Atlanta Hawks Dynasty (Best Off-season)

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Terry backup is Erick Strickland. Van Horn rating is a 66. Im not sure what the Bucks record is, but Ill check.

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Hawks vs. Nets
When: November 4, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Continental Airlines Arena
Records: Hawks, 4-0; Nets, 0-3.

Van Horn Will Make His Debut Against Nets

By Arthur Barclay

When Van Horn walked into the Atlanta Hawks visitor locker room, he was greeted by everyone on the team."I'm very happy about being on a team that wants to win,"Van Horn said."This is a great oppurtunity to finally find a home for me."

The Nets come in on a 3 game losing streak. This will be Terry's first time playing at teh PG position and will be up against Jason Kidd, the all-star PG. "I will try my best to defend him," Terry said.

The Hawks will be going for their 5th straight victory tonight.

Key Matchup:
Carlos Boozer vs. Kenyon Martin
Both of these players are very physical in the paint. K-Mart is averagign 16.3 ppg, tied for best on the team with Jason Kidd. He is also averaging 10 rpg, along with 2 spg. Boozer is coming off his 1st bad game of the season with 9 pts and 7 rebounds. Boozer is averaging 13.8 ppg and 11rpg.

Probable Starters and Key Stats
Hawks
C-Rasheed Wallace-12rpg
PF-Carlos Boozer-11rpg
SF-Keith Van Horn-18.6ppg
SG-Kobe Bryant-24.5ppg
PG-Jason Terry-5apg

Nets
C-Haydn Caswell(rooke)-6rpg
PF-Kenyon Martin-10rpg
SF-Richard Jefferson-85%FT
SG-Kerry Kittles-1.7spg
PG-Jason Kidd-8.7apg

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Hawks
122
Kings
108

Van Horn Goes Wild in His Hawks Debut
By Arthur Barclay

NEW JERSEY-At the end of the 1st quarter, it was tied at 32-32. Everyone was hitting their shots and it became a "Texas Shootout". Van Horn scored 4 pts and had 1 rebound in the 1st. Rodney Rogers came off the bench and hit 9 pts in the 1st.

At the beginning of the 2nd quarter, the Hawks went on a 8-0 run. Kobe had 3 fouls so was limited in the 1st half. At thend of the 1st half, the Hawks we're by 9 with the score at 60-51. With Kobe being out half of the time, Van Horn stepped up and had 12 pts in the 1st half. Kobe had 10 pts. Swift was having another great bench performance with 8 pts, 3 rebs and 1 blk.

In the 3rd, the Hawks had a commanding lead 90-73. Kobe came in and scored 11 pts in the 3rd. Kidd was putting on a show with 25 pts and 5 asts.

In the 4th, it was all over. The Hawks won the game 122-108. Keith Van Horn had Player of the Game honors with 31 pts,5 rebs and 5 ats in his 1st as a Hawk.

The Nets best offensive player was Jason Kidd with 34 pts,9 asts and 5 rebs. Kittles had 20 pts. Kenyon Martin had a solid game with 19 pts and 7 rebs.

Kobe Bryant had 25 pts on 11-23 shooting from the field along with 4 rebs, despit being in foul trouble. Jason Terry did pretty good at the PG position with 14 pts, 6 asts and 4 stls. Swift had another stellar game with 12 pts, 5 rebs and 2 blks off the bench. Rasheed Wallace had 11 pts and 14 rebs. Boozer had 10 pts and 13 boards.

The Nets shot 50% from the field, while the Hawks shot 48% and still won the game. The Hawks also dished out 26 asts to the Nets 16.

Post Game Quotes: Hawks vs. New Jersey Nets, Nov. 4, 2004
ATLANTA HAWKS FORWARD KEITH VAN HORN(31 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts)
On first game as a Hawk...

"It was great going out there and playing with my new teammates. We had alot of chemistry out there tonight. I wasn't expecting to have such a big impact on my first game, but I was hot at one point and they kept giving me the ball. I like this ball club style of play, and hopefully we can continue doing what we are doing.

NEW JERSEY NETS GUARD JASON KIDD(34 pts, 9 asts, 5 rebs)
On losing effort...

"We couldn't go out there and execute like we planned. We didn't get a stop on Van Horn and he just went off on us. We did stop Kobe by putting him in some foul trouble, but they are just too offensive powered for us to focus on one man. We lost this game together and we will improve and try to win our next game and get out of this losing streak."

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Hawks vs. Grizzlies
When: November 7, 7 p.m.
Where: The Pyramid
Records: Hawks, 5-0; Grizzlies, 4-3.

Swift Returns to Memphis

By Arthur Barclay

With Stromile Swift playing some of the best ball of the early season from the past 2 games, he comes in to Memphis where he played his first 4 years of his career at. "It's going to be nice coming in and meeting my old teammates. Hopefully it will be a great game,"Stromile said.

Stromile is avearging 17ppg and 10rpg in his past 2 games. Keith Van Horn had a season-high in his Atlanta Hawks debut against the New Jersey Nets with 31 pts, 5 rebs and 5 asts.

"I really feel the chemistry of this team and I want to play with them for year's to come," said Van Horn.

The Grizzlies are a high-powered offensive team, averaging 100ppg in 7 games.

Key Matchup:
Carlos Boozer vs. Pau Gasol

Boozer is up against another great PF. He will have to have a good rebounding game against Gasol and play great defense. Pau Gasol is averaging 19 ppg and 9 rpg in the 7 games he has played with Memphis this season.

Probable Starters
Hawks
C-Rasheed Wallace
PF-Carlos Boozer
SF-Keith Van Horn
SG-Kobe Bryant
PG-Jason Terry

Grizzlies
C-Marc Jackson
PF-Pau Gasol
SF-Bonzi Wells
SG-Shane Battier
PG-Jason Williams

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Hawks
120
Grizzlies
99

Hawks Win 6th Straight

By Arthur Barclay

MEMPHIS-The Hawks we're up 30-22 in the 1st quarter. Van Horn was on his way to another stellar performance with 8 pts so far in the game.

The Hawks we're up by 15 at halftime after a putback dunk from no other than Stromile Swift who finished with 10 pts and 11 rebs in the game.

The score was 93-73 at the end of the 3rd quarter. The Hawks we're on fire, doing everything they needed to score, rebound, and stop Memphis on transition.

The Hawks finished up on the Grizzlies and beat them 120-99. The Player of the Game was Rasheed Wallace who had 13 pts,19 rebs and 4 blks. The Hawks had 7 players in double figures. Kobe had 32 pts to lead all scorers, along with 5 asts and 3 rebs.

Keith Van Horn, in his 2nd game as a Hawk had 20 pts and 9 rebs. Boozer had 13 pts and 12 boards on another double-double performance. Jason Terry had 11 pts, 4 stls and 3 asts. Erick Strickland, who was acquired in the in the Van Horn deal had 10 pts off the bench.

Post Game Quotes: Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies, Nov. 7, 2004
ATLANTA HAWKS GUARD KOBE BRYANT(32 pts, 5 asts, 3 rebs)
On 6 game winning streak...

"We are just playing some of the best ball in the league right now. We are so deep on the roster, that nobody can just stop one person and win the game. They will have to shutdown the team completely if they want to beat us. It's all about being patient and not taking teams lightly. We have to go out and take care of business right from the start."

ATLANTA HAWKS CENTER RASHEED WALLACE(13 pts, 19 rebs, 4 blks)
On having Van Horn...

"He just gives us another big body in the front-court. We now are the best rebounding team in the league and with him being 6'10" playing at the small forward position, the front-line will take care of business. He can also hurt you from the outside."

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES GUARD JASON WILLIAMS(24 pts, 5 asts)
On getting to the playoffs...

"We have a very good chance of making this year. We are a very deep team, and hopefully we can go out and finish games with a W. We shouldn't have any bad games like we had tonight. We will have some bad games, but now is the time to re-group and start making a push for the playoffs."

[Drex]

Great Dynasty!!! One of the bests i've seen!!! Keep it up, it's very entertaining to read

[TamuraBR]

Great Dynasty!!! One of the bests i've seen!!! Keep it up, it's very entertaining to read

Agree. Unfortunelly my english is not good and i can't create a topic with my Cavs dinasty, btw to you

[Incubus]

super dynasty,its like real!!!

[skiptomylou]

GOD DAMN YOUR DYNASTY IS HOT!!!!!!!! I like the Strickland trade because I actually did that in my Cavs dynasty, plus you got Van Horn. Strickland is a fairly good rebounder iv'e noticed. How are you playing him?

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well in his 2nd game since i had him, he had 10 pts. im not gonna be able to do any games this week because im gonna be gone most of the time...but look out for next week, cuz i will double my games and play like 2 or 3 on tuesday and thursday.

i will try to also add a little extra to my game recaps by adding players that are on fire, and players that are cold...i might try to add a box score if i can.

[mp3]

well in his 2nd game since i had him, he had 10 pts. im not gonna be able to do any games this week because im gonna be gone most of the time...but look out for next week, cuz i will double my games and play like 2 or 3 on tuesday and thursday.

i will try to also add a little extra to my game recaps by adding players that are on fire, and players that are cold...i might try to add a box score if i can.

Shame... its made interesting read your Dynasty one of the best ive every seen. Cant wait till Tuesday

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well in his 2nd game since i had him, he had 10 pts. im not gonna be able to do any games this week because im gonna be gone most of the time...but look out for next week, cuz i will double my games and play like 2 or 3 on tuesday and thursday.

i will try to also add a little extra to my game recaps by adding players that are on fire, and players that are cold...i might try to add a box score if i can.

Shame... its made interesting read your Dynasty one of the best ive every seen. Cant wait till Tuesday

thx, dont worry i will be ready to come back on tues...i cant wait myself lol

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Hawks vs. Celtics
When: November 9, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Fleet Center
Records: Hawks, 6-0; Grizzlies, 3-3.


Hawks Back in Action Tonight

By Arthur Barclay
BOSTON-The Hawks are back in action tonight against the Boston Celtics. The Celtics hold a 3-3 record and are led by all-star Paul Pierce.

Pierce is averaging 17.2 ppg, and he is just now getting into his groove. "I hope we don't come out that rusty tonight. We need to keep doing what we we're doing before our little break,"Hawks gaurd Jason Terry said.

The Hawks have won 6 straight games and have defeated all of their opponents so far in the season. They have the task of taking on the Celtics tonight.

Key Matchup
Kobe Bryant vs. Paul Pierce

Who cares what Pierce is averaging so far this season? This is a superstar match-up, and you don't know what neither of them will do tonight. Expect these two to go at it.

Probable Starters:
Hawks
C-Rasheed Wallace
PF-Carlos Boozer
SF-Keith Van Horn
SG-Kobe Bryant
PG-Jason Terry

Celtics
C-Raef Lafrentz
PF-Walter McCarty
SF-Jumaine Jones
SG-Paul Pierce
PG-Lindsey Hunter

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Hawks
98
Celtics
78

Hawks Had Very Little Rust

By Arthur Barclay

BOSTON-In the 1st quarter, it was all about Rasheed Wallace. He had 10 pts in the 1st quarter to go along with 3 rebs.

The Hawks weren't looking rusty at all, connection on just about every play. By halftime, the score was 54-29. Rasheed had 16 pts and 6 rebs. Terry also had 5 asts in the 1st half.

In the 3rd quarter the Hawks scored 19 pts, while Boston only scored 16. Kobe came in and did a great job on Pierce from the 1st half and part of the 3rd quarter.

In the 4th quarter, it was garbage time. It was a pretty low scoring game for the Hawks as they won 98-78. Kobe finished with 25 pts, 5 rebs and 2 ats. Rasheed who had 16 pts in the 1st half, was very limitied in the rest of the game finishing with 20 pts and 10 rebs. Keith Van Horn had his first bad shootiner performance as a Hawk. He managed to get 16 pts and 8 rebs on 6-15 shooting. Jason Terry had a great game, almost getting a triple double with 11 pts, 11 asts and 7 rebs.

Boozer put in another dirt performance with 10 pts and 12 rebs. The Hawks bench didn't produce that much. They we're outscored by the Celtics bench 17-16.

Paul Pierce had 24 pts in the game, while most of it came from the 4th quarter. Lafrentz had 13 pts, 7 rebs and 2 blks. Ricky Davis came off the bench and scored 11 pts. Ricky was basically the only one off the bench doing anything. Walter McCarty had a season-high with 15 rebs in the game.

Lindsey Hunter did not start, or play in this game. He made a game-time decision, because he was hurt last game with back spasms.

Post Game Quotes: Hawks vs. Boston Celtics, Nov. 9, 2004
ATLANTA HAWKS GUARD JASON TERRY(11 pts, 11 asts, 7 rebs)
On team chemistry...

"We are playing the best basketball in the league right now, and I dont care what anyone thinks. Our team chemistry has been great from day 1 in training camp. Keith Van Horn has fit well into our system just like that(snaps his fingers). We will be a serious championship contender this year."

BOSTON CELTICS FORWARD WALTER McCARTY(7 pts, 15 rebs)
On getting to playoffs...

"Well we can't have a game like we had tonight. We have to go out every game and put on a good performance from all areas of the floor. Either it can be scoring, rebounding or defense, we need to do it. If we can't do these things, it's a very less chance of us making the playoffs."

[Mark.]

Im loving this dyasty man, keep it up, i dont know if i liked the KVH trade, but thats jst me cos i dont like him. What length season are you playing??

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82 games

[-BHZMAFIA-]

I have found the answer on having low scoring games. So be looking for more realistic scores from now on. I have been busy as of late, thats why I havent been updating as much. I will finish the dynasty though, because I have came to far with the off-seaosn and trades to quit. Keep a look out on my next games.

[The Game]

I have found the answer on having low scoring games. So be looking for more realistic scores from now on. I have been busy as of late, thats why I havent been updating as much. I will finish the dynasty though, because I have came to far with the off-seaosn and trades to quit. Keep a look out on my next games.

whats your answer on having low scoring games?

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Not scoring so quickly. Just waste some of the clock and dont have so many fastbreaks. I also put speed on 45.

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Hawks vs. Jazz
When: November 11, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Phillips Arena
Records: Hawks, 7-0; Jazz, 2-5.

Hawks Want to Keep Rollin'

By Arthur Barclay

ATLANTA-The Atlanta Hawks will face the struggling Utah Jazzin tonight's game. The Jazz come into the game led by 4 year forward Andrei Kirilenko, and the rookie PG from North Carolina St. Haydn Brackett.

Kirilenko is leading the Jazz in scoring, blocks and steals. He is averaging 15.6 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 2.1 bpg and 2 spg. Haydn Brackett is averaging 15 ppg and 5.6 apg.

The Hawks will have to stop these two if they want to win this game. Kobe Bryant is very hot so far in the season, averaging 25.7 ppg, 4.6 rpg, and 4 apg.

The Hawks are looking to win their 8th straight tonight at home.

Key Matchup
Jason Terry vs. Haydn Brackett

Both of these PG's can flat-out score. They are also great passers too. These two will battle it out big time tonight. Brackett may have to lead this team big time if they want to beat the undefeated Hawks. Terry just need to have a solid performance and he will do his job.

Probable Starters and Key Stats:
Hawks
C-Rasheed Wallace-2.7bpg
PF-Carlos Boozer-11.6rpg
SF-Keith Van Horn-20ppg
SG-Kobe Bryant-25.7ppg
PG-Jason Terry-5.7apg

Jazz
C-Michael Ruffin-8.6rpg
PF-Andrei Kirilenko-2.1bpg
SF-Matt Harpring-13ppg
SG-Bob Sura-4apg
PG-Haydn Brackett-15ppg

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Hawks
129
Jazz
121
OVERTIME

Gutsy OT Win

By Arthur Barclay

ATLANTA-The game started off with a 4-0 mini-run by Keith Van Horn. The Hawks had a commanding lead throughout the 1st quarter, but let the Jazz comeback. The score was 28-26 at the end of one. Kobe led all scorers with 12 points. Gordan Giricek came off the bench for the Jazz and scored 8. Van Horn also had 8 for the Hawks. Rasheed Wallace got into early foul trouble with 2 fouls.

In the 2nd quarter, the Jazz went on a huge run and we're up by 8 at one point in the quarter. The Hawks 2nd unti made a run in the game to finish the quarter up by 1.

In the 3rd quarter, the Hawks went on another run and we're up by 12. The run was led by Rasheed Wallace who scored 8 pts in the 12-0 spurt. The Jazz came right back and had a 12-0 run themselves. At the end of the 3rd, the Hawks we're up 88-85. Terry hit a 3 pointer with 12 seconds left. Kirilenko shot a 17 footer at the buzzer, but the shot did not count.

The Jazz we're up by 8 pts after Giricek nailed two FT's in the game. Kobe had just fouled out with 1:12 seconds left in the game with 26 pts in 27 mins. Miles came in and scored 8 straight pts! The game was tied 111-111 with 37.5 seconds to go. Rasheed Wallace missed the fade-away with 17.2 seconds left. Then Miles accidentally fouled Bob Sura with 13.9 seconds! Sura made both FT's. The Hawks then used their last timeout in the game. THey gave the ball to Miles at midcourt, and he took it in for the lay-up. The score was 113-113. There was 8.6 seconds left and the Jazz had possession. The Hawks pressured the ball, but called another foul on Boozer and sent Sura to the line again! Sura hit both FT's and the Hawks had to advance the ball full court. Miles got the ball back. He ran off a pick and shot the 14 fotter and nailed it! It was 2.5 seconds left and the Hawks made sure they didn't foul nobody. Sura missed the full court shot to win the game. We we're going into overtime.

Both teams we're scoreless in OT until the 3:21 mark when Keith Van Horn hit a jumpshot. Brackett then came down and hit a double-cluth layup. Rasheed got his 4th foul against Ruffin. Ruffin missed both FT's. Miles on the other end was fouled and nailed both shots. Van Horn had a breakway dunk with 1:08 left in overtime. The score was now 121-117 in the Hawks favor. The Jazz called a timeout. After the Jazz inbounded the ball to Brackett at midcourt, Terry ripped him and left him standing at midcourt! Wallace then hit a turn-around FT jumper to give the Hawks a 6 pt advantage! The Jazz called another TO, and Terry got another streal from Brackett as he was dribbling ito the frontcourt! It was now 43.8 seconds and the Jazz we're force to foul. Terry hit both FT's that basically sealed the game. The Hawks we're up 125-117. After a few more FT's, the Hawks won the game 129-121 in overtime!

The Player of the Game was Kobe Bryant who didn't play the last minute in the 4th quarter after fouling out. He had 26 pts, 7 blks and 5 rebs. Van Horn had 19 pts, 8 blks and 6 asts. Darius Miles who helped the Hawks clinch the win had 18 pts and 6 blks. Rasheed Wallace had 18 pts and 13 rebs. Jason Terry had a monster game with 17 pts, 9 asts, 7 rebs and 5 stls. Jason Case came off the bench and had 14 pts and 8 boards.

As for the Utah Jazz, Brackett had 26 pts and 8 rebs. Bob Sura scored 26 pts as well on 6-12 shooting and 11-12 from the FT line. Giricek had 18 off the bench. Ruffin had 13 pts and 7 rebs. Kirilenko couldn't get his offensive game going, but had 10 pts, 13 rebs and 2 blks respectively.

WHO'S RED HOT
DARIUS MILES-18 PTS,6 BLKS IN 23 MINS

WHO'S ICE COLD
CARLOS BOOZER-3 PTS,7 REBS IN 31 MINS

Post Game Quotes: Hawks vs. Utah Jazz, Nov. 11, 2004
ATLANTA HAWKS GUARD KOBE BRYANT(32 pts, 5 asts, 3 rebs)
On 6 game winning streak...


"This game was officated pretty rough on our part. Even though we got the win, we had alot of ticky tack fouls called on us in this game. I shouldn't have never been fouled out in this game. Most of my fouls came from contesting jump shots by Bob Sura. I'm just happy to say we got the W."

ATLANTA HAWKS GUARD JASON TERRY(17 pts, 9 asts, 7 rebs, 5 stls)
On defensive effort...

"I really wanted us to win this game. I didn't want to go out and lose to the Jazz. We had to make some kind of stop on Brackett and I just put the best D on him that I had. On the first steal, I was so hyped up. On the 2nd steal, I knew we we're going to win, because that sealed the game for us. We can't have any down falls like this against teams that we should beat easily."

ATLANTA HAWKS FORWARD DARIUS MILES(18 pts, 6 blks)
On taking over the game...

"I wasn't even expecting to have this big of an impact when I got in. After they gave me the ball, I knew I had to do something with it. When I figured that they couldn't stop me on a few possessions, I just took it right to them and tried my best to win the game for us."

[DnD]

Rockin dynasty, man. Loving the previews, the recaps, everything! Nice dynasty.

[-BHZMAFIA-]

Thanx again. I will have another update today. Should be a good game because one of our players are returning home

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Hawks vs. Clippers
When: November 14, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Staples Center
Records: Hawks, 8-0; Jazz, 4-6

Kobe Returns Home

By Arthur Barclay

LOS ANGELES-Kobe was back inside the Staples Center for the 1st time in his Hawks uniform. "I don't know what kind of introduction they will give me, but either way I will go out and help my team get the victory."

The Clippers come into the game holding a 4-6 record. The Clippers still have their same exact team as of last year. They are trying to keep their big 3 together (Brand, Maggette , Richardson). The big 3 are combining for 46 ppg. Maggette has had low numbers this season, only averaging 12.7ppg. Richardson is averaging 15.8ppg , while Brad is getting 17.6 ppg.

The big surprise this year for the Clippers is 2nd year center, Chris Kaman. He leads the team in ppg with 17.8 in the 10 games they have played. He is also averaging 7.5 rpg. He will be a tough matchup against Wallace tonight.

Key Matchup
Rasheed Wallace vs. Chris Kaman

Kaman is coming into this game as one of the most improved players this year. He only averaged 9.7 ppg and 6 rpg as a start last season for the Clippers. He made the All Rookie 2nd team last season. Rasheed Wallace is playing excellent basketball so far for the Hawks. He is playing with ease and isn't losing his temper. Kaman is averaging 17.8 ppg, 7.5 rpg and 1 bpg. Rasheed is averaging 15.3 ppg, 13 rpg and 2.6 bpg.

Probable Starters and Key Stats:
Hawks
C-Rasheed Wallace-2.6bpg
PF-Carlos Boozer-11rpg
SF-Keith Van Horn-19.9ppg
SG-Kobe Bryant-25.8ppg
PG-Jason Terry-6.1apg

Clippers
C-Chris Kaman-17.8ppg
PF-Elton Brand-10.7rpg
SF-Corey Maggette-7.8rpg
SG-Quentin Richardson-15.8ppg
PG-Marko Jaric-4apg

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Hawks
100
Jazz
82

Kobe Hits 29 in His Staples Center Return

LOS ANGELES-Kobe heard alot of boo's and cheers as he returned to the Stples Center. Oh boy, he wasn't scared at all. He scored 21 of his 29 pts in the 1st quarter of the game.

Midway through the 1st, the Hawks went on an 19-2 run. Terry had 5 asts in the 1st quarter. Darius Miles had 6 pts off the bench. Quentin Richardson also scored 6 pts to lead the Clippers. The score was 34-19 as the Hawks we're leading at the end of the 1st quarter.

At the end of the 2nd, it was 58-44 in the Hawks favor. Kobe had 24 points and was very limited the rest of the game. Darius Miles was having a great game off the bench with 14 points. Brand came alive in the 2nd as he had 12 points and 6 rebounds at the half.

After 3 quarters, the Hawks had a commanding lead. They we're up 79-60. Kobe had 27 pts, 4 rebs and 2 asts so far in the game. Jason Terry came along this quarter and had 17 points and 7 assists. Rasheed Wallace had 10 boards, while Boozer had 9. Brand had 18 and 10 after 3 quarters. Kaman had 10 and 7 boards.

In the 4th quarter, the Hawks sealed the game and finished out with a 100-82 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Kobe Bryant was the Player of the Game with 29 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 assists. Jason Terry finished the game with 17 points, 7 assists, and 2 steals. Darius Miles scored 16 points, along with 4 blocks. Rasheed had 13 points and 12 rebounds. Van Horn finished the game with 8 points on 3-10 shooting from the field. He also had 7 blocks, 6 rebounds and 2 steals.

Elton Brand finished the game with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 2 blocks. Quentin Richardson had 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Chris Kaman had 10 points and 12 boards in the game. Maggette struggled with 6 points on 3-13 shooting.

WHO'S RED HOT
KOBE BRYANT-29 PTS,4 REBS,3 BLKS, 3 ASTS

WHO'S ICE COLD
KEITH VAN HORN-8 PTS, 3-10 SHOOTING

Post Game Quotes: Hawks vs. Los Angeles Clippers, Nov. 14, 2004

ATLANTA HAWKS GUARD KOBE BRYANT(29 pts, 4 rebs, 3 blks)
On returning to the Staples Center...

"Like I said at the beginning, all I cared about was getting the win for the team I play for now. I really loved the fans in Los Angeles and I just want to move on from where I am at now. For the fans that cheered for me, I thank you. I settled down some after I had a big 1st quarter, because I didn't want to hurt the crowd to bad. I let my teammates do the talking."

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS GUARD COREY MAGGETTE(6 pts,3-13 shooting)
On Kobe quotes...

"Well i have nothing to say about what Kobe said. It's not like we're the Lakers anyway. He will probably really try to go off on them whenever they play at the Staples Center. All I have to say is, our team sucked tonight. No more comments!"