PS Game 4: Hornets @ Knicks, Tues 10/15 @ 7:30 PM

[rajajackal]

As much as us fans want to see the Knicks give them hell in the opener it doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things

if they're our main conference rivals i think it means a lot

Not in the first game of the season it doesn't, by season's end so much can change that the first game is a faint memory.

it can also be a statement game that sends the message that we mean business this year. there's no way the guys don't get up to play the defending champs

[TheGreenArrow]

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[Knicks Byke]

Dadikina

also Mikaltikina

[NYKinMIA]

JR was a fuqing knucklehead extraordinaire and a Jersey boy.

but he was my knucklehead 'til the day he was gone. LGK

[stuporman]

if they're our main conference rivals i think it means a lot

Not in the first game of the season it doesn't, by season's end so much can change that the first game is a faint memory.

It matters in a close race for playoff seeding. Home court advantage etc. It's not meaningless. It doesn't matter as to how good the team may become during the season but, all wins and losses count.

I didn't say meaningless, don't twist my words, it just doesn't mean as much as fans think it does but ok overreact to one game if you want.

I'm not going to either way win or lose, it's only one game, the first of the season with a newly formed starting group playing against a well established unit.

KP isn't even going to be playing so again, it's not as important as some will think it is.

[stuporman]

if they're our main conference rivals i think it means a lot

Not in the first game of the season it doesn't, by season's end so much can change that the first game is a faint memory.

it can also be a statement game that sends the message that we mean business this year. there's no way the guys don't get up to play the defending champs

KP not even playing...overreacting is par for the course with some fans, not this one though.

[Wildcat]

Not in the first game of the season it doesn't, by season's end so much can change that the first game is a faint memory.

it can also be a statement game that sends the message that we mean business this year. there's no way the guys don't get up to play the defending champs

KP not even playing...overreacting is par for the course with some fans, not this one though.

Never underestimate mind games.

[stuporman]

The past two season have been some of the best seasons the Knicks have had in two decades and they lost the first game of the season in both of them, once to Boston...it's just one game.

[stuporman]

it can also be a statement game that sends the message that we mean business this year. there's no way the guys don't get up to play the defending champs

KP not even playing...overreacting is par for the course with some fans, not this one though.

Never underestimate mind games.

You mean the ones fans play on themselves?

[Jalen Bluntson]

Not in the first game of the season it doesn't, by season's end so much can change that the first game is a faint memory.

It matters in a close race for playoff seeding. Home court advantage etc. It's not meaningless. It doesn't matter as to how good the team may become during the season but, all wins and losses count.

I didn't say meaningless, don't twist my words, it just doesn't mean as much as fans think it does but ok overreact to one game if you want.

I'm not going to either way win or lose, it's only one game, the first of the season with a newly formed starting group playing against a well established unit.

KP isn't even going to be playing so again, it's not as important as some will think it is.

You said it doesn't mean a lot. By seasons end it could be the difference between home court advantage. That's a lot. Every game counts. That's all. No one twisted your words at all.

[stuporman]

Remember this? Don't be this because of one game...

Started off winning the first game against Boston

Coming off a playoff appearance, this is a sign they are ready for the next step...finished the season 37-45

Don't set it up to be more than it is, I'm just trying to save you from yourselves

Don't do it

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[stuporman]

Now I’ve changed my mind...don't play Tyko so he remains PERking of preseason!

[sol537]

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Our 5 starters are all in the top 62 players in the NBA.

The only team with a better standing in the top 62 is the Celtics.

The talent is there. Now let's see about fit and chemistry and... hunger.

[stuporman]

Josh Hart higher than Cade Cunningham, Khris Middleton and Micheal Porter Jr?
Mitchell Robinson higher than Isiah Hartenstein, Porter Jr. and Herbert Jones? sham smiling
Wait...Al Horford? Didn't he retire?

ESPN ranks NBA players 51-100:

51.OG Anunoby
52.Franz Wagner
53.RJ Barrett
54.Alperen Sengun
55.Jaren Jackson Jr.
56.Dereck Lively II
57.Darius Garland
58.Coby White
59.Alex Caruso
60.Desmond Bane
61.Josh Hart
62.Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
63.Khris Middleton
64.Immanuel Quickley
65.Malik Monk
66.Draymond Green
67.Cade Cunningham
68.Brandon Miller
69.Jalen Green
70.Bradley Beal
71.Klay Thompson
72.Austin Reaves
73.Jarrett Allen
74.Zach LaVine
75.Donte DiVincenzo
76.Tyler Herro
77.Jaden McDaniels
78.Brandin Podziemski
79.Fred VanVleet
80.Jerami Grant
81.Myles Turner
82.Mitchell Robinson
83.Marcus Smart
84.CJ McCollum
85.Luguentz Dort
86.Jaime Jaquez Jr.
87.Naz Reid
88.Isaiah Hartenstein
89.Michael Porter Jr.
90.Andrew Wiggins
91.Jonas Valanciunas
92.Jabari Smith Jr.
93.Brook Lopez
94.Keegan Murray
95.Jalen Suggs
96.Al Horford
97.Herbert Jones
98.Mike Conley
99.Chris Paul
100.Anfernee Simons

[rajajackal]

Not in the first game of the season it doesn't, by season's end so much can change that the first game is a faint memory.

It matters in a close race for playoff seeding. Home court advantage etc. It's not meaningless. It doesn't matter as to how good the team may become during the season but, all wins and losses count.

I didn't say meaningless, don't twist my words, it just doesn't mean as much as fans think it does but ok overreact to one game if you want.

I'm not going to either way win or lose, it's only one game, the first of the season with a newly formed starting group playing against a well established unit.

KP isn't even going to be playing so again, it's not as important as some will think it is.

i'm not tryna twist your words just saying that thibs is almost certainly gonna have this team playing like it means something because 1. it's real regular season 2. the defending champs 3. specifically the team our big offseason trades were meant to counter. of course game 1 doesn't forecast the entire 82 game season, but the teams playing will compete hard and it may set the tone for our new starting lineup for better or worse. as a fan i'm happy to find any reason to be invested in the storyline

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Welp!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Tyler Kolek time Folksssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mpharris36]

Very smart to give the guys a rest after a battle vs Minny just 48 hours ago. Havw one more game Friday to dress rehearsal for next Tuesday.

Long season ahead...