NFT: Game Thread: Hornets (5-5) vs Knicks (5-4)

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

the Star-Studded Thunder just dropped tonights game to the 1-8 Kings. They now fall to 4-6.

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.

Interesting to see Beasley out of the rotation.

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

and was -21. Phil Jackson had no business running an NBA team and devalued an asset but everything he said about Anthony was true.

In comment 13681512 LawrenceTaylor56 said:

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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.

How Haywoode Workman is allowed to ref Knicks games? He is consistently ridiculous and borderline corrupt. It's despicable.

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.

In comment 13681567 GiantsUA said:

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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.)

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.

that no one expected to contribute at this level. I think Jeff and his coaching staff are bringing the best out of their players.

is he DOES bring his "A" defense game every night. THATS what will make him special. His offense is secondary and will be a work in progress.

are best in small doses as rotation players. Ask too much of them (last couple of years) and their warts show big time.

before he messes this up.

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 .