Shorthanded Atlanta Hawks yield to Oklahoma City Thunder after third quarter hiccup
Brad Rowland (@BTRowland) hosts Episode 2086 of the Locked on Hawks podcast, breaking down Saturday’s game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Topics include a shorthanded roster missing three starters, a solid first half, third quarter struggles, issues with rebounding and finishing around the rim, the upcoming road trip, and much more.
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27 Comments
We’ve got 3 boys out.: how bad are their injuries/ illnesses?
This 1st part of our schedule is ridiculous. Looks like Quin is giving up in an effort to run an offense idependent of Trae dominating the ball, but the offense did look better tonight. What is wrong with DD, he's morphing into his country men Ben Simmons and Mattise Thybulle on offense. Last game he passed on a layup to pass ot to a center for a 3. Luckily OO made it. Tonight he missed the layup. Hopefully he shakes it off like JJ did a few games after the contract.
Brad I’m with you with having three starters out so obviously our offense won’t be as good, but do these first three games concern you at all because it seem like Quinn can’t get players open consistently at all. I’m not completely against Quinn but I’m curious to see what u think?
Why is Trae playing scared or stupid, either he’s afraid to shoot or he takes the dumbest shot or he misses an easy bucket, he’s playing way worse than I would hope and idk why
You're making excuses Brad. It's clear the season is over. 😅
THANK GOODNESS….Bulls beat the Magic! That's my big take away for the night! On a positive note..The play of our regular 9-11 rotational players(VIT/MO/ASA) has been very encouraging! Reality check…KW and Dante should not play…only under extreme circumstances..because honestly,,,they're not legit NBA 11/12 rotational types of players you want! QUIN needs to figure out a way to unlock Kennard. Luke's biggest problem has always been his lack of availability..that's not the problem right now..figure it out QUIN. Free throws and terrible turnovers and allowing way too many wide open shots was the problem. Also Brad you're right..the start of that 3rd quarter was a DAGGER…I will also note that last minute or 2 of the 2nd quarter didn't help as well!!
Just got the feeling that ONSI….is doing a serious deep dive in his mind about the whole Trae…moving forward contract extension or trade. That's all I'll say for now!!!
Hawks fans..please remember this…The Cavs started 15-0 last year…they had the #1 seed…when it counted the most….it didn't matter!! Gotta stay healthy and fresh and get better when the playoffs roll around. That really is the WINNING FORMULA!
Kennard was fine??? Really?? 21 minutes 5 pts 1 turnover, 1 for 5 from 3 is terrible
Even at full health they got a long way to go…gonna be another rollercoaster season…Quins small ball lineups are terrible
Quin NEEDS to have LUKE as the PRIMARY ball handler /fascilitator when Trae is out and he's in there with NAW! PERIOD!!!!!!
Brad you're right about JToppin…he needs to be getting some more time..especially with the FORWARD injuries we had!
All the issues in the paint will happen when you have a 6”8 none rebounding center
Realized that I inadvertently skipped Asa Newell in the final segment. Early-season form for podcasters, too.
Thought Asa gave good energy throughout. Encouraged by his shooting confidence. Was competitive on the glass. He’s still making a ton of rookie mistakes on defense, but that’s to be expected.
It's never a good sign if Keaton Wallace is getting bulk minutes in a rotation. He has heart and effort but the skill just isn't up to par
AAHHHH BRAD THE SKY IS FALLING!!! WE LOST TO THE DEFENDING CHAMPS 5 DAYS INTO THE SEASON!!!
If we just could have foreseen the need for a backup PG.
Thanks for always keeping it 100 Brad
Orlando beat up the hawks. That was a hard ask to compete and win against OKC.
This team beeeen playing with a shuffled roaster and new team members for a year now. All thisturn over AND injures has had its effects.
Yeah.. player management is actually a thing. The idea of playing 86 competitive games in 9 months is hard on the body.. and mind
😒 <—–that's all I got. Oh, one more thing. Where's all this great SKILL we're supposed to have? Including off the bench?
As usual, I appreciate your coverage, Brad. Thanks for calling them out even when they suck.(with context) 😂
So basically one of the biggest acquisitions will be your biggest liabilities, over 7 feet, but will stay on the injury report most of the season.
and the excuses begin
OH boo hoo here we go with that short handed crap
The thunder was short handed as well they didn't have Isaiah Joe Caruso or Jalen Williams so come on with the excuses you sound just like the Indiana nocers fans
Excuses are like assholes everybody has one
Just admit it it doesn't matter if you was playing at full strength you're not going to beat the thunder the thunder is just to good
They will probably win another title and maybe even win 70 games or more
Drink some damn milk
brad if you would, please stop making excuses