Knicks · GAME THREAD: KNICKS @THUNDER 1PM ABC (page 9)

While Copeland is showing us that he can play the stretch 5 role as a skilled F/C
Forget what he cannot to on DEF, he is trying, his ability to be a offensive threat like when Kmart was playing the 5 opens things up for the entire lineup
Having 5 threats (even some minimum) vs playing with 1 that is not even a threat (Chandler) is signifigant
on top of it, Chandler's DEF has been horrible this year, he hasn't been moving his feet, just like how Westbrook was able to blow by him at the free throw line (pure laziness giving him a lane to drive)

And really good execution on both ends in general.

2nd Qtr 0:57
OKC 53 NYK 65

Bonn1997 wrote:Wow, the Knicks are badly outplaying OKC

I agree. And I am very happy to see this play out.

loweyecue wrote:Playing well tofday as well. Copeland and Prigs are both key to our continued success, Copeland is doing areally good job at the 5 especially for a backup SF.

agreed + 10000

Pablo need's skilled players that MOVE WELL WITHOUT THE BALL, a reason why Kmart was so successful when was Chandler out
Copeland thrives playing the stretch 4/5 role while being a focal point of the offense and not just a spot up shooter, he makes good decisions

playa2 wrote:One thing Ive noticed OKC isn't doing what plagues NY the most pick and roll, or trying to score with bigs in the paint. I'm like ok , must not have seen the scouting report or something.

Nah, thats not how they play. OKC is a jump shooting team....

misterearl wrote:we are the new york Knicks!

How beautiful is this Misterearl?