Game Thread: New York Knicks (1-0) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (0-1) Monday, April 22nd 7:30pm

Brunson needs to be more patient in Game 2. If they're sending 3 defenders when he gets into the paint, move the ball and get it back. Make their defense shift. If they wanna give up open threes to guys that can shoot them, that's their problem. But all those highly contested twos over two or three defenders is not going to help.

Sixercise · Post #8 » by **Sixercise** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:02 pm

35 years is a long time since we faced each other in the playoffs....and this is what I mentioned back in 2019: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=1806229&start=80&hilit=process

Philly fan coming in peace.....Mitchell Robinson got dog in him especially on D, and ya'll are finally getting somewhat of a fresh reboot. Yall will be pretty good in 2 years, I trust u will....take this as someone who endured and embraced the Process

And look where y'all are now

This is gonna be a wire-to-wire series....may the battle for I-95 be joined!!

knicks94 · Post #9 » by **knicks94** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:02 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:Brunson needs to be more patient in Game 2. If they're sending 3 defenders when he gets into the paint, move the ball and get it back. Make their defense shift. If they wanna give up open threes to guys that can shoot them, that's their problem. But all those highly contested twos over two or three defenders is not going to help.

Brunson needs to play the role that Jason Kidd did in the playoffs back in the early 00's.

TKKnicks1 · Post #10 » by **TKKnicks1** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:37 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:Brunson needs to be more patient in Game 2. If they're sending 3 defenders when he gets into the paint, move the ball and get it back. Make their defense shift. If they wanna give up open threes to guys that can shoot them, that's their problem. But all those highly contested twos over two or three defenders is not going to help.

Sixers honestly didn't have any special plans for Brunson. They guarded him exactly the same way they did in the regular season. Oubre was just a lot more physical. Brunson had plenty of good looks that normally fall. I fully expect him to bounce back game 2. It was nice to see 7 rebounds and 7 assists out of him when he knew he didn't have it going.

BigShot Bojan · Post #11 » by **BigShot Bojan** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:42 pm

TKKnicks1 wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:Brunson needs to be more patient in Game 2. If they're sending 3 defenders when he gets into the paint, move the ball and get it back. Make their defense shift. If they wanna give up open threes to guys that can shoot them, that's their problem. But all those highly contested twos over two or three defenders is not going to help.

Sixers honestly didn't have any special plans for Brunson. They guarded him exactly the same way they did in the regular season. Oubre was just a lot more physical. Brunson had plenty of good looks that normally fall. I fully expect him to bounce back game 2. It was nice to see 7 rebounds and 7 assists out of him when he knew he didn't have it going.

100% I think they threw their best at him and we withstood it…I hope they game plan around game 4, watch DDV and OG explode from the perimeter

thebuzzardman · Post #12 » by **thebuzzardman** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:54 pm

Offering my services as DG (Designated Goyim) to any observant families who will need someone to turn on the TV and cable to watch the Knicks this Monday

aggo · Post #13 » by **aggo** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:03 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:Offering my services as DG (Designated Goyim) to any observant families who will need someone to turn on the TV and cable to watch the Knicks this Monday

Tf?

TheGreenArrow · Post #14 » by **TheGreenArrow** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:08 pm

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TheGreenArrow · Post #15 » by **TheGreenArrow** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:09 pm

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MrDollarBills · Post #16 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:17 pm

TKKnicks1 wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:Brunson needs to be more patient in Game 2. If they're sending 3 defenders when he gets into the paint, move the ball and get it back. Make their defense shift. If they wanna give up open threes to guys that can shoot them, that's their problem. But all those highly contested twos over two or three defenders is not going to help.

Sixers honestly didn't have any special plans for Brunson. They guarded him exactly the same way they did in the regular season. Oubre was just a lot more physical. Brunson had plenty of good looks that normally fall. I fully expect him to bounce back game 2. It was nice to see 7 rebounds and 7 assists out of him when he knew he didn't have it going.

There were a few looks early on where I felt he definitely forced it in the face of their coverage, he seemed to be pressing/had the yips. But to your point, he made sure to keep contributing even when the shots weren't there. I expect a 35 point performance in Game 2.

8516knicks · Post #17 » by **8516knicks** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:22 pm

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Who thought Josh would become the Knicks' most reliable double double guy ever? 21 regular season plus another 6 triple doubles. And a double double last night. :crazy:

Fat Kat · Post #18 » by **Fat Kat** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:41 pm

I think we’ll see Donte and OG get theirs this game. We have too many high level role-players to truly gameplan for

RHODEY · Post #19 » by **RHODEY** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 3:59 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:Offering my services as DG (Designated Goyim) to any observant families who will need someone to turn on the TV and cable to watch the Knicks this Monday

Yes I would need you to find a buy me a xxl Tobias Harris Jersey... word is that they are exceedingly rare.

TKKnicks1 · Post #20 » by **TKKnicks1** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 4:06 pm

I hope we see our guards attack the rim more in game 2. Embiid is choosing when to jump and when not to. When to give 100% effort and when not to. When to defend and when not to. Attack the hell outta him and see how he responds. If anything it could put him in some foul trouble. We can't live and die by the jump shot when their only interior defender is hobbling around on one leg. Gotta be aggressive.