NBA Playoffs Round 2: Hawks(1) vs Wizards(5).

[Braswell10]

Should be a great series.


Lets go Wizards!:flex:

series tied 2-2


Game 1 score:
Wizards-104
Hawks-98

Wizards win


Game 2 Score
Wizards-90
Hawks-106

Hawks win

Game 3 Score:
Wizards-103
Hawks-101

Wizards Win

Game 4 Score:
Wizards-101
Hawks-106

Hawks Win

[Braswell10]

Wizards break playoff record with win over Hawks!

[crazymj]

I think hawks showed vulnerability last round and Wizards have been looking solid. As long as beal can stay on the floor, i think wizards meets Cavs in the finals.

[bullard123]

There is already a thread started on this series. The Op mislabeled it Hawks vs Bulls though

[crazymj]

There is already a thread started on this series. The Op mislabeled it Hawks vs Bulls though

Well then doesn't really make sense to continue that thread then..

[bullard123]

Well then doesn't really make sense to continue that thread then..

He contacted the mods to correct the title. Not sure if they got the request yet

[Braswell10]

He contacted the mods to correct the title. Not sure if they got the request yet
It's not fixed yet so I made this one.

[Braswell10]

I think hawks showed vulnerability last round and Wizards have been looking solid. As long as beal can stay on the floor, i think wizards meets Cavs in the finals.

Exactly. Beal played great Today. Him and Wall need to stay healthy.

[Braswell10]

Close game at the end of one.

[gomiamigo]

I got Wiz at 30-1 to win ECF. Go Wiz and go Bulls!

[Braswell10]

Not a bad loss by Washington. They got good bench play and they should be back in business once Wall comes back!

[bballcollector]

The Wizards should be happy on how good they played without Wall.

[Braswell10]

Wizards up 28-18 at the end of the 1st.

[JMarchand1981]

I would love to see the wizards move on from here.

Is wall expected to be back this series?

[Braswell10]

I would love to see the wizards move on from here.

Is wall expected to be back this series?

Don't know. Looks like they are trying to get him to be in the series. Maybe he will be in if it gets to game 6 or 7. Hopefully the Wizards can pull it out before it gets that far.:)!

[IronMonkey415]

I remember people laughing at the Raptors calling them the worst Eastern team in the playoff.

WRONG WRONG!!!!! It's the Hawks.

[IronMonkey415]

NO Hawks fan in here yet so I should be safe for an hour.

[JMarchand1981]

Don't know. Looks like they are trying to get him to be in the series. Maybe he will be in if it gets to game 6 or 7. Hopefully the Wizards can pull it out before it gets that far.:)!

You got yourself a sold team to watch for years to come. If I were a wizards fan I would be incredibly excited about the current and future state(s) of the team.

[JMarchand1981]

I remember people laughing at the Raptors calling them the worst Eastern team in the playoff.

WRONG WRONG!!!!! It's the Hawks.

As a celtics fan, I would have rather played them than the cavs.

[bdoody42]

Crazy game. Should be a fun ending.

[JMarchand1981]

Marcin gortat!!

[JMarchand1981]

Crazy game. Should be a fun ending.

This is the truth.

[WalterAZ31]

could he have traveled any more?

[WalterAZ31]

wow, wow, wow

[IronMonkey415]

The king of buzzer beater DID IT AGAIN!!!!

[jbrandonw]

Holy shite guys!

[bullard123]

Wow buzzer beater by Pierce!

[bdoody42]

The truth!!! Crazy finish just like last night.

[ninjacookies]

He already trolled Drake...time to troll Nelly?

[hairyangryfella]

What an ugly shot but Pierce is SO valuable to these Wizards!

[IronMonkey415]

In slow-mo it looks like his one teammate is punching the hell out of him.

[bballcollector]

Paul mother freaking Pierce. Clutch.

[ninjacookies]

How Bazemore did not get at least a partial block on that is beyond me. Must have been less than a cm off.

[DKfxr]

The Truth!!

[Kosmo Kards]

Winning that game without Wall is what they needed. Wizards in 6.

[CubKings]

Man, and I turned this off to watch the Cubs. they were up like 17 with 10 minutes left haha damn!

[atoaz12]

Man I hate Paul Pierce...

[IronMonkey415]

Don't be shy, TALK ABOUT THE GAME

[jbrandonw]

Don't be shy, TALK ABOUT THE GAME

I know right? This has to be the least active playoff thread. Washinton just can't get it going tonight. They've gotten close, but just can't keep it going.

[IronMonkey415]

WIzards are slowly catching up

[IronMonkey415]

Beal is doing it all for them.

[IronMonkey415]

It is going down to the wire, anyone watching the game?

[bballcollector]

It is going down to the wire, anyone watching the game?

Im hoping for another Pierce GAME winner. That would be epic.

[bballcollector]

Huge shot from Teague.

[IronMonkey415]

That could a dagger from Teague :(

[spurs50fan]

Hawks with the "hero ball" almost costing them

[pistonsfan]

Pierce almost had it!

[Braswell10]

Travel by Korver....

[IronMonkey415]

Was that slide by Korver considered a travel?

[IronMonkey415]

YES YES IT IS!!!!!

[atoaz12]

Was that slide by Korver considered a travel?

YES YES IT IS!!!!!

Definitely a missed call but no different than the shuffle that Pierce did setting up the three or the finishing move NeNe did on DeMarre to get Pierce open for that last shot

Great series! Happy to be heading back to Atlanta

[bigcwd2000]

I am really surprised Pierce missed that three. I thought for sure it was going to go in.

[Braswell10]

Glad the Wizards are playing well without Wall!

[atoaz12]

Game 5 tonight!!!!

[Braswell10]

John wall to play!

[crazymj]

Whats going on? i thought john wall broke his arms, he's playing as well as usual.

[SHowley2003]

John Wall escalating to the truly elite within the league.

[paul06901]

Atlanta gets away with murder.

First Millsap pushes Nene in the back for no reason after the play and doesn't get a tech?

Then Horford completely barrels over Gortat's back on a rebound for the putback dunk and no foul is called?

Then Gortat get's fouled on a layup attempt and the refs give the Wiz the ball out of bounds?



yeesh...

[IronMonkey415]

Looks at all those hands all over Pierce.

[IronMonkey415]

Truth DID IT AGAIN!!!!

[eastbayak]

big shot by the truth! this series has been freaking epic

[ninjacookies]

lol Pierce. Again.

[IronMonkey415]

and there is still time on the clock, sometime I get too excited.

[Wings]

Old people do serve a function.

[Nyfancam01]

oh my lord. i HATE him with a passion but HELL OF A SHOT!!!!

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t240/nyfancam01/2004%20Upper%20Deck%20PC/Auto%20Jersey/pierceautojsyud_zpsc1cf580e.jpg (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/nyfancam01/media/2004%20Upper%20Deck%20PC/Auto%20Jersey/pierceautojsyud_zpsc1cf580e.jpg.html)

[ninjacookies]

And this, kids, is why you box out.

[Nyfancam01]

worst officiating of all time there WTF...

HAD to be a foul somewhere in all of that lol

[spurs50fan]

Wow

Gotta give it to the old man though

[Wings]

Al Horford says not so fast.

[paul06901]

Absolutely awful boxout by Nene on that ... that rebound & putback is on HIM and HIM alone!

[bigcwd2000]

What a finish! What a play by Horford!

[fullmetal]

I wanted to see Washington win until Pierce started taunting. Great ending to shut him up and send him off the court. I wish Pierce would just shut up and play. I don't know why people call him truth. He should be called false.

For anyone who ever said San Antonio was boring, I give you tonight's game. The first 40 minutes were brutal.

[Nyfancam01]

jumping on top / the back of other players is fine at the end of a home game I guess lol

[IronMonkey415]

Like a bowling ball, he came in and knock everyone out.

SLOW REPLAY please...I want to see it again.

[eastbayak]

awesome game, clutch rebound by horford man

[Jedi1823]

worst officiating of all time there WTF..

Not even close, that honor belongs to Kings vs Lakers Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals.

[spurs50fan]

Hawks setting these records seem weird for a team that's been around for a while

[whodatbeastly16]

Eh, I like Paul Pierce. Hes hit some crazy shots for an old man Lol :) :)!

[bigcwd2000]

Horford wasn't on anyone's back. He went up and grabbed the rebound.

[Nyfancam01]

Not even close, that honor belongs to Kings vs Lakers Game 6 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals.

Well yea.. I forgot about that. lol That is EASILY the worst in sports history.

I was just trying to say how much I thought a foul should've been called... Plenty of contact there but oh well

[paul06901]

Well yea.. I forgot about that. lol That is EASILY the worst in sports history.

I was just trying to say how much I thought a foul should've been called... Plenty of contact there but oh well

What was worse was that over-the-back Horford follow dunk from earlier in the game I mentioned earlier in this thread.

I mean he jumped straight THROUGH Gortat who had perfect position, slammed him in the back of the head and dunked it.

Those 2 points decided this game today ....


I really don't like how Pierce started taunting his shot instead of celebrating with his teammates and worrying about the ensuing play. Love to see it rubbed in his arrogant face as a result.

Hawks are really getting the whistle treatment this series...

very VERY VERYYYYYYY poor officiating this game and most of the Playoffs in general!

[spurs50fan]

Horford wasn't on anyone's back. He went up and grabbed the rebound.

Exactly. The other players were not in a position to box him out. That was a mans move lol

[Rabie1]

Feel bad for Wizards fans. So close to a massive away win.

[Nyfancam01]

definitely wanted the wizards to win here.... they had that damn game won. and should've been a foul called there.

now Cleveland is going to have to play Atlanta.... Great -_-

[pistonsfan]

Amazing shot by Pierce, but a huge effort play from Horford

[Brobocop]

Another great game, these playoffs have been pretty good so far with all these close games. I could see the Wizards pushing this to a game seven with them having home court.

[spurs50fan]

I'm sure Lebron will get his fair share of forearm clear outs, if both teams advance, that won't be called so I'd be wary of asking for every call ✌

[Giantrobot]

Respect to Horford for a great game and clutch play, but damn I wanted Pierce to get another FU game winner.

[Braswell10]

Don't know what to say....Wizards should have won after Pierce's 3.

[pennywise]

Nobody can say Horford fouled on the last play. That was just a heads up hustle play by a guy that wasn't going to let his team lose. I was pulling for the Wizards and thought that it was an over-the-back when it happened but after watching the replay over and over, it's clear that he really doesn't make any real substantial contact with anyone. That loss is on the Wiz and their lack of defense/boxing out in the final seconds. Props to Horford. I really want to see Washington in the ECF so they need to come out guns blazing in game 6. Next game should be awesome.

[thepinoymamba]

He called Game!!!!

[atoaz12]

Atlanta gets away with murder.

First Millsap pushes Nene in the back for no reason after the play and doesn't get a tech?

Then Horford completely barrels over Gortat's back on a rebound for the putback dunk and no foul is called?

Then Gortat get's fouled on a layup attempt and the refs give the Wiz the ball out of bounds?



yeesh...

What was worse was that over-the-back Horford follow dunk from earlier in the game I mentioned earlier in this thread.

I mean he jumped straight THROUGH Gortat who had perfect position, slammed him in the back of the head and dunked it.

Those 2 points decided this game today ....


I really don't like how Pierce started taunting his shot instead of celebrating with his teammates and worrying about the ensuing play. Love to see it rubbed in his arrogant face as a result.

Hawks are really getting the whistle treatment this series...

very VERY VERYYYYYYY poor officiating this game and most of the Playoffs in general!

Paul, please... as a Hawks fan I feel like Atlanta didn't get the whistle on a ton of plays.
If you're talking about the Milsap play I think you are, it shouldn't have even been a foul. The pro-Wizards, all on John Wall's nuts TNT team even admitted that
How about when Teague got Wall in the air in the first quarter with no foul call? Or the screen that Gortat set on that last Pierce shot that was a bear hug? Or the finishing move Nene put on DeMarre that hurt his hip to free Pierce in Game 4? Just part of the game.
Quit bitching and actually watch both sides

They swallowed the whistle and let them play

Show me the foul here....

_RJM8PhZWpc

[WHyFLy]

Paul, please... as a Hawks fan I feel like Atlanta didn't get the whistle on a ton of plays.
If you're talking about the Milsap play I think you are, it shouldn't have even been a foul. The pro-Wizards, all on John Wall's nuts TNT team even admitted that
How about when Teague got Wall in the air in the first quarter with no foul call? Or the screen that Gortat set on that last Pierce shot that was a bear hug? Or the finishing move Nene put on DeMarre that hurt his hip to free Pierce in Game 4? Just part of the game.
Quit bitching and actually watch both sides

They swallowed the whistle and let them play

Show me the foul here....

_RJM8PhZWpc
Amen brother, all you that assume it was over the back can go relearn the rules of basketball. And PLEASE, we all know how biased refs are to superstars and the Hawks don't have any that get calls. So stop your complaining watch the replay and actually pay attention to the game.

[WHyFLy]

I wanted to see Washington win until Pierce started taunting. Great ending to shut him up and send him off the court. I wish Pierce would just shut up and play. I don't know why people call him truth. He should be called false.

For anyone who ever said San Antonio was boring, I give you tonight's game. The first 40 minutes were brutal.

Ever since he bad mouthed his team in Brooklyn, Pierce has lost all respect from me and a lot of others. The loss for them tonight is a great way of telling him to shut the hell up and actually play. So happy the old man got whipped by his own magic

[Braswell10]

Ever since he bad mouthed his team in Brooklyn, Pierce has lost all respect from me and a lot of others. The loss for them tonight is a great way of telling him to shut the hell up and actually play. So happy the old man got whipped by his own magic

Pierce has played. That's why he can talk. He has the experience to be able to talk. He could care less about you losing respect for him. He is one if the best to play the game.

[WHyFLy]

Pierce has played. That's why he can talk. He has the experience to be able to talk. He could care less about you losing respect for him. He is one if the best to play the game.

Sure he has played, but I don't care if you're a legend or a rookie you have no right to be trashing teammates like that in public. If you're excuse is because he played for a while he can do what the hell he wants, then you sir have no sense of sportsmanship. Allen Iverson was one of the best does he have the right to trash his team? Roger Clemens put up great numbers was he have the right to cheat? No, being a legend is one thing but having class is another

[whodatbeastly16]

Nobody can say Horford fouled on the last play. That was just a heads up hustle play by a guy that wasn't going to let his team lose. I was pulling for the Wizards and thought that it was an over-the-back when it happened but after watching the replay over and over, it's clear that he really doesn't make any real substantial contact with anyone. That loss is on the Wiz and their lack of defense/boxing out in the final seconds. Props to Horford. I really want to see Washington in the ECF so they need to come out guns blazing in game 6. Next game should be awesome.

I agree completely. Some people think the refs are the cause of any team every game losing. Some even think they fix it for certain teams to win. Nene shouldve boxed Horford out

[CubKings]

Nobody likes this series?

[IronMonkey415]

I DO!!!!!
Just got home.

[DigitalTurk]

I agree that the no call over the back dunk over Gortat by Al Horford cost the wiz game 5

I give John Wall a lot of respect for playing with a broken left hand.

Wall IMO is the best pass first point guard in the league. If only he could develope a consistent jump shot.

KD would thrive going home to DC, and wall would average more assists. Much as I love Westbrook, KD would benefit from playing with a true pass first PG.

[IronMonkey415]

That could have been a jump ball and not a foul.

[IronMonkey415]

KOrver cannot buy a basket today.
They said he is 0-7 from downtown

[DigitalTurk]

Hope wiz attack the basket, please don't give this game away. Wall please don't shoot any 3s.

[DigitalTurk]

KOrver cannot buy a basket today.
They said he is 0-7 from downtown

Korver has averaged only 5 ppg this series.

[DigitalTurk]

Nene hero ball? Really? Smh

Hawks vs Cavs next.

[IronMonkey415]

That did it, the no look pass from Teague to Caroll was the dagger.

[drobfan8]

Incredible that Korver can't buy a 3.

[drobfan8]

Wow, that might be enough for ATL.

As much as I'd like to see a Pierce/LeBron match up, I think ATL will be a tough out for CLE.

Can Pierce work some magic now?

[eastbayak]

man i love these games :D

[drobfan8]

Here we go!!!

[DigitalTurk]

Mind boggling why nba coaches don't elect to foul in these situations. Why give them a chance to tie.

[eastbayak]

Wowwowowowowowowowoowow

[ninjacookies]

My god. No way.

[IronMonkey415]

The greatest clutch shooter in playoff history.

[Braswell10]

Paul freaking Pierce!!!!

[IronMonkey415]

Oh no....is it still in his hand?

[drobfan8]

HA HA HA THE TRUTH!!!!! WOW, that was awesome

[eastbayak]

it looks like it's in his hands, but i hope they go to OT lol

[ninjacookies]

Talk about a game of millimeters, that ball looks like it was barely in his hand. Damn.

[CubKings]

WOWOWOWOWOW

[IronMonkey415]

Series over....no good.
This has to hurt for the fans :(

[Brobocop]

That would be such a crappy call to reverse that call with no definitive proof. Also, keep in mind they are in Washington right now which may have an influence on this call.

[eastbayak]

ah man, that sucks. that really sucks :/ i guess karma gets u in the end. "series"

[ninjacookies]

Pierce took one too many steps with that little time left on the clock. He knew it wasn't good. Regardless, he's been the only saving grace on this team this entire series.

[fullmetal]

Why even allow them to shoot a three?

Don't know why Carlisemo calls him the truth. He was false tonight.

[drobfan8]

A shame, but I think ATL deserved to win that and move on.

[CubKings]

What a bummer for Pierce and Washington. Lost by .000000001 of a second.

[drobfan8]

Why even allow them to shoot a three?

Don't know why Carlisemo calls him the truth. He was false tonight.

Didn't Shaq call him the Truth?



Great to see Pierce still hitting big shots. What a legend.

Hopefully Atlanta can give cause the Cavs some trouble.

[DigitalTurk]

Wow that was one tenth of a millisecond

Called good, not enough proof showing ball in hand.

I don't agree with the call based on the rules.

[Braswell10]

Wow!!! Can't believe it was called no good...

[whodatbeastly16]

Gosh, that sucks. I got so hyped when he made it!

[Andy5]

Coach of the year Buds got lucky. Why did they not foul there being up 3?

[CubKings]

Coach of the year Buds got lucky. Why did they not foul there being up 3?

For whatever reason, it seems nobody ever does and teams always hit the shot.

[WHyFLy]

LET'S GOOOO!!!!!!!!! Hawks BABY!!!!

[Hallco]

I am a Hawks fan and obviously glad we move on. I do PC Paul Pierce though, so it's kind of been bittersweet this whole series. I do know this. If Atlanta plays the Cavs as bad as they played in this series....they will get swept in 4. Not sure what is going on with KK.

[DigitalTurk]

Off to the Grizz warriors game. Grizz 5.5 point underdogs.

Only Jason Kidd would foul and maybe popavich. No other coach has the IQ of the average die hard blowout card live sports blogger.

[WhacksPacks]

Wow that was one tenth of a millisecond

Called good, not enough proof showing ball in hand.

I don't agree with the call based on the rules.

LOLwat?!...it was firmly in his hand from every single angle when the clock showed 0.0

You're just being silly, fella

[hairyangryfella]

Coach of the year Buds got lucky. Why did they not foul there being up 3?

Because if you foul and they make both, then they foul and you only make one, you could lose on the last shot. The best result for them at that point is a tie, but if you foul you could end up losing.

[Braswell10]

Terrible way to end the season. Great shot by Pierce,amazing shooter! Hope,he will be in DC next year.

[bankdawg]

Because if you foul and they make both, then they foul and you only make one, you could lose on the last shot. The best result for them at that point is a tie, but if you foul you could end up losing.

also the first free throw could be made and if he misses the 2nd and its a long rebound....robert horry?

if you D it straight up, the absolute worst that could happen at the end of regulation is a tied game.

i do however see the strategy in fouling, but it could possibly backfire as well

[spurs50fan]

For whatever reason, it seems nobody ever does and teams always hit the shot.

Bud is a disciple of Pop. The reason the Spurs were the 6th seed instead of 2. Happened like 3 times to them this season.

Congrats to the Hawks but the Wizards showed everyone something to watch out for. I'm a Beal fan now.

[xavieronly1]

If you go for foul, that would be when Wall caught the ball within the 3 point line. If he makes 2, Hawks is going to get foul.

The situation is that, Wizard only made four 3 pointers in the whole game. Hawks just missed a free throw 10 seconds ago. So, do you play for the odds that Wizard couldn't make another 3 pointers, or do you trust your Hawks players to make 2 FTs IN AWAY GAME?

For me, I would go for having 5 tall players standing around 3 point line rather than trusting them to make 2 FTs.

[leeex1]

I am a Hawks fan and obviously glad we move on. I do PC Paul Pierce though, so it's kind of been bittersweet this whole series. I do know this. If Atlanta plays the Cavs as bad as they played in this series....they will get swept in 4. Not sure what is going on with KK.

Eh, the Wizards guards/defenders are pretty quick and have been covering Korver pretty well. He should have more success against the Cavs.

[Rabie1]

It was a good series. I actually enjoyed watching a eastern conference series for a change.. They might be out, but the future is bright for the Wizards

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[bballcollector]

If the Wizards can get a legit defensive big man with an offensive game watch the hell out.