Caseloads wrote:Thibs unable to make in game adjustments

They gave us a double team on Brunson at the half court line. We did absolutely nothing with it. The only play where we took advantage of that double was when Brunson drew that foul on Allen. That's it. Otherwise we were dumbfounded by it there whole time. I expect to see more of that in game 3. Let's see if Thibs makes anything of it

BigDaddyG wrote:Yes our coach is a maniac. If he can do it this in preseason then can't be surprised when he does it in playoffs when actual jobs are on the line.

I agree.

It’s a little too late to be upset at thibs now. He’s been this way since day 1. If you gonna cherish the good you have to accept the bad (unfortunately). I’ve been complaining about this since day 1 but I also acknowledge the good he’s done with this team during the regular season. Now it’s money time.

I looked back at the highlights of garland, and it’s clear that RJ doesn’t have the foot speed to help off his man (or any guard) and recover back to his man. IQ was also in those highlights. I bet deuce on the sideline like damn, they wouldn’t do that to me.

Let’s see how thibs adjust in game 3, which could be an indicator on who wins the series.

I don't believe coaching played a big part in this loss, because the team wasnt expecting the Cavs to hit back as hard as they did.

Like the Mike Tyson quote about everybody having a plan until they get punched in the face. The Knicks got punched in the face last night, and had no answer.

Its up to Thibs to have the team ready to respond in game 3. With physical and smart play.

GustavBahler wrote:Will never get used to Thibs putting his best players at risk, for no good reason. If Thibs gets fired, this strategy will likely play a big part in the FO's decision.

I don't believe coaching played a big part in this loss, because the team wasnt expecting the Cavs to hit back as hard as they did.

Like the Mike Tyson quote about everybody having a plan until they get punched in the face. The Knicks got punched in the face last night, and had no answer.

Its up to Thibs to have the team ready to respond in game 3. With physical and smart play.

Cavs were done 0-1 and lost homecourt advantage. Thibs and the Knicks had to expect a desperate team playing with their season on the line. Brunson dropped 48 in the season finale and dominated in the 4th in game 1. The coaching staff had to be aware of the possibilities of Brunson being doubled...

Uptown wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:Will never get used to Thibs putting his best players at risk, for no good reason. If Thibs gets fired, this strategy will likely play a big part in the FO's decision.

I don't believe coaching played a big part in this loss, because the team wasnt expecting the Cavs to hit back as hard as they did.

Like the Mike Tyson quote about everybody having a plan until they get punched in the face. The Knicks got punched in the face last night, and had no answer.

Its up to Thibs to have the team ready to respond in game 3. With physical and smart play.

Cavs were done 0-1 and lost homecourt advantage. Thibs and the Knicks had to expect a desperate team playing with their season on the line. Brunson dropped 48 in the season finale and dominated in the 4th in game 1. The coaching staff had to be aware of the possibilities of Brunson being doubled...

Poor adjustment and strategy. Play more iq with Brunson

We need grimes to play more aggressively ok D.

Run larger, different defenses on garland. Rj, hart, grimes, iq

Uptown wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:Will never get used to Thibs putting his best players at risk, for no good reason. If Thibs gets fired, this strategy will likely play a big part in the FO's decision.

I don't believe coaching played a big part in this loss, because the team wasnt expecting the Cavs to hit back as hard as they did.

Like the Mike Tyson quote about everybody having a plan until they get punched in the face. The Knicks got punched in the face last night, and had no answer.

Its up to Thibs to have the team ready to respond in game 3. With physical and smart play.

Cavs were done 0-1 and lost homecourt advantage. Thibs and the Knicks had to expect a desperate team playing with their season on the line. Brunson dropped 48 in the season finale and dominated in the 4th in game 1. The coaching staff had to be aware of the possibilities of Brunson being doubled...

The Knicks were literally bloodied. You can expect a team to come back with more effort, plan for it on paper. And still get your ass kicked. Which was the point of my Tyson quote. Games like this happen in the playoffs. Coaching wouldnt have changed it. We got outworked, outhustled.

Overall Knicks handled their business by gaining homecourt advantage. Thibs, the players know now what kind of punch this team packs in the playoffs. I dont expect to see them get outworked again.

Caseloads wrote:

Uptown wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:Will never get used to Thibs putting his best players at risk, for no good reason. If Thibs gets fired, this strategy will likely play a big part in the FO's decision.

I don't believe coaching played a big part in this loss, because the team wasnt expecting the Cavs to hit back as hard as they did.

Like the Mike Tyson quote about everybody having a plan until they get punched in the face. The Knicks got punched in the face last night, and had no answer.

Its up to Thibs to have the team ready to respond in game 3. With physical and smart play.

Cavs were done 0-1 and lost homecourt advantage. Thibs and the Knicks had to expect a desperate team playing with their season on the line. Brunson dropped 48 in the season finale and dominated in the 4th in game 1. The coaching staff had to be aware of the possibilities of Brunson being doubled...

Poor adjustment and strategy. Play more iq with Brunson

We need grimes to play more aggressively ok D.

Run larger, different defenses on garland. Rj, hart, grimes, iq

Garland was contained in game one. Clev adjusted BEAT US.
Sometimes you lose, sometimes you get beaten.
Sometimes the players are doing the "right thing", but are not executing.
Why?
Sometimes the other team executes better. Not what fans want to hear.

Nalod wrote:When fans know more than actual pro coaches react to bad loss.
So y'all get upity when Reggie Miller starts ranting while our team is getting beaten AFTER of course Randle goes down.

Maybe ask yourself why he kept them in? If anyone was injured, they were out. Josh was out.
Seemed to me he wanted them to stay intense and finish with a good feeling? Quick found something, RJ went down hill, and Randle had that nice steal and dunk.
He is ok. It can happen at anytime of the game.
FInd something to carry over into game three?
Find more instances were tape can help teach?
Does Reggie Miller (who was on the ESPN broadcast) know more than Nalod? Of course. He also is color commentating a blow out. Ever notice the Master of controversy in a bad game, our own JVG, who gets outraged during boring game with outcome already in hand. This seeps into our heads while watching.
That Reggie was bringing up DRose injury was a cheap shot in my mind.

Also, can we recount who Clev had on the court? Not like they pulled Allen did they? DM was still out there?
What is more common or "Polite", the victor bring in their subs or the losing team?
Jarett Allen, DM, Mobley could have hurt Themselves as well.