CrushAlot wrote:

blkexec wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Chandler wrote:I think the refs called that right. Plumlee was falling back as he sidestepped. Yes you can be moving and draw a charge but that was the ri()hit call.

I agree. It is rare that Melo gets the correct call though.

I disagree....It clearly shows that Melo can't even beat a 7'1 dude off the dribble anymore. And he clearly lowered his shoulder into Plumlee. It should've been a no call, out on Melo. Just being honest. We have to find a better strategy when closing out games. That was almost a back to back turnover on Melo.....Saved by the ref.

He had 37 tonight, moved the ball rebounded and played great d. No one was able to stop him. Not sure how you came to your conclusion about his ability. An nba official made the call on Plumlee. That usually doesn't go Melo's way but you can watch the film from a million different angles and see Plumlee moving. Too bad that didn't go the other way and Portland got the win? I don't get your analysis of melo or the call.

he got to the line a bunch, too. that's important.

however...

he played too many minutes-- 38 minutes is way too much for him-- and he had an astronomical usage of 37% and a paltry assist rate of 11% for a simply awful 3.4:1 ratio. the knicks cannot revert to melocentric hero "put the team on his back" basketball. he isn't good enough to do that. it's not only unsustainable it is a regression.

CrushAlot wrote:

dk7th wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

blkexec wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

Chandler wrote:I think the refs called that right. Plumlee was falling back as he sidestepped. Yes you can be moving and draw a charge but that was the ri()hit call.

I agree. It is rare that Melo gets the correct call though.

I disagree....It clearly shows that Melo can't even beat a 7'1 dude off the dribble anymore. And he clearly lowered his shoulder into Plumlee. It should've been a no call, out on Melo. Just being honest. We have to find a better strategy when closing out games. That was almost a back to back turnover on Melo.....Saved by the ref.

He had 37 tonight, moved the ball rebounded and played great d. No one was able to stop him. Not sure how you came to your conclusion about his ability. An nba official made the call on Plumlee. That usually doesn't go Melo's way but you can watch the film from a million different angles and see Plumlee moving. Too bad that didn't go the other way and Portland got the win? I don't get your analysis of melo or the call.

he got to the line a bunch, too. that's important.

however...

he played too many minutes-- 38 minutes is way too much for him-- and he had an astronomical usage of 37% and a paltry assist rate of 11% for a simply awful 3.4:1 ratio. the knicks cannot revert to melocentric hero "put the team on his back" basketball. he isn't good enough to do that. it's not only unsustainable it is a regression.

He was moving the ball a lot not sure why his assist rate was so low. Also, I think you have to hope he doesn't need to play like last night for the Knicks to win. I can't imagine KP and Jose having another game where they both don't score a point.

i know that the knicks need games like this from melo when they are in the doldrums, or need to snap a losing streak. no question a game like this has value in that context. however, i still hope that fisher can stay the course and try to develop a winning culture over two seasons, and not get sucked into a fruitless win-now/playoffs or bust mode. they are on a course for 36 wins. that has to be acceptable to knick fans who want to see a patiently-built team that has the possibility of being in the title hunt for years and years.

i remember when stoudemire went on that binge in 2010 but eventually ran out of gas. i really don't want to see that again.