(Guys, today’s blog is going to be a bit shorter because I haven’t been feeling to well, so I apologize for that. I gotta be better than that #nodaysoff. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy)





What’s up Hawks fans?





Today we’re going to be previewing tonight’s home game against the Detroit Pistons but before we get to that, we have to go through a laundry list item and a new segment debuting today, which I like to call….











Took all night making this







ATLANTA, GA (Official Release) — Atlanta Hawks forward/center Tiago Splitter has been diagnosed with a grade 2 hamstring strain, which he sustained in a recent practice. An MRI taken yesterday at the Emory Orthopaedics and Spine Center revealed the injury. He will be out a minimum of four weeks and his status will be updated as appropriate. Source: nba.com







Hearing that Tiago was out again for an extended period of time was very disheartening news coming out of yesterday morning. It’s sad to say but I believe Tiago has sat more games than he’s played as an Atlanta Hawks, which makes the coaching staff’s decision much more difficult when it comes down to roster cuts. Would I be surprised if we cut ties with him? Probably not. Would I be surprised if we cut him? Probably not. All I have to say is if we do decide to keep him, let’s hope for the best and that he gets better soon because as of now, he’s definitely the best second option center on our team.





sigh…









Okay… Now let’s get to the game!







Tonight’s matchup has our home town heroes…..







*Again in Cameron’s voice*









“The ATLANTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!







HAAAAAWWWWWWKSSSSSSS!!!!!!”

#SQUAAADDDDDD









VS.













“The Detroit Pistons…”

Boooooooooooo







Alrighty, so tonight’s preseason matchup has the Detroit Pistons coming to town in another eastern conference showdown. From today’s injury report, it looks like Splitter (surprise there), Jack and Millsap are out for the Hawks and Reggie Jackson doing his best David Spade performance for the Pistons.





IMHO underrated comedy classic





This preseason, the Detroit Pistons have been struggling worse than a broken down Ford Taurus as they’ve lost their last two games. I know again what you’re thinking… “msl_atl this is the freaking preseason these games don’t matter”, well remember a couple years back when the Lakers didn’t win a single preseason game after winning their division the previous year? Yea, first round exit leading to the eventual decline of the Lakers franchise to what they are today :).





Some “Super-Team” they were





But again we’re talking about the Pistons not the Lakers and yes I believe Stan Van Gundy is a much better coach than Mike Brown, but I’m not one to take these games too lightly. Anyways, let’s get to….





My matchups to look out for !!!

Bazemore vs. Harris

I always thought Harris was a great pickup for the Pistons and seeing him do well for them will lead to a very interesting showdown between him and Baze. Baze has kinda gotten off to a slow start (and note I do know his minutes have been limited) with averaging 7ppg/3apg but I think he’ll turn things around tonight with a solid performance.





Bazeeeeeemooooorrrrreeeeee





Howard vs. Drummond

Now this is a going to be a good matchup to see. While I believe Gasol was a tough task with his ability to spread the floor, I think tonight Dwight’s going to be playing against his shadow as they have very similar styles.





Who are we kidding? Nothing can stop Dwight







And there you have it, another basketball game us Hawks fans have to look forward too. So let’s go Hawks and….







CUE THE MUSIC TOMMMMYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NOTHING CAN STOP US!!!!





-msl_atl





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