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TheBigBoss wrote:K P 6 wrote:Very underappreciated was Jennings finding Melo when he was hot. Finding KP when he was hot. Finding Willy when he was hot.
We better see the all Euro lineup and see if that's the mix we have been looking for. Chemistry is important.
Does BJ's experience in Italy qualify him to be in the Euro lineup? Because I do not want Sasha any near the court.
iAdoreeKnicks wrote:Willy for Prez.
AmazingJason wrote:j4remi wrote:Instant Post game quick thoughts:
. KP is hitting his stride and a lot of it is the PG's knowing how to find him.
. The team started off awkward as hell but settled in and played good ball and then really good ball even when the shots weren't falling in the third, they were getting great looks.
. Melo got a mismatch and poured it on, took the game back from down 9 and took the Nets soul with him.
. Second half defense was impressive, offense was pretty, but I don't want to get too high off a win against this wack opponent.
. Kuz and Willy are fun to watch out there and I think they're making a case for the rotation. Too much stagnation from the current second unit even if they play better defense. Kuz and Willy move, pass and can score; plus they have shown some defensive growth especially Willy...he had a good game on both ends.
.Lance got benched; KOQ got benched; and I doubt anyone is mad about those decisions. Holiday, I like his game but he was pretty invisible.
. Courtney Lee is lookin' like he fits this crew like a glove. He can score in motion, catch and shoot and plays enthusiastic defense.
. Cool moment of the game; Kuz hit Booker with a step back three pointer by faking a drive and Melo said something to him on the way down that left dude smiling. Dad Melo out there.
. BJ was AWFUL in the first half. Dribbled off his foot, got down on himself and committed more TO's while looking upset. Second half, he kept at it passing though and he was brilliant as a playmaker. Props!
. Lastly, shout out to Hornacek's coaching decisions. He benched the right guys and I'm wondering if he threw in the fresh legs because he knew the Nets would tire out on night two. Either way, the decision paid dividends and there was even better motion on defense despite a slow start on that end.
O'Quinn and Lance really shouldn't play at all. O'Quinn perhaps depending on the matchup. They're third-string quality type players.
AmazingJason wrote:Clyde Frazier wrote:
Thanks for posting this because I hadn't seen it one minute ago
K P 6 wrote:TheBigBoss wrote:K P 6 wrote:Very underappreciated was Jennings finding Melo when he was hot. Finding KP when he was hot. Finding Willy when he was hot.
We better see the all Euro lineup and see if that's the mix we have been looking for. Chemistry is important.
Does BJ's experience in Italy qualify him to be in the Euro lineup? Because I do not want Sasha any near the court.
Give credit where credit is due. Sasha started the defensive momentum.
Jimmit79 wrote:Yea RJ played well he was definitely the x factor
RHODEY wrote:AmazingJason wrote:j4remi wrote:Instant Post game quick thoughts:
. KP is hitting his stride and a lot of it is the PG's knowing how to find him.
. The team started off awkward as hell but settled in and played good ball and then really good ball even when the shots weren't falling in the third, they were getting great looks.
. Melo got a mismatch and poured it on, took the game back from down 9 and took the Nets soul with him.
. Second half defense was impressive, offense was pretty, but I don't want to get too high off a win against this wack opponent.
. Kuz and Willy are fun to watch out there and I think they're making a case for the rotation. Too much stagnation from the current second unit even if they play better defense. Kuz and Willy move, pass and can score; plus they have shown some defensive growth especially Willy...he had a good game on both ends.
.Lance got benched; KOQ got benched; and I doubt anyone is mad about those decisions. Holiday, I like his game but he was pretty invisible.
. Courtney Lee is lookin' like he fits this crew like a glove. He can score in motion, catch and shoot and plays enthusiastic defense.
. Cool moment of the game; Kuz hit Booker with a step back three pointer by faking a drive and Melo said something to him on the way down that left dude smiling. Dad Melo out there.
. BJ was AWFUL in the first half. Dribbled off his foot, got down on himself and committed more TO's while looking upset. Second half, he kept at it passing though and he was brilliant as a playmaker. Props!
. Lastly, shout out to Hornacek's coaching decisions. He benched the right guys and I'm wondering if he threw in the fresh legs because he knew the Nets would tire out on night two. Either way, the decision paid dividends and there was even better motion on defense despite a slow start on that end.
O'Quinn and Lance really shouldn't play at all. O'Quinn perhaps depending on the matchup. They're third-string quality type players.
Yeah I think the case has already been made, the difference in our play was so stark with Will + KUZ versus LT and KOQ. Van Gundy said he'd be surprised if Willy hasn't already won the backup center role as his performance tonight... Bench does look so bad when we play the right combos.
PS Thanks BJ for showing thestarters on the bench how to play. Passion, energy, unselfishness...
Adelheid wrote:dakomish23 wrote:Who needs BroLo? It feels like every team stuffed their gullet with overprices bigs this past FA. None of them coming close to BroLo level
It cant be helped. Bigs are really MUCH more expensive than the rest. Hell we have one ourselves.
Jimmit79 wrote:Yea RJ played well he was definitely the x factor
AmazingJason wrote:3toheadmelo wrote:We're doing a much better job getting porzingawd the ball also. We're getting better as a team. Don't give up on the Knicks yet.
KP looking like he might have a chance at the All-Star game. Effortlessly dropping 20 PPG now.
He does get winded easily due to the anemia, but I think he's doing a good job balancing his energy between defense and more involvement on offense.
RHODEY wrote:AmazingJason wrote:3toheadmelo wrote:We're doing a much better job getting porzingawd the ball also. We're getting better as a team. Don't give up on the Knicks yet.
KP looking like he might have a chance at the All-Star game. Effortlessly dropping 20 PPG now.
He does get winded easily due to the anemia, but I think he's doing a good job balancing his energy between defense and more involvement on offense.
I would work nonstop if I knew I was the #1 option with a unit too lol
It strange though, when he plays with Willy and BJ his motor look nonstop...maybe because he doesn't have to work as hard offensively.
Dantares wrote:AmazingJason wrote:TruthBeTold wrote:The coach NEEDS to start Willy over Noah. I'm right about this. Don't waste your breath with defensive or passing arguments.I've been watching both players since the start of the season.
Noah needs to put out to pasture. He just doesn't do much out there other than look to get rid of the ball once he gets it. Doesn't even box out.
Willy's time will come but Noah is our leader. I'm sure Willy will be starting by his 3rd year here. For now we need someone to score off the bench, last year when KP, Afflalo and Melo all sat down we got killed. We need willy off the bench.
TruthBeTold wrote:Dantares wrote:AmazingJason wrote:
Noah needs to put out to pasture. He just doesn't do much out there other than look to get rid of the ball once he gets it. Doesn't even box out.
Willy's time will come but Noah is our leader. I'm sure Willy will be starting by his 3rd year here. For now we need someone to score off the bench, last year when KP, Afflalo and Melo all sat down we got killed. We need willy off the bench.
I don't mind him coming off the bench for NOW if he is stealing significant minutes from Noah. Willy is the Knicks best center and the best players at every position should be starting and getting the most minutes. Phil **** up by signing Noah to that contract. If I'm wrong, then who the **** would take Noah in a trade as of now?
Jimmit79 wrote:Yea RJ played well he was definitely the x factor
AmazingJason wrote:Melo went on an ISO binge and got us to around tied.
I then accidentally took a nap on the couch and next thing I know, we're blowing them out
What happened?
TruthBeTold wrote:Dantares wrote:AmazingJason wrote:
Noah needs to put out to pasture. He just doesn't do much out there other than look to get rid of the ball once he gets it. Doesn't even box out.
Willy's time will come but Noah is our leader. I'm sure Willy will be starting by his 3rd year here. For now we need someone to score off the bench, last year when KP, Afflalo and Melo all sat down we got killed. We need willy off the bench.
I don't mind him coming off the bench for NOW if he is stealing significant minutes from Noah. Willy is the Knicks best center and the best players at every position should be starting and getting the most minutes. Phil **** up by signing Noah to that contract. If I'm wrong, then who the **** would take Noah in a trade as of now?
TruthBeTold wrote:Dantares wrote:AmazingJason wrote:
Noah needs to put out to pasture. He just doesn't do much out there other than look to get rid of the ball once he gets it. Doesn't even box out.
Willy's time will come but Noah is our leader. I'm sure Willy will be starting by his 3rd year here. For now we need someone to score off the bench, last year when KP, Afflalo and Melo all sat down we got killed. We need willy off the bench.
I don't mind him coming off the bench for NOW if he is stealing significant minutes from Noah. Willy is the Knicks best center and the best players at every position should be starting and getting the most minutes. Phil **** up by signing Noah to that contract. If I'm wrong, then who the **** would take Noah in a trade as of now?
dakomish23 wrote:TruthBeTold wrote:Dantares wrote:
Willy's time will come but Noah is our leader. I'm sure Willy will be starting by his 3rd year here. For now we need someone to score off the bench, last year when KP, Afflalo and Melo all sat down we got killed. We need willy off the bench.
I don't mind him coming off the bench for NOW if he is stealing significant minutes from Noah. Willy is the Knicks best center and the best players at every position should be starting and getting the most minutes. Phil **** up by signing Noah to that contract. If I'm wrong, then who the **** would take Noah in a trade as of now?
Let's let the kid be a steady bench contributor before we start him. Seems like the smart play
i was about to post that he's been scoring over 20 a game without trying. There was a stat that he was 5th on the team with touches and he has 19 ppg. Wait till he's 1,2 on the team shooting the ball, he'll be in the 20's every nightAmazingJason wrote:Triple C wrote:
You don't even notice it. It's so effortless and efficient.
