Alpha1971 wrote:Beat the Heat and Nets Then load manage Jalen and Julius against Boston Play Obi and Deuce and Evan to get them valuable game minutes

My thinking is that the closer you get to the finish line, the more teams get locked in their playoff or draft lottery seed. Last season Obi and IQ led the Knicks to a couple victories against teams who more or less had nothing to play for. With 19 games left, that's far, far from the case. Deuce and Evan likely won't see any meaningful minutes in the playoffs so the need for them to get game minutes now doesn't make sense, especially for long time get EF.

NYKMentality wrote:We're 5-0 and undefeated since the trade of Josh Hart + 2-0 and undefeated since Mitchell Robinson's return.

I'm going 4-0 and undefeated against Boston (2x) and Miami/Brooklyn.

(Until proven otherwise I feel we're untouchable right now).

1 down (1-0).

3 more to go.

gradyandrew wrote:

Alpha1971 wrote:Beat the Heat and Nets Then load manage Jalen and Julius against Boston Play Obi and Deuce and Evan to get them valuable game minutes

My thinking is that the closer you get to the finish line, the more teams get locked in their playoff or draft lottery seed. Last season Obi and IQ led the Knicks to a couple victories against teams who more or less had nothing to play for. With 19 games left, that's far, far from the case. Deuce and Evan likely won't see any meaningful minutes in the playoffs so the need for them to get game minutes now doesn't make sense, especially for long time get EF.

Before heading off to the West Coast rest Julius who gave his all this past game, and rest Brunson whose ankle might need rest. For one game give Obi starters mins Incase he is needed to play more games in an emergency to sharpen his skills. IQ can benefit with a 35 minute game and we give Simms, Evan, and Deuce some time to also stay sharp just in case. Won't happen but Is rest atleast Brunson

gradyandrew wrote:

Alpha1971 wrote:

gradyandrew wrote:

Alpha1971 wrote:Beat the Heat and Nets Then load manage Jalen and Julius against Boston Play Obi and Deuce and Evan to get them valuable game minutes

My thinking is that the closer you get to the finish line, the more teams get locked in their playoff or draft lottery seed. Last season Obi and IQ led the Knicks to a couple victories against teams who more or less had nothing to play for. With 19 games left, that's far, far from the case. Deuce and Evan likely won't see any meaningful minutes in the playoffs so the need for them to get game minutes now doesn't make sense, especially for long time get EF.

Before heading off to the West Coast rest Julius who gave his all this past game, and rest Brunson whose ankle might need rest. For one game give Obi starters mins Incase he is needed to play more games in an emergency to sharpen his skills. IQ can benefit with a 35 minute game and we give Simms, Evan, and Deuce some time to also stay sharp just in case. Won't happen but Is rest atleast Brunson

I only watched the 4th but Boston looked absolutely terrible against the Nets. They ended up getting booed off the front court. This has become a semi regular occurence, the same thing happened in the Finals. Grant Williams in particular gave abysmal effort. Not sure if Robert Williams III plays as he left the game with an injury. Brogdon also sat out.It could be the easiest game out of the next five.

Nope. They took nets for granted and and they come back pissed and focused. Nets Roster is not bad. They have talent. They got 4 new starters and are like going thru training camp on the fly.
I don't expect much but on any given night they can beat anyone with that roster.
If Brogdon back and they on mission the game is not cake walk.
Nobody should take them for granted. We are playing well, but we all know NBA teams can have off nights and go cold, and any team can rise and beat another.