and the hornets shooting their skulls out. The Hornets shooting should come back down to earth. If the Knicks can tighten things up then we have a game.
business winning this game. They continue to surprise for and expected lottery team. KP is not only excelling at the game but his confidence and leadership is a breath of fresh are. This team is growing before our eyes.
Several of our astute posters here predicted Charlotte would give us trouble on the boards...their guards would be tough to contain...Howard would be a handful...and all proved true
And yet, the Knicks had the chops to tighten up on defense in the 4th, shoot their way back into the game, and put them away, despite a couple weak possessions late.
Nkitilinas 4th Q on offense was a mixed bag, but he brought his A game on defense again.
Great job by KP to overcome Howard essentially playing football against him down the stretch, and step out to drill the dagger 3 to put us ahead
4-1 homestand against some good teams...time to see if they can pull out games like this on the road
First time I've been pumped about the Knicks since 2013 - this is way better because a young superstar is at the heart of it all.
2013 team was way unlikable to me. This is the most excited Ive been since 2004 when they finally ended their playoff drought.
In retrospect, maybe - but that season was fun while it was going on. It was an old team so there wasn't the "hope for the future" aspect, but there were some really good games that year.
We were hinging on too many old guys like Kidd, Wallace, KMart, Camby, etc, but that team won more games than any other Knick team had since 1997. It was enjoyable at the time.
This is much better because of Porzingis and the way the team is playing in general. No more watching Melo spend half the game playing iso ball.
Allow Dwight Howard to get away with what he does? The guy isn't even liked by anyone in the league and plays like this every game no matter the opponent. He doesn't actually play defense or box out. He just throws people out of the way. Plus I'm willing to bet he throws at least 4 or 5 cheap shots a game into your lower back.
Has KP missed a shot in crunch time this year yet?
On top of everything else he's so damn clutch! And his 4th quarter defense has been ridiculous the last two nights....guys don't even think about shooting when they get close to the rim.
on this team. He couldn't play defense last year, and his offensive game is horrendous. He can pass out of the post, but I don't think that is enough for him to deserve to take minutes away from Kanter or KOQ.
First time I've been pumped about the Knicks since 2013 - this is way better because a young superstar is at the heart of it all.
2013 team was way unlikable to me. This is the most excited Ive been since 2004 when they finally ended their playoff drought.
In retrospect, maybe - but that season was fun while it was going on. It was an old team so there wasn't the "hope for the future" aspect, but there were some really good games that year.
We were hinging on too many old guys like Kidd, Wallace, KMart, Camby, etc, but that team won more games than any other Knick team had since 1997. It was enjoyable at the time.
This is much better because of Porzingis and the way the team is playing in general. No more watching Melo spend half the game playing iso ball.
And on one third-quarter possession, KP had what appeared to be a open look at a 3 from the top. But he dished into the left corner to a MORE open Lee. Now, Lee missed the open 3. But right there was a indicator.
KP has learned plenty, including NOT to emulate Melos me game.
Ian Begley
@IanBegley
Knicks have won back-to-back games when down by double digits entering 4th Q for first time in the shot-clock era (since 1954-55), per Elias
On KP's lay-up at the end, I screamed "SHOOT IT!!!!!" with 3 seconds left on the shot clock. How he got that all the way to the rim in that small amount of time is unbelievable. Big night for McBuckets. Gotta give Horny credit for the small lineup since that was the only way they could defend the Hornets. In the first half, the Knicks looked like they'd never seen a pick and roll before. They were getting eaten alive, but they hung in there. It showed a lot of toughness to bounce back at 109-100.
to stop letting teams get so many uncontested 3's. It seems like they are crashing the lanes hard to provide help to Kanter/KP, allowing that extra swing pass to an open 3
to stop letting teams get so many uncontested 3's. It seems like they are crashing the lanes hard to provide help to Kanter/KP, allowing that extra swing pass to an open 3
I don't disagree with you, but I think a little of it is designed. They were letting Lance Stevenson have open looks the other night because he's known-terrible from 3.
Knicks lose that game 10/10 times the past several years.
Nice to see Kemba lose that game at the garden.
A lot of missed assignments on defense. Must improve.
Frank with two missed 3's and a charge in crunch time almost cost the Knick's the game.
Still, he's taking those shots and he made a huge 3 the previous game. He's a college freshman gaining confidence playing in New York City running point for a team down 11 heading into the fourth. I really can't crap on anything about the Frank situation last night - even the misses and the charge. (It was a really good defensive play.)
Really very happy with the way Jeff is working things.
I think we are now seeing how he can coach. Sad that he really MAY have been completely handcuffed last season, although that's absolutely not the only factor.
Wouldn't say I'm worried, but a little nervous and very interested to see how things evolve once Noah returns. This next week should be intriguing.
Linsanity. Lin should also be thankful for his little Linsanity stretch otherwise he wouldn't he seen anywhere near the 50 million he has made since then .
he called it on ntlikina?????
Because our 2 is Tim Hardaway and he sucks. Not that mystifying, really
Kyle OQuinn doing all the little things.
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Missing 3 free throws already?
Because our 2 is Tim Hardaway and he sucks. Not that mystifying, really
during 5-1 stretch 20 points 4 boards and 4 assists on 45 percent shooting, sucks?
Best ref in the game.
How about playing some D? Asshole.
You can hear it too? Breen already has Monk in the HOF.
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Hates Frank at #8. You can hear it.
You can hear it too? Breen already has Monk in the HOF.
Yuuuup.
He doesnt deserve to be in starting lineup or to be given the minutes Hornacek is giving him
Tonight?
Guy is playing as well as anyone in this league.
Who'd have thought McBuckets and Thomas would be out there for crunch time.
If they help, kick it out.
Most fun watching this team in a generation!
2013 team was way unlikable to me. This is the most excited Ive been since 2004 when they finally ended their playoff drought.
And yet, the Knicks had the chops to tighten up on defense in the 4th, shoot their way back into the game, and put them away, despite a couple weak possessions late.
Nkitilinas 4th Q on offense was a mixed bag, but he brought his A game on defense again.
Great job by KP to overcome Howard essentially playing football against him down the stretch, and step out to drill the dagger 3 to put us ahead
4-1 homestand against some good teams...time to see if they can pull out games like this on the road
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First time I've been pumped about the Knicks since 2013 - this is way better because a young superstar is at the heart of it all.
2013 team was way unlikable to me. This is the most excited Ive been since 2004 when they finally ended their playoff drought.
In retrospect, maybe - but that season was fun while it was going on. It was an old team so there wasn't the "hope for the future" aspect, but there were some really good games that year.
We were hinging on too many old guys like Kidd, Wallace, KMart, Camby, etc, but that team won more games than any other Knick team had since 1997. It was enjoyable at the time.
This is much better because of Porzingis and the way the team is playing in general. No more watching Melo spend half the game playing iso ball.
Very exciting
Lance Thomas
KOQ
I think he's gonna be the most hated man on this team within a few days.
I think he's gonna be the most hated man on this team within a few days.
I kinda believe in Jeff. I dont think he will let Noah wreck the chem. I think hell give Noah a leash and time. But not unlimited in either regard.
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First time I've been pumped about the Knicks since 2013 - this is way better because a young superstar is at the heart of it all.
2013 team was way unlikable to me. This is the most excited Ive been since 2004 when they finally ended their playoff drought.
In retrospect, maybe - but that season was fun while it was going on. It was an old team so there wasn't the "hope for the future" aspect, but there were some really good games that year.
We were hinging on too many old guys like Kidd, Wallace, KMart, Camby, etc, but that team won more games than any other Knick team had since 1997. It was enjoyable at the time.
This is much better because of Porzingis and the way the team is playing in general. No more watching Melo spend half the game playing iso ball.
And on one third-quarter possession, KP had what appeared to be a open look at a 3 from the top. But he dished into the left corner to a MORE open Lee. Now, Lee missed the open 3. But right there was a indicator.
KP has learned plenty, including NOT to emulate Melos me game.
@IanBegley
Knicks have won back-to-back games when down by double digits entering 4th Q for first time in the shot-clock era (since 1954-55), per Elias
Interesting to see Beasley out of the rotation.
I don't disagree with you, but I think a little of it is designed. They were letting Lance Stevenson have open looks the other night because he's known-terrible from 3.
Nice to see Kemba lose that game at the garden.
A lot of missed assignments on defense. Must improve.
Frank with two missed 3's and a charge in crunch time almost cost the Knick's the game.
Nice to see Kemba lose that game at the garden.
A lot of missed assignments on defense. Must improve.
Frank with two missed 3's and a charge in crunch time almost cost the Knick's the game.
Still, he's taking those shots and he made a huge 3 the previous game. He's a college freshman gaining confidence playing in New York City running point for a team down 11 heading into the fourth. I really can't crap on anything about the Frank situation last night - even the misses and the charge. (It was a really good defensive play.)
Wouldn't say I'm worried, but a little nervous and very interested to see how things evolve once Noah returns. This next week should be intriguing.