Celtics @ The Garden | Game 5 | 5.1.13 | 7:00

[guardplay320]

ven Carmelo Anthony admitted Even Carmelo Anthony admitted yesterday he shot too much in Game 4 yesterday he shot too much in Game 4 Sunday. "Thirty five shots is a lot of shots Sunday. "Thirty five shots is a lot of shots for me,'' Anthony told The Post's Mark Hale. for me,'' Anthony told The Post's Mark Hale. "Kind of out of character for myself. But "Kind of out of character for myself. But throughout the course of the game, you’re throughout the course of the game, you’re not really thinking about how many shots you not really thinking about how many shots you took or things like that...So for me it's just took or things like that...So for me it's just now working everyone back to their role, now working everyone back to their role, back into play.'' Have a feeling it will be J.R. back into play.'' Have a feeling it will be J.R. going for 30 tonight, with Melo being the going for 30 tonight, with Melo being the distributor. The beauty of the Smith-Melo distributor. The beauty of the Smith-Melo tandem is Anthony has no jealousies. He tandem is Anthony has no jealousies. He respects J.R. as a sniper, admires the icewater respects J.R. as a sniper, admires the icewater in his veins. Anthony didn't respect Jeremy. in his veins. Anthony didn't respect Jeremy. Anthony could do without the other stuff Anthony could do without the other stuff Smith brings but there are few players Smith brings but there are few players Anthony respects more as far as a guy who Anthony respects more as far as a guy who can create and hit a tough shot under can create and hit a tough shot under pressure. -Berman

This was still easier to read than that one thread the guy made about being caught spanking the monkey.

[dreamer3kx]

Can I fastfoward time by turning clock hands clockwise, I never tried.

[F N 11]

Bernard King ‏@30BernardKing now
I believe that Carmelo, JR and Kidd will have BIG games tonight @tobias31 @nyknicks @RealJasonKidd

For an old man he is actually able to use twitter efficiently.

[delvec19]

Bernard King ‏ now
I believe that Carmelo, JR and Kidd will have BIG games tonight

For an old man he is actually able to use twitter efficiently.

Isn't it weird that older people just don't get new technology for the most part? For instance my dad is almost 60 but he still types at a 5th grade level. Still constantly has to ask me how to work iTunes, download movies, how to use facebook, etc. It's almost like if you haven't learned something by 40 years old, your done. Can't teach an old dog new tricks. I really hope I never get like that.

Ok nice rant. GO KNICKS. Have to get it done tonight. If they lose somehow...I'm going to be ****ing my pants.

[K_ick_God]

I think Melo truly wants to distribute more, and he's a good passer when he looks to do it.

When he makes these statements about passing, I think his intentions are very good and straightforward.

But once the game gets going, I don't think it's really in his DNA to pass up shots. He knows he can make tough shots -- he's a classic "bad shot shooter" -- and I think in the moment, he just wants to get the score and put points on the board for his team.

He'll put up at least 22 shots tonight.

I think we all wish he was more of a passer and a patient player who integrates himself into a system. On the other hand, I think he puts tremendous pressure on the D because he's always in attack mode.

Melo is definitely the kind of player who strikes fear in the other team's heart. Doesn't matter if he's 10-35 or 12-19. The guy is a killer and teams know it.

[K_ick_God]

Sheed is still practicing with the team



I think his "retirement" was a decoy

I wonder if JR knows who Red Holzman was.

[SuperflyKnick]

I think Melo truly wants to distribute more, and he's a good passer when he looks to do it.

When he makes these statements about passing, I think his intentions are very good and straightforward.

But once the game gets going, I don't think it's really in his DNA to pass up shots. He knows he can make tough shots -- he's a classic "bad shot shooter" -- and I think in the moment, he just wants to get the score and put points on the board for his team.

He'll put up at least 22 shots tonight.

I think we all wish he was more of a passer and a patient player who integrates himself into a system. On the other hand, I think he puts tremendous pressure on the D because he's always in attack mode.

Melo is definitely the kind of player who strikes fear in the other team's heart. Doesn't matter if he's 10-35 or 12-19. The guy is a killer and teams know it.

I dont mind Melo taking 22 shots.... In the 50 pt game againts Miami he took 26 shots and what 2 free throws ???

[K_ick_God]

I think Melo truly wants to distribute more, and he's a good passer when he looks to do it.

When he makes these statements about passing, I think his intentions are very good and straightforward.

But once the game gets going, I don't think it's really in his DNA to pass up shots. He knows he can make tough shots -- he's a classic "bad shot shooter" -- and I think in the moment, he just wants to get the score and put points on the board for his team.

He'll put up at least 22 shots tonight.

I think we all wish he was more of a passer and a patient player who integrates himself into a system. On the other hand, I think he puts tremendous pressure on the D because he's always in attack mode.

Melo is definitely the kind of player who strikes fear in the other team's heart. Doesn't matter if he's 10-35 or 12-19. The guy is a killer and teams know it.

I dont mind Melo taking 22 shots.... In the 50 pt game againts Miami he took 26 shots and what 2 free throws ???

You're right. It may be 25+. I don't mind it either. He's the king of volume shooters. That's okay. He should stay in attack mode tonight. If/when we reach Miami, then we need to revise the offense. Melo needs to blend more against them or we won't stand a good chance.

Main thing is our guys should drive the ball tonight. When you're home in a closeout game, bombing 3's kind of lets the other team off the hook.

Use the energy of the crowd to get into the lane and try to get Boston to collapse by driving the ball down their throats.

[shmeakone]

Predictions:

JR has an off game 7-16 or 7-18 finishes with 18
Melo drops 35+ on solid shooting
Kidd finally hits some 3s
K-Mart has a huge game (near double double)

Knicks win 98-90

[F N 11]

Bernard King ‏ now
I believe that Carmelo, JR and Kidd will have BIG games tonight

For an old man he is actually able to use twitter efficiently.

Isn't it weird that older people just don't get new technology for the most part? For instance my dad is almost 60 but he still types at a 5th grade level. Still constantly has to ask me how to work iTunes, download movies, how to use facebook, etc. It's almost like if you haven't learned something by 40 years old, your done. Can't teach an old dog new tricks. I really hope I never get like that.

Ok nice rant. GO KNICKS. Have to get it done tonight. If they lose somehow...I'm going to be ****ing my pants.

Yeah, i hope I am not like that either. You have to remember we had a technology boom just recently.

[nykballa2k4]

it really is not about passing/shooting it is about how you choose to pass/shoot. Melo needs to be able to say "so and so has not gotten a touch, they need to touch the ball" when it is opportune.

It is a quick thinking issue: He has to assess his own scoring opportunity (open lane/high %shot), assess open teammates. assess their opportunities (lay up, space etc), and make a decision to pass/shoot. Easy for us fans backseat driving, but if you have a mindset that shooting over paul pierce is an 80% or probable bucket, you are taking that shot.

[Ralphie96]

ven Carmelo Anthony admitted Even Carmelo Anthony admitted yesterday he shot too much in Game 4 yesterday he shot too much in Game 4 Sunday. "Thirty five shots is a lot of shots Sunday. "Thirty five shots is a lot of shots for me,'' Anthony told The Post's Mark Hale. for me,'' Anthony told The Post's Mark Hale. "Kind of out of character for myself. But "Kind of out of character for myself. But throughout the course of the game, you’re throughout the course of the game, you’re not really thinking about how many shots you not really thinking about how many shots you took or things like that...So for me it's just took or things like that...So for me it's just now working everyone back to their role, now working everyone back to their role, back into play.'' Have a feeling it will be J.R. back into play.'' Have a feeling it will be J.R. going for 30 tonight, with Melo being the going for 30 tonight, with Melo being the distributor. The beauty of the Smith-Melo distributor. The beauty of the Smith-Melo tandem is Anthony has no jealousies. He tandem is Anthony has no jealousies. He respects J.R. as a sniper, admires the icewater respects J.R. as a sniper, admires the icewater in his veins. Anthony didn't respect Jeremy. in his veins. Anthony didn't respect Jeremy. Anthony could do without the other stuff Anthony could do without the other stuff Smith brings but there are few players Smith brings but there are few players Anthony respects more as far as a guy who Anthony respects more as far as a guy who can create and hit a tough shot under can create and hit a tough shot under pressure. -Berman

This was still easier to read than that one thread the guy made about being caught spanking the monkey.

i highly disagree lol

[makeitstop]

Bernard King ‏ now
I believe that Carmelo, JR and Kidd will have BIG games tonight

For an old man he is actually able to use twitter efficiently.

Isn't it weird that older people just don't get new technology for the most part? For instance my dad is almost 60 but he still types at a 5th grade level. Still constantly has to ask me how to work iTunes, download movies, how to use facebook, etc. It's almost like if you haven't learned something by 40 years old, your done. Can't teach an old dog new tricks. I really hope I never get like that.

Ok nice rant. GO KNICKS. Have to get it done tonight. If they lose somehow...I'm going to be ****ing my pants.

I'm nearly 60, and I've been a web developer for nearly 15 years. I record music using a DAW, edit video on a computer, and set up tones for my pedalboard through an app on my laptop.

Careful swinging that broad brush, sonny. And git off mah lawn.

[nykballa2k4]

ven Carmelo Anthony admitted Even Carmelo Anthony admitted yesterday he shot too much in Game 4 yesterday he shot too much in Game 4 Sunday. "Thirty five shots is a lot of shots Sunday. "Thirty five shots is a lot of shots for me,'' Anthony told The Post's Mark Hale. for me,'' Anthony told The Post's Mark Hale. "Kind of out of character for myself. But "Kind of out of character for myself. But throughout the course of the game, you’re throughout the course of the game, you’re not really thinking about how many shots you not really thinking about how many shots you took or things like that...So for me it's just took or things like that...So for me it's just now working everyone back to their role, now working everyone back to their role, back into play.'' Have a feeling it will be J.R. back into play.'' Have a feeling it will be J.R. going for 30 tonight, with Melo being the going for 30 tonight, with Melo being the distributor. The beauty of the Smith-Melo distributor. The beauty of the Smith-Melo tandem is Anthony has no jealousies. He tandem is Anthony has no jealousies. He respects J.R. as a sniper, admires the icewater respects J.R. as a sniper, admires the icewater in his veins. Anthony didn't respect Jeremy. in his veins. Anthony didn't respect Jeremy. Anthony could do without the other stuff Anthony could do without the other stuff Smith brings but there are few players Smith brings but there are few players Anthony respects more as far as a guy who Anthony respects more as far as a guy who can create and hit a tough shot under can create and hit a tough shot under pressure. -Berman

This was still easier to read than that one thread the guy made about being caught spanking the monkey.

i highly disagree lol

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[GONYK]

I'm nearly 60, and I've been a web developer for nearly 15 years. I record music using a DAW, edit video on a computer, and set up tones for my pedalboard through an app on my laptop.

Careful swinging that broad brush, sonny. And git off mah lawn.

All this time, I legit thought you were in your 20's

[Walzon]

today is the day... close it out!

[makeitstop]

I'm nearly 60, and I've been a web developer for nearly 15 years. I record music using a DAW, edit video on a computer, and set up tones for my pedalboard through an app on my laptop.

Careful swinging that broad brush, sonny. And git off mah lawn.

All this time, I legit thought you were in your 20's

For real? You were only off by about 40 years!

Now every time I post you'll think 'There's that old dude again.'

[omerome]

I'm nearly 60, and I've been a web developer for nearly 15 years. I record music using a DAW, edit video on a computer, and set up tones for my pedalboard through an app on my laptop.

Careful swinging that broad brush, sonny. And git off mah lawn.

All this time, I legit thought you were in your 20's

For real? You were only off by about 40 years!

Now every time I post you'll think 'There's that old dude again.'

Yup!

[melo mvp 15]

The slow progression of Tyson through this series as he comes back from injury is encouraging, hopefully he continues that tonight. I predict he gets double digit points tonight (for the first time this series, I think). I really hope we got for the pick and roll more often, Boston shouldn't be able to cover Tyson- which will open up the game for Melo and the shooters. Not just the Ray- Tyson P&R though, I want Prigioni and Melo to run it too. They'll probably double Melo off of it, so that should be an easy way to score if executed correctly.

I really hope Woodson makes it clear to JR that we don't need him to try to do too much. I love JR, but I hope he doesn't see the suspension as "motivation" because we're perfectly fine with him as he was before. I'd hate to see him force the issue, of course it work out tremendously because he CAN get hot... it's just, he could also take and miss some bad shots. I think something that isn't mentioned enough is how we missed his ability to defend Boston's taller wings and keep the PGs on their SGs disguised as PGs.

[Gregory151]

Baxter Holmes ‏@BaxterHolmes 13m
Doc said no Rondo is no excuse: "Just like the Knicks probably shouldn’t use the reason we won is b/c JR Smith didn’t play. But they did."

lol