Game Thread: Finals Preview: Atlanta Hawks (53-14) @ Golden State Warriors (53-13) 1030 PM EST ESPN

[bksballer89]

Can't wait even though both teams will be without key starters.

You're not an NBA fan if you don't check this game out for a bit at least

 

[TDs3nOut]

Should be a good one between the teams with the two best records.

Which starters aren't playing?

 

[bksballer89]

Should be a good one between the teams with the two best records.

Which starters aren't playing?

Korver is out with a broken nose and Klay sprained his ankle so he's out for the next week at least

 

[wildturkey]

Should be a good one between the teams with the two best records.

Which starters aren't playing?

Thompson and Korver are out with injuries

 

[TDs3nOut]

GS figures to miss Thompson more than Atlanta will miss Korver. Korver is obviously a good player, but last time I saw the Hawks play all he did in the set offense was stand in the corner. Looked to me like the Hawks should have tried to run him off some screens to get shots. Thompson, of course, has no trouble getting shots on his own.

 

[bksballer89]

GS figures to miss Thompson more than Atlanta will miss Korver. Korver is obviously a good player, but last time I saw the Hawks play all he did in the set offense was stand in the corner. Looked to me like the Hawks should have tried to run him off some screens to get shots. Thompson, of course, has no trouble getting shots on his own.

Agree but still expect Golden State to win

 

[wildturkey]

It's gonna be fun to see how Atlanta compensates without Korver. So much of their offense benefits simply because the threat of his shooting, not just the shots he makes.

 

[TDs3nOut]

Agree but still expect Golden State to win

Me too. No line posted on espn, but I figure GS is probably at least a 6-point favorite, since they have been particularly tough at home. I could see Horford and Milsap giving them trouble inside, though.

 

[TDs3nOut]

It's gonna be fun to see how Atlanta compensates without Korver. So much of their offense benefits simply because the threat of his shooting, not just the shots he makes.

True. He is also a good defender, rebounder, and passer. Good all around player.

 

[Clayton]

Injuries really ruin this. Ill probably only watch half of it. No real rivalry here because neither team got out of the first round last year so I dont expect a super heated level of play

 

[thunderc]

I am willing to bet that neither team makes it to the finals. Still should be good tonight though.

 

[bksballer89]

Game on

 

[HammerDown]

Watching.

Wish I was there. Kerr was pissed after that sloppy start.

 

[HammerDown]

I am willing to bet that neither team makes it to the finals. Still should be good tonight though.

Would be an interesting bet. Neither team makes it? You giving odds?

 

[HammerDown]

12-0 run by Golden State.

 

[bksballer89]

Watching.

Wish I was there. Kerr was pissed after that sloppy start.

Why aren't you?

 

[WB1214]

Hoping Hawks can get another W over the Warriors

 

[thunderc]

Would be an interesting bet. Neither team makes it? You giving odds?

Best 2 records in the league and I'm saying neither makes it? You should be giving odds.

 

[HammerDown]

Best 2 records in the league and I'm saying neither makes it? You should be giving odds.

Was worth a try.

 

[bksballer89]

Always funny when soft ass Curry attempts to act tough