Knicks · Thank you Celtics, the Knicks have clinch a top 6 seed in the playoffs this year! (page 1)
We are currently in 6th place and are very thin in both guards spot for the spurs game. If only we can sweep the remaining games we can go up to 5th place. Will Luca magically play vs the spurs? 😀
Are we in a good spot playing the Bucks in the 1st round? Im worried about the Heat, they are peaking at the right time. I like our chances with the Hawks.
Who is the ideal match up in the 1st round and how can we get to that spot?
Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.
I totally agree. After the injury list our team put out today and the amount our guys have been playing we should shut it down and heal up for a playoff push.
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Which team do we have the best chance in advancing to the second round?
Will the Knicks rest players or compete? I think rest. Maybe give the starters 20-25mpg to keep them sharp and in condition.
Games vs San Antonio, Charlotte, and Boston. All of them are fighting for play-in position.
San Antonio is in 10th, but have 2 games of breathing room.
Charlotte and Boston are both in danger of dropping to 9th, with the Pacers looking to take one of their spots.
They all should be playing hard. Of course, the Knicks probably will want to make life miserable for Boston if we can.
I like our chances against Atlanta and the Bucks, less so vs the Heat. The Hawks are close to as healthy as they’ve been all season.
Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.Remember last football season when the Giants had a playoff birth on the line and the Eagles essentially tanked the last game and the Giants missed the playoffs? I don't believe in doing this unless all playoff spots are solidified. To me it's not just about us, it's about the integrity of the game. The Kings still have a chance to get into the play-in game over the Spurs. We are still in a position to move up to the 4th spot.
I've just never been a fan of not trying to win every game. Of course, if guys are hurt but could play if they had to, sit those guys and let them heal. But if players are healthy, I say play them.
Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.Remember last football season when the Giants had a playoff birth on the line and the Eagles essentially tanked the last game and the Giants missed the playoffs? I don't believe in doing unless all playoff spots are solidified. To me it's not just about us, it's about the integrity of the game. The Kings still have a chance to get into the play-in game over the Spurs. We are still in a position to move up to the 4th spot.I've just never been a fan of not trying to win every game. Of course, if guys are hurt but could play if they had to, sit those guys and let them heal. But if players are healthy, I say play them.
I don't care about the integrity of the game. We have waited forever to make it back to the playoffs. Right now the only thing that matters is winning in the post season. Worrying about the integrity of the game is the job of the rules committee. All our players are either hurt or have been played a lot this season due to the Thibs factor. Sit whoever needs the extra rest or time to heal. We are going to have out hands full with the Bucks so we will need everyone at their best.
Clean wrote:Of course you don't care, it's a sign of the times. All people seem to care about is the here and now, nobody cares about the big picture. And then we people start devoting their free times to things other than sports and rating and attendance decline you'll wonder how that happened. Why do you think they had to come up with this play-in tournament in the first place?Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.Remember last football season when the Giants had a playoff birth on the line and the Eagles essentially tanked the last game and the Giants missed the playoffs? I don't believe in doing unless all playoff spots are solidified. To me it's not just about us, it's about the integrity of the game. The Kings still have a chance to get into the play-in game over the Spurs. We are still in a position to move up to the 4th spot.I've just never been a fan of not trying to win every game. Of course, if guys are hurt but could play if they had to, sit those guys and let them heal. But if players are healthy, I say play them.
I don't care about the integrity of the game. We have waited forever to make it back to the playoffs. Right now the only thing that matters is winning in the post season. Worrying about the integrity of the game is the job of the rules committee. All our players are either hurt or have been played a lot this season due to the Thibs factor. Sit whoever needs the extra rest or time to heal. We are going to have out hands full with the Bucks so we will need everyone at their best.
And besides, did you not read where I said if they're hurt, but could still play if they had to, let them rest and heal? But if they're healthy play 'em.
Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.Remember last football season when the Giants had a playoff birth on the line and the Eagles essentially tanked the last game and the Giants missed the playoffs? I don't believe in doing this unless all playoff spots are solidified. To me it's not just about us, it's about the integrity of the game. The Kings still have a chance to get into the play-in game over the Spurs. We are still in a position to move up to the 4th spot.I've just never been a fan of not trying to win every game. Of course, if guys are hurt but could play if they had to, sit those guys and let them heal. But if players are healthy, I say play them.
This isn’t an integrity issue. I’m saying keep the players who are injured out. And as for Randle and Barrett, they are nba Ironmen but clearly they are banged up too. Resting them 1 game to close out the regular season isn’t jeopardizing integrity in any way. It’s about giving hurt players a night off. Seems we are the only ones who haven’t done it this year. Although I will say that I’d like to get quickley and Burks back for a game or 2 to knock rust off.
Knixkik wrote:Right now Sacramento is hanging on by a thread to get that last play-in tournament spot. If we just sat everybody against the Spurs and losing that game eliminated the Kings you think that's good for the league? There are still things at stake for both us and other teams. I guess I'm old school but I don't think about resting healthy players unless the game results have zero impact on any team including ours. You play to win.Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.Remember last football season when the Giants had a playoff birth on the line and the Eagles essentially tanked the last game and the Giants missed the playoffs? I don't believe in doing this unless all playoff spots are solidified. To me it's not just about us, it's about the integrity of the game. The Kings still have a chance to get into the play-in game over the Spurs. We are still in a position to move up to the 4th spot.I've just never been a fan of not trying to win every game. Of course, if guys are hurt but could play if they had to, sit those guys and let them heal. But if players are healthy, I say play them.
This isn’t an integrity issue. I’m saying keep the players who are injured out. And as for Randle and Barrett, they are nba Ironmen but clearly they are banged up too. Resting them 1 game to close out the regular season isn’t jeopardizing integrity in any way. It’s about giving hurt players a night off. Seems we are the only ones who haven’t done it this year. Although I will say that I’d like to get quickley and Burks back for a game or 2 to knock rust off.
Besides, we have three straight home games. They're not going to be traveling. Maybe you rest healthy guys in that Boston game. 2nd game of a back to back with likely no playoff implications.
Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:Right now Sacramento is hanging on by a thread to get that last play-in tournament spot. If we just sat everybody against the Spurs and losing that game eliminated the Kings you think that's good for the league? There are still things at stake for both us and other teams. I guess I'm old school but I don't think about resting healthy players unless the game results have zero impact on any team including ours. You play to win.Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.Remember last football season when the Giants had a playoff birth on the line and the Eagles essentially tanked the last game and the Giants missed the playoffs? I don't believe in doing this unless all playoff spots are solidified. To me it's not just about us, it's about the integrity of the game. The Kings still have a chance to get into the play-in game over the Spurs. We are still in a position to move up to the 4th spot.I've just never been a fan of not trying to win every game. Of course, if guys are hurt but could play if they had to, sit those guys and let them heal. But if players are healthy, I say play them.
This isn’t an integrity issue. I’m saying keep the players who are injured out. And as for Randle and Barrett, they are nba Ironmen but clearly they are banged up too. Resting them 1 game to close out the regular season isn’t jeopardizing integrity in any way. It’s about giving hurt players a night off. Seems we are the only ones who haven’t done it this year. Although I will say that I’d like to get quickley and Burks back for a game or 2 to knock rust off.
Besides, we have three straight home games. They're not going to be traveling. Maybe you rest healthy guys in that Boston game. 2nd game of a back to back with likely no playoff implications.
We wouldn't be "sitting everyone." I'm talking about players who are on the injury report. Rose, Bullock, Burks, and Quickley are all injured. And for Barrett and Randle, that is my exact suggestion. Resting them against Boston, the last game of the season. We are saying the same thing here. I'm just saying don't rush back injured players with us locked into the playoffs. And maybe give Randle and Barrett 1 game rest (they are banged up clearly) prior to playoffs.
Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.
They will have a week off during the playin torny, and we still have a 4th seed to capture.
The last thing you want is a rusty rested team that's been sitting for 2 weeks to start the playoffs. If this was the last game and there was nothing to pay for, then I can see that.
You want to go in playing your best
knicks1248 wrote:Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.They will have a week off during the playin torny, and we still have a 4th seed to capture.
The last thing you want is a rusty rested team that's been sitting for 2 weeks to start the playoffs. If this was the last game and there was nothing to pay for, then I can see that.
You want to go in playing your best
I completely agree. The only thing i don't want to do is play injured players when we are locked into the playoffs.
Knixkik wrote:No doubt. We're on the same page.Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:Right now Sacramento is hanging on by a thread to get that last play-in tournament spot. If we just sat everybody against the Spurs and losing that game eliminated the Kings you think that's good for the league? There are still things at stake for both us and other teams. I guess I'm old school but I don't think about resting healthy players unless the game results have zero impact on any team including ours. You play to win.Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.Remember last football season when the Giants had a playoff birth on the line and the Eagles essentially tanked the last game and the Giants missed the playoffs? I don't believe in doing this unless all playoff spots are solidified. To me it's not just about us, it's about the integrity of the game. The Kings still have a chance to get into the play-in game over the Spurs. We are still in a position to move up to the 4th spot.I've just never been a fan of not trying to win every game. Of course, if guys are hurt but could play if they had to, sit those guys and let them heal. But if players are healthy, I say play them.
This isn’t an integrity issue. I’m saying keep the players who are injured out. And as for Randle and Barrett, they are nba Ironmen but clearly they are banged up too. Resting them 1 game to close out the regular season isn’t jeopardizing integrity in any way. It’s about giving hurt players a night off. Seems we are the only ones who haven’t done it this year. Although I will say that I’d like to get quickley and Burks back for a game or 2 to knock rust off.
Besides, we have three straight home games. They're not going to be traveling. Maybe you rest healthy guys in that Boston game. 2nd game of a back to back with likely no playoff implications.
We wouldn't be "sitting everyone." I'm talking about players who are on the injury report. Rose, Bullock, Burks, and Quickley are all injured. And for Barrett and Randle, that is my exact suggestion. Resting them against Boston, the last game of the season. We are saying the same thing here. I'm just saying don't rush back injured players with us locked into the playoffs. And maybe give Randle and Barrett 1 game rest (they are banged up clearly) prior to playoffs.
Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:No doubt. We're on the same page.Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:Right now Sacramento is hanging on by a thread to get that last play-in tournament spot. If we just sat everybody against the Spurs and losing that game eliminated the Kings you think that's good for the league? There are still things at stake for both us and other teams. I guess I'm old school but I don't think about resting healthy players unless the game results have zero impact on any team including ours. You play to win.Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.Remember last football season when the Giants had a playoff birth on the line and the Eagles essentially tanked the last game and the Giants missed the playoffs? I don't believe in doing this unless all playoff spots are solidified. To me it's not just about us, it's about the integrity of the game. The Kings still have a chance to get into the play-in game over the Spurs. We are still in a position to move up to the 4th spot.I've just never been a fan of not trying to win every game. Of course, if guys are hurt but could play if they had to, sit those guys and let them heal. But if players are healthy, I say play them.
This isn’t an integrity issue. I’m saying keep the players who are injured out. And as for Randle and Barrett, they are nba Ironmen but clearly they are banged up too. Resting them 1 game to close out the regular season isn’t jeopardizing integrity in any way. It’s about giving hurt players a night off. Seems we are the only ones who haven’t done it this year. Although I will say that I’d like to get quickley and Burks back for a game or 2 to knock rust off.
Besides, we have three straight home games. They're not going to be traveling. Maybe you rest healthy guys in that Boston game. 2nd game of a back to back with likely no playoff implications.
We wouldn't be "sitting everyone." I'm talking about players who are on the injury report. Rose, Bullock, Burks, and Quickley are all injured. And for Barrett and Randle, that is my exact suggestion. Resting them against Boston, the last game of the season. We are saying the same thing here. I'm just saying don't rush back injured players with us locked into the playoffs. And maybe give Randle and Barrett 1 game rest (they are banged up clearly) prior to playoffs.
One of the great things about this team is these guys don't want to take time off. They are young and hungry. Randle and Barrett don't require rest days. This is a highly motivated group not interested in going thru the motions at any point in the season.
Knixkik wrote:Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:No doubt. We're on the same page.Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:Right now Sacramento is hanging on by a thread to get that last play-in tournament spot. If we just sat everybody against the Spurs and losing that game eliminated the Kings you think that's good for the league? There are still things at stake for both us and other teams. I guess I'm old school but I don't think about resting healthy players unless the game results have zero impact on any team including ours. You play to win.Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.Remember last football season when the Giants had a playoff birth on the line and the Eagles essentially tanked the last game and the Giants missed the playoffs? I don't believe in doing this unless all playoff spots are solidified. To me it's not just about us, it's about the integrity of the game. The Kings still have a chance to get into the play-in game over the Spurs. We are still in a position to move up to the 4th spot.I've just never been a fan of not trying to win every game. Of course, if guys are hurt but could play if they had to, sit those guys and let them heal. But if players are healthy, I say play them.
This isn’t an integrity issue. I’m saying keep the players who are injured out. And as for Randle and Barrett, they are nba Ironmen but clearly they are banged up too. Resting them 1 game to close out the regular season isn’t jeopardizing integrity in any way. It’s about giving hurt players a night off. Seems we are the only ones who haven’t done it this year. Although I will say that I’d like to get quickley and Burks back for a game or 2 to knock rust off.
Besides, we have three straight home games. They're not going to be traveling. Maybe you rest healthy guys in that Boston game. 2nd game of a back to back with likely no playoff implications.
We wouldn't be "sitting everyone." I'm talking about players who are on the injury report. Rose, Bullock, Burks, and Quickley are all injured. And for Barrett and Randle, that is my exact suggestion. Resting them against Boston, the last game of the season. We are saying the same thing here. I'm just saying don't rush back injured players with us locked into the playoffs. And maybe give Randle and Barrett 1 game rest (they are banged up clearly) prior to playoffs.One of the great things about this team is these guys don't want to take time off. They are young and hungry. Randle and Barrett don't require rest days. This is a highly motivated group not interested in going thru the motions at any point in the season.
The last thing we need to have happen is Randle twist an ankle or knee in the last couple of games of the regular season.
I'm happy to go up against Milwaukee. You've got to beat good teams in the play offs at some point.
technomaster wrote:Congrats! We did it! What a relief!
Will the Knicks rest players or compete? I think rest. Maybe give the starters 20-25mpg to keep them sharp and in condition.Games vs San Antonio, Charlotte, and Boston. All of them are fighting for play-in position.
San Antonio is in 10th, but have 2 games of breathing room.
Charlotte and Boston are both in danger of dropping to 9th, with the Pacers looking to take one of their spots.They all should be playing hard. Of course, the Knicks probably will want to make life miserable for Boston if we can.
I like our chances against Atlanta and the Bucks, less so vs the Heat. The Hawks are close to as healthy as they’ve been all season.
This is key - I think I'd rather go against the Bucks - they seem to come up short in big moments - than the Heat who just always find a way to come through big.
franco12 wrote:I think its more about Thibs reducing minutes, especially when we have a big lead (i.e. Derrick Rose when he first got injured in Chicago), versus sitting guys. Injuries can happen at anytime. I don't think we have enough talent to afford to bubble wrap players like the Nets. I also think winning begets winning. I would love to enter the playoffs with momentum and confidence versus taking the foot of the gas.Knixkik wrote:Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:No doubt. We're on the same page.Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:Right now Sacramento is hanging on by a thread to get that last play-in tournament spot. If we just sat everybody against the Spurs and losing that game eliminated the Kings you think that's good for the league? There are still things at stake for both us and other teams. I guess I'm old school but I don't think about resting healthy players unless the game results have zero impact on any team including ours. You play to win.Welpee wrote:Knixkik wrote:I’ll be honest. I say we rest our hurt players for the last 3 games. Even give Randle and Barrett a night off. Get things right. Being a 6 seed is fine. I like how we match up with Milwaukee as much as anyone besides Atlanta.Remember last football season when the Giants had a playoff birth on the line and the Eagles essentially tanked the last game and the Giants missed the playoffs? I don't believe in doing this unless all playoff spots are solidified. To me it's not just about us, it's about the integrity of the game. The Kings still have a chance to get into the play-in game over the Spurs. We are still in a position to move up to the 4th spot.I've just never been a fan of not trying to win every game. Of course, if guys are hurt but could play if they had to, sit those guys and let them heal. But if players are healthy, I say play them.
This isn’t an integrity issue. I’m saying keep the players who are injured out. And as for Randle and Barrett, they are nba Ironmen but clearly they are banged up too. Resting them 1 game to close out the regular season isn’t jeopardizing integrity in any way. It’s about giving hurt players a night off. Seems we are the only ones who haven’t done it this year. Although I will say that I’d like to get quickley and Burks back for a game or 2 to knock rust off.
Besides, we have three straight home games. They're not going to be traveling. Maybe you rest healthy guys in that Boston game. 2nd game of a back to back with likely no playoff implications.
We wouldn't be "sitting everyone." I'm talking about players who are on the injury report. Rose, Bullock, Burks, and Quickley are all injured. And for Barrett and Randle, that is my exact suggestion. Resting them against Boston, the last game of the season. We are saying the same thing here. I'm just saying don't rush back injured players with us locked into the playoffs. And maybe give Randle and Barrett 1 game rest (they are banged up clearly) prior to playoffs.One of the great things about this team is these guys don't want to take time off. They are young and hungry. Randle and Barrett don't require rest days. This is a highly motivated group not interested in going thru the motions at any point in the season.
The last thing we need to have happen is Randle twist an ankle or knee in the last couple of games of the regular season.
I'm happy to go up against Milwaukee. You've got to beat good teams in the play offs at some point.
Delicate balance to try and achieve.
On this forum wow we've even been through one helluv a lot.
We sure deserve this as do all Knick fans.
To have a team we can feel proud of, one that embodies what New York fans and Knick fans love and want to see but have had to suffer for so long without, arguably even the Melo playoff team was different.
That plays defense, exhibits teamwork, hard work, resilience, dedication, an awareness of fans' feelings on the team, players who have taken REALLY harsh criticism to literally being wanted to be traded and instead proving us all wrong.
Has A+ coaching and A+ level front office movement (bringing in Thibs for THIS PARTICULAR roster, the assistants, IQ draft/trade, and the highway robbery that was the DRose trade)
I will relish this season as one of my favorites as a fan as well as one it's really nice to have the kind of almost complete camaraderie within the fanbase that will disappear fast until we become champions.