Hawks (5) @ Knicks (4) - Playoffs Round 1 - Game 1 - SUNDAY May 23 - 7:00pm

Post #541 » by **Capn'O** » Wed May 19, 2021 5:58 pm

makeitstop wrote:Knicks' social media has really upped their game this year.

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BugginOut · Post #542 » by **BugginOut** » Wed May 19, 2021 5:58 pm

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If Randle goes off we will win. Simple

HarthorneWingo · Post #543 » by **HarthorneWingo** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:04 pm

BugginOut wrote:

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If Randle goes off we will win. Simple

Hunter is probably the Hawks second best defensive player behind Capela. Also, Randle had a lousy game after the one week All-Star game layoff. :-?

Dave DaButcher · Post #544 » by **Dave DaButcher** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:07 pm

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Dammit.

BugginOut · Post #545 » by **BugginOut** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:09 pm

HarthorneWingo wrote:
BugginOut wrote:

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If Randle goes off we will win. Simple

Hunter is probably the Hawks second best defensive player behind Capela. Also, Randle had a lousy game after the one week All-Star game layoff.

Yeah we need Randle to come in hot. If we win the first game I feel really good about us winning in 5 or 6.

I’m not too worried about Hunter because he’s coming off an injury, is 30 pounds lighter and hasn’t had to guard Randle all year. Randle shouldn’t have too much trouble

Post #546 » by **mpharris36** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:09 pm

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delvec19 · Post #547 » by **delvec19** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:11 pm

Man tickets went flying. Still out of my price range. Oh well.

prophet_of_rage · Post #548 » by **prophet_of_rage** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:19 pm

shakes0 wrote:
KnicksFan7 wrote:
shakes0 wrote:

only problem is that Trae doesn't "just put the car in reverse and flops to the ground". Trae feels the defender recklessly following him too closely and he responds by stopping on a dime and raising up for a shot. Defender can't stop in time and runs into him. Nothing Trae does there is outside the realm of a normal shooting motion so fans better get used to the calls, they are here to stay.

The reason national commentators praise him is because they are former NBA players who recognize the amount of skill, IQ and court awareness it takes to pull that off as consistently as Trae does.

Who let the Hawks fan in?

just here for some friendly trash talking about the series, nothing more. Your board is obviously a lot more active than ours. I'm enjoying the back and forth. Would you rather just post into an echo chamber?

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prophet_of_rage · Post #549 » by **prophet_of_rage** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:21 pm

F N 11 wrote:[tweet]https://mobile.twitter.com/tommybeer?lang=en[/tweet]

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Are you saying that this bust might actually be the blossoming superstar we always covet on other teams? WOOT! WOOT!

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prophet_of_rage · Post #550 » by **prophet_of_rage** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:24 pm

Dave DaButcher wrote:

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Dammit.

That makes no sense unless he's smokescreening.

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Post #551 » by **Deeeez Knicks** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:28 pm

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Playoff Frank

Post #552 » by **mpharris36** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:28 pm

something doesn't add up...if anything I would expect Thibs rotations to get even tighter in the playoffs.

We know RJ/Rose/Bullock/Burks will have huge roles in the backcourt. Randle will play nearly all the minutes at the 4 (with a few minutes spelled from Obi). Then Noel and Taj split the 5. IQ will also have a role.

...and if he starts Payton then Frank has no role (outside of just coming in for defense for last second possessions, but a role in the rotation is different then situational). I think Berman was just speculating but I have to guess Payton is getting dropped from the rotation if Frank is under consideration to play.

Post #553 » by **mpharris36** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:30 pm

Deeeez Knicks wrote:
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Playoff Frank

Could you imagine after all the hate and clowning he gets...he might get a start for the knicks in there first playoff game in 8 years :lol:

3toheadmelo · Post #554 » by **3toheadmelo** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:30 pm

as long as Frank hits the 3 i don’t mind him getting minutes. when he plays with no confidence he’s hard to watch

Post #555 » by **mpharris36** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:31 pm

3toheadmelo wrote:as long as Frank hits the 3 i don’t mind him getting minutes. when he plays with no confidence he’s hard to watch

like if he shot 48% on the season?

oh wait...

stuporman · Post #556 » by **stuporman** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:32 pm

shakes0 wrote:
KnicksFan7 wrote:
shakes0 wrote:

only problem is that Trae doesn't "just put the car in reverse and flops to the ground". Trae feels the defender recklessly following him too closely and he responds by stopping on a dime and raising up for a shot. Defender can't stop in time and runs into him. Nothing Trae does there is outside the realm of a normal shooting motion so fans better get used to the calls, they are here to stay.

The reason national commentators praise him is because they are former NBA players who recognize the amount of skill, IQ and court awareness it takes to pull that off as consistently as Trae does.

Who let the Hawks fan in?

just here for some friendly trash talking about the series, nothing more. Your board is obviously a lot more active than ours. I'm enjoying the back and forth. Would you rather just post into an echo chamber?

Yes, your talk is trash, at least you are self aware enough to recognize this about yourself.... that's what you meant, right? :lol:

Post #557 » by **mpharris36** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:34 pm

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damn...at least we are going to be prepared. Could you imagine what Fizdale would do?

3toheadmelo · Post #558 » by **3toheadmelo** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:36 pm

mpharris36 wrote:
3toheadmelo wrote:as long as Frank hits the 3 i don’t mind him getting minutes. when he plays with no confidence he’s hard to watch

like if he shot 48% on the season?

oh wait...

it’s on very low volume. it’s pretty meaningless. his FG% for the season is also 36% and he shoots 44% from the line which is pretty atrocious. he still passes up open shots and has been shooting airballs lately. there’s a reason why Thibs doesn’t trust him. if Thibs plays him he has to be ready. no more excuses for him. it’s playoff time, not his rookie year anymore.

Post #559 » by **Deeeez Knicks** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:38 pm

mpharris36 wrote:something doesn't add up...if anything I would expect Thibs rotations to get even tighter in the playoffs.

We know RJ/Rose/Bullock/Burks will have huge roles in the backcourt. Randle will play nearly all the minutes at the 4 (with a few minutes spelled from Obi). Then Noel and Taj split the 5. IQ will also have a role.

...and if he starts Payton then Frank has no role. I think Berman was just speculating but I have to guess Payton is getting dropped from the rotation if Frank is under consideration to play.

No matter what the plan is, I would expect Thibs would stick up for Elfrid so I am not sure if that tips our hand either way. But I also would be surprised if he changes the lineup for game 1, besides maybe tighten up the rotation.

Just my guess, but I think Thibs gives Payton the first crack but if things go badly he may switch it up even quicker or make adjustments in future games or even halftime.

omerome · Post #560 » by **omerome** » Wed May 19, 2021 6:39 pm

mpharris36 wrote:

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damn...at least we are going to be prepared. Could you imagine what Fizdale would do?

The same thing he's doing here.

Who will win the series?