2/12/05 HoopsKlyce Advice

Last call for Josh Childress.  He is 22-29 FG in his last three games including 2-3 treys.  his line tonight includes 20 pts, 10 reb, and 4 ast.  He does not contribute much beyond points typically but he has 31 rebounds in this three game span.  His spurt of playing time was initiated by Josh Smith being out with an injury but he got 43 minutes Saturday night with Smith back in the lineup.  Childress has scored in double figures in 12 of 47 games this season with 4 of them occurring since February 4th.  Since the Hawks are a lock for the lottery you would think they should feed Childress as much playing time as he can handle.  Realize though with his typical lack of assists, steals, and blocks his fantasy value could evaporate once he stops hitting everything from the field.  Defenses also may ! start paying a lot more attention to him.  The Hawks should also want to give Smith playing time and once he is back in shape should start contributing blocks again.

Mike James had his fourth consecutive strong game with 18 pts and 3 treys but I am not convinced that this is anything but a freaky hot streak.  This game was once again a blow out.  I would like to see a good game from him in a close game. But you want to consider riding the wave.