The Atlanta Hawks put on an absolute offensive clinic tonight at the expense of the Portland Trail Blazers. A complete embarrassment to the city of Portland. It's been years since I've seen a team do just about whatever they set out to do on every single offensive possession. Their offense was in such a rhythm, that the Blazers looked like a JV Division II squad on their way to a second home loss in just 3 home games. Can we start pointing fingers yet? I'm about to, Nate McMillan.
I'm sick of the talking with no results, the lack of emotion from the bench and your apparent confusion in the middle of games. I'm sick of seeing zero growth. I'm sick of seeing zero toughness, one-on-one isolations for Roy, and the pick and roll. I'm sick of seeing zero pick and roll defense, missing defensive assignments and rotations. I'm sick of seeing your players looking completely lost in an offensive set, in a defensive set, and in their general role with this team. You are no...
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