BigDaddyG wrote:MaTT4281 wrote:
Limp Bizkit?!?! Protect ya neck is the obvious choice for the background music.
Let's just hope the Knicks keep on Rollin' and Indy fans wake up tomorrow wanting to Break Stuff.
Have to have a solid game from OG and Bridges.
Good transition defense!!
Low turnover numbers.
I still cannot believe we are going to play in the ECF! I honestly never ever thought I'd see this again!
This won't be easy or a quick series. Hate the Hicks but they are a good team and Haliburton is a really good player. We're going to have to play well to beat them four times and it can't be just JB or two players that play well. Every player needs to do their part. Limiting the turnovers, controlling the glass and defending the three are keys. We do that and keep it close and we should be in good shape. And of course we need to stay healthy!
KNICKS IN 7!
Indiana depth is a bit of challenge that we haven't faced in prior rounds - while we know Siakim and Halliburton lead the team in scoring, they spread the ball so much that 8 different players could potentially lead the team in scoring on any given game.
I think the key for this series will continue to be health. We haven't had any notable health hiccups so far this players. No one in our rotation has missed games. It's been about 2-weeks since Brunson has reaggravated his ankle problem. And KAT seems to play just fine with broken hand/fingers.
While the Knicks look starter-heavy, I think we have better playmakers all around and we spread the wealth a lot better. If Brunson or anyone but KAT go down, we have players who could simply expand their roles more. Bridges in particular has more capacity in the tank. The Knicks don't have to rely on ISO-Brunson to get tough points. We get so much more out of Hart and OG on offense this season, and from series vs Indiana standpoint, we've replaced Hartenstein with KAT, DiVo with Bridges, and Mitch is simply another player we didn't have at our disposal last year outside of a handful of minutes.
Alpha1971 wrote:GustavBahler wrote:What is your gametime snack of choice? Been so long since the last ECF I dont remember! 
Might get some NY style pizza. There is one in the area that actually lives up to the billing.
So many so called NY style places are nothing like it. Can count on one hand the number of good places in the last 30 years.
You want a NYC meal ? How about a pastrami sandwich on rye ? Or a chopped cheese, bodega bacon, egg, and cheese hero. A bagel with lox and cream cheese. Some fried chicken chunks with tostones.
Yo I thought we agreed to make different choices
technomaster wrote:Indiana depth is a bit of challenge that we haven't faced in prior rounds - while we know Siakim and Halliburton lead the team in scoring, they spread the ball so much that 8 different players could potentially lead the team in scoring on any given game.I think the key for this series will continue to be health. We haven't had any notable health hiccups so far this players. No one in our rotation has missed games. It's been about 2-weeks since Brunson has reaggravated his ankle problem. And KAT seems to play just fine with broken hand/fingers.
While the Knicks look starter-heavy, I think we have better playmakers all around and we spread the wealth a lot better. If Brunson or anyone but KAT go down, we have players who could simply expand their roles more. Bridges in particular has more capacity in the tank. The Knicks don't have to rely on ISO-Brunson to get tough points. We get so much more out of Hart and OG on offense this season, and from series vs Indiana standpoint, we've replaced Hartenstein with KAT, DiVo with Bridges, and Mitch is simply another player we didn't have at our disposal last year outside of a handful of minutes.
Yea this really comes down to our ability to contain them as a well oiled machine versus their ability to match our individual talents.
Just hoping Todd pics disappoint per usual.
DLeethal wrote:technomaster wrote:Indiana depth is a bit of challenge that we haven't faced in prior rounds - while we know Siakim and Halliburton lead the team in scoring, they spread the ball so much that 8 different players could potentially lead the team in scoring on any given game.I think the key for this series will continue to be health. We haven't had any notable health hiccups so far this players. No one in our rotation has missed games. It's been about 2-weeks since Brunson has reaggravated his ankle problem. And KAT seems to play just fine with broken hand/fingers.
While the Knicks look starter-heavy, I think we have better playmakers all around and we spread the wealth a lot better. If Brunson or anyone but KAT go down, we have players who could simply expand their roles more. Bridges in particular has more capacity in the tank. The Knicks don't have to rely on ISO-Brunson to get tough points. We get so much more out of Hart and OG on offense this season, and from series vs Indiana standpoint, we've replaced Hartenstein with KAT, DiVo with Bridges, and Mitch is simply another player we didn't have at our disposal last year outside of a handful of minutes.
Yea this really comes down to our ability to contain them as a well oiled machine versus their ability to match our individual talents.
feels like we are built for stopping their machine. Celtics were the more talented version. Obviously Pacers can hit shots and win a game or two and I expect that.
That being said our individual scoring talent is better. Like by a lot. We have McBride/Josh/Mikal/OG who are all top shelf open court defenders. I dont see an answer on their roster for Brunson/KAT/Mitch
We just gotta stay focused and fight through their runs
LivingLegend wrote:Just hoping Todd pics disappoint per usual.
Todd pics and Disappoint is kinda redundant, right?
martin wrote:LivingLegend wrote:Just hoping Todd pics disappoint per usual.
Todd pics and Disappoint is kinda redundant, right?
My bad for stating the obvious - you are correct.
martin wrote:MaTT4281 wrote:
Indiana won’t know what to do with a healthy BIG DICK MITCH lol god I love righteous gemstones. From now Mitch is
BIG D I C K MITCH
And today I learned that Arizona Tea is from Brooklyn, NOT Arizona. These playoffs have been so informative!
MaTT4281 wrote:Not trying to downplay Indiana here, but honest question: whose the tougher series, Indiana or Detroit?
It was the first playoff series for most of those Detroit players.
Indiana has much more experience and is a better team.
LivingLegend wrote:martin wrote:LivingLegend wrote:Just hoping Todd pics disappoint per usual.
Todd pics and Disappoint is kinda redundant, right?
My bad for stating the obvious - you are correct.
Don’t want to step on Todd’s toes so this is just a suggestion:
Hopefully she is there wearing the same outfit when I come in for the second game!
