crzymdups wrote:fishmike wrote:StarksEwing1 wrote:babyKnicks wrote:Something happened Saturday that has only occurred twice in the past 12 months: Carmelo Anthony played 25 minutes and took fewer than 11 shots. Only twice in his past 42 games has Anthony played at least 25 minutes and taken 10 or fewer shots.On Saturday, Anthony was hampered by foul trouble. He finished with 14 points on 5-for-10 shooting. But don't let the low point total fool you. When he was on the floor, Anthony occupied defenders well and served as a decoy of sorts for the Knicks. He didn’t force many shots or overdribble -- two sins he has committed in the past.
New York outscored Houston by seven in Anthony’s 25 minutes. He was also active late in the game. He hit a 3-point shot with 2:17 to play to break a 95-95 tie and scored on a strong post move with :39 seconds to put New York up by three. (His basket with :39 seconds to go was on a goaltend.)
Porzingis had the monster night. Especially the 7 blocks to go along with yet another double double
you guys are so brainwashed to hate this player your not even aware of it. EVERYTHING involving Melo is a dick measuring contest. Typical Melo dick measuring wank-a-thon aside, great thread. These two players clearly like and appreciate each other. They have dual inside outside games that allow either to expose a weakness on the floor and really attack it. Would anyone be suprised to see KP score ten points in a 3 minute stretch because he's got a 6-7 player on him? Or Melo to do the same?
The other gem here are the complimentary role players. Rolo next to KP is a wall of length, and where KP may be rookie and perhaps timid when it comes to physical play... Hard fouls etc, ROLO will not. Calderon is shooting well as I hoped and Galloway kills it, so we are really supporting this duo well.
Nice topic. I'm loving this team.
It's a very smartly built team. You can finally see what Phil meant when he called our last roster clumsy.
Afflalo has opened up new possibilities on offense and I think created a lot more space for Calderon to operate. I don't know the exact numbers, but I think he's averaging about 10pts and 5ast on much better shooting since Afflalo had returned, from like 5ppg and 2apg before that.
It's been mentioned a bunch that Rolo does stuff that doesn't show up in the box score, like boxing out for other guys to grab the rebounds. He also seems to know when he should pick his spots on offense - his drop step post move in the first quarter was needed as Melo was off.
Galloway has been great and should be a legit sixth man candidate.
But, yeah, the most inspiring thing has been how Porzingis and Melo complement each other and pick up the other when one is having an off night. Porzingis matched up against Anthony Davis? Melo goes off for 29 and 13. Melo double and triple teamed by Charlotte? KP goes off for 29 and 11. KP locked down a bit by Ibaka, Melo puts in a workman like 25 and 5. Melo in foul trouble against Houston and seemingly tired in the back to back, KP dominates at center against a small team and drops 24pts 14rebs and 7blks.
It's a good balance. And it's a thing good teams do. I think it involves a certain amount of awareness from Melo. Charlotte was double and triple teaming him all night and he patiently passed out all night.
KP has skill set, talent and attitude that can work with any player in the league. Battling in the paint for rebounds, paint protection, help defense, stretch the paint for space, developing post up game, constantly moves away from the ball to find openings in the the defense, shooting off the dribble.
He really takes pressure off of his teammates on both sides of the ball. Melo didn't have an assist, but every player on the team did except for 3 players and we still got 20 assist.
That's what a team is, covering for each others weaknesses and exploiting each others strengths. Melo played aggressive defense and ended up shooting efficiently from the field. Affalo didn't shoot efficiently but played good defense and contributed in many different ways.
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