They're the #2 seed and will play either the Sixers or the Heat in the 1st Round.
Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. I'm actually not sure who I'd rather face. Spo, Jimmy Butler, Bam and a bunch of younger guys like Jacquez and Jovic or Nurse, Embiid, Harris, Maxey, Hield, etc.
Bucks are the #3 seed and will play the 6th seeded Pacers in RD 1.
They're the #2 seed and will play either the Sixers or the Heat in the 1st Round.
Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. I'm actually not sure who I'd rather face. Spo, Jimmy Butler, Bam and a bunch of younger guys like Jacquez and Jovic or Nurse, Embiid, Harris, Maxey, Hield, etc.
The Heat ALWAYS give the Knicks fits. While it would be nice to slay the dragon in Miami, I'll take my chances against Philly instead.
They're the #2 seed and will play either the Sixers or the Heat in the 1st Round.
Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. I'm actually not sure who I'd rather face. Spo, Jimmy Butler, Bam and a bunch of younger guys like Jacquez and Jovic or Nurse, Embiid, Harris, Maxey, Hield, etc.
The Heat ALWAYS give the Knicks fits. While it would be nice to slay the dragon in Miami, I'll take my chances against Philly instead.
But IDK how we'd defend a guy like Embiid and Maxey is just a scoring dynamo.
Against the sixers i am putting Embiid in every pick and roll situation and forcing him to come up or give up that pull up 3 or the guy in the corner is going to have to leave a shooter
I know the Knicks have struggled against Orlando this year
But, I was hoping to face them anyway. I'd really rather not face Miami again, although the Knicks are the far better team. Ultimately, I think that's the better matchup than dealing with Embiid.
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We'll see what Knicks do in the playoffs but Tom Thibodeau and Leon Rose's front office has given the franchise a sustained success it hasn't seen in almost 30 years. They've been a top-5 seed in 3 of the 4 years they've been in New York. Last time Knicks did that was 1995-1998.
That’s true, and certainly reason for optimism. Lack of playmakers outside of Brunson is the concern - last year RJ stepped up in Randle’s absence, and IQ was at least a threat to. Now both are gone and Randle isn’t there at all. One of Donte, Bogey and Deuce have to get hot from three in any given game.
playing for Toronto. If he was having that kind of season with the Knicks do they do the IQ and RJ trade for OG. I guess it was a fit problem with Randle, Brunson and RJ needing the ball but he was getting wide ope 3 pt looks and couldn't hit them.
Youbhave to understand that RJ now plays for a shit team and is in a more alpha role. Its apples and oranges to just say hed make that production in ny. This translates to nfl also.
We won that trade with OG hands down. We are now desperate for a basket driver like barret for the playoffs but he doesnt pair well with an alpha personna like Randle (whos obviously out). I actually mean alpha in its true form too- i personally think randle was a voice behind letting go of RJ who couldnt connect with the team as a starting 5 guy.
playing for Toronto. If he was having that kind of season with the Knicks do they do the IQ and RJ trade for OG. I guess it was a fit problem with Randle, Brunson and RJ needing the ball but he was getting wide ope 3 pt looks and couldn't hit them.
I dont think it was just an offensive fit problem, he also wasnt a very good defender..
Youbhave to understand that RJ now plays for a shit team and is in a more alpha role. Its apples and oranges to just say hed make that production in ny. This translates to nfl also.
We won that trade with OG hands down. We are now desperate for a basket driver like barret for the playoffs but he doesnt pair well with an alpha personna like Randle (whos obviously out). I actually mean alpha in its true form too- i personally think randle was a voice behind letting go of RJ who couldnt connect with the team as a starting 5 guy.
I will like to see RJ do this for a year. But I am glad to have OG on this team. I think next year with Brunson, DD, OG, Randle and Hartenstein that is a top 5 starting line up in the NBA and should win 53 -58 wins depending on what other moves are made and health.
Brunson will take another leap next year with better finishing he
started off first month and 1/2 this year. I also think he gets to line more and with Randle back he hits a higher % of 3pt to average 30+ points a game. Randle will still give your 25 and 10 and OG will increase offense game. DD will not have to take as many threes but will hit at a higher percentage maybe in low 40s.
I was initially mad we moved beyond young talent like RJ. But he now shoots with no pressure on a playoff irrelevant team. He didnt work in our system and played spotty D.
I do openly root for him tho - i think hes a great kid.
But my post isnt about my opinion- this team has been elevated since that trade and theirs no denying it. Also Precious was mvp of todays OT and going to be a much needed piece as IHart will be gone this offseason. Simms is not an nba player and precious will need to step in as a #2 to Mitch next year
RE: RE: Question RJ raised his FG to 55% and 3 pt to 39% in 32 games
playing for Toronto. If he was having that kind of season with the Knicks do they do the IQ and RJ trade for OG. I guess it was a fit problem with Randle, Brunson and RJ needing the ball but he was getting wide ope 3 pt looks and couldn't hit them.
I dont think it was just an offensive fit problem, he also wasnt a very good defender..
…and Precious has played an important role. I miss IQ but we’re contenders because of OG’s ability to limit teams #1 scorers
Brunson all I could think about was if Randle is healthy there is no chance they could constantly throw double teams at him.
Randle is absolutely missed and would give Brunson a lot more freedom and space to create.
Hopefully we resign Hartenstein and OG and run this back next season.
Brunson all I could think about was if Randle is healthy there is no chance they could constantly throw double teams at him.
Randle is absolutely missed and would give Brunson a lot more freedom and space to create.
Hopefully we resign Hartenstein and OG and run this back next season.
Yeah I would like to see that 5 for a full season. It is a 50 - 60 win team.
Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. I'm actually not sure who I'd rather face. Spo, Jimmy Butler, Bam and a bunch of younger guys like Jacquez and Jovic or Nurse, Embiid, Harris, Maxey, Hield, etc.
Bonus for me: Cornball Haliburton, who I loathe, won’t have a chance to beat a undermanned Knicks team.
Rest up and let’s go to war with one of our rivals.
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They're the #2 seed and will play either the Sixers or the Heat in the 1st Round.
Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. I'm actually not sure who I'd rather face. Spo, Jimmy Butler, Bam and a bunch of younger guys like Jacquez and Jovic or Nurse, Embiid, Harris, Maxey, Hield, etc.
The Heat ALWAYS give the Knicks fits. While it would be nice to slay the dragon in Miami, I'll take my chances against Philly instead.
Let's hope for multiple upsets in the playin game. Lol
Not sure about that, no one knows how bad Giannis is hurt and they have been playing poorly.
Either way we avoid Celtics until the conference finals
Pacers were 4-1 against the Bucks this year.
The Bucks started Lillard. They wanted the win and the 2 seed. They packed it in when they fell behind.
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They're the #2 seed and will play either the Sixers or the Heat in the 1st Round.
Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. I'm actually not sure who I'd rather face. Spo, Jimmy Butler, Bam and a bunch of younger guys like Jacquez and Jovic or Nurse, Embiid, Harris, Maxey, Hield, etc.
The Heat ALWAYS give the Knicks fits. While it would be nice to slay the dragon in Miami, I'll take my chances against Philly instead.
But IDK how we'd defend a guy like Embiid and Maxey is just a scoring dynamo.
It's meaningful
Giannis heals like a machine, but calf injuries are tricky. He could easily re-aggravate it.
I think Hartenstein and Mitch would be fine because Mebiid is not going to beat them with speed, he is slow and lumbering..
With Maxxey you can throw DDV or Hart or Mcbride or even OG
He was doubled all day with a all defense Caruso and still went for 40
They weren't going to push iHart's minutes in OT, so it had to be Precious.
And he had two of the four FGs the Knicks scored in OT.
Five days to heal.
I still would put money on Denver winning the West.
We'll see what Knicks do in the playoffs but Tom Thibodeau and Leon Rose's front office has given the franchise a sustained success it hasn't seen in almost 30 years. They've been a top-5 seed in 3 of the 4 years they've been in New York. Last time Knicks did that was 1995-1998.
Out? Haha.
‘He’s listed as day to day, but then again, aren’t we all?’
Sorry probably 7 days rest.
This regime seems to (finally) have a keen eye for scouting so fairly confident they can land a productive player anywhere in the draft
I could see them try to trade them for picks down the road or to move up.
+1. And I hope Thibs brings in Gregg Williams for a “motivational speech” before the series.
That’s true, and certainly reason for optimism. Lack of playmakers outside of Brunson is the concern - last year RJ stepped up in Randle’s absence, and IQ was at least a threat to. Now both are gone and Randle isn’t there at all. One of Donte, Bogey and Deuce have to get hot from three in any given game.
Not sure who would rush to trade for him.
Youbhave to understand that RJ now plays for a shit team and is in a more alpha role. Its apples and oranges to just say hed make that production in ny. This translates to nfl also.
We won that trade with OG hands down. We are now desperate for a basket driver like barret for the playoffs but he doesnt pair well with an alpha personna like Randle (whos obviously out). I actually mean alpha in its true form too- i personally think randle was a voice behind letting go of RJ who couldnt connect with the team as a starting 5 guy.
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Trade Lillard if they lose in the first or second round?
Not sure who would rush to trade for him.
That’s a good point.
I dont think it was just an offensive fit problem, he also wasnt a very good defender..
Youbhave to understand that RJ now plays for a shit team and is in a more alpha role. Its apples and oranges to just say hed make that production in ny. This translates to nfl also.
We won that trade with OG hands down. We are now desperate for a basket driver like barret for the playoffs but he doesnt pair well with an alpha personna like Randle (whos obviously out). I actually mean alpha in its true form too- i personally think randle was a voice behind letting go of RJ who couldnt connect with the team as a starting 5 guy.
I do openly root for him tho - i think hes a great kid.
But my post isnt about my opinion- this team has been elevated since that trade and theirs no denying it. Also Precious was mvp of todays OT and going to be a much needed piece as IHart will be gone this offseason. Simms is not an nba player and precious will need to step in as a #2 to Mitch next year
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playing for Toronto. If he was having that kind of season with the Knicks do they do the IQ and RJ trade for OG. I guess it was a fit problem with Randle, Brunson and RJ needing the ball but he was getting wide ope 3 pt looks and couldn't hit them.
I dont think it was just an offensive fit problem, he also wasnt a very good defender..
Randle is absolutely missed and would give Brunson a lot more freedom and space to create.
Hopefully we resign Hartenstein and OG and run this back next season.
Randle is absolutely missed and would give Brunson a lot more freedom and space to create.
Hopefully we resign Hartenstein and OG and run this back next season.