Watched the game late last night. Was impressed by Willy, very Noahesque performance. Might have his replacement when Noah goes to the bench, whenever that is. Kuz/Cheese as well as Willy have a nice touch around the rim. Was expecting to see more of that from KP, its good to know we have big men like Noah and the rooks who finish in the paint.
Jennings looks more comfortable running the point, improving.
Disappointed that nothing is really being done to help establish KP in the post. He's shown he can pivot and bank the rock high off the glass making it very hard, if not impossible to block. Its only his second year, but guys like Dirk didnt make that big leap until he started going to the rim, not long after that they won a ring. Not suggesting thats all we need to do to win one, other variables at play. Dont want to see KP turned into a just a shooter, he is too mobile, too skilled to be wasted that way. Want to see him mix it up more.
Baker is continuing to show his great decision making skills, does not take long for him to make up his mind and make the right decision. For an undrafted rookie playing with the starters, thats impressive.
Melo is getting his game back, Noah looks like he needs more PT to get his wind back. Lee looks steady so far. KOQ had some nice buckets in transition, but I still would like to see him moved, more PT and roster spots for the rooks.
Last season, and before that, if the Knicks had the same sorry start they had in the past, it would have continued right on to the end in most cases. Hornacek got the team back on track and focused in short order. Doubt last year's coaches could have done the same.
