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Fury wrote:The most impressive thing about this game is that Brunson didn’t need to do it by himself. All-around team effort in the biggest game of the year. They set the tone early with their defense and eventually, the shots started falling. Awesome victory.
Capn'O wrote:Knicksfan1992 wrote:Chanel Bomber wrote:I honestly think Mitch played like the DPOY in this series.
Mobley was never as good as this during the regular season.
102.5 defensive rating in 20 minutes per game against the Celtics, one of the best offenses in NBA history. 99.4 after 4 games, so this preceded the Tatum injury.
These numbers are absolutely insane.
Unbelievable.
His ability to switch onto the Celtics guards and wings while also being able to grab boards down low to end possessions was absolutely insane this series. I don't think people grasp how hard it is for an offense to scheme around a 7 footer who can credibly switch onto their best initiators while also being able to bang down low...
Mazzulla wasn't just fouling him because he can't shoot but he wanted him off the floor because he was a one man wrecking crew for everything the Celtics wanted to accomplish on offense.
There's a reason why Thibs always takes time to praise him in press conferences and why the FO stayed patient with him. He's such a difference maker defensively for this team. And again I'm someone who wanted him traded for the best wing we could get. I'm happy to be wrong.
Mitch was so massive. He just looked like a man among boys on the glass too.
I thought he'd be a tough piece to fit vs. Boston but I was wrong AF. Hopefully, he can give Indy fits too.
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Capn'O wrote:Knicksfan1992 wrote:Chanel Bomber wrote:I honestly think Mitch played like the DPOY in this series.
Mobley was never as good as this during the regular season.
102.5 defensive rating in 20 minutes per game against the Celtics, one of the best offenses in NBA history. 99.4 after 4 games, so this preceded the Tatum injury.
These numbers are absolutely insane.
Unbelievable.
His ability to switch onto the Celtics guards and wings while also being able to grab boards down low to end possessions was absolutely insane this series. I don't think people grasp how hard it is for an offense to scheme around a 7 footer who can credibly switch onto their best initiators while also being able to bang down low...
Mazzulla wasn't just fouling him because he can't shoot but he wanted him off the floor because he was a one man wrecking crew for everything the Celtics wanted to accomplish on offense.
There's a reason why Thibs always takes time to praise him in press conferences and why the FO stayed patient with him. He's such a difference maker defensively for this team. And again I'm someone who wanted him traded for the best wing we could get. I'm happy to be wrong.
Mitch was so massive. He just looked like a man among boys on the glass too.
I thought he'd be a tough piece to fit vs. Boston but I was wrong AF. Hopefully, he can give Indy fits too.
Jalen Bluntson wrote:stuporman wrote:Largest margin of victory in a series close out playoff win in Knicks franchise history...just wow
Tied the 70s Champs. This team has tied or broken a ton of franchise records this season. Both as individual players and as a team. It's been a lot of ups and downs along the way but, they have delivered the best season in a very long time. This is a great time to be fans!! Looking forward to the rest of this run. We got Dawgs!
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Guano wrote:NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Guano wrote:
Bro, I dont know what to make of kat he is like Randle evolved. He does dumb Randle sht but is vastly more talented. I blame all you 5 out freaks for this curse. You all hated on Randle and we ended up with a better version of him that is more likable. He had a great game yet it was nails. Airballing a middy than driving through the lane for 2 the next play. Mf doesnt respect my fragile emotions
He's averaging 20/11/1/1 for the playoffs, it may not be pretty at times with him rumbling and stumbling, but even when he's off the ball he needs to be respected and accounted for at all times. We've already been further with him than we have before, so whatever he's cooking may look funky, but it tastes good. He has his warts, but considering how good the Celtics were defensively, how they were basically defending him with a 1 man zone, and he still had an impact on offense, all his stupid ass fouls are worth it.
And his man defense has been nice this playoff run. Im complaining but im not bitching. He has been key in this run. And I like the match ups going forward...
NoDopeOnSundays wrote:F N 11 wrote:?s=46
I know sham isn't out there cause nobody threw a tomato at Precious.
Fury wrote:The most impressive thing about this game is that Brunson didn’t need to do it by himself. All-around team effort in the biggest game of the year. They set the tone early with their defense and eventually, the shots started falling. Awesome victory.
Parraknick wrote:NoDopeOnSundays wrote:F N 11 wrote:?s=46
I know sham isn't out there cause nobody threw a tomato at Precious.
Damn that’s cool. People forget that these guys are humans too. This is their moment.
Chanel Bomber wrote:This board really is full of bad people.
Grinditout wrote:At what point do we think about unbanning some old posters for this run.....
NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Guano wrote:NoDopeOnSundays wrote:
He's averaging 20/11/1/1 for the playoffs, it may not be pretty at times with him rumbling and stumbling, but even when he's off the ball he needs to be respected and accounted for at all times. We've already been further with him than we have before, so whatever he's cooking may look funky, but it tastes good. He has his warts, but considering how good the Celtics were defensively, how they were basically defending him with a 1 man zone, and he still had an impact on offense, all his stupid ass fouls are worth it.
And his man defense has been nice this playoff run. Im complaining but im not bitching. He has been key in this run. And I like the match ups going forward...
I'm hoping that Thibs puts him on Siakam in the next series, and OG on Turner so if they screen for Haliburton he has to try and beat OG off the dribble
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