STAT is literally looking vintage STAT, I wonder what his training has been this year, if anything was different
He has that bounce, athleticism, and explosiveness that I thought he loss
And
Jeremy Tyler's combination of mobility, athleticism, length, many things vs Chandler from DEFENSE/ROTATION's and ability to HELP DEFEND, OFFENSIVE PUT BACK's/REBOUNDS and fighting for position for position for REB's and well his OFFENSIVE game is night and day, etc
Chandler is just too slow with too many other slow players, not Chandler's fault but I think Tyler is just a better fit
He just doesn't have the quality defenders he needs to play FIT what he can bring
If he goes out to set the pick, he can be easily boxed out, while Tyler's mobility and quickness, allows him to continue to go after the offensive rebound
and
JR Smith is looking much closer to the player we saw last year than the D league player we were watching earlier in the season
It takes time to recover from knee surgery, he is no where near the same athlete he was at last year, but he is looking much better
It took Lin time to get in NBA shape last season
It took made Ronnie Brewer become a scrub
And now is taking JR much time to regain his peak shape
Killa4luv wrote:JR Smith is playing how he should play. As a slasher, not as a jump shooter. It's amazing this is the frst time I've seen him do it this aggressively.
I will say during this stretch he has been shooting(the three ball crazy good). That's why good JR is so fascinating, "bad" JR is so confusing, and Earl Smith III so frustrating.
Is it me or did our ball movement go up with Felton out and JR in.
2nd Qtr 5:14
NYK 39 POR 39
Melo should have passed that off to tyson
Knicks really handicap themselves starting/playing Shump, Felton and Chandler. That unit just isn't working.
Well I will say, regardless who is in the high PnR is opening up opportunities for the knicks.
2nd Qtr 2:41
NYK 39 POR 45
Cartman718 wrote:Need amare back in there
They do. Felton is the second best scorer on the court. You can't win with a line up where that is the case no matter how good Melo is. Also, while the d is much revered with some of these first unit guys it seems better with the second unit.
nixluva wrote:Can't believe we saw JR with multiple drive and dish plays.
I'm pushing for him to handle the ball as opposed to Felon.
2nd Qtr 1:03
NYK 46 POR 45
Melo should really never bring the ball up with under 12 Secs.
Cartman718 wrote:Oh boy here comes fatton
He is a BACKUP scoring G that is a horrible defender, he should be playing vs backups
More of a undersized SG/combo guard
He isn't a PG
He isn't a Facilitator
He isn't a Defender
He isn't a Leader
He is a streaky shooter and can get HOT/COLD
He can penetrate if he has the lane but I wouldn't say he is very good at it
He can throw a lob pass despite the past game
yellowboy90 wrote:Melo should really never bring the ball up with under 12 Secs.
anytime the knicks have teh final shot melo is gonna take it even if there are 5 defenders on him. My only real issue is that he draws 2-3 defenders to him because of his scoring ability he shoudl really hit teh open man more. His passing skills are pretty good when he wnats to pass
Would any other 2/3 not take advantage of being guarded by a power forward who is not a good defender? Iman "Rube Baker" Shumpert.
If only we could replace Felton with SOMEONE!!! This team could be so much better with a half decent PG! The other parts aren't as bad as they often look. Just need that PG to direct and create.
3rd Qtr 11:59
NYK 46 POR 47
