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Ruh-roh - if the Kings hire Hinkie, they definitely aren't winning another game this season!

smackeddog wrote:

90sKnicks wrote:This week worries me. With a rested and fresh Carmelo, we can certainly beat a Detroit team who is on a downward trend. Then we have a home-and-home against a Miami team which is crushed with injuries. I'm really worried about a 2-1 week. 0-3 would be greedy, but 1-2 would be right on track.

This is honestly the most nerve-racking stint I've experienced as a Knick fan since that 1999 season when we only just sneaked into the playoffs in the last few games.

Hahaha, I actually feel the same way. It's the most I've scoreboard watched around the league since that season. I remember in 99 on the last night of the season, the Knicks got the 8th seed (which they wanted, to face the Heat) because of a last second steal by Iverson against Charlotte or something.

90sKnicks wrote:Yeah, i don't get the "resting Melo against tough teams so that he can be fresh against weak teams" approach. Either shut him down or wear him out. Don't keep him recharged so he can win us 4 or 5 games down the stretch.

I just saw the Mavericks lost too right at the end. Rough night.

You could see this win coming a mile away. All of the factors just lined up perfectly. They aren't really trying to tank. Not with these home games. They seem to want to win the homes games more than anything. Phil could easily call Jeff and tell him to shut it down but that's not in the cards I guess.

Apparently they just don't see the draft the way fans do. There's no indication that they even want to secure a high pick. I know it's a lottery but you would think they'd be interested in getting as many balls as possible given the needs of the franchise. This almost seems like an Dolan policy cuz they've done this as long as I can remember. Of course we all remember the extra win that cost us Steph Curry.

4) Magic 27-47
Nets x 2

5) Sixers 27-46
Nets x2, Knicks

6) Knicks 28-46
Sixers

7) Twolves 28-44
Lakers x2, Kings, Blazers

8) Kings 29-45
Pelicans, Twolves, Mavs, Lakers, Suns

9) Pelicans 31-43
Mavs, Kings, Lakers, Blazers

10) Mavs 31-42
Pelicans, Nets, Kings

90sKnicks wrote:thankful for the Kings win. Disappointed in the Mavericks choke. What was it, a 14-0 run to end the game for the Thunder?

With 3.31 left the Mavericks led 91-78. It ended 91-92. How is that even possible at NBA level?!! They didn't score a point in the last 3.31 and lost by a point. Ridiculous.

Kings winning is far more important to us though as Mavs have a cushion and several easy games. Big game for us tomorrow night as Philly play in Brooklyn!

smackeddog wrote:

meloshouldgo wrote:Great meaningless win to destroy the tank. Pathetic coaching on this one

This is the idiot's logic:

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So win 2 games to move us to 8th spot instead of 4th, so the bum players who have dogged it all season can feel good about the year. You can't make this stuff up.

If that's how he actually thinks, "idiot" just about sums it up.

From NYT article:

Their 109-95 victory over the Pistons amounted to a momentary stumbling block — a rare win that tripped up the Knicks in their pursuit of better lottery odds. Derrick Rose scored 27, Kristaps Porzingis had 25 and Anthony added 21 on a night when all three of the team’s stars were rolling. The win did little but probably disappoint some fans.

“That’s understandable,” Hornacek said. “When you’re not in the playoffs, everyone wants to know, What’s the best draft pick? It’s hard. Players don’t want to lose; coaches don’t want to lose.”

He added, “Sometimes it may work out for you if you just play and get some good karma.”

The Knicks now have eight games remaining to position themselves for next season, a posture that has become familiar.

Is Hornacek kidding? Win to make good karma, that will improve our draft position? He and Phil been taking the peyote again it would seem.

CrushAlot wrote:Sixers won. Wolves won.

Back tied for 5th! One game back of 4th. Too bad the Knicks are still going hard for wins. 😡