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Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game)

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Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

Post#1 » by Jamaaliver » Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:28 pm

Hawks are down to their 3rd String Center.

Team is again mired in trade rumors.

And this is the last game before the All Star Break -- against a bitter rival that always plays us tough.

I have...no idea what to expect tonight. :dontknow:

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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

Post#2 » by Jamaaliver » Wed Feb 14, 2024 5:38 pm

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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

Post#3 » by jayu70 » Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:37 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:Hawks are down to their 3rd String Center.

Team is again mired in trade rumors.

And this is the last game before the All Star Break -- against a bitter rival that always plays us tough.

I have...no idea what to expect tonight. :dontknow:

One thing you can expect is someone from Charlotte having a career night against the Hawks. :(
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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

Post#4 » by Jamaaliver » Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:49 pm

jayu70 wrote:One thing you can expect is someone from Charlotte having a career night against the Hawks. :(



My prediction:

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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

Post#5 » by jayu70 » Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:46 pm

Roster setup tonight for the Hawks...

Starters: Young, Murray, Bey, Johnson, Fernando

Bench: Hunter, Bogdanovic, Bufkin, G. Mathews, Mills

Injured/Sick: Capela, Okongwu, Griffin, Gueye, W. Matthews

Ineligible to play: Forrest

G League: Lundy, Krejci
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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

Post#6 » by HMFFL » Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:10 am

How are the Hawks favored by 6.5 points tonight?

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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

Post#8 » by jayu70 » Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:08 am

I don't understand Quin playing Mathews over Kobe. :nonono:
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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

Post#10 » by jayu70 » Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:33 am

Trae and DJ had a two consecutive rough games.
Combined to shoot 19-58 (32.7%) from the field and 7-33 (21.2%) from 3 in the last two games and putrid defense.
I don't remember them both struggling for w straight games.

The break is coming at the perfect time.
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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

Post#11 » by Jamaaliver » Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:22 pm

jayu70 wrote:Trae and DJ had a two consecutive rough games.

I don't remember them both struggling for w straight games.



I believe they have been impacted by the constant stream of rumors -- and the most recent one in particular about the team choosing between them.

They need a break from each other as much as anything.
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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

Post#12 » by jayu70 » Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:18 pm

Jamaaliver wrote:
jayu70 wrote:Trae and DJ had a two consecutive rough games.

I don't remember them both struggling for w straight games.



I believe they have been impacted by the constant stream of rumors -- and the most recent one in particular about the team choosing between them.

They need a break from each other as much as anything.

I also think they've been playing too many minutes. Over the last 5 games they've each logged 2 40+ minute games, 38s and 36s with 4 of those games in 6 days including a back to back.
Quin's use of his rotations leaves a lot to be desired.
No reason for Kobe to be glued to the bench the last 2 games.
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Re: Game Thread: Hawks @ Hornets (The Bruno Fernando Game) 

Post#13 » by Jamaaliver » Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:27 pm

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