GT: Pistons vs Knicks GAME 2 4/21/25 @ 7:30 pm on TNT

[Jeff Van Gully]

We won last game so spirits and optimism gonna be through the roof but I'm a realist and the fact is we went down 9 late in the third. Thibs hand was forced several times in the game. One was with Hart in foul trouble he had to play Mitch/KAT. Two was that Mikal and Deuce were duds out there and he had to play Cam. Both of these moves ended up in our favor and Thibs made the right calls. He needs to be more proactive than reactive in the playoffs and read the game better.

If we go up 2-0 then lock this up. No way this Pistons team will win 4 out of the next 5.

I thought the same when we went up 2-0 against the pacers last year and then OG got injured. That’s the only kind of thing we have to be worried about

Even with the injuries that series is over in 5 if we don’t choke away game 3. I’m sure they remember.

[Clyde_Style]

apologies, but i love the trash talking between teams - thats vintage basketball. I want our other players who are soft, to get it on with it then perhaps, they may be able to grow some spine lol

also, y'all know how petty jalen can be, right? he gonna use that as motivation

still waiting for a Knick to uncork a forearm sweep across Schroder's head

[Adelheid]

apologies, but i love the trash talking between teams - thats vintage basketball. I want our other players who are soft, to get it on with it then perhaps, they may be able to grow some spine lol

also, y'all know how petty jalen can be, right? he gonna use that as motivation

still waiting for a Knick to uncork a forearm sweep across Schroder's head

pj tucker will do that

[ctorres]

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[LFGK]

apologies, but i love the trash talking between teams - thats vintage basketball. I want our other players who are soft, to get it on with it then perhaps, they may be able to grow some spine lol

also, y'all know how petty jalen can be, right? he gonna use that as motivation

Yup I see a 40 point game coming for Cap. Too much talking for my liking, guys who never done nothing talking. Why is Beasley and Thompson talking? My guy gonna be on the bench with 2 fouls midway through the 1st. OG locks up Cade again, Knicks win by 15.

[HarthorneWingo]

We won last game so spirits and optimism gonna be through the roof but I'm a realist and the fact is we went down 9 late in the third. Thibs hand was forced several times in the game. One was with Hart in foul trouble he had to play Mitch/KAT. Two was that Mikal and Deuce were duds out there and he had to play Cam. Both of these moves ended up in our favor and Thibs made the right calls. He needs to be more proactive than reactive in the playoffs and read the game better.

If we go up 2-0 then lock this up. No way this Pistons team will win 4 out of the next 5.

A 9 point lead in the 2nd or 3rd quarters means little in the playoffs in today’s NBA. These games are usually won or lost in the 4th quarter.

[HarthorneWingo]

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Beef soup

[HarthorneWingo]

So what adjustments do you think the Pistons make for Game 2? I don’t think there’s much they can do. They’re hampered by the fact that they don’t have a real PG to run the show for them.

I like the hard hedge we used to lockup Cade and the quick traps along the sidelines and corners.

[ctorres]

So what adjustments do you think the Pistons make for Game 2? I don’t think there’s much they can do. They’re hampered by the fact that they don’t have a real PG to run the show for them.

I like the hard hedge we used to lockup Cade and the quick traps along the sidelines and corners.

They're gonna go harder at KAT and Brunson, and then see if Josh, Mikal, and OG can beat them.

[HarthorneWingo]

So what adjustments do you think the Pistons make for Game 2? I don’t think there’s much they can do. They’re hampered by the fact that they don’t have a real PG to run the show for them.

I like the hard hedge we used to lockup Cade and the quick traps along the sidelines and corners.

They're gonna go harder at KAT and Brunson, and then see if Josh, Mikal, and OG can beat them.

With double teams? That smells of desperation.

[Iron Mantis]

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Mind games.

He's playing

[HopelessKnick]

Establish KAT and OG early. Play more of KAT/Mitch frontcourt.

To me, essentially the Pistons only shot at staying in games is through having Beasley and Hardaway hit a bunch of 3s. It is mind-boggling that a so-called defensive mastermind coach can't draw up schemes that prevent Malik Beasley from shooting 12 (mostly open) 3s. Like we aren't even doubling anyone really.

With OG already limiting Cade the focus should be on not letting Beasley and Hardaway shoot more than a couple 3s. In that case I really don't see how we can lose to the Pistons.

[Bob Ross]

Going to the game tonight. Never been to a PO game. Stomp these mfs!

[Reign23]

2-0 !

[3toheadmelo]

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Mind games.

He's playing

If the pistons think doing mind games on a trash bum like Isaiah Stewart is going to make a difference then they are truly down bad

[Wildcat]

So what adjustments do you think the Pistons make for Game 2? I don’t think there’s much they can do. They’re hampered by the fact that they don’t have a real PG to run the show for them.

I like the hard hedge we used to lockup Cade and the quick traps along the sidelines and corners.

They probably stick to the same plan. 21-0 run is uncommon.

[Jeff Van Gully]

good morning, knicks family… from brother jeff and the good people of the nation.

here are today’s mathematics for the upcoming guard hour (11 sharp):

give in not to distraction, despair, and demagoguery. instead, seek ye the metal bat to strike your opponent until the final horn sounds.

the big bodega is offering free coffee regular for all who share today’s science. peace.

[LFGK]

So what adjustments do you think the Pistons make for Game 2? I don’t think there’s much they can do. They’re hampered by the fact that they don’t have a real PG to run the show for them.

I like the hard hedge we used to lockup Cade and the quick traps along the sidelines and corners.

OG plays that way, not much they do will make much difference. He made life hell for Cade, I also dont see Tobias bum@ss with a 22 pt let alone game again so tonight game will prob be more of that 4th quarter but for 4 quarters. 115-100

[j4remi]

Knicks by 12...Brunson drops another 30, Hart nudges up closer to a triple-double, and KAT/Mitch continues to do damage. I heard it from a time traveler.

[3toheadmelo]

Knicks by 12...Brunson drops another 30, Hart nudges up closer to a triple-double, and KAT/Mitch continues to do damage. I heard it from a time traveler.

I remember in 2013 when I used to lurk before joining here there was a guy who claimed he knew a time traveler and said we would win the chip that year. I used to visit this site just to get updates from him