VDesai wrote:KAT is the first player in NBA history to have 20 rebs and go 5/5 or better from 3 in a game.

Some random nonsense stat but cool!

What is absolutely beautiful is that outside of the 3 early TO’s he basically forced nothing, took great shots and the #1 reason we have most efficient offense in league is Kat’s quick/decisive/unselfish offense.

VDesai wrote:

Alpha1971 wrote:Start Precious and bring Heart off the bench.

You can get away with him at the 4 tonight because Randle doesnt play D and Gobert doesnt want to guard the perimeter. Not sure it works in every game but we can do it in the right matchups.

I probably root harder for Precious vs anyone else on squad—- something about his no nonsense play just makes me love the kid.

Not sure if this is 100% accurate but KnicksMuse put out something saying Kat is 1st NBA player to average 25 and 14 since 1982 —- MOSES MALONE.

Philc1 wrote:

SergioNYK wrote:I will always appreciate what Randle and DVo did here and wish both nothing but success except tonight.

Ditto here. I have nothing but love for Julius, DDV, RJ and IQ. This is not a Porzingis blood feud game.

Ha I like that

Knicksfan wrote:THIS is the starting lineup.

This is the lineup I’ve wanted for a long time, but wasn’t sure how well it would play out but suspected it would be right. It’s just one game, yes, but you can tell the impact that a rightly balanced lineup has. And also, we all know that when given significant minutes, Precious delivers. And the defense and rebounding, you can see the impact! OG is amazing and can definitely give you minutes at the 4 when needed, but he is better suited at the 3.

I really hope we keep this lineup moving forward. Not only does this lengthens the lineup with a talented Swiss-army player like Josh coming from the bench, but you really take advantage of all of our players at their strengths. Get me a backup power forward through the wire at some point in the season and we are cool.

Knicks looked great but Precious was a -4 in a game we were up by 30+ for most of it and we didn't take over the game until the bench mob came in the second Q.

Josh Hart? Crossed my mind a trade pending? Just a thought.

fitzfarm wrote:Wow when this team shows out we look unbeatable.. love that bridges is coming around he’s like a secret weapon that people forget about after KAT, Brunson and OG also precious looked great in the SL next to KAT

The size just looks different/better with Precious there (giving a very long 2-5 positionally).

1 problem is we lose some ball handling and Brunson ends up doing a lot of dribbling (my #1 issue watching us right now) BUT I kind of like Precious/Kat screening out front in tandem and feels better if Kat pops out that Precious can either cut or get to rim.

I don't see any starting line-up changes coming but Precious does help around hoop IMO more vs Josh. Don't see Thibs making that change and don't see Josh taking that well. #1 issue with Josh for me is to defend at high level every night and I'm talking about staying in front of people and not being a traffic cone on perimeter.

DLeethal wrote:

Knicksfan wrote:THIS is the starting lineup.

This is the lineup I’ve wanted for a long time, but wasn’t sure how well it would play out but suspected it would be right. It’s just one game, yes, but you can tell the impact that a rightly balanced lineup has. And also, we all know that when given significant minutes, Precious delivers. And the defense and rebounding, you can see the impact! OG is amazing and can definitely give you minutes at the 4 when needed, but he is better suited at the 3.

I really hope we keep this lineup moving forward. Not only does this lengthens the lineup with a talented Swiss-army player like Josh coming from the bench, but you really take advantage of all of our players at their strengths. Get me a backup power forward through the wire at some point in the season and we are cool.

Knicks looked great but Precious was a -4 in a game we were up by 30+ for most of it and we didn't take over the game until the bench mob came in the second Q.

YES to DLeethal comments. I'm one of biggest Precious supporters but we were down 1 at end of 1st (+30 points for Wolves) and Precious was primary defender on Julius when he got a quick/easy 13 points.

I agree with Knicksfan that I think I like Precious next to Kat better and pushing OG/Mikal down to 3/2 BUT AGAIN don't see Thibs changing anything.

I really like when Cam comes in and starts turns the pace up and ball starts flying around - Cam/Mikal/OG/Precious/Kat I think was out there for a few minutes with Deuce sprinkled in as well --- better pace with Cam vs Jalen slowly getting into sets.