Knicks · ECF Game 1: Cavs at the Mecca - IT'S OUR TURN, BABY 5/19 8PM (ESPN) (page 2)

martin @ 5/18/2026 3:11 PM
Xmas recap

Nalod @ 5/18/2026 3:54 PM
SergioNYK wrote:I hate that we are heavy favorites! It seems like every time the media and the betting odds fall in love with us, something bad happens and we end up losing.

Need to win this first game cause we have NEVER won a best-of-seven playoff series in franchise history when we lost Game 1 at home.

We have meds for that!

I hear you and no doubt we all have more failed hoped then Knicks have banners.
Remember its the journey that is celebrated when the chips are won! So try to enjoy the spill and the thrills as this team is not a on a quest that a corenation.
Being favorite becomes a "Relief" when achieved. Its kind of not so fun. The last few years its been great fun as "is this really happening?" Thibian effect was team played over its heads.

Now it comes with expectations! The run thus far is filled with statistical hope and having decimated two teams enroute to this series makes for it.

We'll know soon enough!

We swept and Embiid and Philly and put an end to the Morey era in Philly!
Next? Kenny and the Cavs!

HofstraBBall @ 5/18/2026 5:17 PM
Panos wrote:
martin wrote:

Mitch is going to be KEY in this series. I REALLY hope he's been working on that Free Throw and it translates in-game!
I think he's our X-Factor.

Feel keeping Mobley and Allen at bay will be a big key.
Cavs have won when both are over 15 bounds combined.
Also these two have had big plus numbers when they win.
Feel hopeful that Bridges will keep DM from going off and OG on Harden will cause havoc.
So the difference may be how we handle the tertiary groups.
Meaning their bench and Mobley and Allen.

markvmc @ 5/18/2026 5:44 PM
SergioNYK wrote:I hate that we are heavy favorites! It seems like every time the media and the betting odds fall in love with us, something bad happens and we end up losing.

Heavy favorites, heavy girls on the thread; the stars are aligning.

martin @ 5/18/2026 8:06 PM
Noted

BlueKnickers @ 5/18/2026 8:49 PM
BlueKnickers @ 5/18/2026 8:58 PM
martin wrote:Xmas recap

BlueKnickers @ 5/18/2026 9:01 PM
Panos wrote:Never too early to start posting some good luck.

Yummy!

BlueKnickers @ 5/18/2026 9:02 PM
BlueKnickers @ 5/18/2026 9:04 PM
BlueKnickers @ 5/18/2026 9:09 PM
Philc1 wrote:Wearing the lucky shirt tomorrow night.

It's holding up well

martin @ 5/18/2026 9:11 PM
BlueKnickers wrote:
Panos wrote:Never too early to start posting some good luck.

Yummy!

The Big Data Profile group at Google are combing through terra gigabytes of online searches and the nerd bros are getting a kick out of your last 6 weeks of internet searches while also strangely bookmarking a few choicier curved women and ice creams pics, to study later on in a more private and suitable for home environment LOL

BlueKnickers @ 5/18/2026 9:17 PM
martin wrote:
BlueKnickers wrote:
Panos wrote:Never too early to start posting some good luck.

Yummy!

The Big Data Profile group at Google are combing through terra gigabytes of online searches and the nerd bros are getting a kick out of your last 6 weeks of internet searches while also strangely bookmarking a few choicier curved women and ice creams pics, to study later on in a more private and suitable for home environment LOL

Strangely enough, there is an unofficial affinity group at Google called Engineers Love Thick Ones Naughty (AKA ELTON JOHN) that meets mid-day in the mens room stalls on the 4th floor to exchange research photos.

The leader of the group calls himself Rocket Man though I'm not sure why.

NardDogNation @ 5/18/2026 10:20 PM
Panos wrote:Never too early to start posting some good luck.

My grandfather always told me to never do tomorrow, what can be done today. You sir, are a gentleman and scholar. Let no one tell you differently.

NardDogNation @ 5/18/2026 10:22 PM
Philc1 wrote:Wearing the lucky shirt tomorrow night.

Make sure to never wash it!

NardDogNation @ 5/18/2026 10:25 PM
martin wrote:Xmas recap

We're a different team. We're a better team. But I'm hoping to see some Kolek this series. I think he's ready

martin @ 5/18/2026 10:32 PM
Good perspective

martin @ 5/19/2026 10:51 AM
nycericanguy @ 5/19/2026 11:59 AM
Allanfan20 wrote:The Cavs are jumping to an early 20 point lead. Knicks will comeback and win considerably.

we are all traumatized Knick fans, but we gotta really start believing in this team.

because let me say, in todays NBA where a 20pt lead so often gets cut to single digits, we did not see that at all with this team. They kept their foot on the gas and instead turned the 20pt lead into 40-60 point leads. I have never seen that from any team, and especially not in the modern NBA. I kept waiting for it, and it just never happened.

This team is locked TF in as much as any team ever has been.

CLE has faced two very mediocre offenses with very little shooting or floor spacing, especially TOR without IQ and even Ingram at times. This is going to be a completely different game for them.

martin @ 5/19/2026 12:09 PM
nycericanguy wrote:
Allanfan20 wrote:The Cavs are jumping to an early 20 point lead. Knicks will comeback and win considerably.

we are all traumatized Knick fans, but we gotta really start believing in this team.

because let me say, in todays NBA where a 20pt lead so often gets cut to single digits, we did not see that at all with this team. They kept their foot on the gas and instead turned the 20pt lead into 40-60 point leads. I have never seen that from any team, and especially not in the modern NBA. I kept waiting for it, and it just never happened.

This team is locked TF in as much as any team ever has been.

CLE has faced two very mediocre offenses with very little shooting or floor spacing, especially TOR without IQ and even Ingram at times. This is going to be a completely different game for them.

Therapy starts in 8 hours!!!!

fitzfarm @ 5/19/2026 12:46 PM
I can’t wait, Knicks in 4 … this team has been here before, they know what’s ahead just keep the foot on the gas no one is stopping our mission. Since Kat stepped up and now we are running the offense as Kat the distributor we have made the game easier for our other scorers and shooters. Mikel has been unlocked… OG… Hart… the ball movement has been infectious. In order to win in 4 our defense needs to keep doing what it’s been doing … the Cavs are coming in playing back to back 7 game series … let’s run these guys out of the gym .


Cleveland went 7 with a Toronto team that didn’t even have IQ and a pistons team that doesn’t have playoff experience… duren was a shell of the player he was in the regular season and it’s a flip of a coin with what Harris will do.

Hart, OG, Bridges and McBride are all dogs on defense vs harden and Mitchell . Mitch usually destroys Allen . Again all gas and no breaks .

Knicks in 4 let’s take care of business ! GO KNICKS!!

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