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Opening Night Game Thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 10/22/25 7:00pm

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Re: Opening Night Game Thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 10/22/25 7:00pm 

Post#1101 » by Najeem27 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:37 am

I always thought Allen was 7foot he’s only 6’9. That’s why he looks small next to HUK
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Post#1102 » by TKKnicks1 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:37 am

When basketball is played the correct way its so easy and beautiful to watch. Just penetrate and kick. Loving what I am seeing.
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Re: Opening Night Game Thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 10/22/25 7:00pm 

Post#1103 » by mpharris36 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:37 am

robillionaire wrote:Nice momentum shifting 3 by towns who was previously ruled out and listed as doubtful to play. Ingrates!


also nice job fighting through the screen drawing the offensive foul
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Post#1104 » by thebuzzardman » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:37 am

3toheadmelo wrote:
Jay10 wrote:KAT had the open 3 pointer.

He seems like he’s overthinking it under this offense

Making him think is an issue
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Post#1106 » by Wildcat » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:37 am

This team is just better than Cleveland.
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Post#1108 » by 3toheadmelo » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:37 am

OG might be an all star this year
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Post#1109 » by rajajackal » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:37 am

Red Vines wrote:Somehow Brunson looks even better in this offense.

his game has more pop because he's not on-ball for 40 minutes a game
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Post#1112 » by thebuzzardman » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:38 am

Najeem27 wrote:I always thought Allen was 7foot he’s only 6’9. That’s why he looks small next to HUK

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Post#1113 » by NewEra » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:38 am

Good job letting them play through that stretch of Spida heating up and avoiding the timeout. Way to show resilience and remain focused.
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Post#1114 » by MrDollarBills » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:38 am

Red Vines wrote:Somehow Brunson looks even better in this offense.


Not a surprise reminder he played with Luka in Dallas.

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Post#1115 » by mpharris36 » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:38 am

mikal looks good bringing the ball up and attacking and finding open shooters

found OG twice in a row for open 3's

missed 1st but nailed the 2nd

OG spotting up in corner is a great offensive possession
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Post#1116 » by Wildcat » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:38 am

3toheadmelo wrote:OG might be an all star this year


OG or Bridges. I just feel one of them are due.
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Post#1117 » by TheGreenArrow » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:38 am

3toheadmelo wrote:OG might be an all star this year


If he can stay healthy you can book it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post#1118 » by Capn'O » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:38 am

Dolan knows ball?

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Post#1120 » by Red Vines » Thu Oct 23, 2025 12:39 am

Mikal wingspan negating the ball pressure, they can't get close.

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