GT: ECF:@Knicks vs Pacers: Wed: 5/21/25: TNT; 8pm

[The KnicksFix]

I want to see a NYK sweep. A consistent killer instinct through 4 games. Put the league on notice.

Exactly. WE the killers
WE the beasts of the east

[HopelessKnick]

I'd say Turner is even with KAT or better and Brunson and Hali are not comparable.

Turner even with KAT? Or better?

I didn’t think they were that close at all, with KAT being obviously better. Turner can’t rebound

It's hard to play the PvP battle because in all honesty it doesn't matter. Pacers all play the same tempo/pace on offense. They are 11 deep with guys who can be a problem and they know/trust all of them.
Obi Toppin might be < Precious in certain context, but Toppin is going to score 12 points in 20 minutes on 7 shots. 2-4 from 3, 3-3 dunks.

Celtics game plan was OG vs Tatum. There really is no singular assignment this series. They are predictably un-predictable.

We really have not struggled with them at any time when we have been healthy, so I am really not worried, but it's a completely different animal compared to Pisons (Cade and Co) and Celtics (Tatum's team)

That's certainly true. Pacers have been shooting crazy good from 3. Like almost all their players have been shooting 40%+ from 3 in the playoffs. We really need to guard that 3 point line.

[KnixinSix]

Turner even with KAT? Or better?

I didn’t think they were that close at all, with KAT being obviously better. Turner can’t rebound

It's hard to play the PvP battle because in all honesty it doesn't matter. Pacers all play the same tempo/pace on offense. They are 11 deep with guys who can be a problem and they know/trust all of them.
Obi Toppin might be < Precious in certain context, but Toppin is going to score 12 points in 20 minutes on 7 shots. 2-4 from 3, 3-3 dunks.

Celtics game plan was OG vs Tatum. There really is no singular assignment this series. They are predictably un-predictable.

We really have not struggled with them at any time when we have been healthy, so I am really not worried, but it's a completely different animal compared to Pisons (Cade and Co) and Celtics (Tatum's team)

That's certainly true. Pacers have been shooting crazy good from 3. Like almost all their players have been shooting 40%+ from 3 in the playoffs. We really need to guard that 3 point line.

They are going to get theirs from there but like the Celtics we have to limit it as much as possible. Game 6 showed that when we are dialed in, the scheme and the switching is not too difficult by Thibs, the communication is likely to be better and more confident, and we all saw the results.

That's what we need more of moving forward. Obviously that was a pretty special game from 1st to 4th quarter. I don't think we will see that level every game, but if we can operate closer to that level than game 5 for the most part, we will very likely take down the Pacers and have a decent shot in the championship too.

[Wildcat]

But also, Reggie is annoying. He's going to never stfu but we'll pack Indy up this time around they not on our level.

Reggie is one of the most fairest analysis out there. Was pro-Knick when they started turning the corner.

[MrDollarBills]

I expect Miller to be professional just like how Breen is professional when he calls national games featuring the Knicks. Otherwise the broadcast goes on mute.

[thebuzzardman]

I remember last year....we were up 2-0 but OG got hurt in game 2. We almost beat them in game 3 despite having no Mitch, no Randle and no OG. They needed a miracle shot by Nemphard to win that game. Now we have lost Hartenstein and DD from that team that played the Pacers but we have now Mitch + KAT + OG + Mikal in there. If our top 7 stay healthy we'll win this series.

Knicks top 7 >>>> Pacers top 7

If the Knicks don't win this series then it is because Thibs got severely outcoached.

Brunson >>>>> Haliburton
Hart >>>> Nemphard
Mikal >>> Nesmith
OG < Siakam
KAT >>> Turner

We have 5 out of the best 7 players on both teams and we have the best player on the court as well. This series shouldn't even be that close. If we stay healthy, we should really win.

I'd say Turner is even with KAT or better and Brunson and Hali are not comparable.

It's a close call between KAT and Turner but if KAT is aggressive on offense I give him the edge. Turner is really limited on offense outside shooting open jumpshots. For me the rebounding difference between them is just too big to give Turner the edge. Turner gets you 6-7 rebounds, KAT gives you like twice as much and rebounding IMO is a very big part of the game.

When you two are done sharing that crack pipe can I get a hit?

[thebuzzardman]

Poster on the GB really compared the Pacers to the 2015 Warriors.

They aren't even D'Antoni's Rockets or Suns.

They might be the Doug Moe Nuggets though.

[3toheadmelo]

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Having to deal with hali, Reggie miller, and now dray... glad they're nuking tnt.

Stan Van Gundy too

Might as well sit all our ex's and in-laws in the crowd, too. Since its a haters party.

[Kampuchea]

Not sure what all the replies are to the KAT vs Turner comparison, doesn’t seem debatable that KAT is the better player. Can’t think of a team including Indy that wouldn’t prefer KAT.

[Jalen Bluntson]

I'd say Turner is even with KAT or better and Brunson and Hali are not comparable.

It's a close call between KAT and Turner but if KAT is aggressive on offense I give him the edge. Turner is really limited on offense outside shooting open jumpshots. For me the rebounding difference between them is just too big to give Turner the edge. Turner gets you 6-7 rebounds, KAT gives you like twice as much and rebounding IMO is a very big part of the game.

When you two are done sharing that crack pipe can I get a hit?

Don't forget to sprinkle the angel dust on there too! Space base!! Turner vs KAT. I've seen a lot on here but, this one is pretty wild.

[dukeknicksirish]

We have to come out at the tip with intensity, the Pacers have jumped the Cavs and bucks in game one 1Q and took a 10+ lead. They play fast and they make 3’s.

We need to watch the leak outs after shots go up by sending 1 1/2 guys back and letting the others crash. (1 goes to half court, other hangs around 3 point line).

Our transition defense needs to be better than it was in Boston

[Jeff Van Gully]

Poster on the GB really compared the Pacers to the 2015 Warriors.

They aren't even D'Antoni's Rockets or Suns.

They might be the Doug Moe Nuggets though.

that is a really good comp

[robillionaire]

We have to come out at the tip with intensity, the Pacers have jumped the Cavs and bucks in game one 1Q and took a 10+ lead. They play fast and they make 3’s.

We need to watch the leak outs after shots go up by sending 1 1/2 guys back and letting the others crash. (1 goes to half court, other hangs around 3 point line).

Our transition defense needs to be better than it was in Boston

I’m more concerned about our own offense which was stalling in the first quarters against Boston. we scored 13 pts in the first quarter in game 1 and each game felt like a slow start offensively for the first 5-6 minutes. The pacers are going to score some points no matter what we just can’t afford those kinds of massive scoring droughts

[Kampuchea]

Knicks big rebounding edge but will we need to sacrifice some of that to make sure we are back on defense stopping the Pacers fast breaks.

[Knicksfan1992]

I expect Miller to be professional just like how Breen is professional when he calls national games featuring the Knicks. Otherwise the broadcast goes on mute.

Reggie, I thought, was actually quite complementary of us against Boston. But knowing him he can't wait to make himself the star of the show next series

[LFGK]

But also, Reggie is annoying. He's going to never stfu but we'll pack Indy up this time around they not on our level.

Reggie is one of the most fairest analysis out there. Was pro-Knick when they started turning the corner.

this, he's actually pretty pro-knick lol, I rather him then the others on the network. Screw the player, analyst is fine.

[LFGK]

We have to come out at the tip with intensity, the Pacers have jumped the Cavs and bucks in game one 1Q and took a 10+ lead. They play fast and they make 3’s.

We need to watch the leak outs after shots go up by sending 1 1/2 guys back and letting the others crash. (1 goes to half court, other hangs around 3 point line).

Our transition defense needs to be better than it was in Boston

I’m more concerned about our own offense which was stalling in the first quarters against Boston. we scored 13 pts in the first quarter in game 1 and each game felt like a slow start offensively for the first 5-6 minutes. The pacers are going to score some points no matter what we just can’t afford those kinds of massive scoring droughts

I don't expect the pacers defense to be anywhere near the celtics Defense though.

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[Fury]

Who is guarding Mikal Bridges on the Pacers