Nalod wrote:Maybe Detroit failure is they don't have the speed to close off the passing lanes like ATL has. IF Brunson has no one to pass it to it gets ugly fast. Reducing the options is the key to full court press. Jalen might be a bit stubborn and wants to break it as well. Add it up, ATL is doing a good job at it. If they succeed in cutting off the options, Jalen is locked down.

It can be both a failure to execute (Knicks) and a successful execution on behalf of the defense (ATL) at the same time.

Interesting that you say this, because in the 4th quarter of the game tonight I saw both Alvarado and Brunson dribbling hard to the rim and blowing by ATL defenders standing around in the paint. It was interesting because I hadn't seen that before, i.e. straight line attacks by our guards instead dribbling around to find the seams.

It was like they mainlined Josh's full court dribble attacks. I think the Knicks guards figured out that if they motor ASAP they'll get more porous defenses to drive straight through. No hezis, just hit the pedal to the medal somewhere between mid-court and top of the key and you'll get some easy buckets. They need to do it more.

BlueKnickers wrote:

Nalod wrote:Maybe Detroit failure is they don't have the speed to close off the passing lanes like ATL has. IF Brunson has no one to pass it to it gets ugly fast. Reducing the options is the key to full court press. Jalen might be a bit stubborn and wants to break it as well. Add it up, ATL is doing a good job at it. If they succeed in cutting off the options, Jalen is locked down.

It can be both a failure to execute (Knicks) and a successful execution on behalf of the defense (ATL) at the same time.

Interesting that you say this, because in the 4th quarter of the game tonight I saw both Alvarado and Brunson dribbling hard to the rim and blowing by ATL defenders standing around in the paint. It was interesting because I hadn't seen that before, i.e. straight line attacks by our guards instead dribbling around to find the seams.

It was like they mainlined Josh's full court dribble attacks. I think the Knicks guards figured out that if they motor ASAP they'll get more porous defenses to drive straight through. No hezis, just hit the pedal to the medal somewhere between mid-court and top of the key and you'll get some easy buckets. They need to do it more.

Good spacing or floor balance by the other teammates too

Glad PHilly came to play and hope they can take them 7.
But if they do, have to deal with that fact. THEY WOULD HAVE BEATEN BOSTON and if so, is Embiid getting stronger?
I know he is a "7foot pile of ****!" but he was the best player in the game when he got hurt years ago and still very dangerous with PG13. Two HOFers! Add Maxy and you have three allstars with Edgecome who is a ster in the making himself!
I think I would fear Philly more than Boston. My preference is let then beat each other up then give me a tired Celtic team.
Until then knicks themselves have to take care of business on Thursday!

Maybe Clyde needs to tone it down just a smidge? That jacket? The fabric looked like it came from a curbide disposal of an unbought lazy boy reclinder from an estate sale waitig for disposal!

I love clyde! Anyone check out Reggie last night fawning over his love for the first signiture shoe in the business? They were talking about the kentucky derby and a horse named "Puma". It was irrelevant banter during a blow out win and they digressed into why it was Reggies pick.
Knicks win and villians past and present are irrelevant!

VJ Edgecomb is the X factor for Philly. Very poised, confident but not overly so, and when he's really on he's better than Maxey IMO

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nycericanguy wrote:ppl say RJ is empty stats but he's leading TOR in these playoffs to what could be a huge upset.

RJ did well in the 2023 playoffs while Randle imploded.

He was the Knicks best player in the 2023 playoffs.

Against the Cavs as well.

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PhilC: Sorry, have to call you out on this one. Just becaue you don't like Adam Silver don't mean league does not know what they are doing. Parity gives hope. These playoffs thus far are interesting to alot of people.

First understand that not everything league does is "Adam Silver". He is the CEO and the NBA has 30 owners.
If revenue is a measure of growth, they are growing.
Expansion? Im not necessarily for it but do get its been a while since they last did it and the international game over 30 years has produced many allstars and MVP's now as well as depth for the league. The talent pool is richer in my opinion now.
Not sure how the European expansion will work but its solidifying the future and perhaps a pathway for true global league in time.
with Supersonic Travel about to revive again soon it could close some of the issues preventing true global expansion.

Viewership modelas have changed since the heyday of network domination of the broadcasts. I don't have full expertiese on the matters but im not dumb enough to say just because I don't like something does not mean its not succeeding.

All sports over a full season has declining viewership via traditional methoeds and fans watch replays, highlights, and stream which is not fully accountable. Gambling revenue is a growing source as are international broadcasts. While it has to end at some point but until that happens franchise valuations keep rising.

And yes, all major sports has them booing their Commish when he grabs the microphone!

and DEN losing to MIN's bench team. Wild.

nycericanguy wrote:wildest 1st round i can remember. DET losing to ORL, BOS/PHI going 7, TOR giving CLE everything they can handle led by RJ! without Ingram or IQ really.

and DEN losing to MIN's bench team. Wild.

Let’s go Magic and Sixers!

nycericanguy wrote:wildest 1st round i can remember. DET losing to ORL, BOS/PHI going 7, TOR giving CLE everything they can handle led by RJ! without Ingram or IQ really.

and DEN losing to MIN's bench team. Wild.

There is a legit chance that all the East matchups go 7 games besides Knicks and that is wild to me