I am sitting in Gus's famous fried chicken in downtown Memphis.
Big game tonight and Knicks fans are out in Memphis.
Brutal 5 game stretch starts tonight.
for sure we're giving up the lead. Our guys just looked tired.
Then... the coach gets 2 techs + ejection (Randle makes both). Rose with a nice bucket on the possession. 3 more techs and an ejection later the Knicks are up 15 w/ a minute to play.
Pure immaturity by the Grizzlies. So you didn't get a call... big deal. You wanna go back and count all the missed fouls YOU committed? That was an insane reaction to a simple missed call.
But really, why does Payton continue to start over Rose? Rose is just head and shoulders better than him. If you're going to play Payton, at least play him off the bench.
the Memphis crew is not nearly as infuriating as the Atlanta crew (meaning the announcers-- those are the 2 teams I'm blacked out on with my Knicks League Pass lol-- it's absolute hell to not have Clyde while watching a game smh)
But really, why does Payton continue to start over Rose? Rose is just head and shoulders better than him. If you're going to play Payton, at least play him off the bench.
Wonder if the Knicks should start Burks at the point instead of Payton
RE: when we were only up 5 w/ 2 min left I thought
Then... the coach gets 2 techs + ejection (Randle makes both). Rose with a nice bucket on the possession. 3 more techs and an ejection later the Knicks are up 15 w/ a minute to play.
Pure immaturity by the Grizzlies. So you didn't get a call... big deal. You wanna go back and count all the missed fouls YOU committed? That was an insane reaction to a simple missed call.
Not to mention prior to that they had shot about twice as many ft's
RE: when we were only up 5 w/ 2 min left I thought
for sure we're giving up the lead. Our guys just looked tired.
Then... the coach gets 2 techs + ejection (Randle makes both). Rose with a nice bucket on the possession. 3 more techs and an ejection later the Knicks are up 15 w/ a minute to play.
Pure immaturity by the Grizzlies. So you didn't get a call... big deal. You wanna go back and count all the missed fouls YOU committed? That was an insane reaction to a simple missed call.
They have lost a lot of close games and gave up a bunch of leads..
When Randle hit that 3 and Rose scored on 2 straight possessions they lost all composure
RE: RE: I know they like to bring Rose off the bench
But really, why does Payton continue to start over Rose? Rose is just head and shoulders better than him. If you're going to play Payton, at least play him off the bench.
Wonder if the Knicks should start Burks at the point instead of Payton
Haha, even a SG like Burks would be an upgrade at the point
But really, why does Payton continue to start over Rose? Rose is just head and shoulders better than him. If you're going to play Payton, at least play him off the bench.
I say don't mess w/ the formula though. Rose is absolutely KILLING it with this role of coming off the bench. I don't want to mess w/ that. His body isn't up for playing 40 min-- so let's not screw around w/ the lineups w/ him.
I have no idea what to do about Payton though-- that's why I was saying there has to be a guy sitting on his couch right now who we can sign who can come in and just do what Payton does but NOT fuck shit up. Right?
The Grizzlies announcers saying: "And their reactions are warranted... watching that replay."
Those reactions were NOT warranted.
Did the Grizz announcers review the play where Rose went up for a layup on a fast break and almost got his arm chopped off with no call while the Grizz were on their run?
Points in the paint were 54-34 Knicks. Those were 2 areas I thought we'd have a tough time tonight. Taj and Pelle combined for 8 blocks. Huge props to them.
The Grizzlies announcers saying: "And their reactions are warranted... watching that replay."
Those reactions were NOT warranted.
Did the Grizz announcers review the play where Rose went up for a layup on a fast break and almost got his arm chopped off with no call while the Grizz were on their run?
Memphis’ heart out it’s chest down the stretch like Mola Ram in Temple of Doom.
Thibs was crazy leaving Burks in as the lead disinterested. -9 tonight, clearly getting back up to speed. DRose needs to be running point for the final 8 minutes of every game that is important or close at all.
Was suffocating.
Morant could get nothing inside and the ball denial was tight.
BTW is was 50 / 50 Knicks fans to Grizzlies and they pump in a ton of crowd noise.
With one of the toughest schedules in the league.
Let that settle in.
This team is rolling and they are feeling confident.
They play like dogs every night.
Let's go beat Denver Wednesday.
#LFGK
But really, why does Payton continue to start over Rose? Rose is just head and shoulders better than him. If you're going to play Payton, at least play him off the bench.
Two main reasons:
1) To limit the minutes he plays
2) Rose is a part of a unit...they play differently together than the starters. There is probably a lot having to do with Randle, RJ and him playing together last year. You dont just put all the players you think are the best players on the same unit. Different players interact with each other differently. Rose plays on a line with 3 guys who are great at creating on their own. RJ and certainly Bullock arent nearly as good at creating their own opps as Rose, IQ and Burks.
The good news is the Heat have a pretty tough schedule. I bet we finish in the 5 seed and lose home court but face the Hawks, which is a good outcome all things considered.
The good news is the Heat have a pretty tough schedule. I bet we finish in the 5 seed and lose home court but face the Hawks, which is a good outcome all things considered.
One key hawks have 6 games left and Knicks have 7 and Knicks are effectively 2 games up on them, with a tough game against phoenix coming up..
Fuck Fill Jackson.
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I guess it was bound to happen eventually
Reverse jinx
Even before that shot Randle was ok, just having a rough shooting night but still was finding a way to get it done. Grizz played good D on him
He's already a legend and sure HoFer.
Then... the coach gets 2 techs + ejection (Randle makes both). Rose with a nice bucket on the possession. 3 more techs and an ejection later the Knicks are up 15 w/ a minute to play.
Pure immaturity by the Grizzlies. So you didn't get a call... big deal. You wanna go back and count all the missed fouls YOU committed? That was an insane reaction to a simple missed call.
oh yeah 21-8 in games Rose plays
Those reactions were NOT warranted.
Wonder if the Knicks should start Burks at the point instead of Payton
Then... the coach gets 2 techs + ejection (Randle makes both). Rose with a nice bucket on the possession. 3 more techs and an ejection later the Knicks are up 15 w/ a minute to play.
Pure immaturity by the Grizzlies. So you didn't get a call... big deal. You wanna go back and count all the missed fouls YOU committed? That was an insane reaction to a simple missed call.
Not to mention prior to that they had shot about twice as many ft's
Then... the coach gets 2 techs + ejection (Randle makes both). Rose with a nice bucket on the possession. 3 more techs and an ejection later the Knicks are up 15 w/ a minute to play.
Pure immaturity by the Grizzlies. So you didn't get a call... big deal. You wanna go back and count all the missed fouls YOU committed? That was an insane reaction to a simple missed call.
They have lost a lot of close games and gave up a bunch of leads..
When Randle hit that 3 and Rose scored on 2 straight possessions they lost all composure
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But really, why does Payton continue to start over Rose? Rose is just head and shoulders better than him. If you're going to play Payton, at least play him off the bench.
Wonder if the Knicks should start Burks at the point instead of Payton
Haha, even a SG like Burks would be an upgrade at the point
I say don't mess w/ the formula though. Rose is absolutely KILLING it with this role of coming off the bench. I don't want to mess w/ that. His body isn't up for playing 40 min-- so let's not screw around w/ the lineups w/ him.
I have no idea what to do about Payton though-- that's why I was saying there has to be a guy sitting on his couch right now who we can sign who can come in and just do what Payton does but NOT fuck shit up. Right?
Those reactions were NOT warranted.
Did the Grizz announcers review the play where Rose went up for a layup on a fast break and almost got his arm chopped off with no call while the Grizz were on their run?
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The Grizzlies announcers saying: "And their reactions are warranted... watching that replay."
Those reactions were NOT warranted.
Did the Grizz announcers review the play where Rose went up for a layup on a fast break and almost got his arm chopped off with no call while the Grizz were on their run?
nope lmao they left that replay in the bank
it was 115-101 w/ 1:02 left
That also included 7 points in 18 seconds!
That's how many techs there were in a matter of less than a minute lol. Knicks just kept hitting the foul shots and scoring.
Thibs was crazy leaving Burks in as the lead disinterested. -9 tonight, clearly getting back up to speed. DRose needs to be running point for the final 8 minutes of every game that is important or close at all.
Morant could get nothing inside and the ball denial was tight.
BTW is was 50 / 50 Knicks fans to Grizzlies and they pump in a ton of crowd noise.
Let that settle in.
This team is rolling and they are feeling confident.
They play like dogs every night.
Let's go beat Denver Wednesday.
#LFGK
Two main reasons:
1) To limit the minutes he plays
2) Rose is a part of a unit...they play differently together than the starters. There is probably a lot having to do with Randle, RJ and him playing together last year. You dont just put all the players you think are the best players on the same unit. Different players interact with each other differently. Rose plays on a line with 3 guys who are great at creating on their own. RJ and certainly Bullock arent nearly as good at creating their own opps as Rose, IQ and Burks.
Hes done for the year. Not official, but no news is generally bad news
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BTW? Is he projected to return this season?
Hes done for the year. Not official, but no news is generally bad news
Yeah fractured feet with bigs are never quick to heel
Need Phoenix to beat Atlanta Tuesday night.
Need Dallas to beat Miami.
Need Miami and Boston to split their home and home.
Did Morant even play last night?
Not much else to say about Rose...in total control when he’s out there. Fun times for Knicks fans, let’s keep it rolling boys!
Did Morant even play last night?
Not much else to say about Rose...in total control when he’s out there. Fun times for Knicks fans, let’s keep it rolling boys!
Morant was awful. I winced every single time Grayson Allen shot a 3 we were leaving him so wide open.
The good news is the Heat have a pretty tough schedule. I bet we finish in the 5 seed and lose home court but face the Hawks, which is a good outcome all things considered.
The good news is the Heat have a pretty tough schedule. I bet we finish in the 5 seed and lose home court but face the Hawks, which is a good outcome all things considered.
One key hawks have 6 games left and Knicks have 7 and Knicks are effectively 2 games up on them, with a tough game against phoenix coming up..