GT: New York Knicks @ New Orleans Pelicans (7:00PM)

Clyde_Style · Post #41 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:34 pm

I'm sending Buzz to NO to sprinkle Cheeto dust on Zion

thebuzzardman · Post #42 » by **thebuzzardman** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:47 pm

Clyde_Style wrote:I'm sending Buzz to NO to sprinkle Cheeto dust on Zion

You're just hoping I get some on my arms while doing that and Zion devours them, thereby ending my posting.

Nbabrothers · Post #43 » by **Nbabrothers** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:48 pm

knicks94 wrote:This should be an easy win for the Knicks, but I get the feeling that they are going to play down to the Pelicans' level.

That’s one thing about this team that I see differently…they are consistent. Orlando loss was an anomaly.

thebuzzardman · Post #44 » by **thebuzzardman** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:50 pm

Right where they want to be, or just shy:

https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/stat/points-per-game

https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/stat/opponent-points-per-game

thebuzzardman · Post #45 » by **thebuzzardman** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:53 pm

So, Knicks are playing with space and pace, 3 point shooting.

Obviously among the reasons are that this is the way the game is played today and that the Knicks needed to address team scoring and balance of scoring.

I don't think anyone has brought up that there's is possibly a strategic play in this as well. FA stars like good teams but I think they tend to prefer teams that score.

Just a thought.

Clyde_Style · Post #46 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:53 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:I'm sending Buzz to NO to sprinkle Cheeto dust on Zion

You're just hoping I get some on my arms while doing that and Zion devours them, thereby ending my posting.

Clyde_Style · Post #47 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:56 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:So, Knicks are playing with space and pace, 3 point shooting.

Obviously among the reasons are that this is the way the game is played today and that the Knicks needed to address team scoring and balance of scoring.

I don't think anyone has brought up that there's is possibly a strategic play in this as well. FA stars like good teams but I think they tend to prefer teams that score.

Just a thought.

it's a way of playing that allows for more interchangeability so per what you're saying a player could come here and step in with minor adjustments

Thibs has gone full modular

Clyde_Style · Post #48 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:57 pm

Nbabrothers wrote:
knicks94 wrote:This should be an easy win for the Knicks, but I get the feeling that they are going to play down to the Pelicans' level.

That’s one thing about this team that I see differently…they are consistent. Orlando loss was an anomaly.

a quarter season would be the needed sample size to justify that statement

Phish Tank · Post #49 » by **Phish Tank** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:28 pm

way too early, but Kemba's hitting threes at a ridiculous rate.

Clyde_Style · Post #50 » by **Clyde_Style** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:35 pm

Phish Tank wrote:way too early, but Kemba's hitting threes at a ridiculous rate.

His shooting minimizes his physical limitations significantly. He's playing within himself while shooting money and keeping the ball moving. To think we were lacking a PG that could shoot all this time. Stay strong Kemba

thebuzzardman · Post #51 » by **thebuzzardman** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:41 pm

Phish Tank wrote:way too early, but Kemba's hitting threes at a ridiculous rate.

cmgw: TO/NE*

*Too Old, Not Enjoy

Lord Commander · Post #52 » by **Lord Commander** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:46 pm

You hate to see it, but we gon run roughshod over these kids.

cgf · Post #53 » by **cgf** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:12 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:Grimes = New Age Lavor Postell

People are being silly with him just like some folks wee silly about Obi's minutes last year, but I do think we got a player in Grimes. The stroke is legit and he turned himself into a quality defender in college.

It'll take time for him to get settled in & earn his shot, but like Obi, I think he'll be a pleasant surprise when he's ready to contribute.

stuporman · Post #54 » by **stuporman** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:15 pm

LEEGGOOOOO!

TBri1974 · Post #55 » by **TBri1974** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:16 pm

Nbabrothers wrote:
knicks94 wrote:This should be an easy win for the Knicks, but I get the feeling that they are going to play down to the Pelicans' level.

That’s one thing about this team that I see differently…they are consistent. Orlando loss was an anomaly.

I love this team, and I think we are going to win 50 games, but how can you say Orlando was an anomaly when we nearly lost to Chicago despite being up double digits with 2 minutes left. We will have growing pains and lapses over the season, but I think coaching and playing true team basketball gets us to 50-55 wins this season and 4th worst. Let's see.

NYKnickerbocker · Post #56 » by **NYKnickerbocker** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:18 pm

RJ gotta add Ingram as a resident to Rowan’s island and let Alexander walker chuck the game away

jvsimonetti0514 · Post #57 » by **jvsimonetti0514** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:43 pm

Read on Twitter

looks like Ingram isn't playing tonight

PeteW · Post #58 » by **PeteW** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:45 pm

No Ingram, no Zion, no excuses. Get this W!

RHODEY · Post #59 » by **RHODEY** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:50 pm

jvsimonetti0514 wrote:

Read on Twitter

looks like Ingram isn't playing tonight

Remember "doubtful" versus the Knicks usually means "definite". But then again that may only apply to games at MSG....

RHODEY · Post #60 » by **RHODEY** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:51 pm

PeteW wrote:No Ingram, no Zion, no excuses. Get Grimes in the game!

Fixed