ajc.com - 2/5/2008
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Smith's 9 blocks 'changed the whole game' By SEKOU SMITH The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 02/05/08 Josh Smith has turned in some memorable performances in 3 1/2 seasons in the NBA. But even he would be pressed to offer a more impressive all-around game than he had Monday in the Hawks' 96-91 win over Philadelphia at Philips Arena. With the Hawks trailing by as much as 20 points in ...
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Dime Magazine —
... . “We got blown out [in Houston],” Al Jefferson said. “And that was without T-Mac. We were playing like garbage then. We’re playing well now.” * Josh Smith had 9 blocks last night, completely altering the face of the game . “When a guy has nine blocks it changes the game dramatically,” Maurice Cheeks said. “Even when he doesn’t block a shot, he has guys thinking about it when they shoot, and that can mess up your offensive rhythm. He only blocked nine shots but he altered many more.” Only nine, Mo? * In his first game back after just one practice, T.J. Ford ...
Mini-behind the boxscore, where Josh Smith is 'like whoa'
Ball Don't Lie —
... What's incredible about the stat line isn't that Smith nearly posted a triple-double and a 5x5 in the same game -- though, yeah, impressive -- it's that these numbers actually helped the Hawks pull off the victory. From Sekou Smith at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: ...
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Hawks 96, 76ers 91 —
NYT > Pro Basketball 2/5/2008
ATLANTA (AP) -- Josh Smith had 19 points, nine assists and nine blocks, and the Atlanta Hawks overcame an abysmal first quarter in a 96-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
T.J. Ford Flashes Old Form —
NBA.com: News 2/5/2008
In the TORONTO STAR, Dave Feschuk writes "T.J. Ford got a hug from Jose Calderon and a hearty ovation from Larry Tanenbaum, the Raptors' minority owner seated courtside. And with no further ado, in a half-empty arena in a game that was a blowout from ...
