CONSOLATION CONF SEMI-FINALS: Hawks vs. Wizards
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 5:32 pm
Polls close Saturday 1/25 @ 5pm CST
The Wizards squeaked into the playoffs this year, just edging out the Pacers and Knicks. And with that tie-breaker over Indy, the Wizards were honored with the opportunity to get backhanded repeatedly by the 1st seed Orlando Fire-Hot Magic. They took a couple Ls to start the series, but gave the Magic a little scare once they took a win at home and almost stole another in Game 5. Unfortunately, they just didn't have the offensive firepower to keep even with Orlando.
The Wizards have a very large roster, somewhat similar to the Sixers. MCW is an interesting player as he's a bit of a Tyreke Evans lite. He has the versatility to play either guard spot or small forward too. Byron Odell has been a HUGE find for them. A 7' SF with 53 QKN. Incredible. The fact that Xist has Drummond and Adams as at least 2 other bigs he can throw at Monroe and Robinson, this could make things pretty interesting. Scoring over a quick 7' forward isn't the easiest thing to do. The talent on the Wizards is still a little raw, but upsets can happen any day. Hawks got upset once already; could it happen again?
HAWKS vs. WIZARDS:
How they got here:
Since 2012, the Hawks and Cavaliers have met in the playoffs 5 times. 2012 was the last time the Cavaliers advanced to the 2nd round (they played the Hawks and got swept). Of the 4 other times, the Hawks always met the Cavs in the 1st round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, and the result had always been the same... HaWWWks. Except this time, the Cavs gave the Hawks a shocker (no not that kind...) and stole a W from them in A-Town. Now the Hawks are sitting pretty... FACING A CHANCE TO BE THE FIRST EVER SLOE CONSOLATION PLAYOFF CHAMPION!!! The Wizards squeaked into the playoffs this year, just edging out the Pacers and Knicks. And with that tie-breaker over Indy, the Wizards were honored with the opportunity to get backhanded repeatedly by the 1st seed Orlando Fire-Hot Magic. They took a couple Ls to start the series, but gave the Magic a little scare once they took a win at home and almost stole another in Game 5. Unfortunately, they just didn't have the offensive firepower to keep even with Orlando.
Tales of the Tape:
So much talent on the Hawks. Draymond Green, Khris Middleton, Daniel Randle, ageless Deron Williams, Harland Ellinger, Greg Monroe, Thomas Robinson... How the hell did these guys lose in round 1?! That said, this is one of the best and deepest squads in the CONSOLATION PLAYOFF BRACKET, and who knows where you will find Daniel Randle lining up. If you are lucky, maybe he'll line up as coach... even then he may still block 3 or 4 of your shots a game... WITH HIS MIND. The Wizards have a very large roster, somewhat similar to the Sixers. MCW is an interesting player as he's a bit of a Tyreke Evans lite. He has the versatility to play either guard spot or small forward too. Byron Odell has been a HUGE find for them. A 7' SF with 53 QKN. Incredible. The fact that Xist has Drummond and Adams as at least 2 other bigs he can throw at Monroe and Robinson, this could make things pretty interesting. Scoring over a quick 7' forward isn't the easiest thing to do. The talent on the Wizards is still a little raw, but upsets can happen any day. Hawks got upset once already; could it happen again?