Game Thread: Knicks @ Wizards (1-16-09)

[newslowsad]

P.S. I saw Wolf Blitzer in the bathroom and said "Hey Wolf Blitzer, you da man." He said, "Hey, thanks."

Did you ask him if he had a Situation in the bathroom?

Nah, but I thought I'd let you guys know that Wolf washes his hands. Cleanliness for the win.

[newslowsad]

Here's something that won't surprise you guys. With like a minute and a half left in the game I decided to stand up because I was really excited. Obviously, there hasn't been much to cheer about this season. Of course, some guy behind me asked me to sit down. I was like, "There's a minute left in the game, come on!" Ugh.

[hands11]

Blatche is balling tonight. 10 points, 9 boards, 4 assists, 3 steals, 1 block in the first half.

Blatche has a double-double already.

Get that trade value up. Yea!

C'mon people, let's stop talking about trading our 20 somethings being paid peanuts. Love what I'm seeing from Blatche, and wouldn't trade him at this point. He still finishes like a mega p***y though Christ.

He also shows signs of being someone you can run an offense through. I wish they would lean on him and see what he can do as the center piece. That's the kind of game he shows. He can dribble, shoot or pass. He shows amazing agility when in a pinch with the ball. If he is just reacting, he takes if around his back. He has a lot of natural feel for the game when he turns off the thinker. Not a bad combo for someone 7-0. But he is just inexperienced. Lean on him. Lets see what he can do.

I still see a lot of upside in his game. He has really shown a lot since EFJ was fired.

[FreeBalling]

Can't wait to see our backcourt shut down David Lee.

Lee got 21 boards, LOL.

[closg00]

Can't wait to see our backcourt shut down David Lee.

Lee got 21 boards, LOL.

And some on-board don't think we need Blake Griffin.

[Mr. Grundle]

Can't wait to see our backcourt shut down David Lee.

Lee got 21 boards, LOL.

Watching 2 games in a row against the Knicks made me realize that David Lee is one of the dirtiest players in the NBA, and he's damn good at it. What he lacks in athleticism he makes up for in craftiness. Almost every offensive board he pulled down was preceded by a subtle push in the back to whatever Wizard was in position. Moving screens, subtle pushes and nudges here, sticking a hip out there. He got called a on it a couple times tonight, but he gets away with most of it. He's a throwback Knickerbocker in the Oakley mold. Kinda guy you love to have on your team but hate his guts if he isn't.

[tmz3000]

I live in NYC and see the Knicks on TV sometimes... David Lee had a slow start but has been really good since about mid November... http://www.nba.com/playerfile/david_lee ... stats.html

He is a scrapper but scrapping alone doesn't get you double-doubles for months on end. He can play.

Dude is VERY competitive. Kind of reminds me of Bill Laimbeer, just not such a creep. Very outspoken to the press about how he wants the team to win. Too bad Isaiah isn't around anymore so Ernie can't steal him (Lee.)

[dobrojim]

I really don't get how a head coach can continually say that we settle on too many jumpshots yet his 2 supposed star/veteran players repeatedly disrespect that observation every single game. I mean if I had a dollar for every time Jamison and Butler took lousy jumpers this year I'm pretty sure I could cover my student loans.

I'm equally concerned about the failure by these 2 to close out on shooters.

[dobrojim]

Damn. I completely missed the game.

Nice stat line for Blatche though: 13 pts, 11 boards, 4 assists, 3 steals and a block in 26 minutes.

Young had a monster night on the glass, pulling down 3 whole rebounds. That's the most we've seen from him in a while.

I was a little surprised the extent to which N1 deferred to his teammates in this
game. After being on fire for 4 games or so, he was NOT out there jacking. That
seemed like a mature approach. And his late block was a key play.

[rashad20]

http://www.hoopsaddict.com/2009/01/17/g ... ashington/

[yungal07]

http://www.hoopsaddict.com/2009/01/17/game-notes-new-york-vs-washington/

thanks....

[nate33]

http://www.hoopsaddict.com/2009/01/17/game-notes-new-york-vs-washington/

Yeah, great stuff rashad. Make sure you continue to post links when you submit a post game report. I don't check hoopsaddict regularly and I don't want to miss them.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

Seconded.

Rashad you are a great writer!

Really enjoyed all the insight on behind the scenes stuff and your quotes by Tapscott. Humor and the human side seem to be a forte of yours. Do post your links, Rashad. That was very detailed info.

[CrankyTodd]

Seconded.

Rashad you are a great writer!

Really enjoyed all the insight on behind the scenes stuff and your quotes by Tapscott. Humor and the human side seem to be a forte of yours. Do post your links, Rashad. That was very detailed info.

Thirded. Keep up the good work.