Even though we played the Bulls tough they killed us on the boards.

What worry me about the Knicks is that they can score a lot of points and be up by 20 and forget how they got ahead and the heat can catch them in 3 minutes or less. No lead is large enough that the Heat can't catch them.If we loose I want to feel that we fought the good fight. No one is giving us a chance in hell. I'm not worried about Lebron, Bosh, or Wade. I'm worried about that one player who will have a record game against us. It happens almost every game.

nyk4ever wrote:Knicks HAVE to win 1 game so they don't get swept.

This series will be played out in seven unforgettable acts. Each one different from the last. The Tyson Chandler flu subplot lends a cusrious plot twist to the drama that will build to a fever pitch by the time Wednesday rolls around.

Winning one in Miami would be huge, but not essential.

Will Steve Novak catch fire?

Who throws the first malicious elbow?

Expect the unexpected

misterearl wrote:Not Really

nyk4ever wrote:Knicks HAVE to win 1 game so they don't get swept.

This series will be played out in seven unforgettable acts. Each one different from the last. The Tyson Chandler flu subplot lends a cusrious plot twist to the drama that will build to a fever pitch by the time Wednesday rolls around.

Winning one in Miami would be huge, but not essential.

Will Steve Novak catch fire?

Who throws the first malicious elbow?

Expect the unexpected

i was being facetious earl..

OffDaMeterzzzz wrote:Knicks coming out victorious will depend on:

1. Chemistry- we had better get it together NOW. They will look to stop Carmelo and get him frustrated. I don't see us pulling this series without chemistry and cohesion on the court. It can't only be the Carmelo Anthony show.

2. Limiting Turnovers- obviously Miami will destroy us on the break if we fail to take care of the basketball.

3. Intensity- we have to maintain and further amplify the intensity that lead to our 18-6 record over the previous 24 games. Defense!!!!

4. Half Court- it would be in our best interest to keep the game to a slow tempo and and not allow Miami to play to their strength.

5. Amare- I hope he can bring it. If not, we have no chance. With all the attention on Lebron and Wade, Bosh will get his 18-20 off mid range shots and lefty layups.

6. Wade- he is better than our whole team put together, just like Paul Pierce. Meaning; in the 4th quarter he will take over the game and will his team to victory by burying his jump shots, putting spin moves on us, getting to the basket, backboard banks shots. Make Wade pass the ball. We are screwed if we allow him to take over in the 4th quarter. Keep Shumpert on him like a "cheap suit" and consider double teaming him.

Last year, I predicted we would get swept by Boston. I think we will get swept or win one close game at best against Miami. I really hope I am wrong. As mentioned in another post, we have to win one of the first two games. The feeling of beating Miami and advancing would be similar to the 90's.

I'm pretty sure EVERY team that face Miami will need to meet/exceed those requirements (chemistry, low turnovers, intensity, slow tempo, production from "stars").

In regards to Wade, Melo can take over a game just as well as anyone. We can't expect Shumpert to stop Wade, but he can certainly make it a lot tougher for him. Who does Miami have for Melo?

If Tyson can keep Miami out of the paint, we'll be in much better shape. Make Miami EARN their points. They've got three studs -- shutting them down isn't realistic. But we're BY FAR the better overall team. I'm already on record saying Novak's 3pt % will dictate the series -- if he's hot, we're in every game. If he's not, LET'S GO RANGERS. (The same could be said for JR, but he's gonna chuck it up no matter what).

Should be fun. Would LOVE to have Lin, but it is what it is. I've never gotten into the whole MDA/Woodson debate, but I feel MUCH better going into this series trusting defense than SSOL . . .