PG: KNICKS Take Game 1

[K_ick_God]

Why does KAT have to like force himself into the action except for getting the ball on the perimeter with zero motion? There’s simply no excuse for it

It’s terrible coaching

KAT is like outside the offense, give me a break

everyone is outside the offense...only the ballhandler is IN the offense

It’s why quick shooting guys like Donte and Payne break through

He has zero offense so you need somebody to spark smthg

Even KAT was trying and succeeding as a creator because Brunson doesn’t pass and Thibs has no offense

They and Hart cutting made the situation less depressing and we caught a wave

It’s a moribund situation with no system or creativity

[GONYK]

we only won cause of Detroits inexperience, playing like this, we’ll get swept in blowouts against the Celtics

I don't think we see brunson play that poorly in the 1st half though.

Also the guys with most playoff experience on DET were the ones that were shook the most in that 4th quarter. Timmy, Tobias, and Schroder disappeared in this game when the pressure ramped up.

Tobias Harris disappears whenever it's nut cutting time

[mpharris36]

Pistons had NO answer for KAT. Automatic bucket. We survived Brunson playing broken for 3Q

It's why him taking only 14 shots is criminal

there are long stretches where he doesn't even touch the ball and that just can't happen

Put that on the coach and brunson equally...find your big man.

The problem is our only offense for him is top of key steamrolling drive

or

a post up from 20 feet out

like we can't scheme him open for ****...or don't attempt to

[TheGreenArrow]

KAT showed out on both ends in the 4th quarter. I tip my hat off to big bodega.

Thibs with the great adjustment to ride with cam over mikal.

Great come back win. Really happy we fought back after they were punking us.

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[Clyde_Style]

Pistons had NO answer for KAT. Automatic bucket. We survived Brunson playing broken for 3Q

KAT should be weaponized against everyone we play

If he is being harassed by doubles sent to thug him, set those screens and to let KAT bomb from deep

When they have one smaller guy on KAT, get him the ball down low and let him cook. They can't stop him

We should be running more PnRs, but since KAT can score from anywhere on the floor the simple objective should be getting him the ball in the best set-ups

We don't do it enough. If we did, he could have highest PPG numbers in the playoffs

[ezmoney707]

I don't think we see brunson play that poorly in the 1st half though.

Also the guys with most playoff experience on DET were the ones that were shook the most in that 4th quarter. Timmy, Tobias, and Schroder disappeared in this game when the pressure ramped up.

Tobias Harris disappears whenever it's nut cutting time

I figured he had the half of his life in the first half and would revert back to the Tobias I know, he didn’t disappoint

[mpharris36]

KAT was 10-14 and like he got zero easy looks (he made like 3 disgusting 15 foot floaters). Is it too much to ask to scheme him open a bit?

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[Capn'O]

New game plan: Feed the KAT.

[Guano]

Pistons had NO answer for KAT. Automatic bucket. We survived Brunson playing broken for 3Q

It's why him taking only 14 shots is criminal

there are long stretches where he doesn't even touch the ball and that just can't happen

Put that on the coach and brunson equally...find your big man.

The problem is our only offense for him is top of key steamrolling drive

or

a post up from 20 feet out

like we can't scheme him open for ****...or don't attempt to

I dont get why we don't run Brunson PnR with him.

But to this point I'm fine with 20ft post ups or him steam rolling in this series.

They cant stop him. Everyone they throw at him is food.

14 shots is bullcht. It's leaving bullets in the clip.

[drp07644]

If deuce has another game like that, sit his ass for Delon. Thibs still needs to get his ass outta here.

[Clyde_Style]

Somebody was saying Cam wouldn't play in the playoffs

Glad they were wrong

I have sometimes really disliked Cam when he's bricking, but there's an easy answer to this

Cam is the Hot or Not Guy

It is up to the coach to recognize when he is being a spark plug for the team and keep him in. When he stinks up the joint, you pull him

Cam is good to have as long as the coach utilizes him that way. Tonight he was that guy and Cam was the fire off the bench we required. Plus KAT was brilliant too when it counted

[mpharris36]

If deuce has another game like that, sit his ass for Delon. Thibs still needs to get his ass outta here.

shamet was miserable too...he lost beasley like twice chasing him around schemes that can't happen.

I don't know whats wrong with Deuce his confidence is shot.

[F N 11]

Also Malik Beasley trying to be tough...FOH.

Every time he bump Brunson, JB finds a way to act like he’s walking to bump him back. Didn’t Stewart make a dance hall tough guy song? He was a non factor.

[Clyde_Style]

New game plan: Feed the KAT.

[nykballa2k4]

It's why him taking only 14 shots is criminal

there are long stretches where he doesn't even touch the ball and that just can't happen

Put that on the coach and brunson equally...find your big man.

The problem is our only offense for him is top of key steamrolling drive

or

a post up from 20 feet out

like we can't scheme him open for ****...or don't attempt to

I dont get why we don't run Brunson PnR with him.

But still this point I'm fine with 20ft post ups or him steam rolling in this series.

They cant stop him. Everyone they throw at him is food.

14 shots is bullcht. It's leaving bullets in the clip.

When he is going downhill and reaches the key, he can be a passing weapon. Need to get him in that position more often.

[mpharris36]

It's why him taking only 14 shots is criminal

there are long stretches where he doesn't even touch the ball and that just can't happen

Put that on the coach and brunson equally...find your big man.

The problem is our only offense for him is top of key steamrolling drive

or

a post up from 20 feet out

like we can't scheme him open for ****...or don't attempt to

I dont get why we don't run Brunson PnR with him.

But still this point I'm fine with 20ft post ups or him steam rolling in this series.

They cant stop him. Everyone they throw at him is food.

14 shots is bullcht. It's leaving bullets in the clip.

correct Harris or Duren whoever they put on him is food. Stewart is the only guy that can put up a fight and he fouls a lot but he's the best defensive player.

It will work against DET...its the other matchups where it gets exposed where a team puts a small on KAT and then we can't get him looks.

[K_ick_God]

Tremendous passion from KAT really fun to watch

I forgot OG he was good

[F N 11]

This was such a team win OG not getting enough credit. He looked like a 2 way budding star and Cade must of hit him twice. Every time Cade got him he looked pissed. He’s playing with a different type of energy.

[3toheadmelo]

They called Thibs a mad man for riding with cam Payne over kolek

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