ESOMKnicks wrote:Reg season success is nice, but the playoffs are a totally different ball game.

The Knicks may be going full-throttle now and winning games, but will they have the capacity to step it up even more in the playoffs, where intensity, focus and quality of opponents go up to a completely different level? Two years ago they did not, got exposed by Trey and Clint as reg season pretenders. Maybe this time they have made adjustments and are approaching things differently. Is Brunson going to be the difference maker? Will a healthy Mitch be a factor? Lots of questions to be answered.

what makes you think that the Knicks are talented enough to have an on/off swtich?

no, I want them firing on all cylinders, show well, and then that elusive big star is enticed by the possibility of coming to NY. That is what is possible if the team gives 100 percent for every single game until their season is over

Philc1 wrote:

ESOMKnicks wrote:Reg season success is nice, but the playoffs are a totally different ball game.

The Knicks may be going full-throttle now and winning games, but will they have the capacity to step it up even more in the playoffs, where intensity, focus and quality of opponents go up to a completely different level? Two years ago they did not, got exposed by Trey and Clint as reg season pretenders. Maybe this time they have made adjustments and are approaching things differently. Is Brunson going to be the difference maker? Will a healthy Mitch be a factor? Lots of questions to be answered.

We have more talent than 2 years ago. Elfrid freaking Payton was the full time pg that year now we have brunson

Elf is back on the shelf!!!

jskinny35 wrote:Only if Giannis and Tatum start hanging around with Ja Morant...

Knicks won 3 of 4 against the Celtics this season so it's a good matchup. As strong as Milwaukee is, they are also old. Injuries are a feature, not a bug of the NBA. It's risky to build a team around guys 30+. If Middleton Holiday Lopez and Giannis have to sit, Knicks don't need an asterisk next to a series win.

gradyandrew wrote:

jskinny35 wrote:Only if Giannis and Tatum start hanging around with Ja Morant...

Knicks won 3 of 4 against the Celtics this season so it's a good matchup. As strong as Milwaukee is, they are also old. Injuries are a feature, not a bug of the NBA. It's risky to build a team around guys 30+. If Middleton Holiday Lopez and Giannis have to sit, Knicks don't need an asterisk next to a series win.

No doubt chips are won by who is on the training table and who is not!
They have a chip and so far have the best record in the NBA with a roster on paper that would not suggest it.
No super friend hook ups or starphuchs.
And Grayson Allen playing an important role!!!!

We can talk ourselves into “believing” which is fun.
Celtics are in a bit of a late season tailspin and might be vulnerable.
Philly has been very good after a rough start and proving the hype was valid. They are good. How good?
We’ll see.
If we go against Clev. Its going to be interesting. There starting 5 is very good but the bench/depth is not substantial. In playoff ball thats not a critical as teams tighten up its rotations. Thibs does this all season.
How far he trusts his bench remains to be seen. First round so both teams should be reasonable rested. Longer the series the better our bench give knicks advantage (if we use it!)

As for seeding, kudso to nets for hanging in there. Reasonable roster talent, very deep, and it was thrown. Together quickly. Not contender good but could hang in and keep miami/Atl in play in.