Knicks · Knicks HAVE to win one of the first 2 games to have a chance at the series (page 1)

the heat might let their guard down a little after beating us in game 1. we haven't lost back to back games in a very long time.

just call it a hunch.

i promise i won't gloat if right.

Granted I wouldn't feel too great about Chicago in rd. 1 either - but I suppose if you are going to eventually play the heat you might as well get them early before they have a chance to get momentum.

If we somehow beat them it would be incredible.

Even though we played the Bulls tough they killed us on the boards.

What worry me about the Knicks is that they can score a lot of points and be up by 20 and forget how they got ahead and the heat can catch them in 3 minutes or less. No lead is large enough that the Heat can't catch them.If we loose I want to feel that we fought the good fight. No one is giving us a chance in hell. I'm not worried about Lebron, Bosh, or Wade. I'm worried about that one player who will have a record game against us. It happens almost every game.

Papabear wrote:Papabear Says

What worry me about the Knicks is that they can score a lot of points and be up by 20 and forget how they got ahead and the heat can catch them in 3 minutes or less. No lead is large enough that the Heat can't catch them.If we loose I want to feel that we fought the good fight. No one is giving us a chance in hell. I'm not worried about Lebron, Bosh, or Wade. I'm worried about that one player who will have a record game against us. It happens almost every game.

THIS. Mike Dunleavy. Gerald Green. Brandon Jennings. only a couple of players that catches fire from 3 every time they face us...

Vmart wrote:If the Knicks go in with the attitude that they are the better team over the last 24 games they will win the series. By the way they are 18-6 and heat are 15-9.

How did the schedules compare?

Wasn't Wade out for a lot of that too?

Not to mention, Lebron is playing on another level right now.

The Knicks will play hard, that we can be sure of.

nyk4ever wrote:Knicks HAVE to win 1 game so they don't get swept.

This series will be played out in seven unforgettable acts. Each one different from the last. The Tyson Chandler flu subplot lends a cusrious plot twist to the drama that will build to a fever pitch by the time Wednesday rolls around.

Winning one in Miami would be huge, but not essential.

Will Steve Novak catch fire?

Who throws the first malicious elbow?

Expect the unexpected

Papabear wrote:Papabear Says

What worry me about the Knicks is that they can score a lot of points and be up by 20 and forget how they got ahead and the heat can catch them in 3 minutes or less. No lead is large enough that the Heat can't catch them.If we loose I want to feel that we fought the good fight. No one is giving us a chance in hell. I'm not worried about Lebron, Bosh, or Wade. I'm worried about that one player who will have a record game against us. It happens almost every game.

True, but hopefully the Knicks will finally realize that this is now the PLAYOFFS, and we can't afford snoozing on ANY leads and runs. The margin of error is hair-thin in the postseason.

For the most part, the NYK had been playing better to close out the season. Now, they MUST be at their BEST.

As for the Knicks having to win one of the first two games in Miami, that's a given for any team who doesn't have home court advantage to tilt homecourt in their favor.

misterearl wrote:Not Really

nyk4ever wrote:Knicks HAVE to win 1 game so they don't get swept.

This series will be played out in seven unforgettable acts. Each one different from the last. The Tyson Chandler flu subplot lends a cusrious plot twist to the drama that will build to a fever pitch by the time Wednesday rolls around.

Winning one in Miami would be huge, but not essential.

Will Steve Novak catch fire?

Who throws the first malicious elbow?

Expect the unexpected

i was being facetious earl..

1. Chemistry- we had better get it together NOW. They will look to stop Carmelo and get him frustrated. I don't see us pulling this series without chemistry and cohesion on the court. It can't only be the Carmelo Anthony show.

2. Limiting Turnovers- obviously Miami will destroy us on the break if we fail to take care of the basketball.

3. Intensity- we have to maintain and further amplify the intensity that lead to our 18-6 record over the previous 24 games. Defense!!!!

4. Half Court- it would be in our best interest to keep the game to a slow tempo and and not allow Miami to play to their strength.

5. Amare- I hope he can bring it. If not, we have no chance. With all the attention on Lebron and Wade, Bosh will get his 18-20 off mid range shots and lefty layups.

6. Wade- he is better than our whole team put together, just like Paul Pierce. Meaning; in the 4th quarter he will take over the game and will his team to victory by burying his jump shots, putting spin moves on us, getting to the basket, backboard banks shots. Make Wade pass the ball. We are screwed if we allow him to take over in the 4th quarter. Keep Shumpert on him like a "cheap suit" and consider double teaming him.

Last year, I predicted we would get swept by Boston. I think we will get swept or win one close game at best against Miami. I really hope I am wrong. As mentioned in another post, we have to win one of the first two games. The feeling of beating Miami and advancing would be similar to the 90's.

OffDaMeterzzzz wrote:Knicks coming out victorious will depend on:

1. Chemistry- we had better get it together NOW. They will look to stop Carmelo and get him frustrated. I don't see us pulling this series without chemistry and cohesion on the court. It can't only be the Carmelo Anthony show.

2. Limiting Turnovers- obviously Miami will destroy us on the break if we fail to take care of the basketball.

3. Intensity- we have to maintain and further amplify the intensity that lead to our 18-6 record over the previous 24 games. Defense!!!!

4. Half Court- it would be in our best interest to keep the game to a slow tempo and and not allow Miami to play to their strength.

5. Amare- I hope he can bring it. If not, we have no chance. With all the attention on Lebron and Wade, Bosh will get his 18-20 off mid range shots and lefty layups.

6. Wade- he is better than our whole team put together, just like Paul Pierce. Meaning; in the 4th quarter he will take over the game and will his team to victory by burying his jump shots, putting spin moves on us, getting to the basket, backboard banks shots. Make Wade pass the ball. We are screwed if we allow him to take over in the 4th quarter. Keep Shumpert on him like a "cheap suit" and consider double teaming him.

Last year, I predicted we would get swept by Boston. I think we will get swept or win one close game at best against Miami. I really hope I am wrong. As mentioned in another post, we have to win one of the first two games. The feeling of beating Miami and advancing would be similar to the 90's.

I'm pretty sure EVERY team that face Miami will need to meet/exceed those requirements (chemistry, low turnovers, intensity, slow tempo, production from "stars").

In regards to Wade, Melo can take over a game just as well as anyone. We can't expect Shumpert to stop Wade, but he can certainly make it a lot tougher for him. Who does Miami have for Melo?

If Tyson can keep Miami out of the paint, we'll be in much better shape. Make Miami EARN their points. They've got three studs -- shutting them down isn't realistic. But we're BY FAR the better overall team. I'm already on record saying Novak's 3pt % will dictate the series -- if he's hot, we're in every game. If he's not, LET'S GO RANGERS. (The same could be said for JR, but he's gonna chuck it up no matter what).

Should be fun. Would LOVE to have Lin, but it is what it is. I've never gotten into the whole MDA/Woodson debate, but I feel MUCH better going into this series trusting defense than SSOL . . .

Novak- under no circumstances would I leave him open to double team knowing he is a priority once he enters the game. I am curious to see if he can continue his positive output in the playoffs. Hopefully JR will maintain his current play and make good decisions. Solid bench play will definitely help.

Woodson has done a great job so far. They are much better on defense and starting to build a team.
He knows what he needs to do to get that contract.

We have a championship team (with Lin); question is are we ready to play championship ball?