Atanta Hawks at Charlotte Bobcats 4/6

[ziggy]

Speaking of "Hawks", working downtown I've been seeing more and more of this hair :airquote: style :airquote:.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/bobcatsplanet/buzz240.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/bobcatsplanet/fauxhawk4.jpg

Apparently it's called a Faux-Hawk... Caucasian-America, can you please explain the purpose of this haircut to me. I know that my people have been a part of some epicly horrific hair trends in the past ( see the jheri curl (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jheri_curl) ) BUT this look screams "I am a douchebag and proud of it".

I'm being completely serious when I'm telling you that it baffles the shit out of me.

Now to the game.
Bobcats win it 97-94 in a tight one.

Your thoughts?

[jam]

cats win big 102-86

[teej]

I think we lose. Because everytime I predict a win we lose. And I predict a win.

But Zig, as a Caucasian, that haircut bugs me. It makes no sense. Either get a mohawk or be normal...

[Marvel]

I'm going to chicken out and say "I can't predict this one"
Jax is playing with injuries and we're trying to prevent the Hawks 50th victory since 97-98.If Jax has one of those 3-150fga games we're

http://demotivatorsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/demotivational-poster-17.jpg

[ohara831]

This is serious gut check time. Home game vs a good Hawks team fighting for the best seed they can get. Cats need to get the momentum back after they blew it in the Chicago game. We need to get momentum going as we hopefully head into the playoffs.

[BobcatinDC]

Gut check time indeed, Ohara.

Nothing is a must-win yet, but this feels pretty damn close. Both sides are equally banged up, there's no reason we can blame it on injury. They're without arguably one of the best scorers in the East.

Even though Jack has every body part known to man listed on the injury report, I feel like we pull this out. LB will certainly have them mentally prepared. If not now, I don't hold out much hope for the rest of the season/post-season.

'Cats 91
Hawks 88

Get some

[Toocool]

Anyone know if Cpt. Jack is playing? If he is, he really is one tough guy. Just like Felton, and we know Felton can take a golf club to the face, two gun shot wounds to each knee and play like a real man.

We really need this win. It'll be up to our backup to cover Cpt. Jack. Will probably see alot of Hughes and Graham, I'm fine with the latter but not the former.

My prediction: 89 - 85 (Bobcats Favour)

[Wolfpackbobcat]

we better win this fucking game....

[GoBobs]

Theo is out so we could see a few different things at center.

The return of Nazr

Diaw and TT play big minutes together

Diop it like its hot!

[Dr. Blotter]

Real excited for this game. I hope to see the energy in the crowd tonight and hear it. I think we pull this one off 99-92, Hope to see Nazr back in the mix!!

[CarolinaBlue704]

Joe Johnson will sit out tonight's game.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5060065

[spectre]

http://atdhe.net/16850/watch-atlanta-hawks-vs-charlotte-bobcats

Bobcats' announcers.

[spectre]

http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_the_nba/2010/04/hawks-missing-johnson-and-bibby.html

Bibby's also out...Teague gets the start.

LB's wanting some revenge:


"We owe them one,'' Brown said, "You talk about the tough losses this year, we've had our share. But that Atlanta game? I don't know if I've still recovered from that.''

[dnbman]

Great first quarter, but this doesn't have as much flavor with JoJo.

Still, let's get the win and take one more step to the playoffs.

[Toocool]

Great start so far. TC shaved his beard.
Also Gdub playing well.

[Wolfpackbobcat]

wtf happened to the stream

[rsxnova]

What happened to that ATL fan that said they were better without JJ?

[WarioVsMooChicken]

the stream ;-;

[spectre]

Nice!

First time in a LONG while Crash has come out this aggressive.

That's our all star.

Stream's back.

[Marvel]

No mercy.............

[Marvel]

Orgasmic offense and defense

[spectre]

Dag...did you guys see that D Hughes just put on Crawford?

I liked that!

[Marvel]

Stephen G has really earned his respect this season.....from me at least

Foul my ass

TC.............u hustler you

[Toocool]

To be honest, Hughes looks good. I'm not cringing when he's taking a shot. He's playing great defense. TC with great hustle, 2-3 v him and he gets the tipin.

Also, 2nd foul on Josh Smith. I see good things out on that court.

[spectre]

Stephen G has really earned his respect this season.....from me at least

Foul my ass

TC.............u hustler you

You're talking about the offensive on TT right? It blows my mind as that is such a simple freaking call to make. Moving sideways? Defensive foul.

[dnbman]

this look screams "I am a douchebag and proud of it".


Your thoughts?

Yes. I think the idea is "I'm corporate, but I'm still cool." It started with bands that wanted to appeal equally to teenagers and their soccer moms.

By the way, black people are not immune to this hairstyle. The entire Heat team had it a couple of years ago and has bared its douchey tentacles in the black community ever since.

Blame it on the Black Eyed Peas.

[Marvel]

Hughes playing awesome D

TT with the 20 ftr

[Marvel]

You're talking about the offensive on TT right? It blows my mind as that is such a simple freaking call to make. Moving sideways? Defensive foul.


Yeah i am........TT didn't dip his shoulder and Joe Smith acted like he got shot in the chest with a pump action shotgun

[Marvel]

Another awful call from the refs:facepalm:

[ziggy]

Yes. I think the idea is "I'm corporate, but I'm still cool." It started with bands that wanted to appeal equally to teenagers and their soccer moms.

By the way, black people are not immune to this hairstyle. The entire Heat team had it a couple of years ago and has bared its douchey tentacles in the black community ever since.

Blame it on the Black Eyed Peas.

dnb, I knew that I could count on you to clear that up for me.

Just flipping on the TV and the Bobcats are spanking that ass!

[Marvel]

Fucking defense

[Toocool]

Wow. Only game shown so far in Australia, and this is HUGEEEEE.
Good idea with Felton driving, but he didn't execute it very well by fumbling the ball.

Great first half. Let's keep it up.

19 bench points so far, great bench play.

[Marvel]

Wow. Only game shown so far in Australia, and this is HUGEEEEE.
Good idea with Felton driving, but he didn't execute it very well by fumbling the ball.

Great first half. Let's keep it up.

19 bench points so far, great bench play.


Did you see the last game against the Hawks.That was the one you wanted to watch

[CatNation]

Boris...you know what you need to do..

[ohara831]

This is a terrific butt kicking by the Cats. Now, just dont flub it up. Stay focused and have the desire to rub it in. We owe them from the last game.

[dnbman]

Boris...you know what you need to do..

Well played. Acknowledged without naming.

[spectre]

Are we pulling for the Bucks or the Bulls? I don't know if I can pull for Chicago.

We're doing everything that we haven't been lately in this game. Crash came out motivated, no questionable long ball shots by Jax, moving the ball, rebounding, hawkish double teams and making our FTs. If we can continue to do this then I'll be thrilled.

[CatNation]

Are we pulling for the Bucks or the Bulls? I don't know if I can pull for Chicago.

We're doing everything that we haven't been lately in this game. Crash came out motivated, no questionable long ball shots by Jax, moving the ball, rebounding, hawkish double teams and making our FTs. If we can continue to do this then I'll be thrilled.

I'm rooting for the Bulls just because I hate the Raptor fans on realgm.

[CatNation]

btw anyone know what happened to bosh?

[ALong13]

Great first half at least by the box score, haven't had a chance to see the game. However if I'm Larry Brown I'm sitting Stephen Jackson for a while to allow him to rest and be ready for tomorrow...

[jam]

cats win big 102-86


hey maybe my prediction is correct,,great first half cats continue palying the right way in the second half!

[Marvel]

The Bulls for that 5th seed

[ALong13]

btw anyone know what happened to bosh?

Chris Bosh left Tuesday's game after being elbowed in the face -- he is headed to the hospital for a CAT scan.

Trainers appeared to be tending to the right side of his face and nose, and hopefully the tests won't reveal any serious injuries. The Raptors are fighting for their playoff lives and can't afford to lose CB4 for any length of time.

-Rotoworld

BTW I'm rooting for Milwaukee, I'd rather go ahead and clinch the playoff spot and then worry about seeding...

[CatNation]

maybe he'll have to wear a mask and become robo raptor

http://robo.deal4-you.com/discovery_roboreptile.jpg

[spectre]

I'm rooting for the Bulls just because I hate the Raptor fans on realgm.

True...but we could catch Milwaukee for the 6th seed.

Have to admit tho...the Raps' board is really fun when they're in meltdown mode!

[CatNation]

everyone else lose the stream i imagine?

[BobcatinDC]

everyone else lose the stream i imagine?


Yep. Anyone have a working link?

[Wolfpackbobcat]

wtf does it mean by moved to atdhe.net....god damn canes taking up fscar...theyre not even going to the playoffs

[spectre]

Every one I know is piggybacking off that atdhe link. Dammit.

It's back.

[Marvel]

That atdhe link is the only link for this game:facepalm:

Stream is back up

[CatNation]

thank god its back

[spectre]

thank god its back

No kidding. They were losing ground while we were away...they NEED us! :biggrin:

[spectre]

Watch TC seal off the opposing players opening up the driving lane. Just since that link's came back I've seen him do it three times.

[Toocool]

From 23 point lead to 12, but a good OR by Diaw to give us some breathing space.

[superb1]

Diaw may get our first triple double

[superb1]

Diaw may get our first triple double
or maybe not he got his 4th foul

[Marvel]

Jax just throwing bad passes

Wallace with the all star move down the middle

[dnbman]

Diaw may get our first triple double

Go sit in the corner.

If you just messed this up for us....

[ohara831]

Good thing we had a huge halftime lead. They kicked our butts that 3rd qtr.

[Marvel]

DJ's slump looks like a thing of the past

[BobCatsFanInTx]

Our Bobcats losing to the Bulls really is not as bad as it seems. The Bulls are playing some pretty good basketball right now.

We win this game it softens the blow of that loss quite bit.

The Bulls are beating the Bucks as of now. I hope the Bucks lose some ground so our Bobcats can climb up in the seeding.

[spectre]

DJ's slump looks like a thing of the past

Shooting wise yeah...but he just made a iffy decision trying to give it to TC in traffic and then allowed Teague 2 baskets for 5 points.

He certainly has that 3 ball dead on!

[Marvel]

Shooting wise yeah...but he just made a iffy decision trying to give it to TC in traffic and then allowed Teague 2 baskets for 5 points.


Ok so let's bring up DJ's defense shall we.Forget the good things he does let's just crucify him when his opponent scores on him.

[ziggy]

Boris back in with plenty of time to...

[ziggy]

Steve Martin just commented that Tyrus Thomas hurt his thumb and that "it didn't look good" :facepalm:

[Toocool]

Don't hope. You'll jinx it. Some lovely shooting from DJ, seems to be in a nice offensive rhythm.

[GoBobs]

Damn! TT hurt thumb! Hope it is just a jam and not the Shaq/Ajinca variety.

[spectre]

Ok so let's bring up DJ's defense shall we.Forget the good things he does let's just crucify him when his opponent scores on him.

Aw c'mon...crucify him?

Besides, asking me to ignore defense is like asking me not to post hot women in the "Magic Number" thread.

[Marvel]

Aw c'mon...crucify him?

Besides, asking me to ignore defense is like asking me not to post hot women in the "Magic Number" thread.


I didn't ask you to ignore defense i said he's coming out of his slump or so it seems.You nitpicker you

[spectre]

Come on 3D!

I really wish TC had made that shot.


I didn't ask you to ignore defense i said he's coming out of his slump or so it seems.

You're right, and I shouldn't have quoted you.

The timing just hit wrong.

[Wolfpackbobcat]

QUIT THE FUCKING WAVE....it kinda hurts us when we're shooting....

[ziggy]

Hmmm Rebound Diaw. :g:

[dnbman]

Hmmm Rebound Diaw. :g:

Any chance Jackson intentionally missed that shot?

[ziggy]

Any chance Jackson intentionally missed that shot?
I wouldn't put it past him.

[ziggy]

Tyrus Thomas - dislocated thumb.

[SWedd523]

17/9/9 for Boris right now. Just sayin'

[Marvel]

I hope that thumb injury isn't serious

[ziggy]

Boris will have to settle for 17,9,9

[SWedd523]

Then Crash steals a board and Jack rims out.... ruh roh

[dnbman]

17/9/9 for Boris right now. Just sayin'

Dangerously close to breaking the rule. This from a MOD!

[ohara831]

So close, Boris. But great game and good win for the Cats!

[Toocool]

Great game. Great win. Everyone played well, yes even Hughes with his D.
Too tired to post game notes, so imma go back to bed. Gnite.

[King Taharqa]

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BOBCATS WIN!!! BOBCATS WIN!!!

[SWedd523]

Dangerously close to breaking the rule. This from a MOD!

No sir! I never said anything about the trip/dub. I was merely letting everyone know that he was having a great game. The numbers were largely insignificant ;)

[jam]

wow,,18610 in attendance,,that's just phenomenal,,

[spectre]

Boris played a great game and so did TC! Crash...THAT'S what we need buddy! Finish out this season exactly like that.

Hell, it's hard to say anyone did anything but solid work...and as this is the front end of a back to back maybe we'll have enough energy to beat the NOLA team tomorrow night!

41 wins baby!!!

[etothet]

The bobcats are for real. Our team played well tonight. Hats off to Gerald, Boris, Tyson, Raymond, Jax, DJ and the whole group. I thought Raymond did a good job running the offense and he played stellar defense. Tyson and DJ gave us a big boost off the bench.

[jdsingar]

I missed most of the game, but here is me making an assessment from the box score. WTF LB, play your bench. They were dominating the Hawks in the first quarter. How many minutes did Stephen Graham and Derrick Brown get? Freakin 2. Stephen Jackson is supposed to be ailing and he plays 36 minutes? I know this is nothing new, but how does this make any sense.

[Marvel]

I missed most of the game, but here is me making an assessment from the box score. WTF LB, play your bench. They were dominating the Hawks in the first quarter. How many minutes did Stephen Graham and Derrick Brown get? Freakin 2. Stephen Jackson is supposed to be ailing and he plays 36 minutes? I know this is nothing new, but how does this make any sense.

It doesn't make sense that Jax played more than 30 minutes if that makes sense out of the sense that didn't make sense,so making sense would not be sensible.
No seriously, i was actually becoming very annoyed at LB for playing Jax in the 4th quarter.I would have preferred Hulk playing most of those minutes.

[dav7z]

It doesn't make sense that Jax played more than 30 minutes if that makes sense out of the sense that didn't make sense,so making sense would not be sensible.
No seriously, i was actually becoming very annoyed at LB for playing Jax in the 4th quarter.I would have preferred Hulk playing most of those minutes.

JAX has stated . He wants those minutes til a playoff seed is secuerd . Brown wanted to completly shut JAX down til the playoffs. But JAX don;t want to take any chances.
Solid team effort.

[Marvel]

JAX has stated . He wants those minutes til a playoff seed is secuerd . Brown wanted to completly shut JAX down til the playoffs. But JAX don;t want to take any chances.
Solid team effort.


http://gasbanditry.com/twg163/pictures/Demotivational%20Posters/missing-the-point-photographers_shadow.jpg
I'm not saying LB has to shut down Jax down completely but the game tonight was an opportunity to rest Jax some since we had the lead,a demanding lead,from the tip.

[TheBeagle]

And the domination of ATL at the TWC continues, baby! The return of a beastly GW was a sight for sore eyes and ultimately was the difference as nobody for the Hawks could match him. Boris channeled his hero, Magic, with some of the passes he made tonight; he did flub a lay-in from a great Jack pass, but otherwise, he was damn good. DJ's defense left a lot to be desired (not new), but hit some big, timely 3s.

Just a terrific game, with a terrific atmosphere in TWC, which reached decibels never reached before. I've been critical as hell about the people of Charlotte not coming out to support our fellas, so I'll give it up to them for not only showing up, but making a racket no less.

Oh yeah, and Jordan and a few other LadyCatscame up to the Rooftop during the 4th quarter and was looking magnificent :o and showing off her.......intellect and cultural knowledge :rolleyes:

[spectre]

Gaston Gazette (http://www.gastongazette.com/sports/bobcats-45701-charlotte-hawks.html)


Notes

The only bad news came in the fourth quarter when backup forward Tyrus Thomas suffered a dislocated right thumb. "It looked terrible but they put it back in," Brown said. "He wanted to come back" and play….

Nazr Mohammed is expected to play Wednesday night in New Orleans. Mohammed hasn’t played since back spasms knocked him out of action in late February. "Nazr deserves the time," Brown said. "He was playing his best basketball before he got hurt. And I have to remember that."…
I like that about TT.