Re: How's Your Association Going? (2K11)
Team: Atlanta Hawks
Year: 1
Playoff Performance: Def. Pacers (4-0)
Game 1 against between my #2 Hawks and #7 Pacers foretold the series' future. The Pacers started off hot, Roy Hibbert inexplicably running the floor very well for some fast break buckets. However, the duo of Joe Johnson and Josh Smith held Danny Granger to 12 points on 4-27 shooting (0-12 from three point territory). Al Horford began his assault on the Pacers, with 23 and 12 along with 4 blocks, and Joe Johnson adding 25 and 8 boards and 3 blocks. The Hawks dominated the 3rd quarter 33-11, controlling the game for the rest of the time on the way to a comfortable 90-66 victory.
The next few games would be similar, although the Hawks made some key adjustments to ensure victory. Offensively, Horford and the slashing guards attack Hibbert in a effort to get him in foul trouble, and started doubling off the PF on him. Hibbert would continue to score effectively in the midrange game, but Granger was limited by the tall defenders contesting his shots. Horford and Joe Johnson led the way, along with game four domination from Josh Smith, to control the entire series, the smallest margin of victory being just 19. The teams often played a close first half before the Hawks emerged in the 3rd quarter and exerted dominance. On the series, Horford average 21.3 PPG, 11.5 RPG, and 2.5 BPG. Johnson added 19.5 PPG and Smith and Crawford both over 16 PPG. Also notable was the Hawks free throw shooting, where the Hawks got to the line and converted often.
Elsewhere, the West went to seed while the East had a few surprises in store...
#1 Lakers over #8 Warriors (4-1)
#4 Mavericks over #5 Spurs (4-1)
#3 Thunder over #6 Rockets (4-3)
#2 Nuggets over #7 Jazz (4-1)
#1 Heat over #8 Knicks (4-1)
#5 Magic over #4 Bulls (4-3)
#6 Bucks over #3 Celtics (4-2)
#2 Hawks over #7 Pacers (4-0)
Next up, the Milwaukee Bucks, fresh off their upset of the Celtics. Corey Maggette's 19.8 PPG and Brandon Jennings's 18.0 lead the way for the Bucks, though both are turning the ball over. Andrew Bogut and John Salmons are holding down the defensive end, with 2.0 BPG and 2.3 SPG respectively.
The Hawks will look to tighten up on the Bucks perimeter scorers and force them to win on the inside. However, they are a good foul shooting team, so keeping them off the line will be important. Conversely, we will try to continue to get to the line and punish opponents there.
Team: Atlanta Hawks
Year: 1
Playoff Performance: Def. Pacers (4-0)
Game 1 against between my #2 Hawks and #7 Pacers foretold the series' future. The Pacers started off hot, Roy Hibbert inexplicably running the floor very well for some fast break buckets. However, the duo of Joe Johnson and Josh Smith held Danny Granger to 12 points on 4-27 shooting (0-12 from three point territory). Al Horford began his assault on the Pacers, with 23 and 12 along with 4 blocks, and Joe Johnson adding 25 and 8 boards and 3 blocks. The Hawks dominated the 3rd quarter 33-11, controlling the game for the rest of the time on the way to a comfortable 90-66 victory.
The next few games would be similar, although the Hawks made some key adjustments to ensure victory. Offensively, Horford and the slashing guards attack Hibbert in a effort to get him in foul trouble, and started doubling off the PF on him. Hibbert would continue to score effectively in the midrange game, but Granger was limited by the tall defenders contesting his shots. Horford and Joe Johnson led the way, along with game four domination from Josh Smith, to control the entire series, the smallest margin of victory being just 19. The teams often played a close first half before the Hawks emerged in the 3rd quarter and exerted dominance. On the series, Horford average 21.3 PPG, 11.5 RPG, and 2.5 BPG. Johnson added 19.5 PPG and Smith and Crawford both over 16 PPG. Also notable was the Hawks free throw shooting, where the Hawks got to the line and converted often.
Elsewhere, the West went to seed while the East had a few surprises in store...
#1 Lakers over #8 Warriors (4-1)
#4 Mavericks over #5 Spurs (4-1)
#3 Thunder over #6 Rockets (4-3)
#2 Nuggets over #7 Jazz (4-1)
#1 Heat over #8 Knicks (4-1)
#5 Magic over #4 Bulls (4-3)
#6 Bucks over #3 Celtics (4-2)
#2 Hawks over #7 Pacers (4-0)
Next up, the Milwaukee Bucks, fresh off their upset of the Celtics. Corey Maggette's 19.8 PPG and Brandon Jennings's 18.0 lead the way for the Bucks, though both are turning the ball over. Andrew Bogut and John Salmons are holding down the defensive end, with 2.0 BPG and 2.3 SPG respectively.
The Hawks will look to tighten up on the Bucks perimeter scorers and force them to win on the inside. However, they are a good foul shooting team, so keeping them off the line will be important. Conversely, we will try to continue to get to the line and punish opponents there.
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