PG: Knicks vs. 76ers: Philly Cheese Steaks Tonight!

[NoDopeOnSundays]

Love how he seeks out contact in the open court. He bumps the defender and they go flying so he doesn't have to worry about any fancy sht to get the bucket.

It seems to have started when PJ Tucker joined the team, before he avoided contact, now he's hitting people like he finally realized he's 240lbs.

I love him but, he needs to calm down with the wrecking ball dunks where he's flying off the rim and landing so awkwardly. I cringe every time.

[Capn'O]

I like Wright's defense. The team seems to get stagnant after a bit with him. Kolek just seems to make everyone hit their shots. The ball moves. It's crazy that he doesn't even look to score and we are always a positive when he's out there basically. I'm less worried about the backup PG moving forward now. We can spend our pennies this off season elsewhere if we want.

I'm pretty curious which way we go. Deuce was one of our most impactful players this year but does he become the odd man out? He can play a little 2. But if we bring Wright back we might have guard covered.

Kolek's defense has been a revelation. He's not Tony Allen out there but he can cover his man, swarm the lanes, and give some pressure, which is a huge plus.

I think Deuce was better last season overall. He has had injuries more than once this season so that may be the reason, but his game did not evolve this season in any notable way. He was playing some of his best ball this year right he went down this time.

I'm a Deuce fan. Just thought he'd be even better this season, but he hasn't really.

He had more breakout offensive games last season but his impact stats are really good this year because of his ability to shoot and guard POA. All of our best lineups have a little Deuce in them. Even paired with JB. He's had a lot of defensive responsibility, especially with KAT in and Mitch and iHart out.

[Jalen Bluntson]

It seems to have started when PJ Tucker joined the team, before he avoided contact, now he's hitting people like he finally realized he's 240lbs.

I love him but, he needs to calm down with the wrecking ball dunks where he's flying off the rim and landing so awkwardly. I cringe every time.

Nah man! That shyt scares me bro. Looks cool and all but, scary.

[ctorres]

Knicks are 8-5 in the last 13 games that Brunson has been out

https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/knicks-player-stats-last-13-games

OG averaging 23 ppg, 5 rpg, 2 spg on 47/37/88 shooting splits

Mikal averaging 22 ppg, 4 rpg, 5 apg on 54/37/92 shooting splits



Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, WE COMIN FOR YOUUUUUU

[WaltFrazier]

3rd locked up yet?

We're not just playing for 3rd seed in the East

We have a shot at the 4th best record in the NBA to end the season.

If the Knicks make the Finals, they could have home court over any Western Conference team with the exception of OKC

Both the Lakers and Nuggets could beat OKC in the playoffs

I think Thibs sees that too, so he is going to coach like every game matters until the season is over

What happened to the idea it's better to be 4th than 3rd, so as to face Cavs not Boston in round 2

[thebuzzardman]

Some good individual stuff here and there, but all in all that game sucked.

Precious is horrific. There's a reason this bum got traded out of Toronto.

[thebuzzardman]

Thibs ties pat riley in wins as Knicks coach with 223. 4th all time. Next stop 25 away from JVG for 3rd all time(happening next season) Congratulations!

Very solid outing by Mitch. FTs look better. Shamet showed he’s capable. OG tough as always, highlight dunk. Ugly game and we took our foot off the gas a couple times but I’ll take the dub

Hopefully he never gets the chance to pass JVG

[thebuzzardman]

3rd locked up yet?

A combination of 3 Knicks wins or pacers losses gets it done

Ok. Coming down to the last game of the season. Got it. Thanks.

[thebuzzardman]

My stream started messing up as Philly cut it to 5. By the time I switched to another we were up 18. Never in doubt I guess.

Tomorrow may not be pretty

With or without KAT, Knicks losing by at least 30

[Synciere]

Headed to Jim’s on South street after the game in a Melo jersey and dared someone to say something…

[thebuzzardman]

3rd locked up yet?

We're not just playing for 3rd seed in the East

We have a shot at the 4th best record in the NBA to end the season.

If the Knicks make the Finals, they could have home court over any Western Conference team with the exception of OKC

Both the Lakers and Nuggets could beat OKC in the playoffs

I think Thibs sees that too, so he is going to coach like every game matters until the season is over

Knicks aren't making it out of the 2nd round in the east. C'mon.

[ctorres]

3rd locked up yet?

We're not just playing for 3rd seed in the East

We have a shot at the 4th best record in the NBA to end the season.

If the Knicks make the Finals, they could have home court over any Western Conference team with the exception of OKC

Both the Lakers and Nuggets could beat OKC in the playoffs

I think Thibs sees that too, so he is going to coach like every game matters until the season is over

What happened to the idea it's better to be 4th than 3rd, so as to face Cavs not Boston in round 2

I never subscribed to that idea and we just aren't bad enough to fall to 4th seed

Also, if we beat the Celtics, we'll be the reason why they would panic and trade Jaylen Brown in the offseason

[thebuzzardman]

We're not just playing for 3rd seed in the East

We have a shot at the 4th best record in the NBA to end the season.

If the Knicks make the Finals, they could have home court over any Western Conference team with the exception of OKC

Both the Lakers and Nuggets could beat OKC in the playoffs

I think Thibs sees that too, so he is going to coach like every game matters until the season is over

What happened to the idea it's better to be 4th than 3rd, so as to face Cavs not Boston in round 2

I never subscribed to that idea and we just aren't bad enough to fall to 4th seed

Also, if we beat the Celtics, we'll be the reason why they would panic and trade Jaylen Brown in the offseason

The only way the Knicks get out of the first round is if they face the Bucks. Knicks 4th, Bucks 6th.

Because every other team they could face will beat them in the first round. Pistons? Might sweep them. Hawks? Would beat them.

[robillionaire]

What happened to the idea it's better to be 4th than 3rd, so as to face Cavs not Boston in round 2

I never subscribed to that idea and we just aren't bad enough to fall to 4th seed

Also, if we beat the Celtics, we'll be the reason why they would panic and trade Jaylen Brown in the offseason

The only way the Knicks get out of the first round is if they face the Bucks. Knicks 4th, Bucks 6th.

Because every other team they could face will beat them in the first round. Pistons? Might sweep them. Hawks? Would beat them.

That’s not the way it works big dawg. Knicks would be 3rd and Bucks 6th. 4th and 5th seed play each other. So let’s stay 3rd

[Najeem27]

OG is unstoppable when he drives. His strong build reminds me of LeBron

[matchman]

scheduling quirk...3 out of 4 games against CLE this year are on 2nd nights of back to backs

that is terrible scheduling by the NBA.

Do better.

It's the combination of bad scheduling and Thibs unwilling usage of the bench.

[matchman]

Maybe PJ Tucker told OG you're 6'7" and built like a tank, go to the goddamn rim with aggression. He seems to have figured out that he's in fact one of the most physically imposing forwards in the NBA, out of nowhere.


Kolek definitely makes a difference for Shamet, and shooters in general, he actively looks for them when he gets into the lane.

The 40M per contract makes more sense when OG scores 20+ with that D. Kahwi-lite is scarce.

[knicksNOTslick]

Some good individual stuff here and there, but all in all that game sucked.

Precious is horrific. There's a reason this bum got traded out of Toronto.

I thought we got him on a bargain contract this year. Now I'm glad we didn't lock him up long term. Maybe we can get him for the vet minimum next year.

[TheGreenArrow]

Read on Twitter

?s=46&t=W09F6FrMDfp5_y1gKYgF1g

[Parraknick]

I love him but, he needs to calm down with the wrecking ball dunks where he's flying off the rim and landing so awkwardly. I cringe every time.

Nah man! That shyt scares me bro. Looks cool and all but, scary.

It’s either those or the air ball layups!