Hard to believe that Kanter is only 25. They both commit to defense, no one is going to look forward to driving on the Knicks.

But nobody shoots threes at a clip like Houston. Eff the paint, we need to ensure we defend the perimeter.

Hopefully the new rule keeps Harden from going to the line 30 times...

Willy's got to get some time tonight if for no other reason than to absorb some of those fouls.

EnySpree wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:Want to see KP and Kanter provide some good help D in the paint. Harden is going to be blowing by guys left and right. We need our bigs to make stops.

Hard to believe that Kanter is only 25. They both commit to defense, no one is going to look forward to driving on the Knicks.

Just as long as our perimeter guys stay with their man. Their whole offense is drive and kick. We know it very well. We don't need our Bigs to get so out of position that Harden is throwing lobs to Capela all day. We can't let what they do mess up what we do. We gotta instill our will.

We're talking about Harden, one of the best PGs in the league at getting to the rim, who can blow by elite defenders. Pretty sure that Jack is going to need some help at times.

Don't want to see KP and Kanter looking at each other, wondering why one of them didn't make the stop.

EnySpree wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:Want to see KP and Kanter provide some good help D in the paint. Harden is going to be blowing by guys left and right. We need our bigs to make stops.

Hard to believe that Kanter is only 25. They both commit to defense, no one is going to look forward to driving on the Knicks.

Just as long as our perimeter guys stay with their man. Their whole offense is drive and kick. We know it very well. We don't need our Bigs to get so out of position that Harden is throwing lobs to Capela all day. We can't let what they do mess up what we do. We gotta instill our will.

We're talking about Harden, one of the best PGs in the league at getting to the rim, who can blow by elite defenders. Pretty sure that Jack is going to need some help at times.

Don't want to see KP and Kanter looking at each other, wondering why one of them didn't make the stop.

I rather Harden drop 50 and the Knicks win by 20 because we defended the 3pt line. As someone stated, they shoot the 3 like no other team. More than half their shots are 3pters.

I like any scenario that results in a win. Dont see Harden dropping 50 on us getting us there. Not easy to stop a 3pt shooting team like that for the whole game. Everything should matter.

fishmike wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:Want to see KP and Kanter provide some good help D in the paint. Harden is going to be blowing by guys left and right. We need our bigs to make stops.

Hard to believe that Kanter is only 25. They both commit to defense, no one is going to look forward to driving on the Knicks.

I put this more on the guards. This is where goo defense starts. Give Harden left or right, but not both. Allan Houston, never regarded as a good defender was always good at pushing guys who beat him towards help. He couldnt stop the penetration, but he could cheat left or right and force the driver to go where he knew help would be. If our guards can do that at the very worst Harden can expect a night of hard fouls from KP, Kanter, KOQ and company. That would be my sell to the team. So far all our guards have done a good job at this... except maybe Sessions.

Concede the jumper. Give teams a little space on the long 2. Contest the 3 and try to push the drivers away from the middle. Own the boards, batter them in the paint and push it in transition.

One things is our bigs are getting down the floor and our guards are finding them. Its a been a joy. Our team hustles.

good point. And what's so bad with simply forcing him to go to his opposite hand -- overplay if you need to

Chandler wrote:

fishmike wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:Want to see KP and Kanter provide some good help D in the paint. Harden is going to be blowing by guys left and right. We need our bigs to make stops.

Hard to believe that Kanter is only 25. They both commit to defense, no one is going to look forward to driving on the Knicks.

I put this more on the guards. This is where goo defense starts. Give Harden left or right, but not both. Allan Houston, never regarded as a good defender was always good at pushing guys who beat him towards help. He couldnt stop the penetration, but he could cheat left or right and force the driver to go where he knew help would be. If our guards can do that at the very worst Harden can expect a night of hard fouls from KP, Kanter, KOQ and company. That would be my sell to the team. So far all our guards have done a good job at this... except maybe Sessions.

Concede the jumper. Give teams a little space on the long 2. Contest the 3 and try to push the drivers away from the middle. Own the boards, batter them in the paint and push it in transition.

One things is our bigs are getting down the floor and our guards are finding them. Its a been a joy. Our team hustles.

good point. And what's so bad with simply forcing him to go to his opposite hand -- overplay if you need to

NYKBocker wrote:I want to sic the French prince on Harden. Let's see what Harden will do against a player that moves his feet really well with arms up.

I would put Hardaway on Harden and Frank on Gordan.

We would be asking the rook to pick up cheap fouls guarding Harden full time. Frank making it tough for Gordan to get his 3s off though would be just up his alley.