Knicks · GAME THREAD: KNICKS 20-6 AND THAT'S NO BULL!!![7:30PM] (page 1)

Flu Novak or Novakaine tonight?

20-6 is the goal.

I love our chances because A.) We only lost to Chicago by 8 points last matchup. B.) We were on the road in Chicago and C.) We were without Carmelo Anthony. This go around? We'll feature Carmelo Anthony at home in New York.

I like our chances.

The last time the Bulls came into the Garden? This is what happened...

Melo happened.

NYDiva wrote:NYKMentality - That was my favorite game of last season. I was at MSG for it. Fantastic game. Not only did Melo EXPLODE, but my boy Shump had 15 points, 9 boards, 6 assists, and FOUR STEALS. I miss him, man. Still think the tech he got for "taunting" Rip after that awesome dunk was ridiculous.

My favorite games as well.

Our opening day win against the Celtics along with our win against the Lakers when Lin went off both rank up there (for myself personally) but that Chicago game was hands down my favorite. One of Melo's greatest all-time performances as well. 43 points, 7 boards, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, only 2 turnovers along with a game tying 3 which foreced overtime followed by a game winning 3 while being down two.

Chicago's game was the definition of Melo's clutch gene. Only the all-time greats are born with it; and LeBron's wasn't born with a clutch gene. Amazing all-world talent? Yes. Clutch gene? Nope. And I agree with Shumpert, kid played his heart out. When healthy Shump's a menace to opposing teams.

NYDiva wrote:NYKMentality - That was my favorite game of last season. I was at MSG for it. Fantastic game. Not only did Melo EXPLODE, but my boy Shump had 15 points, 9 boards, 6 assists, and FOUR STEALS. I miss him, man. Still think the tech he got for "taunting" Rip after that awesome dunk was ridiculous.

Mine too. I took my brother to that game and it's, by far, the best game in any sport I've seen in person

NYKMentality wrote:

NYDiva wrote:NYKMentality - That was my favorite game of last season. I was at MSG for it. Fantastic game. Not only did Melo EXPLODE, but my boy Shump had 15 points, 9 boards, 6 assists, and FOUR STEALS. I miss him, man. Still think the tech he got for "taunting" Rip after that awesome dunk was ridiculous.

My favorite games as well.

Our opening day win against the Celtics along with our win against the Lakers when Lin went off both rank up there (for myself personally) but that Chicago game was hands down my favorite. One of Melo's greatest all-time performances as well. 43 points, 7 boards, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, only 2 turnovers along with a game tying 3 which foreced overtime followed by a game winning 3 while being down two.

Chicago's game was the definition of Melo's clutch gene. Only the all-time greats are born with it; and LeBron's wasn't born with a clutch gene. Amazing all-world talent? Yes. Clutch gene? Nope. And I agree with Shumpert, kid played his heart out. When healthy Shump's a menace to opposing teams.

I think the problem with LeBron and the "clutch gene" is that he's not a good enough outside shooter for it. Most guys who hit in the clutch and have this so-called gene also happen to have good jumpers. If he had a better j + more confidence in it, he would magically have this "gene", methinks.

Of course, if LeBron had a jumper like Melo or Kobe or Durant, he probably would be the GOAT. He does so many things well, it would be unfair if he had that, too.

(After typing the above, I read that Bron is shooting 43% from three this year! Uh oh...somebody benefited from working out with Kevin Durant in the off-season...*shakes fist in general direction of Oklahoma*)

Don't get me wrong I love the place that I live in and I wouldn't trade it in for anything, but I honestly wish there was someway I was closer so I could actually go watch a game live.

I'm going to though, whether it be this year or next I'm going on a trip and you can bet your ass I'm going to MSG.
I just hope Melo explodes for 50+ when I go there :D (a game winning 3 would be nice) :D

On topic:
I feel confident about this game, the Knicks matched up OK with the Bulls given that we were without Melo, the only thing we really needed was scoring, it was horribly obvious we had no idea what to do on offense against the Bulls, this time around we have Melo, not to mention playing at home.

On topic: The Bulls play a super-slow down style of basketball and are the best defensive team in the league. They play gritty and somewhat ugly and are extremely well-coached. They also rebound the ball very well. Playing them gives us a taste of what we'll see in the playoffs; we've got to figure out a way to get our three point shooters open amidst the stifling Bulls D. This is the kind of game in which I miss Amar'e the most; we need every little bit of scoring we can get against them.

The Bulls and the T'Wolves are the two teams I think the media is sleeping on the most. When the Bulls get Rose back, even a Rose at 75%, they'll be scary. The T'Wolves, who just knocked off OKC last night, are flat out good. Pekovic can BALL. We've got some tough games ahead prior to the Laker game on Xmas.

Prediction: Knicks 95-Bulls 87

IronWillGiroud wrote:On topic: Knicks will destroy bulls like they are weak women's basketball team

Prediction: Knicks 95-Bulls 87

Hope you're right. I put $50 on a two team parlay. The Knicks -6 over Chicago and the Hawks -2 over the 76ers. Only a $193.00 payout, but I'll take it.

I usually only bet on the Knicks. 8-1 with them this year. They've convered 8 of the 9 times I've picked them but damn, as the wins keep coming the lines keep going up. Might have to start riding with a team such as Atlanta moving forward. I really like those guys.

If anyone ever wanted to be jealous of me, tonight might be your best and only chance.

BlueSeats wrote:I'll be in section 107 tonight. Center court, close to the floor.

If anyone ever wanted to be jealous of me, tonight might be your best and only chance.

I hate to give them credit, but Chicago's really impressed me this year. The division is kind of weak, but first place without Rose, still among the NBA's elite on defense. Very well coached.

That said, the Knicks should be able to pull this out with Melo. Still bummed I missed the Nets game, so hopefully Melo picks up right where he left off.

Knicks 102-92

BlueSeats wrote:I'll be in section 107 tonight. Center court, close to the floor.

If anyone ever wanted to be jealous of me, tonight might be your best and only chance.

Congrats man. Have a blast. I've only been to six Knick games. My grandmother used to take me when she could as a kid growing up. Then we moved to Florida. Would love to go to a Knicks game as of right now. Take some pictures if you can.

BlueSeats wrote:I'll be in section 107 tonight. Center court, close to the floor.

If anyone ever wanted to be jealous of me, tonight might be your best and only chance.

BlueSeats wrote:I'll be in section 107 tonight. Center court, close to the floor.

If anyone ever wanted to be jealous of me, tonight might be your best and only chance.

It is to hate you.

See if you can get a clear picture of Melo's aura.

BlueSeats wrote:I'll be in section 107 tonight. Center court, close to the floor.

If anyone ever wanted to be jealous of me, tonight might be your best and only chance.

Enjoy the game man. Good to see you are still around

ramtour420 wrote:

BlueSeats wrote:I'll be in section 107 tonight. Center court, close to the floor.

If anyone ever wanted to be jealous of me, tonight might be your best and only chance.

Enjoy the game man. Good to see you are still around

Ditto...