Quarter:
News: Nate Robinson will not return due to a groin injury.
JS: Jared Jeffries just came back from a leg injury and the Knicks have him guarding JJ. Is that a joke?
CE: Josh Smith just took an ugly three from the corner. I don't think that's his best shot, but I'm no expert.
CE: I wish Woody would get Flip some more playing time - his speed will help the Hawks on offense and defense.
CE: My post must have gone to Bibby's head because he isn't shooting well at all. But I guess you can't argue with 9 assists.
(Harrington misses a layup: 1 more shot)
(Harrington misses a three: 1 more shot)
JS: Josh Smith just got a technical foul. He seems to be suffering from a bad case of "do you know who I am? I'm Josh Smith!"
JS: Has Joe hit a three tonight?
CE: 93-92 with 3:00 left, this game is gonna be tight (as predicted!).
JS: Big shot Mike Bibby. He's definitely woken up this quarter.
CE: Hawks up by 3, Knicks have 5.7 seconds to inbound the ball and make a three to send it to overtime. If I'm Woody, I use my last foul-to-give to interrupt the play and take some time off.
JS: They don't do that enough in the NBA, but they should.
CE: Knicks don't get a shot off in the final 5.7 and the Hawks win!!! Harrington and Duhon each had open looks, but the Knicks looked like a team who just didn't know who was supposed to take the last shot. Tough win for the Hawks, but a win is a win.
2 comments:
Why did Woody leave the starters in all half. The loss of the lead directly stemmed from the Knicks having fresher legs at the end of the quarter.
contested harrington miss. drink!
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