GT: Knicks vs. Pacers 12/23 7 P.M. Game 1 of the Dynastic Build

[thebuzzardman]

So, neighbor and good friend calls up:

"Listen, our 2nd fridge went out, food got the point we have to cook it, so come on down around 5, I'm going to have a big cook up"

Me:
"Sounds good"

And then I realized. This guy is into football, but not basketball, not a NYC sports fan - Pittsburg area fan - and may not be into watching the game.

It's a conundrum.

I'll will have to make him drink excessively and then convince him it's a good idea to bring up crackstreams on his TV or Xbox browser.

Still sucks when I'll then have to defend/explain to a non Knick fan exactly how and why the Knicks suck, why it would be better if that Elf guy wasn't playing, who Elf actually is, why Elf sucks, why I keep calling Randle "spin cycle", how Quickley would be a better fit, how when Quickley misses his first 4 shots that he's a rookie, that the other rookie Obi is pretty good even though he hasn't done anything but dunk, how yes, Knox looks like an Orc, and he's not that great, but he might be getting better, if only he hit those 4 three point shots he missed, you'd see. No, the Pacers aren't really that good, yes, maybe the Knicks are that bad etc etc etc.

I mean - you can save the aggrievation and just tell him it's opening night and if the game sucks he can change it but still drink a ton.

That'll probably be what happens.

Still, I hate watching the Knicks when the peanut gallery is non Knick fans.

Let me have my pain in peace!

[Guano]

So, neighbor and good friend calls up:

"Listen, our 2nd fridge went out, food got the point we have to cook it, so come on down around 5, I'm going to have a big cook up"

Me:
"Sounds good"

And then I realized. This guy is into football, but not basketball, not a NYC sports fan - Pittsburg area fan - and may not be into watching the game.

It's a conundrum.

I'll will have to make him drink excessively and then convince him it's a good idea to bring up crackstreams on his TV or Xbox browser.

Still sucks when I'll then have to defend/explain to a non Knick fan exactly how and why the Knicks suck, why it would be better if that Elf guy wasn't playing, who Elf actually is, why Elf sucks, why I keep calling Randle "spin cycle", how Quickley would be a better fit, how when Quickley misses his first 4 shots that he's a rookie, that the other rookie Obi is pretty good even though he hasn't done anything but dunk, how yes, Knox looks like an Orc, and he's not that great, but he might be getting better, if only he hit those 4 three point shots he missed, you'd see. No, the Pacers aren't really that good, yes, maybe the Knicks are that bad etc etc etc.

Better change that to soon to be ex-friend

[Knicksfan1992]

I'll be slightly disappointed if Elfrid starts, I'll understand it from a team chemistry standpoint but still be a tad bit pissed. Quickley took that job as far as i'm concerned. It's ok I'm thinking he's still going to get 20-25 minutes anyway it's jsut more of the principle of the matter for me. I'll be more upset about DSJ losing minutes because as much bad chit that occurred in pre-season, he did a lot of good and I think proved to be our best guard defender through 4 games. His decision making is sloppy still but his motor is running very high right now and he actually showed signs of a jumper. I'd like for him to build off of that but I don't see the pathway to minutes as long as Elfrid is healthy and IQ is ballin. What a shame.

Hoping Toppin continues to flash the passing chops he showed in the preseason and we get a little uptick in scoring. He's still feeling out the stretch 4 role Thibs has carved out for him IMO and it's making him hesitant. He'll have his hands full defensively the first 2 games with Sabonis, Warren, Simmons and Harris all likely matched up with him at some point. Good litmus test for the rookie.

Have a feeling RJ fills the stat sheet tonight. The Pacers don't really have the wing defenders to keep him out of the paint. The NBA most improved award campaign for RJ begins tonight! (+6000 odds on DK for anyone who is interested in that sorta thing )

Need to get our shooters going early and need Julius to keep getting the ball out of his hands quicker. He got a lot of hate on here predictably but I think his preseason was mostly good. The less volume scoring more passing Julius is a better version of him for this roster. Over-paid but still useful.

I don't want to see a let down game from either Knox or Mitch tonight. Mitch tends to have those random games where he picks up 4 fouls in 10 minutes. That can't happen tonight against the Pacers front line. Knox tends to float out of games when he misses a few shots but he seemed to have better shot selection as the pre season went along and in turned raised his confidence and effort level along the way. Keep that chit up. If not, he's got a 1 way ticket out of the league in 2 years so the motivation to always play hard should be there.

Excited for the season to start especially coming off that last pre-season game.

[HEZI]

Opening night

Lets go!

[god shammgod]

So, neighbor and good friend calls up:

"Listen, our 2nd fridge went out, food got the point we have to cook it, so come on down around 5, I'm going to have a big cook up"

Me:
"Sounds good"

And then I realized. This guy is into football, but not basketball, not a NYC sports fan - Pittsburg area fan - and may not be into watching the game.

It's a conundrum.

I'll will have to make him drink excessively and then convince him it's a good idea to bring up crackstreams on his TV or Xbox browser.

Still sucks when I'll then have to defend/explain to a non Knick fan exactly how and why the Knicks suck, why it would be better if that Elf guy wasn't playing, who Elf actually is, why Elf sucks, why I keep calling Randle "spin cycle", how Quickley would be a better fit, how when Quickley misses his first 4 shots that he's a rookie, that the other rookie Obi is pretty good even though he hasn't done anything but dunk, how yes, Knox looks like an Orc, and he's not that great, but he might be getting better, if only he hit those 4 three point shots he missed, you'd see. No, the Pacers aren't really that good, yes, maybe the Knicks are that bad etc etc etc.

I mean - you can save the aggrievation and just tell him it's opening night and if the game sucks he can change it but still drink a ton.

That'll probably be what happens.

Still, I hate watching the Knicks when the peanut gallery is non Knick fans.

Let me have my pain in peace!

this is a pet peeve of mine too. especially when family members, who i know don't watch ever, start telling me what's wrong with the knicks. my greater pet peeve is that, in general, people will give you an opinion on anything no matter how uninformed they are on it. you ask them how to solve world hunger and they will tell you. like "motherf*cker you can't solve that sh*t, you've been paying off a student loan for 20 years and aint never paid more than the interest, how the f*ck you gonna fix that sh*t ?"

[dakomish23]

Who starts isn't THAT big a deal lol

Knicks can do no wrong

[Gravy]

Who starts isn't THAT big a deal lol

I hope one day the fanbase can be more concerned with how the kids actually play than their starter status!

[robillionaire]

So, neighbor and good friend calls up:

"Listen, our 2nd fridge went out, food got the point we have to cook it, so come on down around 5, I'm going to have a big cook up"

Me:
"Sounds good"

And then I realized. This guy is into football, but not basketball, not a NYC sports fan - Pittsburg area fan - and may not be into watching the game.

It's a conundrum.

I'll will have to make him drink excessively and then convince him it's a good idea to bring up crackstreams on his TV or Xbox browser.

Still sucks when I'll then have to defend/explain to a non Knick fan exactly how and why the Knicks suck, why it would be better if that Elf guy wasn't playing, who Elf actually is, why Elf sucks, why I keep calling Randle "spin cycle", how Quickley would be a better fit, how when Quickley misses his first 4 shots that he's a rookie, that the other rookie Obi is pretty good even though he hasn't done anything but dunk, how yes, Knox looks like an Orc, and he's not that great, but he might be getting better, if only he hit those 4 three point shots he missed, you'd see. No, the Pacers aren't really that good, yes, maybe the Knicks are that bad etc etc etc.

Normies don’t understand this stuff that’s why we post here

[Iron Mantis]

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Thank you for your support for my thread starting abilities. Please direct all your anger after the loss to the OP for ruining the undefeated streak.

A man who takes his game threads very seriously indeed.

At any rate. I'd be shocked if Quickley doesn't start. It's like when D"antoni (out of desperation) called Lin's number and he was a revelation. After that, there's no looking back.

I expect Thibs to do the same.

[robillionaire]

We need to lose so I’m going with this game thread

[HEZI]

Watch on YouTube

[Triple C]

Deep down we all know Quickley is not starting, I hope Mitch does, that could happen, but I still see Noel slightly ahead of him

[spree2kawhi]

Deep down we all know Quickley is not starting, I hope Mitch does, that could happen, but I still see Noel slightly ahead of him

There's also some reason to believe RJ starts at PG lol

[Guano]

So, neighbor and good friend calls up:

"Listen, our 2nd fridge went out, food got the point we have to cook it, so come on down around 5, I'm going to have a big cook up"

Me:
"Sounds good"

And then I realized. This guy is into football, but not basketball, not a NYC sports fan - Pittsburg area fan - and may not be into watching the game.

It's a conundrum.

I'll will have to make him drink excessively and then convince him it's a good idea to bring up crackstreams on his TV or Xbox browser.

Still sucks when I'll then have to defend/explain to a non Knick fan exactly how and why the Knicks suck, why it would be better if that Elf guy wasn't playing, who Elf actually is, why Elf sucks, why I keep calling Randle "spin cycle", how Quickley would be a better fit, how when Quickley misses his first 4 shots that he's a rookie, that the other rookie Obi is pretty good even though he hasn't done anything but dunk, how yes, Knox looks like an Orc, and he's not that great, but he might be getting better, if only he hit those 4 three point shots he missed, you'd see. No, the Pacers aren't really that good, yes, maybe the Knicks are that bad etc etc etc.

Normies don’t understand this stuff that’s why we post here

LOL

people that don't suffer from the disease of being a Knick fan.

[Guano]

I live in the PNW around a bunch of Mariners fans so I'm free of judgement for liking the Knicks. We're all losers here.

[Capn'O]

I mean - you can save the aggrievation and just tell him it's opening night and if the game sucks he can change it but still drink a ton.

That'll probably be what happens.

Still, I hate watching the Knicks when the peanut gallery is non Knick fans.

Let me have my pain in peace!

this is a pet peeve of mine too. especially when family members, who i know don't watch ever, start telling me what's wrong with the knicks. my greater pet peeve is that, in general, people will give you an opinion on anything no matter how uniformed they are on it. you ask them how to solve world hunger and they will tell you. like "motherf*cker you can't solve that sh*t, you've been paying off a student loan for 20 years and aint never paid more than the interest, how the f*ck you gonna fix that sh*t ?"

For some reason this reminded me of a time watching a Mavs game with my father in law and he kept talking about how Dirk was so big he was costing his team by not playing inside more.

[Iron Mantis]

If Quickley doesn't start....

Watch how quickly the Pacers play a zone defense and completely dismantle and demoralize the Knicks starters.

[DaGawd]

If Quickley doesn't start....

Watch how quickly the Pacers play a zone defense and completely dismantle and demoralize the Knicks starters.

You know it’s coming

[K_ick_God]

I think Thibs definitely got a little lucky in preseason with the guys who went out. But the team also was playing as well, preseason and briefly I realize, as they have in years. So I give him some leeway to start whoever he thinks is best. We know Elfrid and Randle is not good but I also think Thibs has a lot to consider, he's not posting here free and clear of consequences, and I also trust that he will eventually figure out who is best.

We know that's not going to be Elf & Julius, so I'm content to know that he'll get there (or at least I give him the benefit of the doubt because he's like a really smart guy). Even in this game, if we compete and Quickley is the reason that we stay close in the game and the best guys finish, then I'm not going to say Oh he was saved from his stupidity of starting XYZ guys. As long as they are close and the guys who have helped make it close are playing when it counts, it's all good.

Quickley looked really good but that's over two games and only one of which he shot the ball well. He's still a rookie. Mitch still picks up fouls. It's not the slam dunk we think it is.

[god shammgod]

I think Thibs definitely got a little lucky in preseason with the guys who went out. But the team also was playing as well, preseason and briefly I realize, as they have in years. So I give him some leeway to start whoever he thinks is best. We know Elfrid and Randle is not good but I also think Thibs has a lot to consider, he's not posting here free and clear of consequences, and I also trust that he will eventually figure out who is best.

We know that's not going to be Elf & Julius, so I'm content to know that he'll get there (or at least I give him the benefit of the doubt because he's like a really smart guy). Even in this game, if we compete and Quickley is the reason that we stay close in the game and the best guys finish, then I'm not going to say Oh he was saved from his stupidity of starting XYZ guys. As long as they are close and the guys who have helped make it close are playing when it counts, it's all good.

Quickley looked really good but that's over two games and only one of which he shot the ball well. He's still a rookie. Mitch still picks up fouls. It's not the slam dunk we think it is.

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