Knicks · GameThread: Knicks at Portland, 6pm (page 2)

martin @ 1/11/2026 8:26 PM
So true

WP76 @ 1/11/2026 8:35 PM
ramtour420 wrote:I thought Melo didn't actually get his calls. KAT takes that minus to a whole other level.

KAT gets mauled a lot and only a fraction of the fouls committed on him are actually called. If he didn't complain about everything, I think the refs would give him a lot more credibility.

martin @ 1/11/2026 8:50 PM
Well I guess the young guy crew minutes are over when you need a win
ToddTT @ 1/11/2026 8:51 PM
It’s official. Hart is our most impactful player.
ToddTT @ 1/11/2026 8:52 PM
A year ago Hart was playing like a liability.
WP76 @ 1/11/2026 8:56 PM
I couldn't tell that Hart had much of an impact on the game (sarcasm).
Knixkik @ 1/11/2026 9:12 PM
Knicks don’t win this game without Hart. But also I don’t think they lose against phoenix if he plays either.
martin @ 1/11/2026 9:39 PM
Probably the reason Hart starts over Deuce: better handle and rim runner, rebounds, heart and hustle. And these the things the other starts don’t excel at.

Not that Deuce doesnt do those things but Josh just better at all of them.

martin @ 1/11/2026 10:01 PM
I’d hate this but it is what it is

martin @ 1/11/2026 10:03 PM
We shall call him 3 minute Mo.

Any reason for the quick hook? I missed his minutes

Alpha1971 @ 1/11/2026 10:29 PM
martin wrote:We shall call him 3 minute Mo.

Any reason for the quick hook? I missed his minutes

he is still getting his feet wet, he will have more time. Team has to rebound from its slump.
martin @ 1/11/2026 10:38 PM
Josh needed to come back cause KAT was also struggling

BlueKnickers @ 1/11/2026 10:57 PM
martin wrote:Well I guess the young guy crew minutes are over when you need a win

I could feel Brown's puckered butt clenched through the TV screen and it didn't relax until the final seconds ticked off the clock.

If I had to choose one, I would keep Kolek active over Clarkson who veers between being a trainwreck and a bucket getter.

BlueKnickers @ 1/11/2026 10:58 PM
Mitch has been far better the last two games. He looks more vital and focused.
SergioNYK @ 1/12/2026 10:10 AM
Amazing what a little Hart can do for this team. We just play with more urgency and emotion with Josh. And it's like he never left! He looked so in sync with his jumper and made all his usual hustle plays. He also did the best job on Avdija. Clutch shots by OG, Deuce and JB! KAT played well too. Anyone else notice he did not argue with the zebras even once? Good move by Brown to finish with Mitch though. Sucks Kolek didn't play but it is what it is.
martin @ 1/12/2026 11:06 AM
BlueKnickers wrote:Mitch has been far better the last two games. He looks more vital and focused.

Extension of contract negotiations going well I guess

ramtour420 @ 1/12/2026 11:20 AM
SergioNYK wrote:Amazing what a little Hart can do for this team. We just play with more urgency and emotion with Josh. And it's like he never left! He looked so in sync with his jumper and made all his usual hustle plays. He also did the best job on Avdija. Clutch shots by OG, Deuce and JB! KAT played well too. Anyone else notice he did not argue with the zebras even once? Good move by Brown to finish with Mitch though. Sucks Kolek didn't play but it is what it is.

Yes!!! I saw that! This really gives me hopes that Towns can turn around his relationship with the zebras at some point. He was boxing out too!!! That's huge

martin @ 1/12/2026 11:26 AM
SergioNYK wrote:Amazing what a little Hart can do for this team. We just play with more urgency and emotion with Josh. And it's like he never left! He looked so in sync with his jumper and made all his usual hustle plays. He also did the best job on Avdija. Clutch shots by OG, Deuce and JB! KAT played well too. Anyone else notice he did not argue with the zebras even once? Good move by Brown to finish with Mitch though. Sucks Kolek didn't play but it is what it is.

Brunson can impose his will on games, especially at end to close. OG can do it on the defensive end and maybe Mikal can too at times. We've seen Mitch do it in spurts. KAT on offensive end.

But Josh brings the energy and physicality and ball handling none of the other guys do on a regular basis. His mentality of "fuck things up" is crucial and unique to only him on the roster it seems. It's a combo of physicality, all out energy, zest, and some fuck it up mentality.

martin @ 1/12/2026 2:01 PM
Beast

ramtour420 @ 1/12/2026 2:04 PM
martin wrote:Beast

Now that he is shooting free throws better I feel good about giving him a contract

martin @ 1/12/2026 2:11 PM
ramtour420 wrote:
martin wrote:Beast

Now that he is shooting free throws better I feel good about giving him a contract

lol he had like 2 good games in a row and that's it

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