PG: KNICKS vs Wemby - The Mikal Christmas Show!!!

egelband · Post #61 » by **egelband** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:38 pm

stuporman wrote:So is it possibly that Thibs didn't want OG on Wemby the whole game so he wouldn't be in foul trouble and be able to aggressively guard him in crunch time? No, I suppose nobodies on the forum were right that he's a dummy and the refs certainly wouldn't be able to foul saddle OG by crunch the way they had KAT on the bench so much with the whistle.

Probably right. Sad we have to game plan around the effing refs tho. Would be awesome if Thibs says in the post game ‘we knew the officials would fall for that guy’s flopping so we sacrificed KAT. We rope-a-dope’d the officials’.

F N 11 · Post #62 » by **F N 11** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:39 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:

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spree8 · Post #63 » by **spree8** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:39 pm

Mikal looked like KD down the stretch

Gravy · Post #64 » by **Gravy** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:39 pm

People were upset we got Mikal for like five 26th picks..

Fury · Post #65 » by **Fury** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:39 pm

Can Bridges average 35 a game? I think so.

stuporman · Post #66 » by **stuporman** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:40 pm

Guano wrote:
stuporman wrote:Wemby 42 points on 31 shots
Bridges 41 points on 25 shots

refs in shambles...

People saying wemby is just a bigger mikal but mikal came up bigger on Christmas

Love to see it.

Maybe MB is just a miniWemby

Post #67 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:40 pm

ITGM wrote:I'm ready to sign that Mikal Bridges apology form now.

Run. Don’t walk.

Iron Mantis · Post #68 » by **Iron Mantis** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:40 pm

stuporman wrote:So is it possibly that Thibs didn't want OG on Wemby the whole game then he wouldn't be in foul trouble and be able to aggressively guard him in crunch time? No, I suppose nobodies on the forum were right that he's a dummy and the refs certainly wouldn't be able to foul saddle OG by crunch the way they had KAT on the bench so much with the whistle.

Guys say anything to defend Thibs. :rofl:

Context · Post #69 » by **Context** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:41 pm

The thing is this...if we are giving Leon credit for being a great GM...why question what he gave up for Mikal...I think it's crystal clear
Mikal was worth every asset...

Parraknick · Post #70 » by **Parraknick** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:41 pm

The Knicks are officially a very tough team to game plan against

matchman · Post #71 » by **matchman** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:41 pm

From the dying seconds backwards:

Hart hustle unlimited closed out the game.
Mikal automatic fadeaway can shoot over the moon (and Wemby's wingspan)
OG's the one to shut down Wemby's perimeter game
Precious's rebounds when KAT sits down due to foul trouble
Mcbride's several minutes subbing malfunctioning Brunson gives us the final comeback
KAT's third quarter to change the tide of this game
Brunson's early turnoverless floor general despite the shots not falling (but if this game was lost it will be on his struggles and hero ball in the 2nd half)
It's not Payne's day today though but I am sure he will be back to normal in the next game.

Everyone contributes and oh my, when Wemby and Sochan are both shooting the lights out, we need Bridges to compensate their scoring and win by such a narrow margin. This game is exciting in the point of view from neutral fans, but for us Knicks fans we are so glad to spoil Silver's party to hail the new King in Wemby. Just gives us a three year window to win a championship please. Even one will do.

Guano · Post #72 » by **Guano** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:41 pm

robillionaire wrote:I love the way it ended. Couldn’t get a bucket but gritty offensive rebounds sealed it. That’s a Knicks way to win

For a team that was labeled soft before the season to seal a win like that is beautiful to witness.

Context · Post #73 » by **Context** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:42 pm

Jose7 wrote:WHEN OG FINALLY BECAME THE PRIMARY DEFENDER LAST 6 minutes of the game.

WEMBY 0 points.

OG really is that guy.

Mikal what a monster game... NEVER doubted you.

Nova Boys for life.

Iron Mantis · Post #74 » by **Iron Mantis** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:42 pm

spree8 wrote:Mikal looked like KD down the stretch

Mikal going bananas is the reason we won this game.

No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

We were VERY fortunate to get this dub.

MrDollarBills · Post #75 » by **MrDollarBills** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:42 pm

This team will always be in the conversation with JB/KAT/OG/Mikal on this roster in their primes.

Developing young, cheap talent will be critical to keep this train running.

offense · Post #76 » by **offense** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:42 pm

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3toheadmelo · Post #77 » by **3toheadmelo** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:42 pm

F N 11 wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:

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Nah he doesn’t deserve an apology from anyone. He was putrid on both ends to start the season.

Read on Twitter

Glad to see we bullied him to playing better. Team villain doing gods work. Merry Christmas!

Fury · Post #78 » by **Fury** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:42 pm

Favorite mid range jumper in the league. He gets to his spot and it’s over.

Context · Post #79 » by **Context** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:42 pm

Guano wrote:
robillionaire wrote:I love the way it ended. Couldn’t get a bucket but gritty offensive rebounds sealed it. That’s a Knicks way to win

For a team that was labeled soft before the season to seal a win like that is beautiful to witness.

did you sign that apology form? dont disappoint me

F N 11 · Post #80 » by **F N 11** » Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:43 pm

Mikal had a track record. This guy is a good shooter. Now he is in the flow it’s taking me back to his Nova days when I wanted to draft him. He hits shots on the move. It’s not a bad shot for him fading away etc. this team is something else. They don’t mind sharing the spotlight with whoever is hot.