Game Thread: New York Knicks (2-0) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (0-2) Thursday, April 25th 7:30pm

Wildcat · Post #121 » by **Wildcat** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:23 pm

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Gamesmanship at it's finest.

spree8 · Post #122 » by **spree8** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:27 pm

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Surprised we’re not getting another bullshyt questionable or game time decision trick

Context · Post #123 » by **Context** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:30 pm

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Context · Post #124 » by **Context** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:33 pm

We got a different breed this time Knick family:

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Post #125 » by **Capn'O** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:36 pm

Jeff Van Gully wrote:
Gravy wrote:Embiid is like Darth Vader man, all these injuries and he still puts up an easy 34pts. I really want to win game 3 to feel comfortable about the series.

he's a warrior, despite some of the questionable tendencies (flopping, talking spicy). he will keep coming. shocked so many of us who idolize patrick don't see some interesting parallels on that front. dude doesn't lay down.

I want to love him because his game does remind me of Ewing in a lot of ways and he's fought through a lot physically. I have think that Ewing would have ended up with that rebound though and he would have NEVER given that sniveling "the reffing was unacceptable and we're better than them" post game interview. Patrick was a better leader even if it was as the stoic/silent type.

Wildcat · Post #126 » by **Wildcat** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:39 pm

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sol537 wrote:The go to play is simple.... get it to iHart at the top of the key... Brunson off a few picks curling around iHart for the hand-off... Brunson snakes into the paint for a patented floater.... if they swarm... look for iHart on the roll or on a re-set... iHart is the valve that finds the most open shooter out of DDV, Hart, and OG... and while iHart is looking, Brunson re-curls around a Josh Hart screen for another secondary free-up at the 3pt line for an open three or a final downhill attack.

Rinse and repeat. Brunson should not be bringing the ball up... either Hart or DDV... to conserve JB's energy...

this is an excellent point as well -I think CS said he rewatched game 2 and saw that Brunson looked gassed...

I also agree. He's being hounded on every possession whether he's on the ball or not. It's the Julius situation all over again from a couple of years ago when he was double/triple teamed. Only difference to than and now is JB has far better role players.

stuporman · Post #127 » by **stuporman** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:43 pm

What's this providing 'private information' nonsense? These games are played in public, everyone can see the calls and who made them, all it takes is someone to track them and compile the data...it's not like they are doxxing these refs' home addresses or leaking nudes.

Anyone can watch the games!!!

blueNorange · Post #128 » by **blueNorange** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:51 pm

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I really wonder what the intention is in putting that out there for the Knicks. Just at a glance nothing on the ref report seemed to suggest any advantage.

maybe the idea of thinking why it’s provided is the mental head game?

it has no impact

Post #129 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:53 pm

Capn'O wrote:
Jeff Van Gully wrote:
Gravy wrote:Embiid is like Darth Vader man, all these injuries and he still puts up an easy 34pts. I really want to win game 3 to feel comfortable about the series.

he's a warrior, despite some of the questionable tendencies (flopping, talking spicy). he will keep coming. shocked so many of us who idolize patrick don't see some interesting parallels on that front. dude doesn't lay down.

I want to love him because his game does remind me of Ewing in a lot of ways and he's fought through a lot physically. I have think that Ewing would have ended up with that rebound though and he would have NEVER given that sniveling "the reffing was unacceptable and we're better than them" post game interview. Patrick was a better leader even if it was as the stoic/silent type.

agreed fully. he's got some ungully tendencies that i think make people overlook how much of a warrior he is in other ways.

Post #130 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:55 pm

stuporman wrote:What's this providing 'private information' nonsense? These games are played in public, everyone can see the calls and who made them, all it takes is someone to track them and compile the data...it's not like they are doxxing these refs' home addresses or leaking nudes.

Anyone can watch the games!!!

maybe the most pathetic thing they've said yet

Iron Mantis · Post #131 » by **Iron Mantis** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:55 pm

Nick Nurse is scared to death and desperate. Love it.

Post #132 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:55 pm

blueNorange wrote:
Capn'O wrote:
Fat Kat wrote:

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I really wonder what the intention is in putting that out there for the Knicks. Just at a glance nothing on the ref report seemed to suggest any advantage.

maybe the idea of thinking why it’s provided is the mental head game?

it has no impact

the irony of us using upfront accountability as a tactic... while they cry for... accountability after the games.

Context · Post #133 » by **Context** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:04 pm

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I didnt see these two games from the regular season but I went and looked at them because they were in Philly. FIrst one
Embidd was playing...

In both games the knicks led in BOTH of the first and second quarters. Compound that with what I just heard Hart and Jalen say
in the above^^^ video. They will come out with a better focus than when they were at MSG. Clearly they understand that this game 3 is a MUST get.

Again...this is going to be interesting to watch...

on edit: when I say "must get" I mean to crush them-give them no hope...

Im Coming Home · Post #134 » by **Im Coming Home** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:09 pm

stuporman wrote:What's this providing 'private information' nonsense? These games are played in public, everyone can see the calls and who made them, all it takes is someone to track them and compile the data...it's not like they are doxxing these refs' home addresses or leaking nudes.

Anyone can watch the games!!!

It's also been available for years per media iirc just not provided in the way the Knicks have been

Fat Kat · Post #135 » by **Fat Kat** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:22 pm

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Fat Kat · Post #136 » by **Fat Kat** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:25 pm

Im Coming Home wrote:
stuporman wrote:What's this providing 'private information' nonsense? These games are played in public, everyone can see the calls and who made them, all it takes is someone to track them and compile the data...it's not like they are doxxing these refs' home addresses or leaking nudes.

Anyone can watch the games!!!

It's also been available for years per media iirc just not provided in the way the Knicks have been

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Spree2Houston · Post #137 » by **Spree2Houston** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:26 pm

Philly should change their advertising logo on their jerseys to Kleenex

blueNorange · Post #138 » by **blueNorange** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:31 pm

Iron Mantis wrote:Nick Nurse is scared to death and desperate. Love it.

his star player is on record calling him a bitch

Im Coming Home · Post #139 » by **Im Coming Home** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:32 pm

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Honestly, that doesn't sound promising. I expected him to say he's been going over film like crazy to figure it out, etc. Saying "I just need to be better" doesn't really sound promising idk.

sol537 · Post #140 » by **sol537** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:37 pm

Im Coming Home wrote:
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Honestly, that doesn't sound promising. I expected him to say he's been going over film like crazy to figure it out, etc. Saying "I just need to be better" doesn't really sound promising idk.

He's obviously going over film to look at missed opportunities and adjustments he can make... but it is also 100% true that he has to be more poised and "better" at the things he's normally great at. All of these things can and are true.