KNICKS BEAT HEAT POST GAME THREAD

[GR] · Post #381 » by **[GR]** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:12 am

Bibby got the game ball. His 3 was huge, regardless if Lebron hit one after.

makeitstop · Post #382 » by **makeitstop** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:12 am

RHODEY wrote:I only caught the last 5 minutes. It looks like Melo got his points on a fair number of shots. Would one categorize the teams play as "MELO Ball?".

All except the parts that were 'Stat Ball.'

Melo had the points, but Amare played like a man today. Did a little of everything.

TKF · Post #383 » by **TKF** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:14 am

RHODEY wrote:I only caught the last 5 minutes. It looks like Melo got his points on a fair number of shots. Would one categorize the teams play as "MELO Ball?".

It was still iso heavy, but there were times he made some good passes, one I remember to bibby for a three.... amare played very well and at times interacted with melo nicely.. but he looked for guys and they were just not hitting.. both teams actually..

we are going to need another huge contribution from amare and other guys game 5... I am not sure we can expect carmelo to go for 40 again vs a focused and determined heat defense... we nee other guys to be involved and to continue to play well... we are now without baron, so lets hope TD can step up...

Knicker23 · Post #384 » by **Knicker23** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:15 am

RHODEY wrote:I only caught the last 5 minutes. It looks like Melo got his points on a fair number of shots. Would one categorize the teams play as "MELO Ball?".

In case people haven't noticed, we're sort of running low on offensive talent right now..... With Lin/Shump out... JR/Novak determinant/rendered useless - there isn't much hope in winning a game outside of Melo putting up a big number and buckling down on D.

Stat was able to contribute, which we'll also need.. But to beat a Heat team like this, with the little we have, Melo has to go 15-29 for us to have a chance.. And Stat needs to do something - which he did.

JR isn't reliable.. Fields won't do anything when it matters (or ever).. Novak won't get anything up.. Tyson won't do much on offense..

It's pretty much the Stat and Melo show on offense by default.

Context · Post #385 » by **Context** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:15 am

ITGM wrote:
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fubu05 · Post #386 » by **fubu05** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:16 am

makeitstop wrote:
RHODEY wrote:I only caught the last 5 minutes. It looks like Melo got his points on a fair number of shots. Would one categorize the teams play as "MELO Ball?".

All except the parts that were 'Stat Ball.'

Melo had the points, but Amare played like a man today. Did a little of everything.

Agreed. I think Melo has to be the #1 option on offense, and STAT has to understand that. Melo is the more clutch player, and can create his own shot better than STAT. I think this team is at its best when STAT takes a Pau Gasol type role, do everything, finish inside, rebound, dirty work, and just play off Kobe(Melo). That is when the Knicks are really dangerous. STAT can get 20 just by making teams pay for focusing on Carmelo too much on defense, like he did today. Lots of catches deep, and finishing strong.

TKF · Post #387 » by **TKF** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:16 am

[GR] wrote:Bibby got the game ball. His 3 was huge, regardless if Lebron hit one after.

yea, at the time, I think both teams combined were like 3 for 10000000000..LOL.. our offense was stalling a bit, and Jr made such a nice play and pass to bibby, it really set the tone for us to win this game.. someone other than carmelo and amare hit a shot, and that was a big shot..

Post #388 » by **mpharris36** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:17 am

[GR] wrote:Bibby got the game ball. His 3 was huge, regardless if Lebron hit one after.

hey im all for giving bibby the love...big shot! i see that as a motivational tool from woodson also as bibby most likely will be starting game 5 and we will need a big contribution him so it makes logical sense to give him the confidence.

the fact that bot amare and melo basically put this team on there collective backs tonight...they deserved a split of the game ball...without them playing well we don't even come close...the next highest scorer was 7

Context · Post #389 » by **Context** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:18 am

ibraheim718 wrote:We won this game with what was Chandler losing his cool and in foul trouble and Smith almost shooting us out of the game... losing Davis. We didn't play our best either... And the key was Woody found something in that 4th quarter...

He started moving guys... the triple high screen... stagger P&R then reversing the ball once and dumping it down to Stat who had his man pinned on the switch was huge.... More of that please.

What I've been begging for from Woody. Creativity!

yunaclf · Post #390 » by **yunaclf** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:19 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goAy_zEVPRk&list=FL2Ac8kiI-_nmUIxiwrEebpA&index=2&feature=plpp_video[/youtube]

Great D by STAT and Fields. LOL @ LeBron just standing there.

Post #391 » by **mpharris36** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:20 am

TKF wrote:
RHODEY wrote:I only caught the last 5 minutes. It looks like Melo got his points on a fair number of shots. Would one categorize the teams play as "MELO Ball?".

It was still iso heavy, but there were times he made some good passes, one I remember to bibby for a three.... amare played very well and at times interacted with melo nicely.. but he looked for guys and they were just not hitting.. both teams actually..

we are going to need another huge contribution from amare and other guys game 5... I am not sure we can expect carmelo to go for 40 again vs a focused and determined heat defense... we nee other guys to be involved and to continue to play well... we are now without baron, so lets hope TD can step up...

i am praying to god JR doesn't go 3-15 again...i doubt he will.

he has the confidence and short memory to have a huge game in miami and knowing the heat they are going to blitz are guards (make sure they can't dribble) and melo every time they have the ball...guys are going to have to hit shots when there open

nykballa2k4 · Post #392 » by **nykballa2k4** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:20 am

fubu05 wrote:
makeitstop wrote:
RHODEY wrote:I only caught the last 5 minutes. It looks like Melo got his points on a fair number of shots. Would one categorize the teams play as "MELO Ball?".

All except the parts that were 'Stat Ball.'

Melo had the points, but Amare played like a man today. Did a little of everything.

Agreed. I think Melo has to be the #1 option on offense, and STAT has to understand that. Melo is the more clutch player, and can create his own shot better than STAT. I think this team is at its best when STAT takes a Pau Gasol type role, do everything, finish inside, rebound, dirty work, and just play off Kobe(Melo). That is when the Knicks are really dangerous. STAT can get 20 just by making teams pay for focusing on Carmelo too much on defense, like he did today. Lots of catches deep, and finishing strong.

What I like is how everyone forgot about the first quarter. The best thing about the 1st was we did not get Melo started early. Good teams get their role players hot early, because stars ignite with greater ease. Having Fields run the offense, which he did for the first few minutes, got the ball moving around a lot and led to Amares easy opportunities early on. We won the 1st quarter by 2 points, largely because of Fields.

Context · Post #393 » by **Context** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:22 am

NYKnicks89 wrote:Can someone PLEASE gif. the "That aint no foul" sequence? I love Tyson.

TKF · Post #394 » by **TKF** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:23 am

yunaclf wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goAy_zEVPRk&list=FL2Ac8kiI-_nmUIxiwrEebpA&index=2&feature=plpp_video[/youtube]

Great D by STAT and Fields. LOL @ LeBron just standing there.

yea, great defense by stat and fields.. miami is going to have to figure out that late game thing.. I said it before, I see that as a problem....lebron made some huge shots that qtr and they go to wade... not sure that was the move to do...

then wade dribbles in the lane and then runs out to the three point line to chuck a contested three? that was not good basketball..

Context · Post #395 » by **Context** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:24 am

br7knicks wrote:
ibraheim718 wrote:Post of the year for me...

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Unread postby ibraheim718 on Sun May 06, 2012 3:15 pm
Come on guys get behind the team... this could be the last half of what was a crazy yet entertaining season.

I'm proud of myself... I'm a loyal soldier.

i'm pretty sure I responded to you 718. ME, of all posters

I also cosigned it :wink:

CrazyKnicks · Post #396 » by **CrazyKnicks** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:25 am

Felt like the first time Amare and Melo played well together in a big game. Nice to get a playoff win and save the embarrassment of a sweep.

Davis went down and it seems like we can't catch a break from injuries. A Lin return and win next game makes a great story and interesting series.

And if our season ends next game, I'll be happy that it means the end of JR on this team, made me punch my couch at one point...

RHODEY · Post #397 » by **RHODEY** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:25 am

Sorry to ask all these details, if there was a game break down let me know. How did Harrelson look?

TKF · Post #398 » by **TKF** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:26 am

What I like is how everyone forgot about the first quarter. The best thing about the 1st was we did not get Melo started early. Good teams get their role players hot early, because stars ignite with greater ease. Having Fields run the offense, which he did for the first few minutes, got the ball moving around a lot and led to Amares easy opportunities early on. We won the 1st quarter by 2 points, largely because of Fields.

that is a good point.. because games are not always won in the 4th qtr.. fields got off to a good start and we won the qtr.... scorers and allstars are going to get their points, but it is still a team game.... today it wasn't chalmers hitting big shots, it was bibby for us.... that is huge.. it was fields early.. that was huge.. melo and amare finally did what they are expected to do.... and that is good.. but as you said, we can't forget the first qtr..

KnicksScholar24 · Post #399 » by **KnicksScholar24** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:28 am

Hopefully Davis injury hasn't got Lin shook. Much respect to B-Diddy. Lin doesn't even play with any explosiveness. He should be fine. Just don't over play him.

Can't wait till everyone is healthy.

Also, is there some sort of exercises that can be done to strength the muscles around the knees. If there is, the Knicks medical and training staff certainly don't have the Knicks' players doing any of these exercises. NONE!! They should be fired.

nykballa2k4 · Post #400 » by **nykballa2k4** » Mon May 7, 2012 4:29 am

TKF wrote:
yunaclf wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goAy_zEVPRk&list=FL2Ac8kiI-_nmUIxiwrEebpA&index=2&feature=plpp_video[/youtube]

Great D by STAT and Fields. LOL @ LeBron just standing there.

yea, great defense by stat and fields.. miami is going to have to figure out that late game thing.. I said it before, I see that as a problem....lebron made some huge shots that qtr and they go to wade... not sure that was the move to do...

then wade dribbles in the lane and then runs out to the three point line to chuck a contested three? that was not good basketball..

Pause that at 10 seconds in.
They ran a simple pick and roll with the court spread out. We leaked in, and had a 3 v 2 on Wade and Bosh. Chris sort of hid behind Fields, making the pass almost impossible. If bosh flared out to about 12 feet to get open, thats a clean shot.