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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 9, 2021 18:02:41 GMT -5
Good win by the Knicks against the Clips after getting smoked last two games against top West teams They control their own destiny in these last few home games especially with Boston taking an L today as well and falling to 7th Well that game is good news / bad news for the Knicks. Bad news the Heat are just one game back, but the good news combine with this big Knicks win, the Knicks have all bur assured that they will stay out of the play in game. A lot of funky things would have to happen for the Knicks to fall to 7. Realistically the worst that could happen is the 6 seed. Don't sleep on the Wizards, is not a sure thing, the Hawks are going to win the next two against them even though they are at home. As for the Heat, it depends how motivated the 76ers and Bucks are, except for their last game, their schedule is tough, it is their turn to go down the gantlet of tough teams. I'm more worried about Heat taking up the 5 spot since Knicks can't handle them at all Ideally they go 3-1 this week to help lock up that 4 spot but I think they finish at 5. Boston has another game against Miami which they need and then they got two easy games If anything they may play spoiler to Knicks chance at staying at 4/5 spot. Wizards i'm not too worried about as they are beating up on bad teams but they have a good win against Wiz which has helped their streak. Wiz will fall flat on their face in the play in games because Westbrook is not effective in a half court game and Knicks slow the game down anyway if they do happen to matchup In all honesty if Knicks make it to 2nd round with this roster than they have won a lot this season. Bodes well for their offseason prospects in trying to put together a better roster whether it be trades or free agency. If they can get Noel back cheap, don't be surprised if Mitchell Robinson name is included in trades for a star
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Post by Cyno on May 9, 2021 18:03:53 GMT -5
Good win against the Clips. Can't sleep on the Lakers, though, even Lebron out and AD playing hurt.
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Post by horsemen4ever on May 9, 2021 18:15:47 GMT -5
Well that game is good news / bad news for the Knicks. Bad news the Heat are just one game back, but the good news combine with this big Knicks win, the Knicks have all bur assured that they will stay out of the play in game. A lot of funky things would have to happen for the Knicks to fall to 7. Realistically the worst that could happen is the 6 seed. Don't sleep on the Wizards, is not a sure thing, the Hawks are going to win the next two against them even though they are at home. As for the Heat, it depends how motivated the 76ers and Bucks are, except for their last game, their schedule is tough, it is their turn to go down the gantlet of tough teams. I'm more worried about Heat taking up the 5 spot since Knicks can't handle them at all Ideally they go 3-1 this week to help lock up that 4 spot but I think they finish at 5. Boston has another game against Miami which they need and then they got two easy games If anything they may play spoiler to Knicks chance at staying at 4/5 spot. Wizards i'm not too worried about as they are beating up on bad teams but they have a good win against Wiz which has helped their streak. Wiz will fall flat on their face in the play in games because Westbrook is not effective in a half court game and Knicks slow the game down anyway if they do happen to matchup In all honesty if Knicks make it to 2nd round with this roster than they have won a lot this season. Bodes well for their offseason prospects in trying to put together a better roster whether it be trades or free agency. If they can get Noel back cheap, don't be surprised if Mitchell Robinson name is included in trades for a star I am saying don't sleep on the Wizards giving the Knicks help and beating the Hawks at least once.
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Post by horsemen4ever on May 9, 2021 18:29:34 GMT -5
Good win against the Clips. Can't sleep on the Lakers, though, even Lebron out and AD playing hurt. Right now though I feel good about the Knicks chances of winning on Tuesday giving the way they played today and of late not withstanding that bad Denver game and Phoenix quarter, they are trending upwards, while the Lakers are trending down. But that could change tonight depending on how they play against the Suns. Of the remaining 4, the Lakers is a wild card game, I don't have a clue what Lakers team will show up both physically and mentally. (Is LeBron even playing tonight) While the other 3 games, the Knicks should win especially at home. Anyway from a Lakers prospective, tonight's game is a must game. I will be watching not only as human interest to see what happens but to scout my teams next opponent.
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Post by horsemen4ever on May 9, 2021 19:23:10 GMT -5
I am getting some serious deja vu to the NFC East race with this 4 seed race. So what happens if the Knicks, Heat, and Hawks are tied. Every one of them has a tie breaker on one of the other two, it is like rock, paper, scissors here with the Knicks owning the tie breaker on the Hawks, the Heat a tie breaker on the Knicks, and the the Hawks owning the tie breaker on the Heat.
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Post by Renslayer on May 9, 2021 21:05:25 GMT -5
Well that game is good news / bad news for the Knicks. Bad news the Heat are just one game back, but the good news combine with this big Knicks win, the Knicks have all bur assured that they will stay out of the play in game. A lot of funky things would have to happen for the Knicks to fall to 7. Realistically the worst that could happen is the 6 seed. Don't sleep on the Wizards, is not a sure thing, the Hawks are going to win the next two against them even though they are at home. As for the Heat, it depends how motivated the 76ers and Bucks are, except for their last game, their schedule is tough, it is their turn to go down the gantlet of tough teams. I'm more worried about Heat taking up the 5 spot since Knicks can't handle them at all Ideally they go 3-1 this week to help lock up that 4 spot but I think they finish at 5. Boston has another game against Miami which they need and then they got two easy games If anything they may play spoiler to Knicks chance at staying at 4/5 spot. Wizards i'm not too worried about as they are beating up on bad teams but they have a good win against Wiz which has helped their streak. Wiz will fall flat on their face in the play in games because Westbrook is not effective in a half court game and Knicks slow the game down anyway if they do happen to matchup In all honesty if Knicks make it to 2nd round with this roster than they have won a lot this season. Bodes well for their offseason prospects in trying to put together a better roster whether it be trades or free agency. If they can get Noel back cheap, don't be surprised if Mitchell Robinson name is included in trades for a star i feel like i should be a lot higher on mitchell robinson, but he just doesn't do it for me for some reason. if i'm the knicks, i hope like hell they draw the hawks in round 1. i feel like trae's first playoff experience against a physical team like them in rowdy ass msg may be too much for him to handle his first go 'round in the postseason
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Post by horsemen4ever on May 9, 2021 21:47:07 GMT -5
So far after 1 quarter so good for the Lakers. But have I learned from the Suns of late playing on my Knick, they are very hard to keep down for 4 quarters. So we will see.
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Post by horsemen4ever on May 9, 2021 23:45:56 GMT -5
What did I tell you, this Lakers team, they are an enigma, you don't know which team will show up. One night they are beating teams like Suns and the Nuggets, the next night losing to the Rapters and Kings.
What does this mean for my Knicks this Tuesday, I don't know. The Lakers are such a wild card. Though giving the Lakers play of late, odds are they are not going to have another game like this for a second game in a row. Especially if you over reling on this one player to be superman. I don't know if it is sustainable.
Also credit to the Suns, it wasn't there night shooting, and they still over 110 points.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 10, 2021 3:21:21 GMT -5
I'm more worried about Heat taking up the 5 spot since Knicks can't handle them at all Ideally they go 3-1 this week to help lock up that 4 spot but I think they finish at 5. Boston has another game against Miami which they need and then they got two easy games If anything they may play spoiler to Knicks chance at staying at 4/5 spot. Wizards i'm not too worried about as they are beating up on bad teams but they have a good win against Wiz which has helped their streak. Wiz will fall flat on their face in the play in games because Westbrook is not effective in a half court game and Knicks slow the game down anyway if they do happen to matchup In all honesty if Knicks make it to 2nd round with this roster than they have won a lot this season. Bodes well for their offseason prospects in trying to put together a better roster whether it be trades or free agency. If they can get Noel back cheap, don't be surprised if Mitchell Robinson name is included in trades for a star i feel like i should be a lot higher on mitchell robinson, but he just doesn't do it for me for some reason. if i'm the knicks, i hope like hell they draw the hawks in round 1. i feel like trae's first playoff experience against a physical team like them in rowdy ass msg may be too much for him to handle his first go 'round in the postseason I think his injuries are starting to dwell his potential a bit and the fact Noel/Gibson have been able to replace what he produces on the team without missing a beat. Robinson has a high ceiling I still believe but he isn't untouchable as he would been a year or two ago and you can make out with a nice player with him in a trade. Realistically, him with some combo of Toppin, Knox, Ntilikina (I think he has one more year left) and even Quickley should be able to produce an All Star trade if they have the chance to make one Besides that, I think Knicks matchup better with ATL. Tray can go off but they defend the 3 well and Capela being a force on the boards is negated with Noel/Gibson combo. Great offensive Centers is what kills them which is why Bam would feast on them
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 10, 2021 3:23:46 GMT -5
https://www.instagram.com/p/COrTz4-DGuc Bullshit Luka You been saying you need to stop complaining and control your emotions better all year and some of them techs were ticky tack but that was clearly intentional. One more tech and he is suspended
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Post by sfvega on May 10, 2021 4:55:18 GMT -5
On one hand, he didn't really get him in the groin. But it's really hard to "accidentally" ball your fist up in anger and hit a man below the waist, and it is always a bad look. Someone the other day got hit in the groin on accident on a screen, which is understandable. This is much harder to explain, but will ultimately be a blip on the radar unless he does it again.
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Post by horsemen4ever on May 10, 2021 5:14:26 GMT -5
I do think for the Lakers if you survive the play in tournament, they are better off playing the Suns or Jazz, two in experienced teams (one in the case of the Jazz are not healthy) than the Clippers or the Nuggets. If there wasn't a play in tournament, the Lakers might be tanking.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 10, 2021 5:15:39 GMT -5
On one hand, he didn't really get him in the groin. But it's really hard to "accidentally" ball your fist up in anger and hit a man below the waist, and it is always a bad look. Someone the other day got hit in the groin on accident on a screen, which is understandable. This is much harder to explain, but will ultimately be a blip on the radar unless he does it again. The ball punch was accidental but he was aiming to hit Luka def has anger issues tho that the league is taking notice of and the worst of the worst is going to exploit. He needs to channel it better like he did last year in the playoffs against Clippers when Morris and Bev was on his case
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 10, 2021 6:23:08 GMT -5
häšhtå.gdālėÿ may not want to hear this but interesting article on how Kings winning right now is better for them in the long run theathletic.com/2575478/2021/05/08/the-season-comes-down-to-details-leaving-the-kings-outside-the-playoff-picture/?source=emp_shared_articleI disagree with the article in that this was supposed to be a gap year for Kings. They were supposed to be slightly better then this and imo closer to an even record. Also add on that while it is good for the Kings to learn how to win, realistically the only two young players staying on this team is Haliburton and Fox. Keeping Harrsion Barnes too who in fairness is not even 30 yet. But yeah, I get the spirit of the article and agree but a problem comes when the roster may turnover with them trying to move Hield and MB3, while possibly getting a new coach as well
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Post by MrElijah on May 10, 2021 7:00:26 GMT -5
Wow @ ESPN acting like the Nets ain't been shit since the Dr J days Just hand waved over the Kidd era team that made the finals because they only won 2 games If you don't win a title, you don't mean shit? As a Knick fan I am used to it, the 90's Knicks don't get their due either. Really? I thought it was common knowledge that those Knicks teams were good but they had to face Jordan at the height of his powers and the time they made to the Finals they faced Hakeem at the height of his powers.
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Post by horsemen4ever on May 10, 2021 8:55:55 GMT -5
Again I don't know where my rooting interested tonight with the Wizards / Hawks game. I want the Hawks so they stay in the 5 seed, but they are still a thread to pass the Knicks for the 4th seed, and they have an easy schedule the rest of the way. Hmm. I think I will root for them, giving the choose of falling to 5 and facing the Hawks or facing the Heat, I take without home court against the Hawks.
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Post by Push R Truth on May 10, 2021 9:06:41 GMT -5
This season has proven to feel "fresher" than normal because it feels like superteams have grown some warts and a couple "out of nowhere" teams are in the discussion.
Jazz and the Suns leading the West? What a delightful surprise. Before the season started it felt like it was the Lakers/Clippers in the 1/2 spots easy. Knicks are actually good? I mean, outside of a couple crazy homers that think their team is going to win every game every year, who saw this coming? Lakers falling to the Play In Games? A laughable discussion during the preseason. Steph Curry going full blown super sayian just to stay in playoff contention is something very special.
This season has been a nice surprise. I was fearful of it getting stale with Superteams but it's felt remarkably fresh and fun. Even the Nets don't feel unbeatable. They are a very flawed team.
Here's to hoping we get some crazy Finals Matchup nobody saw coming like Suns vs Knicks as everybody posts Robin Williams "What year is it?" memes
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 10, 2021 10:27:51 GMT -5
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 10, 2021 15:15:03 GMT -5
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Post by häšhtå.gdālėÿ on May 10, 2021 15:33:50 GMT -5
häšhtå.gdālėÿ may not want to hear this but interesting article on how Kings winning right now is better for them in the long run theathletic.com/2575478/2021/05/08/the-season-comes-down-to-details-leaving-the-kings-outside-the-playoff-picture/?source=emp_shared_articleI disagree with the article in that this was supposed to be a gap year for Kings. They were supposed to be slightly better then this and imo closer to an even record. Also add on that while it is good for the Kings to learn how to win, realistically the only two young players staying on this team is Haliburton and Fox. Keeping Harrsion Barnes too who in fairness is not even 30 yet. But yeah, I get the spirit of the article and agree but a problem comes when the roster may turnover with them trying to move Hield and MB3, while possibly getting a new coach as well Na. Losing and getting a better pick and a new coach is better in the long run. Winning and keeping Walton and this horribly flawed roster is not in the best interests of the future. — Also; I don’t get The Athletic, so I’m going on nothing from the article. Just my thoughts on what they should be doing.
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