Alright, last night's game was a downer, no doubt about it. But as I said this morning, the worst thing we can do is dwell on it. Tomorrow's another day, and that tomorrow is, ummm, tonight, when the Hawks take on the Bucks.Atlanta is 1-2 against tonight's opponent, dropping both contests on the road and winning at home back in November. I anticipate that the Hawks will even up the series tonight - after all, the Bucks just lost two games to the Heat in the past seven days.
However, those losses also make me a little nervous. Even when your team is playing out the string like Milwaukee is, players still have pride. Losing a game to Miami at this point (without Wade) is tough to swallow, and the flack they are getting for it stings. So don't be surprised to see them come out tonight with something to prove.
Atlanta's lead is down to .5 games over New Jersey, but the team's fate is still very much in their own hands. Getting a win tonight will help make sure it stays that way.
Games To Watch
Chicago at Philadelphia
Desired Outcome: At first I want to say a Philly loss
would be nice, but now that the Hawks are 5.5 behind them in
the standings I think the Sixers are probably too far gone.
So, a Chicago loss probably helps the most.
Probable Outcome: The Sixers have been on fire of
late, and I don't see them slowing down against the Bulls.
Indiana at New Jersey
Desired Outcome: Either way someone is getting a
helpful loss, but since the Nets have the tiebreaker we'll
root for the Pacers.
Probable Outcome: Who knows? Neither of these teams
are the bastion of consistency, but with the game being
played in New Jersey, the odds are in the Nets' favor.
