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New York Knicks Vs. Atlanta Hawks March 30 Game…

Posted on 30 March 2012. Tags: atlantic, carmelo-anthony, chicago, game, games, hawks, holds-franchise, knicks, milwaukee-bucks, nba, philadelphia, season, team, tyson-chandler

The New York Knicks take on the Atlanta Hawks in an important Friday night (March 30) game. The team is on a nice three game winning streak, showing guts and grit that I had worried would go away with all the injuries.

Thus far, the Knicks have overcome the loss of Bill Walker, a new injury to Jared Jeffries, Amare Stoudemire dealing with new back issues and Jeremy Lin going through leg problems. The team hasn’t folded though, beating the Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic over the past week. I think the win over Orlando in itself proves that Carmelo Anthony can really lead this team if he stays committed to the mission.

Now the Knicks have to take on a tough Hawks team that is actually suffering its own problems. The Hawks lost center Al Horford for the season and have limped through the season ever since that loss. The up-and-down progression for the team includes two straight losses this week to the Bucks and Chicago Bulls. It gives them extra incentive to play New York hard on Friday night, which could make this a very competitive contest.

The Knicks and Hawks last played on February 22, when New York ran away with a nice 99-82 win. I thought the team put forward a very balanced attack, with eight different players scoring at least 7 points each and that it is exactly what the Knicks need against the Hawks. Stoudemire only went for 7 points in that game, so if the roster can find that scoring from someone else, I think that the Knicks actually stand a really good shot at running the winning streak to four games.

It is questionable whether Lin is going to play against the Hawks, but hopefully he is ready to take the court again. It may come all the way down to game time for him to make that final decision, but the Knicks could certainly use him as an additional weapon on offense. I think that if Lin plays, the Knicks will easily win this game with the depth that the bench possesses right now. Without him it might become a struggle, but one that Steve Novak and J.R. Smith could use to their advantage.

At 26-25 on the season, the Knicks are now just two and a half games behind the Philadelphia 76ers for first place in the Atlantic division. Catching up to the 76ers would certainly prove sweet, especially because it would make the Knicks one of the top four seeds in the 2012 Eastern Conference Playoffs. I think that would give the team a very favorable chance to make at least the second round. Hopefully the Knicks play as well against the Hawks as they did against the Magic and that the team continues to show that it’s got the talent to compete with the best this postseason.

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Sources:

NBA Standings

Full Knicks Schedule

New York Knicks Website

*Ryan Christopher DeVault is a fan of the New York Knicks that has followed the team since the days John Starks, Charles Oakley, and Anthony Mason instilled their defensive will on the rest of the league.

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Bucks Hold Off Atlanta Hawks

Posted on 30 March 2012. Tags: bucks, carlos-delfino, ellis, fourth, game, hawks, johnson, knicks, milwaukee, milwaukee-bucks

POSTED: 9:12 am CDT March 30, 2012
UPDATED: 9:22 am CDT March 30, 2012

MILWAUKEE — Monta Ellis scored 33 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, as the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Atlanta Hawks 108-101 on Tuesday night.Brandon Jennings added 18 points for the Bucks, who moved to within two games of the idle New York Knicks for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.Ellis, who has struggled since coming over in a trade from Golden State on March 14, tied a season low with four points against the Knicks on Monday. On Tuesday, he made 15-of-24 shots, including 7-of-9 in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory with a 15-foot jumper with 1:27 remaining. He added eight assists.Josh Smith led the Hawks with 30 points and 18 rebounds. Joe Johnson finished with 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting.The Hawks had 22 turnovers.The Bucks were without two key players, forwards Ersan Ilyasova (back spasms) and Carlos Delfino (right groin injury). Coach Scott Skiles called both “day to day” before the game.The Bucks led 55-46 at halftime, but the Hawks used a 20-6 run over the last 6:58 of the third to take a 79-78 lead. The Hawks made 12-of-17 shots in the period. The Bucks missed their last five shots of the quarter.Atlanta, which had been seeking its season-high fifth consecutive win, went up 81-78 with a basket to open the fourth, but Ellis had a steal and a break-away dunk, two jump shots and a free throw in the first five minutes of the period to put Milwaukee up 89-85.The score was tied at 91 when Mike Dunleavy hit a 3 with 4:31 remaining. The Bucks never trailed again, as Ellis followed with a layup and jumper to make it 98-91.Rookie Ivan Johnson had a career-high 17 points for Atlanta.The Bucks’ last seven wins had come against teams with a losing record, and they had not beaten a team above .500 since March 5.It was the fifth game in six nights for the Bucks, who were coming off an 89-80 defeat to the depleted Knicks. The Hawks were coming off a 139-133 four-overtime victory over Utah on Sunday.Joe Johnson left Tuesday’s game less than three minutes in and received two stitches in his lip, the team said. He returned at the 8:59 mark of the second.The Bucks led by as many as 17 in the first half and 55-46 at halftime. Smith scored 13 points in the second quarter, and Johnson had just two points in the half on 1-of-5 shooting.
Notes: Luc Mbah a Moute and Ekpe Udoh started in place of Ilysova and Delfino. For Udoh, it was his first start since being dealt from Golden State in the Ellis trade. . The 24-point first-half scoring outburst by the Bucks’ Mike Dunleavy on Monday night against the Knicks marked the most points scored by a reserve in a half this season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau

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Ellis breaks out to lead Bucks past Hawks

Posted on 28 March 2012. Tags: atlanta, bucks, carlos-delfino, ellis, fourth, game, golden-state, hawks, johnson, knicks, milwaukee, milwaukee-bucks, period, press, season

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MILWAUKEE — Monta Ellis scored 33 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, as the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Atlanta Hawks 108-101 on Tuesday night.

Brandon Jennings added 18 points for the Bucks, who moved to within two games of the idle New York Knicks for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Ellis, who has struggled since coming over in a trade from Golden State on March 14, tied a season low with four points against the Knicks on Monday. On Tuesday, he made 15-of-24 shots, including 7-of-9 in the fourth quarter, sealing the victory with a 15-foot jumper with 1:27 remaining. He added eight assists.

Josh Smith led the Hawks with 30 points and 18 rebounds. Joe Johnson finished with 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting.

The Hawks had 22 turnovers.

The Bucks were without two key players, forwards Ersan Ilyasova (back spasms) and Carlos Delfino (right groin injury). Coach Scott Skiles called both “day to day” before the game.

The Bucks led 55-46 at halftime, but the Hawks used a 20-6 run over the last 6:58 of the third to take a 79-78 lead. The Hawks made 12-of-17 shots in the period. The Bucks missed their last five shots of the quarter.

Atlanta, which had been seeking their season-high fifth consecutive win, went up 81-78 with a basket to open the fourth, but Ellis had a steal and a break-away dunk, two jump shots and a free throw in the first five minutes of the period to put Milwaukee up 89-85.

The score was tied at 91 when Mike Dunleavy hit a 3 with 4:31 remaining. The Bucks never trailed again, as Ellis followed with a layup and jumper to make it 98-91.

Rookie Ivan Johnson had a career-high 17 points for Atlanta.

The Bucks’ last seven wins had come against teams with a losing record, and they had not beaten a team above .500 since March 5.

It was the fifth game in six nights for the Bucks, who were coming off an 89-80 defeat to the depleted Knicks. The Hawks were coming off a 139-133 four-overtime victory over Utah on Sunday.

Joe Johnson left Tuesday’s game less than three minutes in and received two stitches in his lip, the team said. He returned at the 8:59 mark of the second.

The Bucks led by as many as 17 in the first half and 55-46 at halftime. Smith scored 13 points in the second quarter, and Johnson had just two points in the half on 1-of-5 shooting.

Notes: Luc Mbah a Moute and Ekpe Udoh started in place of Ilysova and Delfino. For Udoh, it was his first start since being dealt from Golden State in the Ellis trade. . The 24-point first-half scoring outburst by the Bucks’ Mike Dunleavy on Monday night against the Knicks marked the most points scored by a reserve in a half this season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau

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Ellis scores 33 as Bucks beat Hawks 108-101

Posted on 28 March 2012. Tags: bucks, carlos-delfino, ellis, fourth, game, golden-state, hawks, johnson, knicks, milwaukee-bucks, period, season

MILWAUKEE (AP) Monta Ellis scored 33 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, as the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Atlanta Hawks 108-101 on Tuesday night.

Brandon Jennings added 18 points for the Bucks, who moved to within two games of the idle New York Knicks for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Josh Smith led the Hawks with 30 points and 18 rebounds. Joe Johnson finished with 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting.

The Hawks had 22 turnovers.

The Bucks were without two key players, forwards Ersan Ilyasova (back spasms) and Carlos Delfino (right groin injury). Coach Scott Skiles called both ”day to day” before the game.

The score was tied at 91 when Mike Dunleavy hit a 3 with 4:31 remaining. The Bucks never trailed again, as Ellis followed with a layup and jumper to make it 98-91.

Rookie Ivan Johnson had a career-high 17 points for Atlanta.

The Bucks’ last seven wins had come against teams with a losing record, and they had not beaten a team above .500 since March 5.

It was the fifth game in six nights for the Bucks, who were coming off an 89-80 defeat to the depleted Knicks. The Hawks were coming off a 139-133 four-overtime victory over Utah on Sunday.

Joe Johnson left Tuesday’s game less than three minutes in and received two stitches in his lip, the team said. He returned at the 8:59 mark of the second.

The Bucks led by as many as 17 in the first half and 55-46 at halftime. Smith scored 13 points in the second quarter, and Johnson had just two points in the half on 1-of-5 shooting.

Notes: Luc Mbah a Moute and Ekpe Udoh started in place of Ilysova and Delfino. For Udoh, it was his first start since being dealt from Golden State in the Ellis trade. . The 24-point first-half scoring outburst by the Bucks’ Mike Dunleavy on Monday night against the Knicks marked the most points scored by a reserve in a half this season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau

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Bucks-Hawks Preview

Posted on 02 March 2012. Tags: atlanta-hawks, boston, bucks, bucks-milwaukee, consecutive, field, game, green, hawks, johnson, marvin-williams, milwaukee, milwaukee-bucks, wife

The Atlanta Hawks’ recent lack of offensive punch has contributed to their
current slump, though they seemingly have a solid chance to snap out of their
funk against a Milwaukee Bucks team that’s struggled to defend lately.

Short-handed Atlanta seeks its 11th win in 13 home meetings with Milwaukee
on Friday night, though the Hawks will be without leading scorer Joe Johnson
again.

Johnson did little to help end the Hawks’ offensive struggles Wednesday, as
the club shot a season-worst 33.7 percent in an 85-82 loss to Golden State.

Johnson, who missed the previous two games with tendinitis in his left knee,
finished with a team-high 18 points but went 6 of 17 from the field. He’ll sit
out at least two more contests as his knee is stiff after playing more than 37
minutes against the Warriors.

Atlanta will also be without backup shooting guard Willie Green for at least
two games after he left Wednesday’s contest with lower back spasms, and top
reserve Mike Dunleavy has returned to Milwaukee to be with his wife, who is
having a baby.

Atlanta (20-15) has lost six of eight, shooting 39.2 percent and averaging
83.6 points. The Hawks have shot below 40 percent in three straight games, and
they haven’t failed to reach the mark in four in a row
since Dec. 23-31, 2006.

“I thought we missed a lot of point-blank shots with nobody around,”
Johnson said.

Josh Smith, Marvin Williams and Zaza Pachulia recorded double-doubles, but
their rebound totals were aided by many of their own misses. The trio shot 15
for 49.

“I thought we settled for way too many jump shots,” coach Larry Drew said.
“We’ve got to be smarter and understand the flow of the game. It’s one thing if
you’re making shots, but if you’re not making shots from the perimeter you can’t
just settle for jump shots.”

The Hawks made 45.8 percent of their field-goal attempts in a 97-92 win in
Milwaukee on Jan. 23, as Johnson scored a game-high 26 points and Smith added 19
points and 13 rebounds.

It was their fifth win in seven meetings, including playoffs, over the
Bucks. Milwaukee has lost seven of nine after falling 102-96 at Boston on
Wednesday.

Ersan Ilyasova had 25 points and 10 rebounds and Drew Gooden added 23
points, but Brandon Jennings shot 2 for 11 and finished with six points.

Milwaukee (14-21) has allowed three straight opponents to reach the
100-point mark for the first time all season. It hasn’t allowed four consecutive
teams to hit triple digits since Nov. 26-Dec. 1, 2010.

Despite those struggles, only two of the Bucks’ last seven losses have come
by double digits.

“We have to get it done,” Gooden said. “You know, it’s funny. We never get
blown out. We fight to the end, and it just kind of (upsets) us that we come up
short every time, almost.”

Jennings had 19 points and 12 assists in the first meeting with the Hawks,
though he had four points and shot 1 for 8 in a 110-85 loss March 15 in the most
recent matchup in Atlanta. Johnson scored 36 points in that contest.

Jennings has shot 31.0 percent while averaging 8.7 points in three career
regular-season games at Philips Arena.

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Atlanta Hawks rally to beat Milwaukee Bucks behind…

Posted on 24 January 2012. Tags: atlanta, atlanta-hawks, bucks, fourth, from-the-floor, hawks, lead, lead-the-hawks, milwaukee-bucks, pushed-the-lead

Johnson Leads Hawks Past Bucks 97-92

Posted on 24 January 2012. Tags: atlanta, bucks, fourth, game, johnson, marvin-williams, milwaukee-bucks, road, score, smith, trip, wife

MILWAUKEE – Joe Johnson scored 15 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-92 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

Josh Smith had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Jeff Teague added 15 points in the opener of Atlanta’s five-game road trip.

Brandon Jennings had 21 points and 11 assists to lead Milwaukee, and Mike Dunleavy added 17 points. However, the Bucks had no answer for Johnson in the fourth.

He tied the score at 84 with a 19-foot jumper. After the Bucks failed to connect on their next two possessions, Johnson put Atlanta ahead with a tiebreaking five-footer.

Drew Gooden hit a 3-pointer from deep in the corner for Milwaukee to tie the score at 88, but Smith hit a 3 and Johnson made two free throws to push the Hawks ahead for good at 93-90 with 16.6 seconds left.

Johnson, who came in averaging 18.6 points, was 10 of 22 from the floor and 8 for 8 from the line. He had five rebounds and two steals.

Zaza Pachulia grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds for Atlanta.

Andrew Bogut had six points and 12 rebounds and Gooden added 13 points for Milwaukee, which hoped to build on the momentum of big victories on the road.

The Bucks, who started 0-8 away from home, won 100-86 at New York on Friday and then 91-82 at Miami on Sunday despite shooting 35.0 percent.

With the Bucks on the attack, Marvin Williams deflected a pass from Dunleavy and the Hawks came up with loose ball. Milwaukee fouled Smith with 9.7 seconds left. He made two free throws and after Jennings raced in for a driving layup for Milwaukee’s final points, Johnson made two free throws for the final margin.

Trailing 70-64 after three quarters, the Bucks opened the fourth with a 10-3 surge.

Dunleavy started it with an eight-foot jumper and then capped it with two free throws that gave Milwaukee the lead at 74-73 with 8:21 left. It was the 18th lead change in the game.

The Bucks recovered from shooting 9 of 23 (39 percent) in the first quarter with an 11-of-22 effort (55 percent) in the second to tie the score at 48 as the half ended.

Teague scored 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting for Atlanta, which shot 54.5 percent in the first quarter.

NOTES: Hawks G Kirk Hinrich has missed 17 games (left shoulder surgery), but made the trip. He has been practicing hard, according to coach Larry Drew, and may return to action during the road trip. … Oak Hill Academy (VA) was well represented at the game. Atlanta’s Josh Smith and Jerry Stackhouse and Milwaukee’s Brandon Jennings and Stephen Jackson all graduated from there. … Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin and his wife, Ellen, were in attendance.

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Milwaukee Bucks Drop to Atlanta Hawks 97-92

Posted on 24 January 2012. Tags: 97-92-victory, after-the-bucks, atlanta, atlanta-hawks, bucks, bucks-on-monday, five-game-road, hawks, his-season-high, johnson, milwaukee, milwaukee-bucks, push-the-hawks, rights, score

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joe Johnson scored 15 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-92 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

Josh Smith had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Jeff Teague added 15 points in the opener of Atlanta’s five-game road trip.

Brandon Jennings had 21 points and 11 assists to lead Milwaukee, and Mike Dunleavy added 17 points.

Johnson tied the score at 84 with a 19-foot jumper. After the Bucks failed to connect on their next two possessions, Johnson put Atlanta ahead with a tiebreaking five-footer.

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Posted on 24 January 2012. Tags: after-the-bucks, atlanta, bucks, fourth, game, hawks, johnson, marvin-williams, milwaukee, milwaukee-bucks, road, smith, stephen-jackson, trip, wife

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Joe Johnson scored 14 of his season-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, rallying the Atlanta Hawks to a 97-92 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.