Game Thread: New York Knicks vs. Houston Rockets Mon, Feb 03, 2025/ 7:30pm

TKKnicks1 · Post #241 » by **TKKnicks1** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:48 am

The Rockets only have 1 more made three pointer than us so it's not the problem. They are abusing us in the paint. We are not one but two steps slow in defending transition. The defense has been absolutely abysmal.

knicks94 · Post #242 » by **knicks94** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:49 am

6 lousy quarters in a row!

Context · Post #243 » by **Context** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:49 am

TKKnicks1 wrote:Is KAT just tired or something? He doesn't have the same intensity as we saw earlier in the season. If he can't make his threes then our offense is F'd.

He has an injured thumb. Thibs needs to call soe new plays for him. I think he's easy to defend at this point.

LFGK · Post #244 » by **LFGK** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:49 am

The KnicksFix wrote:STOP
PLAYING
GODDAMN
DROP!

STOP
PROTECTING THE F’N PAINT

F*** YOU THIBS

They're only 4/16 from 3, the problem is the turnovers on fast breaks were giving up fast breaks the other way...grind the game out, take care of the ball and they win this game

Enzo954 · Post #245 » by **Enzo954** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:50 am

Rockets just look like the quicker fresher team.

Worst_to_First · Post #246 » by **Worst_to_First** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:52 am

It will be tough to beat the Rockets if the refs allow them to be physical.

TKKnicks1 · Post #247 » by **TKKnicks1** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:52 am

Nets just spanked the Rockets in their home and we sucking it up. Shameful.

Post #248 » by **Capn'O** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:53 am

Enzo954 wrote:Rockets just look like the quicker fresher team.

This is what they do. Their wings are awesome.

TKKnicks1 · Post #249 » by **TKKnicks1** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:53 am

Context wrote:
TKKnicks1 wrote:Is KAT just tired or something? He doesn't have the same intensity as we saw earlier in the season. If he can't make his threes then our offense is F'd.

He has an injured thumb. Thibs needs to call soe new plays for him. I think he's easy to defend at this point.

He doesn't even have the thumb taped up anymore. I think there is more than just the hand going on right now.

Post #250 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:53 am

TKKnicks1 wrote:The Rockets only have 1 more made three pointer than us so it's not the problem. They are abusing us in the paint. We are not one but two steps slow in defending transition. The defense has been absolutely abysmal.

our poor execution on offense is leading to fast breaks where HOU will kill us. They are longer and more athletic.

You need to have good possession and good sound offense to keep them in the half court.

HarthorneWingo · Post #251 » by **HarthorneWingo** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:54 am

Long ass half time

LFGK · Post #252 » by **LFGK** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:55 am

Nice start to the half

Post #253 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:56 am

unbelievable start

whats the point of playing big if we are going to get crushed in the paint thibs

Post #254 » by **K_ick_God** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:56 am

I went to the Warriors game last year and Hartenstein was erasing so many mistakes with defense and cutting to the paint for release-valve dunks - each one stopped a Warriors run that could have given them the lead. I remember thinking 'They can't survive him leaving.'

knicks94 · Post #255 » by **knicks94** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 1:57 am

Are we the only team that needs to have a fully healthy roster to compete against elite teams?

Post #256 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:00 am

excellent def bridges

Post #257 » by **Capn'O** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:00 am

There we go lads

Bob Ross · Post #258 » by **Bob Ross** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:00 am

Refs have been atrocious but we've been worse especially KAT

LFGK · Post #259 » by **LFGK** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:00 am

Play some D, get back in the game, Magical

F N 11 · Post #260 » by **F N 11** » Tue Feb 4, 2025 2:01 am

Refs making Knicks play harder. He’s it’s you against the world. Just play hard.