If I had to choose I’d say Orlando. Banchero would be equalized by OG and they really don’t have anyone else that would worry me. Not really worried about Indy or Philly either to be honest.
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If I had to choose I’d say Orlando. Banchero would be equalized by OG and they really don’t have anyone else that would worry me. Not really worried about Indy or Philly either to be honest.
I don’t want Miami or Pacers. Call me crazy but I think we can match up well with the 76ers
My reasoning for Indy is we will be good defensively with Mitch and OG back but what is going to hurt us is a team getting the ball out of Brunson's hands. I know Indy has an awesome offense but they play zero defense and I think that gives us our best matchup.
Unless I'm mistaken, Chicago has nothing to play for. The Knicks can get the #2 seed by winning today and hoping the Bucks lose again today (in Orlando)---which they probably will. Getting to magic win #50 would also be a nice feather in their cap, despite all of the injuries they've endured this regular season.
The Knicks are a LOT better than the Sixers players 3-9, but Embiid is still a monster.
Miami might be a bloodbath, but the Knicks are simply better than the Heat right now. The only way the Knicks lose to Miami is Bam “accidentally” injuring someone (or multiple people).
Orlando is better than Indy IMO, especially since Hali hasn’t been the same since his injury and they finally have someone who can guard Siakam.
Philly scares me a little bit because of Embiid and his foul baiting, but on the flip side he is playing at 70% and Knicks do matchup well with them defensively...
Miami doesnt scare me for a couple of reasons. 1) Their strategy of packing the paint and forcing the Knicks to shoot 3s wont work this year and 2) I think Knicks would be looking for revenge and are better equiped offensively and defensivley.. OG can take out their best player and i thjnk IHart is better to guard Bam than Mitch was last year..
Pacers play zero defense i dont care what their fans say, Knicks can throw Mcbride, DDV, Hart and OG at times at Haliburton and OG can lock up Siakim...Plus Haliburton first playoffs, pretty sure he wont be dancing like he does in the regular season..
Orlando can mstch defensively i think but their offense is brutal if Paolo doesnt have it going and he would have to deal with OG all series. good luck..
I think any team that has to double Brunson or has to pack the paint to stop him is in a world of trouble, i think thr Knciks defensively can match with anyteam because the versatility kf OG, Hart and DDV
But I think you are underestimating Miami. They are the best coached team imo and they will be a hell of a matchup for us. They will do more than pack the paint. They will try their best to neutralize Brunson and make others beat us. Imo, we have shooters but they need to be set up to shoot. If Brunson is neutralized as much as possible, others are going to have to create. Imo, that is our achilles heel since we don't have Randle and Miami has the best chance of accomplishing that.
But I think you are underestimating Miami. They are the best coached team imo and they will be a hell of a matchup for us. They will do more than pack the paint. They will try their best to neutralize Brunson and make others beat us. Imo, we have shooters but they need to be set up to shoot. If Brunson is neutralized as much as possible, others are going to have to create. Imo, that is our achilles heel since we don't have Randle and Miami has the best chance of accomplishing that.
They beat the Knicks last year because of 2 things: 1)Knicks coukdnt make the wide open 3s they got, Hart, Rj and Randle are all non shooters you fesr from 3 and it hurt the Knicks...2) Knicks doubled Butler to much which led to 3s for Miami and the Heat knocked those 3s down..
I am not saying it would easy and i get the Knicks dont have another playmaker in the traditional sense but Hart and Hartenstein are both very good players and if they get the ball off a double they are either going to find the open 3 or finish at the rim..
And every team below us is flawed and we can beat in a 7 game series.
*Miami scares me the most but we owe them in a big way and would rather beat them than avoid them.
*Philly has injuries, has not played well in the playoffs and I am not sure they are ready for the playoffs chemistry and physically
*Indy and Orlando are young and don't think they are ready for a 7 game series, both have slowed down in the 2nd half of the season.
Win today and get home court for most of the playoffs. Hopefully Magic beat the Bucks (no Dame magic today)
And every team below us is flawed and we can beat in a 7 game series.
*Miami scares me the most but we owe them in a big way and would rather beat them than avoid them.
*Philly has injuries, has not played well in the playoffs and I am not sure they are ready for the playoffs chemistry and physically
*Indy and Orlando are young and don't think they are ready for a 7 game series, both have slowed down in the 2nd half of the season.
Win today and get home court for most of the playoffs. Hopefully Magic beat the Bucks (no Dame magic today)
I wouldn’t say I want anyone, but I think this version of the Knicks matches up so much better than last years against Miami. I think we take them out if we play them
But their starters have barely come out of the game. Way to treat this like a playoff game Donovan. No wonder your nba career has been an embarrassment
And not treat it like it's the 7th game of the finals. The Bulls sat everyone Friday. The Celtics starters haven't played a minute since the 3rd qtr Thursday.
One more quarter to go, otherwise it's the 4 seed. Shame since they can easily get the 2 seed if they win today (the Bucks are losing 80-71 at the end of the 3rd Quarter in Orlando).
If I had to choose I’d say Orlando. Banchero would be equalized by OG and they really don’t have anyone else that would worry me. Not really worried about Indy or Philly either to be honest.
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For me it is Indy.
If I had to choose I’d say Orlando. Banchero would be equalized by OG and they really don’t have anyone else that would worry me. Not really worried about Indy or Philly either to be honest.
I agree but do we have a shot to play them?
CLE -13.5 over CHA
IND -13.5 over ATL
PHI -15.5 over BRK (despite Embiid questionable)
ORL -5.5 over MIL
Going to take an upset to keep NYK from the 2 seed and playing the winner of a PHI-MIA play-in.
My reasoning for Indy is we will be good defensively with Mitch and OG back but what is going to hurt us is a team getting the ball out of Brunson's hands. I know Indy has an awesome offense but they play zero defense and I think that gives us our best matchup.
If I had to choose, it would also be Indy due to their lack of experience.
Miami might be a bloodbath, but the Knicks are simply better than the Heat right now. The only way the Knicks lose to Miami is Bam “accidentally” injuring someone (or multiple people).
Orlando is better than Indy IMO, especially since Hali hasn’t been the same since his injury and they finally have someone who can guard Siakam.
Miami doesnt scare me for a couple of reasons. 1) Their strategy of packing the paint and forcing the Knicks to shoot 3s wont work this year and 2) I think Knicks would be looking for revenge and are better equiped offensively and defensivley.. OG can take out their best player and i thjnk IHart is better to guard Bam than Mitch was last year..
Pacers play zero defense i dont care what their fans say, Knicks can throw Mcbride, DDV, Hart and OG at times at Haliburton and OG can lock up Siakim...Plus Haliburton first playoffs, pretty sure he wont be dancing like he does in the regular season..
Orlando can mstch defensively i think but their offense is brutal if Paolo doesnt have it going and he would have to deal with OG all series. good luck..
I think any team that has to double Brunson or has to pack the paint to stop him is in a world of trouble, i think thr Knciks defensively can match with anyteam because the versatility kf OG, Hart and DDV
Play to win the game today!
They beat the Knicks last year because of 2 things: 1)Knicks coukdnt make the wide open 3s they got, Hart, Rj and Randle are all non shooters you fesr from 3 and it hurt the Knicks...2) Knicks doubled Butler to much which led to 3s for Miami and the Heat knocked those 3s down..
I am not saying it would easy and i get the Knicks dont have another playmaker in the traditional sense but Hart and Hartenstein are both very good players and if they get the ball off a double they are either going to find the open 3 or finish at the rim..
*Miami scares me the most but we owe them in a big way and would rather beat them than avoid them.
*Philly has injuries, has not played well in the playoffs and I am not sure they are ready for the playoffs chemistry and physically
*Indy and Orlando are young and don't think they are ready for a 7 game series, both have slowed down in the 2nd half of the season.
Win today and get home court for most of the playoffs. Hopefully Magic beat the Bucks (no Dame magic today)
*Miami scares me the most but we owe them in a big way and would rather beat them than avoid them.
*Philly has injuries, has not played well in the playoffs and I am not sure they are ready for the playoffs chemistry and physically
*Indy and Orlando are young and don't think they are ready for a 7 game series, both have slowed down in the 2nd half of the season.
Win today and get home court for most of the playoffs. Hopefully Magic beat the Bucks (no Dame magic today)
I wouldn’t say I want anyone, but I think this version of the Knicks matches up so much better than last years against Miami. I think we take them out if we play them
Cleveland sitting everyone as well
They have nothing to play for if the Knicks get up they will sit the starters, Knicks are not doing their part
If Knicks, Pacers 76ers win and Orlando loses doesn't Orlando drop to the 6? Thats who I would want
Brunson can't hit today. Let's hope he comes out fired up in the 2nd half
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Vucevic. Bench is giving it up
If Knicks, Pacers 76ers win and Orlando loses doesn't Orlando drop to the 6? Thats who I would want
Nope. Orlando would drop to the 8 and we get Sixers in the 3-6.
Let's go.
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Relax.
Didn't think they would lose the 3rd quarter.
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Hornets are up 6 on Cavs late.
Hornets are up 6 on Cavs late.
Hornets win, no 4 seed. 2 or 3.