Johnson's stats from season to this series: 21.4 PPG down to 13.8, 5.8 APG down to 2.5. Rebounds down a bit. Steals halved, turnovers and fouls up. FT% down from 79% to 53%. And 22/58 from the field.

0/2 FG to start the game but has almost matched his assist average already with two in six minutes.

Now 1-6

Who is guarding him? I wouldn't think the heat would risk fouls on Wade, they would rather have him guard Evans and roam for steals/blocks... that leaves Jones i guess...

Also- what are people's views on Al Horford? Too small to be a legit C? Not enough range to be a modern pf? He is a player that seems to be replicating his rookie campaign as opposed to improving on it....

I don't think the Hornets would regret signing Posey. He was only ever going to be a super-sub, do-a-bit-of-everything-type player. It's Stojakovic and Chandler who have let them down - two starters who simply haven't been putting up starter-calibre performances. Although for both, injury has been a big factor. The Hornets are one more big name (or at least, one more reliable performer) away from taking the next step, I think. Nuggets will smash them again today, I reckon.

Is the Heat/Hawks series the anti Bull/Celtics series?

Every game in the Hawks/Heat series has been a blow-out, while the Bulls/Celts series has already had 16 overtimes...

Also- just thought i'd mention, i said the Celts would never beat the magic, i take it back entirely, if the Celts get through this series against the Bulls, they will beat the Magic.

Do they play the Magic????

Wait a tick, better check...

Yeah, they play the winner of Phi/Orl

I'm looking forward to the Hawks playin the LeBrons too... J-Smith vs the King....MASSIVE.

Hey Hereschenes, would you like to trade Chandler for Okur from the jazz?

Hmm... interesting. Certainly he'd be a big upgrade on the offensive side of things, but then you lose basically any sort of tough interior presence (when Chandler is healthy, anyway). It wouldn't be a bad trade by any means (from the Hornets' perspective), but I'd also then I'd ideally like to see them acquire a big interior defender to complement the move.

I guess Chandler's trade value must have taken a big hit after the last one fell through, unfortunately. At the time I was glad it didn't happen, but it's clear now that the current line-up doesn't have what it takes. To my mind, Paul and West are indispensable, but the rest of the squad should be up for grabs. Would be great to keep Butler around as well - he's been great value, although I guess that mean his next contract will need a lot more $$. I agree with you on Wright - he hasn't really blossomed as much as I was expecting. Same with Hilton Armstrong.

Hornets and Jazz appear in the same boat.

Very rare that a team has the chance to contest for a title, both teams have star duos at pg and pf, but lack the supporting cast...

Defence wins titles, and both teams should be doing everything in their power to get a post defender on board.

Hasheem Thabeet.

Joe Johnson working his way out of a slump by taking it to the rack... 10/11 at the stripe so far. Hawks cruising a little...

my punt for today was;

Hawks/Heat total over 180,

Nuggets by over 10.


feeling pretty confident right now...

Talk about tempting fate!!!!!

Hornets making a real game of it...

Don't worry, it won't last. Hornets are toast.

I love you Heresches....

i'm $200 better for the experience.

Goodbye hornets....

Paul made to look human...

yeah paul was dominated in this series. Didn't expect that. Many teams hve struggled to contain him. And K-Mart coming back as a defensive stopper on West? Didn't see that coming either. Looking forward to the Dallas/Denver series. Should be a real interesting matchup.

I like Dallas to win that one...

Dirk is hard to contain, and Howard is a solid defender against Caramelo...

Kidd vs Billups is a saw....