11:22 - The Hawks get a stop on defense, but turn the ball back over on the first trip down the court. Turnovers are going to be killers today - every possession is precious, especially when you are in the hole.
10:43 - And as I write that, we do it twice more.
9:38 - Leon Powe scores for Boston to make it 32-18. Still, Paul Pierce is the only starter on the court for the Celtics. Atlanta needs to take advantage.
8:59 - Timeout on the court, and things aren't looking good right now. The first quarter I thought the Hawks played ok but couldn't shoot straight, but now they are just being sloppy. Josh Smith has picked up two fouls in the last two minutes, one on an unnecessary charge. Zaza has 2 as well, but otherwise we are ok foul-wise. Gotta keep our composure.
8:10 - Al Horford takes it to the rack for 2, and its 34-20. I want this to be in single digits at halftime.
7:21 - Celtics take a timeout. Doc Rivers, with such a big lead right now, is actually being smart to get rest for his stars, ostensibly so they will be fresh for the 4th quarter. It's a risk though, and the Hawks need to make him pay for taking it.
6:43 - Marvin Williams is flying around the rim impressively for a guy with a bum knee, as he gets fouled on an offensive rebound. He hits one of two, and it's 36-21.
5:11 - The Hawks do a good job of getting an open shot off the double on Joe, and Marvin hits to make it 38-23. Those opportunities have been few and far between so far, unfortunately.
3:47 - Joe Johnson is not going out without a fight. He's hit four threes in this game and has a game-high 12 points.
2:34 - Hawks ball after a timeout, down 42-26. We need a basket here!
1:30 - Didn't happen. Give the Celtics credit, they are making the Hawks take jump shots almost exclusively.
0:00 - JJ misses at the buzzer and the Celtics lead 44-26 at the break. I'll try to gather my thoughts and tell you what we need to do in the second half to give ourselves a chance.
