So u guys think Lin is killing it in practice???
holfresh wrote:So u guys think Lin is killing it in practice???
absolutely
NYKBocker wrote:holfresh wrote:So u guys think Lin is killing it in practice???
absolutely
Jokes
Did you see the post game after Lin played 20 mins...The MSG studio guys said MDA was desperate to insert Lin in the game...They asked why would he insert what is essentially an NBDL player at that point they were only down 7 points, they had a chance...said Alan Hahn...
Reporters asked MDA after the game if that was a desperate move during the post game....MDA answered, I was just trying to find someone who could run the pick and roll...
I hate the team less tonight. Finally fun to watch on offense. Late game was still forced though. If they build on this then I'll be happy.
What might have hurt this team the most this season is Melo and Amare coming in out of shape. Guess they had legitimate excuses with surgeries but still has made it tough on team. They have not performed at allstar levels yet this season at the same time besides today.
Is it too soon to point out that Gallo is leading the Nuggets with a big lead going into the Fourth?
MarburyAnd1Crossover wrote:Is it too soon to point out that Gallo is leading the Nuggets with a big lead going into the Fourth?
I follow the Nuggets since the trade but time to move on with the trade. I enjoy more of Knicks if they play the way they did tonight. I still just follow the nuggets cause they are a very good example of what a TEAM game is about.
MarburyAnd1Crossover wrote:Is it too soon to point out that Gallo is leading the Nuggets with a big lead going into the Fourth?
Enough with Gallo!
He is averging 17 pts a game - WOW!! and is shooting a TD like 29 pct from 3. Please ...
Felton is fat and he woulda been fat for us - chauncy is better
Chandler was a FA
Denver started out better and they are still better - and Karl is a solid coach
True.
Amar'e had a hell of a game tonight I see from the box. I gotta see the replay.
holfresh wrote:There are several aspect of this you guys are not looking at...If MDA inserts Lin with vets like Amare and Camelo...If Lins screws up, MDA loses the team...It's that close right now..Lin cannot direct Melo and Amare at this point in his career...It's a delicate situation...
And TD has their respect and can direct them? TD is leading the Knicks in 3's attempted! At a whopping 25pct.
That would earn my respect
eViL wrote:I hate the team less tonight. Finally fun to watch on offense. Late game was still forced though. If they build on this then I'll be happy.
Yea when they go over video can can point out look here is where it went wrong. Melo didn't move the ball and forced it every time and played right into the defense's hand
gunsnewing wrote:eViL wrote:I hate the team less tonight. Finally fun to watch on offense. Late game was still forced though. If they build on this then I'll be happy.
Yea when they go over video can can point out look here is where it went wrong. Melo didn't move the ball and forced it every time and played right into the defense's hand
Melo did force too much tonight but his supporting cast sux too.
mrKnickShot wrote:gunsnewing wrote:eViL wrote:I hate the team less tonight. Finally fun to watch on offense. Late game was still forced though. If they build on this then I'll be happy.
Yea when they go over video can can point out look here is where it went wrong. Melo didn't move the ball and forced it every time and played right into the defense's hand
Melo did force too much tonight but his supporting cast sux too.
at the end of the 3rd when amare was on the bench the lineup was atrocious but early in the 4th Amare was still doing his thing then as the clock wound down the Knicks and Melo tightened up under the pressure. They can definitely learn from this but with this team who knows. They may go on to loss another 9 of 10
gunsnewing wrote:mrKnickShot wrote:gunsnewing wrote:eViL wrote:I hate the team less tonight. Finally fun to watch on offense. Late game was still forced though. If they build on this then I'll be happy.
Yea when they go over video can can point out look here is where it went wrong. Melo didn't move the ball and forced it every time and played right into the defense's hand
Melo did force too much tonight but his supporting cast sux too.
at the end of the 3rd when amare was on the bench the lineup was atrocious but early in the 4th Amare was still doing his thing then as the clock wound down the Knicks and Melo tightened up under the pressure. They can definitely learn from this but with this team who knows. They may go on to loss another 9 of 10
I agree that he needs to look more. He is averging almost 5 assists a game and is a good passer.
Would be nice if had guards.
yea he looks so good passing the ball earlier in games then as the game clock winds down he feels the need to play hero of NY. Makes it hard on himself. I'm not just talking about last shot. Melo is our best option with the last shot if its a good shot. I'm talking about the entire 4th quarter when it becomes Melo time. Putting way too much pressure on himself. I have to believe he calls his own plays in the 4th. Because as a coach you prefer to see the ball move for the best shot possible. From Amare or pick and roll to chandler or kick out to Fields, drive by Shump
gunsnewing wrote:yea he looks so good passing the ball earlier in games then as the game clock winds down he feels the need to play hero of NY. Makes it hard on himself. I'm not just talking about last shot. Melo is our best option with the last shot if its a good shot. I'm talking about the entire 4th quarter when it becomes Melo time. Putting way too much pressure on himself. I have to believe he calls his own plays in the 4th. Because a coach you prefer to see the ball move for the best shot possible. From Amare or pick and roll to chandler or kick out to Fields, drive by Shump
I agree that he has to trust his teamates more. It would also be nice if they earned his trust. Against Boston, when he carried them in the 4th all were thrilled.
We def need better team ball.
It would be so nice to see Lin eventually get into the mix, cuz we have almost no lane penetration. I think Iman needs to start being more aggressive going to the hole. He had opportunities tonight and didn't take them. I don't know how MDA and the staff feel about Lin. I hope that he has been playing well in practice and is close to getting a real nod to play in the rotation.
nixluva wrote:It would be so nice to see Lin eventually get into the mix, cuz we have almost no lane penetration. I think Iman needs to start being more aggressive going to the hole. He had opportunities tonight and didn't take them. I don't know how MDA and the staff feel about Lin. I hope that he has been playing well in practice and is close to getting a real nod to play in the rotation.
Nix! C'mon - say it!
"mda is an ass for not playing Lin for at least some of TD's minutes cause it can't possibly be any worse!"
C'mon you can do it - say it! It will make you feel so much better 
I enjoyed the effort. 4 things I saw...(1)the refs weren't Knicks fans, (2)we lost the game at the FT line by not getting there enough and by missing 4 that were part of 3 point plays, (3)defense was barely OK but that isn't enough against a good defensive team.....and (4)Knicks played like it mattered.
Travla wrote:I enjoyed the effort. 4 things I saw...(1)the refs weren't Knicks fans, (2)we lost the game at the FT line by not getting there enough and by missing 4 that were part of 3 point plays, (3)defense was barely OK but that isn't enough against a good defensive team.....and (4)Knicks played like it mattered.
Fair points.
How about: Tony Douglass was awful (again) and he kills this team.
TD was awful. STAT looked like he did last year. Melo, looks healthier and Fields is coming along. Shumpert is inexperienced but he will not back down. Chandler is looking good too.
Is it just me or is the offense looking better the last 2 games. Much more movement and some pick and rolls too.
This team needs a real PG. End of story. The fact that they went into the season without one is ridiculous. If BD can't do the job due to injury or skill set, then they will be lucky to be .500
The other option is to switch the system until you get the right PG.
The bottom line is the team has no PG and no depth. The trade can be blamed for both of those as they had Felton and had a ton of depth. It will take time to rebuild it. If BD can play and If JR Smith comes here, it does the following; MOves Shumpert and Fields to the bench and TD to the inactive squad. Maybe TD can then be dealt for some front court depth.
BD
JR
Melo
STAT
Chandler
Fields
Shump
Jefferies
Harrelson
Novak
If that team is healthy there is no reason they should not win more than they lose.
