Q4 2:52
NYK 80 MIA 99

Q4 2:39
NYK 80 MIA 99

FINAL
NYK 88 MIA 105

reub wrote:

WP76 wrote:Baker 2 for 12 tonight. Somebody needs to tell him he's not Melo [I kid--sorta].

Baker has to play off the ball only and he better start to make his outside shots or he's gone next year.

I like Baker's grit and hustle... but I just can't see him sticking in the NBA for very long. Not unless he becomes like a 40% 3pt shooter.

nixluva wrote:

martin wrote:Do you'all doubt my TankThread magic?

Man I thought the Knicks would screw this up but your Tank Magic was too strong!!! LOL

With this mentality from the coaching staff and Melo, I think we're good for maybe 1 or 2 more wins at bets rest of the way.

On the game

- While Ron is a much better defender than Rose, it's clear the huge difference in his abilities. He is not a starting level PG. He could not set up players or finish his drives. We need a PG bad if we let Rose go. KP, Willy can't play with a rookie PG or a backup PG next season. Not good for their development as the shots will get harder for them.

- KP is moving much better within the Triangle and gets the offense much better than others. I think KP has was telling guys where to go a few times. He also was looking to get into his spots in the paint very well. The team sucks at getting him the ball when he has his man sealed or his spins and gets open in the paint. It's so easy to throw that lob or pass but the team lacks the skill to do it. We need better passers around KP and Willy next year. I really see a huge improvement in KP's shot selection in the Triangle.

- Willy has great ability as a roller and his post moves are very fluid. He struggled in this game a little, but still he just looks so fluid in the paint. This guy has legit 15/10 ability. He should aim for tjose numbers next year.

- I'm not his biggest fan, nor do I believe he is a starter, but I think Chasson has more talent and NBA level skill than Ron. I would like to see both back next year, but as third string backups. On a good team, neither is a backup. Chasson is the better talent though.