PG: Knick vs Wizards: 12/30/24; 8 in a row!

[K_ick_God]

Best thing about this win.

I thought we were getting the Minny version of him who mainly just posted behind the 3 point line and jacked up 3’s but we instead got a 3 level scoring machine who’s unstoppable in the post, can pass, rebounding power house, and is a cheat code from 3. His defense is still sus at times but it’s been getting better. I’m satisfied!

Minny looks stupid now. Not for trading him but for camping him out at a 3pt line too much.Even with Rudy, KAT needed freedom,
Their coach has to notice this.

You’d be surprised at what people don’t notice.

[TheGreenArrow]

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[Jalen Bluntson]

No, let's NOT keep it chill!

Wins don't only count against the best in the league. ALL wins count, against both good AND bad teams. And home court advantage matters when teams win the most of their 82 games -- again, against both good AND bad teams.

After decades of dysfunction, we finally have a competent front office, a consistent coach, a team loaded with (possibly) multiple all-stars and (maybe) an MVP. We're a top 3 team in the east and finally an elite and respectable team in all of the NBA. That's worth celebrating.

Sure, we're beating teams we're supposed to beat. However, that's all part of the process. Don't discount it.

People can't let their guard down for some reason. We are not operating like the team did for 20 years before Leon. We are legit one of the best built teams with one of the best FO/HC tandems in the league yet, battered fan syndrome prevents people from enjoying the ride. They have to temper expectations for everyone.

Fuq that. We are just as good as any team in the league right now. Legit championship level team. We will see how close as the season progresses but, there is ZERO reason to "keep it chill". Enjoy the damn ride!! It's been 25 years since we were near a championship. I'm all in!

i agree about us having battered fan syndrome. but i also think we haven't seen quite enough to say championship. i think it's been proven that we have championship level pieces, but they still haven't achieved championship level form just yet. i'm more confident than i've been since 2012-13 that we can get our hopes up though. ugh, that woody team was ripping the heat all year i can't tell you how much i loathe the pacers organization

I agree that they have to put it all together but, the pieces are there. That's the hardest part. Building a team that can win it all. The balance of top end talent we have and the depth we could have if fully healthy is right there. It's a matter of coaching and chemistry if we can stay healthy.

There's a lot season left and the schedule is about to get tougher as we go. Time to see how we stack up with the other top teams. OKC is first on the list. We play them twice the next two Fridays.

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[Parraknick]

I thought we were getting the Minny version of him who mainly just posted behind the 3 point line and jacked up 3’s but we instead got a 3 level scoring machine who’s unstoppable in the post, can pass, rebounding power house, and is a cheat code from 3. His defense is still sus at times but it’s been getting better. I’m satisfied!

It was pretty obvious to me that his recent years in Minnesota weren’t his best work because he wasn’t supported properly

He wasn’t that much different. Watching their games, what stood out was how willingly both Towns and Edwards would swing the first ball early in the possession… and get it back of course. Ant has gone on record lately hinting at the lack thereof. They played very unselfishly, but Towns has always been a beast down low despite spacing the floor for Edwards. I think Ant really misses Towns and his contract will be up one day………….

I observed KAT going missing for large chunks of games and look disinterested at times. To the point that Naz was becoming more suited to the role

[Jalen Bluntson]

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That game was an abomination. We were just not ready yet. We were also shorthanded. Hopefully we see them at full strength in February. I want revenge!

[spree2kawhi]

It was pretty obvious to me that his recent years in Minnesota weren’t his best work because he wasn’t supported properly

He wasn’t that much different. Watching their games, what stood out was how willingly both Towns and Edwards would swing the first ball early in the possession… and get it back of course. Ant has gone on record lately hinting at the lack thereof. They played very unselfishly, but Towns has always been a beast down low despite spacing the floor for Edwards. I think Ant really misses Towns and his contract will be up one day………….

I observed KAT going missing for large chunks of games and look disinterested at times. To the point that Naz was becoming more suited to the role

I didn’t

[The KnicksFix]

I apologize guys!!!

KAT is HIM and we won the trade!

Whoa…

[NiceLikeChrist]

We need our 3 pt shooting to return if we want to get statement wins against OKC. We’ve been shooting like 33% from 3 across our last 4 or 5 games.

We haven’t played a true contender since our very first game of the season against the Celtics (no…Denver, Cavs, and Mavs aren’t contenders). Our schedule has been the easiest in the league after the Cavs. The team has learned and grown a lot but we have to start getting some statement wins. We have to show something against OKC to be taken seriously going down the stretch.

[Chanel Bomber]

Should Josh Hart be in consideration for M.I.P.?

It’s a pretty hotly contested award atm.

I like Norm Powell / Herro. Jalen Johnson also close

Oh yeah. Jalen Johnson has been having a really good breakout season. Him or Herro is likely the favorite.

I just wish there was some way Hart’s tremendous all-around game could be recognized.

I'd love for him to be an All-Star, even if I never watch that game.

[Kidknick!]

Vote Josh Hart in as an All Star guys. Bro deserves it.

KAT putting up casual 30/10 games in his sleep.

Brunson doing Brunson things.

WingStop coming together.

Deuce getting his name called on "Away Games".

We ain't even firing on all cylinders yet.

This team is a PROBLEM.

[GettinitDone]

Honestly, I had no idea KAT was this good. I was just happy to get out of the Randle contract. But my goodness KAT is looking like a real superstar/ MVP candidate. Dare I say Minny/Edwards/Gobert was holding him back

One of the best posts about KAT, yes I too feel Minny/ Ant/ Rudy were holding him back... and KAT obliged to be a team player, Minny is finding out the hard way.

I've observed Ant, he has long ways to go to be a legitimate franchise superstar. He has the tools, but the game IQ in clutch situations does not seem to rise together with his desire to win games... settling too much on outside shots and so far has mixed results not in their favor. He's an All Star for sure, but not exactly a Tier A superstar.

KAT's dribble drive is just a thing of beauty. He's very quick for his size

He's been on a mission!!

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I love dude's game recap he speaks the truth

:lol:
Love that he is a knick

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Yes ALL HART you can't trade enough picks to get this type of production from any player... we're LUCKY !!

[thebuzzardman]

I'll join in.

Sometimes I can be a little negative.

Tobias Harris is having something of a down year.

[Fat Kat]

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[NowWHYcee7]

We will find out what we really are against OKC.

[jvsimonetti0514]

All i took was towns former agent to become a president of basketball operations to truly unlock his real potential. He’s got a 10 net rating on the year which is pretty insane and 6th in Pie. Guys having a monster season and the best one of his career. Only one that comes close is that season with jimmy butler.

He's up there in EPM too. Not Jokic/SGA level, but definitely elite. The guy is a monster.

I believe it. A lot of times it’s hard to visualize a lot of the advanced metrics. On a team with Jalen Brunson, you can see the momentum of the game change when Kat leaves or comes on the floor. Even against the wizards you can see that momentum swing. I can’t remember seeing it as pronounced as it is this season with Kat since rookie year KP. Where it’s so obvious that we’re better on the floor with them. That’s probably taking Brunson for granted but todays a hype up Kat day

[Fat Kat]

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[Reign23]

we take care of those bad teams and that is all that matters here.
KAT and Hart were fantastic again.
(I am not mad when the schedule gets tougher, tho. I just can't watch those depleted Wizards/Magic teams anymore )

[3toheadmelo]

We will find out what we really are against OKC.

I’m ready to go full homer if we beat them

[NowWHYcee7]

We will find out what we really are against OKC.

I’m ready to go full homer if we beat them

Likewise. If we beat them, let alone decisively, I'm all in for the Knicks to take it all