Jonathan Jones
@jjones9
With the 76ers getting the 7 seed, Philly will now host the Knicks next Thursday night for Game 3. The Commanders will be drafting a new franchise QB at some point during that first half. Where will Josh Harris, owner of both teams, decide to be that night?
For Brunson they are either going to have to blitz or double, or play with some sort of zone...They cant guard him with Batum or Lowry, Brunson would cook both of them..
For Maxey, Knicks can throw a bunch of different looks, they can throw DDV who can chase him and run around screens or you can get more physical with Hart or OG and really make him shoot over length..I like wwaiting to use OG on him until the end of games when it gets slow and they try and run the pick and pop with Embiide and OG's length can really hurt them..
For Embiid the Knicks have plenty and if it comes down to it, Knicks have guys who can double and get back out to shooters, they also have guys who love to get into passing lanes..
Embiid is going to have to keep Hartenstein and Hart off the boards, so he cant just stand still on defense and if they double or bljtz he is gojg to be forced into guard Hart or Hartenstein at the FT line..
As for the role players, Harris and Oubre are awful defenders but they can definitely get hot from 3 which can be scary..
Miami had no shooting, Butler and Herro went 14-45 and lost by 1
If Miami had hung on we may have had a Jimmy-less first round series. I’m sure they would’ve dusted off some G-Leaguer to average 25ppg.
I just remember his really bad ankle sprain last playoffs that kept him out a total of......one game against us and he showed no ill effects after. I bet he keeps playing.
But speaking of injuries, Embiid looks like he's on 1.5 knees out there. Was not moving well. Knicks need to push the pace against this sixers team.
in other words, he's done, and so much for the possibility of the Heat upsetting Boston.
The expectation is Miami's Jimmy Butler will be out multiple weeks, sources said. Butler remarkably played the final three quarters vs. 76ers last night with what is now feared to be an MCL injury. https://t.co/dEDMAuuXuN
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 18, 2024
Can't have great sympathy for the Heat, given they took out Randle on a questionable play, but didn't like to see Oubre's take out of Butler rewarded by very possibly changing the outcome of last night's game.
Embiid will get his, just as he did in January against the Knicks when they won by 36 in Philly. He's not going to be able to flat out carry the Sixers alone though. I think the Knicks are going to pound them.
I'll be there as well. I went to one of the home playoff games last year and it was one of the best home crowds I've ever experienced. And they've been getting a ton of ex Knicks at these games that the crowd is happy to see. Starks, LJ, Spree, Camby, Melo, STAT, etc. The crowd went nuts for Melo last year.
Talk about a guy who's easy to root for. Then add that he's the Knicks best PG since Clyde and becoming one of the best players in Knicks history. Just hope he can stay healthy for many yrs.
Talk about a guy who's easy to root for. Then add that he's the Knicks best PG since Clyde and becoming one of the best players in Knicks history. Just hope he can stay healthy for many yrs.
Bill James once summed up Don Mattingly by saying:
"100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit."
I feel like the same applies to Brunson.
RE: RE: RE: Brunson just published a post on Player's Tribune
Talk about a guy who's easy to root for. Then add that he's the Knicks best PG since Clyde and becoming one of the best players in Knicks history. Just hope he can stay healthy for many yrs.
Bill James once summed up Don Mattingly by saying:
"100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit."
I feel like the same applies to Brunson.
As much of an honor as it would be, and it was a snub but is everyone else kind of happy too that they left him off the Olympic team? He definately can use the rest and maybe it motivates him even more in the playoffs.
Talk about a guy who's easy to root for. Then add that he's the Knicks best PG since Clyde and becoming one of the best players in Knicks history. Just hope he can stay healthy for many yrs.
They act like Embiid is healthy and the Knicks are not good. I know everyone in the media saw his inability to move out get any lift. It's not just conditioning he shouldn't be playing.
They act like Embiid is healthy and the Knicks are not good. I know everyone in the media saw his inability to move out get any lift. It's not just conditioning he shouldn't be playing.
Yeah I’ve been avoiding the coverage for this reason. So predictable. Unfortunately the Knicks won’t be respected til we win it all, and I’m sure even that honeymoon will be brief (nationally I mean). Hope we kick Philly’s ass.
RE: RE: National media is annoying the piss out of me
They act like Embiid is healthy and the Knicks are not good. I know everyone in the media saw his inability to move out get any lift. It's not just conditioning he shouldn't be playing.
Yeah I’ve been avoiding the coverage for this reason. So predictable. Unfortunately the Knicks won’t be respected til we win it all, and I’m sure even that honeymoon will be brief (nationally I mean). Hope we kick Philly’s ass.
Since I live in Philly I really want the Knicks to destroy them. I'm contemplating going to Wells Fargo. The entire national media acts like the Embiid playing will magically be healthy and in shape
@jjones9
With the 76ers getting the 7 seed, Philly will now host the Knicks next Thursday night for Game 3. The Commanders will be drafting a new franchise QB at some point during that first half. Where will Josh Harris, owner of both teams, decide to be that night?
For Maxey, Knicks can throw a bunch of different looks, they can throw DDV who can chase him and run around screens or you can get more physical with Hart or OG and really make him shoot over length..I like wwaiting to use OG on him until the end of games when it gets slow and they try and run the pick and pop with Embiide and OG's length can really hurt them..
For Embiid the Knicks have plenty and if it comes down to it, Knicks have guys who can double and get back out to shooters, they also have guys who love to get into passing lanes..
Embiid is going to have to keep Hartenstein and Hart off the boards, so he cant just stand still on defense and if they double or bljtz he is gojg to be forced into guard Hart or Hartenstein at the FT line..
As for the role players, Harris and Oubre are awful defenders but they can definitely get hot from 3 which can be scary..
Miami had no shooting, Butler and Herro went 14-45 and lost by 1
Crazy how much cheaper it is.
Not me, just too many times Miami have played spoiler to the Knicks playoff hopes
We can wear him down
Oubre will have to guard Brunson to start.
Oubre will have to guard Brunson to start.
Nurse put Batum on JB in January - Brunson scored 29, and Batum scored 0.
And he started that shoving match with DDV at MSG back in March.
One to watch out for.
I just remember his really bad ankle sprain last playoffs that kept him out a total of......one game against us and he showed no ill effects after. I bet he keeps playing.
But speaking of injuries, Embiid looks like he's on 1.5 knees out there. Was not moving well. Knicks need to push the pace against this sixers team.
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Exactly. Eff that dutty muhfugga.
The expectation is Miami's Jimmy Butler will be out multiple weeks, sources said. Butler remarkably played the final three quarters vs. 76ers last night with what is now feared to be an MCL injury. https://t.co/dEDMAuuXuN
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 18, 2024
Can't have great sympathy for the Heat, given they took out Randle on a questionable play, but didn't like to see Oubre's take out of Butler rewarded by very possibly changing the outcome of last night's game.
Up to the Knicks to prevent further reward.
Can't speak for anyone else, but I say welcome aboard Jints in Carolina!
5 game series
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5 game series
It's a 7 game series. NBA hasn't had 5 game 1st round series in quite some time
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5 game series
It's a 7 game series. NBA hasn't had 5 game 1st round series in quite some time
oops. thanks
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I'll be there as well. I went to one of the home playoff games last year and it was one of the best home crowds I've ever experienced. And they've been getting a ton of ex Knicks at these games that the crowd is happy to see. Starks, LJ, Spree, Camby, Melo, STAT, etc. The crowd went nuts for Melo last year.
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Talk about a guy who's easy to root for. Then add that he's the Knicks best PG since Clyde and becoming one of the best players in Knicks history. Just hope he can stay healthy for many yrs.
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Go Knicks!
Can't speak for anyone else, but I say welcome aboard Jints in Carolina!
Jints is definitely in.
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Talk about a guy who's easy to root for. Then add that he's the Knicks best PG since Clyde and becoming one of the best players in Knicks history. Just hope he can stay healthy for many yrs.
Bill James once summed up Don Mattingly by saying:
"100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit."
I feel like the same applies to Brunson.
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Good read To My New York Family - ( New Window )
Talk about a guy who's easy to root for. Then add that he's the Knicks best PG since Clyde and becoming one of the best players in Knicks history. Just hope he can stay healthy for many yrs.
Bill James once summed up Don Mattingly by saying:
"100% ballplayer, 0% bullshit."
I feel like the same applies to Brunson.
As much of an honor as it would be, and it was a snub but is everyone else kind of happy too that they left him off the Olympic team? He definately can use the rest and maybe it motivates him even more in the playoffs.
Yes
Knicks/Sixers & Bucks/Pacers are toss-ups, only series so far with no favorite.
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In comment 16473391 Jints in Carolina said:
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Go Knicks!
Can't speak for anyone else, but I say welcome aboard Jints in Carolina!
Jints is definitely in.
Thanks!
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Good read To My New York Family - ( New Window )
Talk about a guy who's easy to root for. Then add that he's the Knicks best PG since Clyde and becoming one of the best players in Knicks history. Just hope he can stay healthy for many yrs.
+1
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5 game series
It's a 7 game series. NBA hasn't had 5 game 1st round series in quite some time
you mean like the knicks last year?
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so we got that going for us
Knicks/Sixers & Bucks/Pacers are toss-ups, only series so far with no favorite.
One one of the 2 NY-allowed sites, they had slightly worse odds than 76ers. I bet 3x my usual peanuts on our boys.
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5 game series
It's a 7 game series. NBA hasn't had 5 game 1st round series in quite some time
you mean like the knicks last year?
sorry please ignore, misread your reply
That said Saturday can't get here fast enough
Yeah I’ve been avoiding the coverage for this reason. So predictable. Unfortunately the Knicks won’t be respected til we win it all, and I’m sure even that honeymoon will be brief (nationally I mean). Hope we kick Philly’s ass.
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They act like Embiid is healthy and the Knicks are not good. I know everyone in the media saw his inability to move out get any lift. It's not just conditioning he shouldn't be playing.
Yeah I’ve been avoiding the coverage for this reason. So predictable. Unfortunately the Knicks won’t be respected til we win it all, and I’m sure even that honeymoon will be brief (nationally I mean). Hope we kick Philly’s ass.
Since I live in Philly I really want the Knicks to destroy them. I'm contemplating going to Wells Fargo. The entire national media acts like the Embiid playing will magically be healthy and in shape