Whoa, strong words from the Philly beat
martin wrote:ToddTT wrote:My biggest concern now is that Embiid will play dirtier in game 5.It's all they have left.
Left? It’s what he started with LOL
Lowry doing some punk azz sheet.
Somewhere along the way Marbury has finally become a normal human being.
As much as we complain about the refs, that phantom out of bounds call on Maxey was a big help. He had one guy to beat for a layup and instead Knicks got to set the defense. A dunk in that situation could have swung the momentum. Instead Philly had to call a timeout play review.
gradyandrew wrote:As much as we complain about the refs, that phantom out of bounds call on Maxey was a big help. He had one guy to beat for a layup and instead Knicks got to set the defense. A dunk in that situation could have swung the momentum. Instead Philly had to call a timeout play review.
Makes up for the phantom 3 point play from Lowry in the first few mins
martin wrote:What is going on?
I believe some sort of incursion is goink on.
Regular season me is like man this dude is uptight.
Playoffs me is like damn straight!
Nalod wrote:So I guess Mitch is out?
Defense has to step it up and then run them out in transition.
"Rope-a-dope". Perhaps if you can't stop Embiid you let him have his but deny others. Embiid gets tired.
This was game one and two to some extent.
We can guess. Doing the DVR thing. Not watching a 1pm game smack in the middle of the day. Too pretty a day to do so.
I don't know who wins or not today. I just know who im rooting for to WIN!!!!
Prediction? "Pain".........
"Rope-A-Dope" predictably worked. Embiid got tired. After he blocked Brunson then smashed him he was not the same.
iHart want for it and incredible the way Embiid got him to pile on the fouls.
He tried that shit on OG and he did not fall for the arm thing. Still got some fouls on OG but by the 4th Embiid was worn out. He played 43 min and did not sit at all the 2nd half. Great game by OG. Silent assassin! Such little bravado to his game but he is a killer.
I know he is the enemy and a "bitch" but except for some things I am truly impressed with the effort he is giving. Philly is limited and Nurse is doing what he can but Batum is toast, Oubre is limited, and Lowrey as crafty as he is, just does not have the offensive chops. Maxey is still young and inexperienced.
Kudos to Deuce and of course Brunson who was incredible.
DLeethal wrote:MS wrote:Honestly Thibs is not playing Precious if Mitch isn’t injured. He should have been playing regardless, he earned the right to play. Don’t think it was really a lot of adjusting today. Deuce has been playing better than DDV this series and fares better against Maxey. He should have went to him sooner in the 3rd similar to game one. Deuce is playing his ass off. Might be the best contract in the league now. He’s been the difference maker. One team just rises and one team falls. Brunson is the guy and Embiid is not. Knicks take on their leaders Hart and Brunson, Sixers are whining and complaining.
Thibs staying stoic while nurse whines and complains even after getting every call is great to see.
Going to be a very fun run.
He played Precious out of necessity but used OG on Embiid which he hasn’t done all series and rode Precious to the finish line. He also primarily used Hart on Maxey in the first half with success. Listen to Maxey’s post game about how the Knicks switching up their coverages left them out of sorts.
Somewhat subtle but yes some key adjustments- with both Josh/Deuce guarding Maxey on perimeter when Sixers ran high pick/roll to get Maxey going downhill tonight we had OG on the back line to come over and contest Maxey drives with length and with OG free’d from chasing Maxey over picks 25 feet out he hits the boards for 14 rebounds and 3 blocks as well with minimal fouling.
EwingsGlass wrote:Clean wrote:
Hey, uh Martin. I’m craving crow. CrowMoji time?
Still want to save OG guarding Embid for down the stretch to keep OG out of early bullshit fouls plus he makes Embid work more by fronting.
I-Hart has been GREATLY DISAPPOINTING in 2 games in Philly —- needs to get his head out of ass and keep his hands out of cookie jar plus beat Embid to the spot / deny ball some —- far too passive in last 2 games. Mitch is also just flopping around and once again limping. Precious has never let us down - give the man key minutes - he has been great defending on ball and 4 blocks tonight.
nycericanguy wrote:joec32033 wrote:gradyandrew wrote:Kind of crazy the cheers the Knicks were getting during the game. I was surprised the announcers didn't make a bigger deal about it. Brunson had multiple MVP chants throughout the game. Knicks were able to feed off the crowd.
The announcers were pro Philly the whole game. In the first quarter when -I think-Brunson got fouled and the announcer said he only saw "marginal contact" I knew what we were in for.
that was nuts... i agree.
and that old lady in the front rows was so tacky and annoying. glad we shut her up.
Caught the line as "Sarcasm".
Im not a Richard Jeff fan but he called it pretty good for both teams. They called out the dirty stuff.
Knicks wore out the 76ers. Plain and simple. Philly was exhausted and knicks were sharper. Im going to guess that was part of the plan. I said this morning "Rope-a-dope".
Knicks did go into Embiid and he was effective, but he wore out.
Philly got fatigued and you make mistakes when that happens. Don't discount that.
DDV did not have it tonite and Deuces defense on Maxy was excellent.
Maxy got the looks but got tired.
Credit all the Knicks thru 4 quarters and a game plan that worked.
martin wrote:What is going on?
Oh man. That's too much for you sir. You going to explode
martin wrote:Will to win baby
Quickness, mobility & agility —- OG, JOSH & PRECIOUS kung fu fighting for every ball.
Indelible moments for knick fans! A great win.
So much to enjoy! The Duece chants and even ESPN panning to knick fans!
Good times.
As for Precious, his hands were awful. He looked bad at times. IN Thibs defense, I don't go to him unless I Have to.
He had to.
Precious stepped up when we needed it. He shines on defense and the rebounds. Lets not blast iHart too much,, he wore out Embiid and got his ready to be served up to OG.
Knicks with healthy Randle and Mitch would be true contenders. They were magical in the January.
But he not here.
Its all working in the here and now. Yes, enjoy it guys. This is a tough series.
