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Hey, I Could Get Used To This Sorta Thing
Posted by:
Micah Hart on
December 27, 2007 at
4:01PM EST
Checking in from the lovely beachfront that is Gulf Shores, Alabama (that's right kids, it's right near Florabama).
I wasn't able to watch the win over Indiana last night because the condo we are staying at lacks FSN, but I listened to most of it on the radio.
Here is the biggest thing I took away from the game, the Hawks fifth straight win - confidence is contagious. When the team is winning, everyone starts to play better. The coaches coach better. And the fans...root better?
That probably didn't make much sense, but I'll elaborate a little. Last night the Hawks got out to a decent lead in the third quarter, but allowed Indiana back into it and saw the score tied at 80-80 late in the period.
Before we started this little run (8 of 10, if anyone's counting), a comeback by the Pacers would have made me nervous and dreading the thought of another lost lead and another frustrating loss. But I have confidence now, just like the players do, that they can weather the storm and still assert themselves before all is said and done.
That's exactly what the Hawks did last night, going on a 12-0 run to put the game out of reach before winning 107-95.
It's a wonderful feeling, and obviously one everyone associated with the franchise has been waiting a long time to experience.
Of course, as Joe Johnson keeps hammering home to his teammates, this ain't over. No time to rest on your laurels, not with a three-game road trip starting Saturday afternoon in Dallas.
But I will still take this time to enjoy the fact that the Hawks are winning, a lot, and frankly, it doesn't surprise me anymore. And that in and of itself is a great feeling.
Update: When you win, people start to pay attention to you. I just saw this on TrueHoop, Henry Abbot's NBA blog over on ESPN.com, where Brian Windhorst wrote about Marvin Williams' blossoming career.
It's a pretty nice little shout out for Marv, who continues to shine in his third NBA season. Check it out.
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Posted by: The True #7 on December 27, 2007 5:33PM EST
This team is really beginning to gel... It is truly amazing what happens when teams play as one...
Everybody had great games but I will point out a few...
Anthony and Acie, you are both beginning to realize your roles... That's what we need... Role players... great game from both of you...
Joe, what can I say? Great double double... Keep the team focused... Show your leadership! You are an all-star...
Josh, missed you much of the game... You did make your presence known... missed your touch shots, but we all know that will come back...
Al, J-Chill, and Zaza, all had exceptional games... as I stated before you are key role players...
And I saved the best for last...
Sheldon, you had an unexpected double double... you hit the glass when we needed you to... Absolutely what we need off the bench... Great game!!
Believe in yourself fellas, but keep focused on who's next..
GO HAWKS
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Posted by: HAWKS FAN FROM DAY ONE on December 28, 2007 8:08AM EST
Let me just add in here right quick that Dallas is a game we SHOULD win! I watched very closely how they played the Cavs Thursday night. The Cavaliers are a crap team and they managed to win, although they had to gut it out in the end. Let us not forget that we beat the Mavs on opening night, so we have that edge/advantage. Although I don't see Dallas losing 4 straight....AT HOME, nonetheless, if we play OUR game and JT continues his horrendous shooting funk, all we'd have to do is shut down Dirk and you can chalk up another win for us right now. Avery will have his boys ready to play. I hope that the same holds true for our guys!
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