Hawks (5) @ Knicks (4) - Playoffs Round 1 - Game 1 - SUNDAY May 23 - 7:00pm

makeitstop · Post #881 » by **makeitstop** » Fri May 21, 2021 5:19 pm

Dude's on the way...

RHODEY · Post #882 » by **RHODEY** » Fri May 21, 2021 5:21 pm

Zenzibar wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:
Zenzibar wrote:
True. At the same time Luca is a Euro MVP. But the experience of being in this intense atmosphere in Thibs' practices, preparation etc, is something the Rose Team values for his development.

He definitely is here ASAP to soak everything up, but I'm pretty sure that if he is legit he can step in during the playoffs and get some spot minutes as a back-up. I know some coaches don't want to risk ruining a guy's confidence if things don't go well as such a crucial time, but I think you can do 3 minutes and sit him just to get a read on his pulse. If he is lit and ready from the git go you'll learn it immediately. If not, you don't worry about it for now.

Nate McMillan is already feeling the heat in playing New York, talking out of step regarding the NBA/Knicks.

Now his staff has to scout and plan for Luca, just...in....case... Thibs does the unthinkable. It adds to their coaching staff's workload.

Great strategy all around.

Watch on YouTube

Knick4Real · Post #883 » by **Knick4Real** » Fri May 21, 2021 5:25 pm

stuporman wrote:
thebuzzardman wrote:Also, it's going to be pretty amusing when the game thread is locked and another needs to be created before the tipoff of game 1

If there wasn't 100 pages before the game, another 100 in the first half and more than 300 pages total for the first playoff game in almost a decade I would think this forum was slacking...

No other fan base even comes close.

Does ATL even have a game thread? And if so, is it like 3 posts -- 2 more than the Nyets?? :lol:

Post #884 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Fri May 21, 2021 5:30 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:Haven’t seen MSG like this in so long

Watch on YouTube

why i forgot q rich was on that team? how many roster spots did teams have back then? :lol:

DaGawd · Post #885 » by **DaGawd** » Fri May 21, 2021 5:32 pm

Jeff Van Gully wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:Haven’t seen MSG like this in so long

Watch on YouTube

why i forgot q rich was on that team? how many roster spots did teams have back then?

Honestly we brought in any and every body who was washed to supplement Melo and Jr that season :lol:

3toheadmelo · Post #886 » by **3toheadmelo** » Fri May 21, 2021 5:43 pm

Jeff Van Gully wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:Haven’t seen MSG like this in so long

Watch on YouTube

why i forgot q rich was on that team? how many roster spots did teams have back then?

it’s cause he joined the team super late in the season, in April. he barely played any games lol

i think we had a spot open cause sheed retired in April

Post #887 » by **HerSports85** » Fri May 21, 2021 5:44 pm

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stuporman · Post #888 » by **stuporman** » Fri May 21, 2021 5:50 pm

If they make an espn 30 for 30 of that 12-13 Knicks team they'd have to call it 'wrong side of 30 for 30' because they had a roster filled with every old head left in the league...

stuporman · Post #889 » by **stuporman** » Fri May 21, 2021 5:58 pm

'Elf's defense' has turned into this....

Knick4Real · Post #890 » by **Knick4Real** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:04 pm

As we prepare for Game 1 of the playoffs, allow me to put everyone on notice:

DO NOT SLEEP ON THEO PINSON!!!

This man is as critical to our playoff push and upcoming wins as anyone on this team. Plus, he's a hard worker. He's been in the gym all week preparing, waving different towel weights and sizes, switching up towel hands for dexterity, practicing air guitar for TV closeups, etc. :lol:

This man is R.E.A.D.Y. and (no disrespect) is seriously going to be that ultimate hype man that keeps our guys energized!! :nod:

Post #891 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:11 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:Haven’t seen MSG like this in so long

Watch on YouTube

why i forgot q rich was on that team? how many roster spots did teams have back then? :lol:

Polk377 · Post #892 » by **Polk377** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:21 pm

Zenzibar wrote:
ag3 wrote:
Zenzibar wrote:
Not all in attendance will be vaccinated my Guy. Check out the guidelines.

"On the day of the event, all guests will complete a health screening that includes a contactless temperature check upon arrival that must register below 100.4 degrees and providing proof of full vaccination, or a negative antigen COVID-19 test, or a negative PCR COVID-19 test, along with an appropriate ID matching the ..."

90% of the seats are vaccinated only.
10% are not.

The 10% will have to wear masks and social distance.

AH no. The story is that 90% of the tickets sold, 90% show vaccinated. It isn't a mandate of MSG.

But whatever.
Glad the Team will be able to feel the legendary energy of the Garden.

BTW:
Nets not selling tickets too well.

"The price breaks the Nets are offering are quite significant. For instance, as of Thursday afternoon, the cheapest seat available in section 226, an unvaccinated section, was selling for $370 each. In a vaccinated section very close by (section 228), tickets were selling for just $145 each. "

Meanwhile

Knicks fans are roasting the Nets for struggling to sell playoff tickets

Andy Nesbitt
May 20, 2021 1:49 pm ET
Basketball fans in New York City are fired for the NBA playoffs to start this weekend.

Well, Knicks fans seemed to be really excited. Brooklyn Nets fans seem to be a different story.

The Knicks are back in the playoffs for the first time the 2012-13 season and sold out their first-round home games against the Hawks in like 20 minutes.

The Nets, powered by Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden, have the No. 2 seed in the East and could very well end up playing for a title. But it seems like they’re having a tough time selling tickets because they’re currently using Harden to help push tickets… and to help pay for those tickets.

This is why I said the Nets nightmare would be playing the Knicks in the playoffs. Knicks fans would take over the Barclays and boo they out of their own building. I actually expect the same thing to happen in ATL. Lots of Knicks fans in the area who have been waiting for this.

Ray Williams · Post #893 » by **Ray Williams** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:22 pm

Oscirus wrote:
Spot31 wrote:
Oscirus wrote:Thibs aint exactly know for his playoff success.

2008 Celtics say hello

We talking about thibs not rivers.

Thibs was the coach Rivers was the cheerleader/motivational speaker on that team.

Rasho Brezec · Post #894 » by **Rasho Brezec** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:23 pm

Finally, a game with people in attendance, now I'll at least be able to enjoy watching.

Ray Williams · Post #895 » by **Ray Williams** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:24 pm

F N 11 wrote:
NYKat wrote:Payton having a bounce back series is all that’s missing from this season

Bounce back to what?

I’d like to bounce his head off a few concrete walls.

3toheadmelo · Post #896 » by **3toheadmelo** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:27 pm

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Dave_R · Post #897 » by **Dave_R** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:29 pm

If Knicks were smart, they'd press Trae all 94 feet and wear him out. Make him work to get across 1/2 court and take time off the shot clock.

Dave DaButcher · Post #898 » by **Dave DaButcher** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:36 pm

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Sorry, no takebacks.

blueNorange · Post #899 » by **blueNorange** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:41 pm

it's okay, nate will find out why the nba wants the knicks in the playoffs when they play in atlanta and the crowd is filled with knick fans.

knick fans travel, hawk fans don't.

Fat Kat · Post #900 » by **Fat Kat** » Fri May 21, 2021 6:43 pm

HerSports85 wrote:

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Who will win the series?