Knicks · GameThread playoff madness #1: NY hosts Detroit, 6pm 4/19 MSG ESPN (page 13)

I do love this nickname

Exciting win. We could not just do it the easy way. We let them get offensive rebounds more often than I would have liked. But our guys were nice! Towns ....killed it, he was focused and even got some blocks. Payne has proved his worth already this game. He can be a part of our Championship team. For sure. Shamet was his usual self, steady d but he didn't take shots really. I wish he took more shots to work himself in. I believe he is an important part as a bench player. OG was great, he is reaching a whole another level in front of our eyes, like Brunson did last season and in the playoffs. Speaking of Brunson, he played his game and it was great. Our Captain!! That ankle better hold up.........Hart was great too, steady as always. I cannot say that about Bridges tho. He needs to assert himself more, maybe needs a whisperer, I don't know. Overall, this game felt like a loss for 3 quarters. Happy we got the w.

thought Detroit did a lot of things right, but I'm not sure they are able to repeat those. Brunson missed a ton early and they helped keep them in it. Nothing from McBride/Shamet. Mikal super quiet... Lot of things I think we can fix that are gonna be big problems for Detroit.

fishmike wrote:thought Detroit did a lot of things right, but I'm not sure they are able to repeat those. Brunson missed a ton early and they helped keep them in it. Nothing from McBride/Shamet. Mikal super quiet... Lot of things I think we can fix that are gonna be big problems for Detroit.

If we take Cade away like that Detroit doesnt have enough to win. Tobias had his best half since he was on Orlando. We know thats not replicable. What i fully expect is the refs to make up for it by putting OG in foul trouble next game.

McBride/Shamet/Mikal have to make a few 3s. Think we had some good looks - thank goodness for Cam being fearless

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The man has a point.

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The man has a point.

Never considered when Brunson was signed, that I would take him over Morant. All about the clutch.

I think one positive note to take is Jalen was getting the shots he wants in the first half and was just missing. There were at least 4-5 shots he missed that he makes in his sleep generally. It reminded me of the Philly series ehere he had a rough game 1 and 2, but they were his shots. He eventually turned it on. As long as he is healthy, I feel like he will look more like the 2nd half.

Whereas I think Cade was taken out of his element by OG for the most part. Lets see how they officiate this series - remember Embiid got back in it when he got the whistle.

Yessir

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martin wrote:I do love this nickname

Dude is living off that meltdown vs LeDouche.

NYKBocker wrote:

martin wrote:I do love this nickname

Dude is living off that meltdown vs LeDouche.

He does have amazing at the rim protection stats. Like his FG% allowed at the rim is incredibly low.

When I watch him though, I think he's kinda of like Precious, but if Precious knew his offensive limitations and was more locked in all the time.

VDesai wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

martin wrote:I do love this nickname

Dude is living off that meltdown vs LeDouche.

He does have amazing at the rim protection stats. Like his FG% allowed at the rim is incredibly low.

When I watch him though, I think he's kinda of like Precious, but if Precious knew his offensive limitations and was more locked in all the time.

It's weird to me, Precious is the type of dude that Thibs and staff usually get the most out of. Athletic, defensive dudes who typically struggle on the offensive side of things.

Curious to see how the offseason unfolds for Precious. If he was a more beefy stew disciplined type of player, he would be gold within a rotation next to KAT ala Mitch.

martin wrote:

VDesai wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

martin wrote:I do love this nickname

Dude is living off that meltdown vs LeDouche.

He does have amazing at the rim protection stats. Like his FG% allowed at the rim is incredibly low.

When I watch him though, I think he's kinda of like Precious, but if Precious knew his offensive limitations and was more locked in all the time.

It's weird to me, Precious is the type of dude that Thibs and staff usually get the most out of. Athletic, defensive dudes who typically struggle on the offensive side of things.

Curious to see how the offseason unfolds for Precious. If he was a more beefy stew disciplined type of player, he would be gold within a rotation next to KAT ala Mitch.

Even though its unnecessary I'm gonna keep send closking that Beef Stew pick. I think Thibs has unlocked some amazing D out of Precious at times, but ultimately its up to Precious to realize he's not that good at basketball and just lean into the things he can do. Precious is a pretty decent finisher and generally OK scoring in the paint on a handful of moves. His value is clearly on defense where has great feet, great recovery and great range. Last year he was ferocious on the boards...not so much this year for some reason. If he stopped trying to be things he isn't, he'd probably lock into being a really good role player in an 8-9 man rotation. Right now he's on the fringe and at a Vet MLE salary slot. Meanwhile Beef Stew who is less skilled possibly is a 10-15 mm role player.

VDesai wrote:

martin wrote:

VDesai wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

martin wrote:I do love this nickname

Dude is living off that meltdown vs LeDouche.

He does have amazing at the rim protection stats. Like his FG% allowed at the rim is incredibly low.

When I watch him though, I think he's kinda of like Precious, but if Precious knew his offensive limitations and was more locked in all the time.

It's weird to me, Precious is the type of dude that Thibs and staff usually get the most out of. Athletic, defensive dudes who typically struggle on the offensive side of things.

Curious to see how the offseason unfolds for Precious. If he was a more beefy stew disciplined type of player, he would be gold within a rotation next to KAT ala Mitch.

Even though its unnecessary I'm gonna keep send closking that Beef Stew pick. I think Thibs has unlocked some amazing D out of Precious at times, but ultimately its up to Precious to realize he's not that good at basketball and just lean into the things he can do. Precious is a pretty decent finisher and generally OK scoring in the paint on a handful of moves. His value is clearly on defense where has great feet, great recovery and great range. Last year he was ferocious on the boards...not so much this year for some reason. If he stopped trying to be things he isn't, he'd probably lock into being a really good role player in an 8-9 man rotation. Right now he's on the fringe and at a Vet MLE salary slot. Meanwhile Beef Stew who is less skilled possibly is a 10-15 mm role player.

Also if he could finally figure it out we could call him Beef Chew

VDesai wrote:

VDesai wrote:

martin wrote:

VDesai wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

martin wrote:I do love this nickname

Dude is living off that meltdown vs LeDouche.

He does have amazing at the rim protection stats. Like his FG% allowed at the rim is incredibly low.

When I watch him though, I think he's kinda of like Precious, but if Precious knew his offensive limitations and was more locked in all the time.

It's weird to me, Precious is the type of dude that Thibs and staff usually get the most out of. Athletic, defensive dudes who typically struggle on the offensive side of things.

Curious to see how the offseason unfolds for Precious. If he was a more beefy stew disciplined type of player, he would be gold within a rotation next to KAT ala Mitch.

Even though its unnecessary I'm gonna keep send closking that Beef Stew pick. I think Thibs has unlocked some amazing D out of Precious at times, but ultimately its up to Precious to realize he's not that good at basketball and just lean into the things he can do. Precious is a pretty decent finisher and generally OK scoring in the paint on a handful of moves. His value is clearly on defense where has great feet, great recovery and great range. Last year he was ferocious on the boards...not so much this year for some reason. If he stopped trying to be things he isn't, he'd probably lock into being a really good role player in an 8-9 man rotation. Right now he's on the fringe and at a Vet MLE salary slot. Meanwhile Beef Stew who is less skilled possibly is a 10-15 mm role player.

Also if he could finally figure it out we could call him Beef Chew

Ha good one, and YES on all of your above.

I have had it in the back of my mind that Thibs and staff did more of a hands off type of coaching style this year, whether purposely or because of circumstance, I'm not sure.

It's like they've put forth some general concepts for the players and let them feel their way through it more on their own. You can almost see it with Precious and Mikal. Even in regards to how Josh plays. Or how Jalen and KAT try out variations with their PnR and how it's not as structured as it could be.