That was then, this is now.

We can play with anyone in the league.

We take care of our own business and let the chips fall where they may.

MSG3 wrote:"They can compete," Bulls center Joakim Noah said after the game. "We can't sit here and take that away from them. They're a tougher team than they were before. There's no doubt about that. They play hard every possession. I mean every possession. They're tough. They keep coming. They're showing a lot of heart. And they've got someone to give the ball to when it counts in Melo. I've got to give him credit.

"Actually, they can brag a little bit," said Rose, shockingly. "[The Knicks] know where to get the ball to now. Guys aren't taking many silly shots. Melo's at least touching the ball when they come down the court now. They're running the offense through him and he's making plays. He's hitting tough shots, great shots, making the game easy, and he's getting to the line.

"I've got to take my hat off to Coach Woodson. He's doing a great job of making sure everyone's playing hard and playing team basketball. You've got to give them credit. They're playing hard throughout the whole game. They're a great defensive team now. Especially when they get you playing out of control. But it still comes down to Melo."

We're getting respect now. From 2 very old school players in Rose and Noah. It feels good. That's what defense does for a team. Starting to fall in love again. Cautiously.

Great quotes. Really stomps the notion of "misguided euphoria" that has contaminated every positive thread today

MarburyAnd1Crossover wrote:Of course fellow ballers will say these things, they're all hanging out after games and smoking blunts. D-Rose is just playing his boy Melo up. That's how you do it.

Is that really what's going on? Wow, you really are a clairvoyant mind reader.

MSG3 wrote:

MarburyAnd1Crossover wrote:Of course fellow ballers will say these things, they're all hanging out after games and smoking blunts. D-Rose is just playing his boy Melo up. That's how you do it.

You couldn't be more wrong. Rose and Noah are old school guys who don't give props to ANYONE unless they deserve it. You're saying something that is completely untrue to continue to bash the way we're playing. Did you see Rose at the All Star game not partake in any of that clowning that the other starters were doing? Dont you realize Noah is a notch below Garnett on the hate scale? These guys dont throw empty compliments.

Go ahead and pine for Galo and Chandler. Have fun. I've watched highlights of yesterday's game about 30 times. That was fun. The last month has been fun. Knicks being a defensive juggernaut is outrageously fun.

Wasn't it Noah who called the Heat "Hollywood" last year..

DJMUSIC wrote:If I am Knicks
whatever seed if they make playoffs I'd rather Knicks SEE:
(in order of preference)

- PACERs
- MAGIC
- CELTICS
- HEAT (next least)
- BULLS (least)

NY with or without Amare/Lin can win a round or extend series to long series if
against CELTs, PACERs or MAGIC

NY aint beating BULLs or HEAT ..first round exit. Refs and David Sterns NBA wont allow Knicks to shine vs Miami or Chicago. Nope nah not this yr

ye of little faith