Thunder dropped 145 points on 63% shooting, 17/51 from three last time we played them and dropped 119 points on 48% shooting and 8/24 from three last night so the defensive effort was MUCH better! There were still too many defensive lapses (argh Randle!!!) but overall I thought we did a decent job. Grimes makes a difference. He had some nice defensive stops on SGA, who is unguardable.

Game ball goes to Brunson! Career game by him! He's so much fun to watch if you're an old school fan like me because of his footwork and craftiness! He was just unstoppable! Every time the Thunder made a run, Brunson answered them. His touch is at an elite level! By far the best PG we've had since Marbury and Linsanity for a few weeks! Thank the heavens he didn't get hurt there at the end when Muscala fell on him.

So good to see RJ make some shots! That first dunk got him going. That offensive rebound putback pretty much told us he is over his sickness. He looked a lot better but still too many turnovers. Good to also see IQ make some shots. Love love LOVE Sims! Such a fun player to watch! Thibs seems to love him too! Hartenstein also gave us good minutes including two sick key blocks on SGA. Love Deuce's effort and motor on defense!

And lastly, the zebras were awful! Especially that blonde ref! Almost made Randle go psycho there at the end with her one-sided calls!

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/KnicksMSGN/status/1594896073453342721

A lot of upside left.
Other than RJ and IQ team shot 3-25 from three.
RJ with 6 TOs
Other than Sims and IQ bench shot 4-21
Toppin 2-20 last three games.
MR a non factor.

Consistency will be the key. We have seen this team look like a playoff team in many quarters. Unfortunately, they have also looked like a lottery team on many others.
Grimes will need to get his three going and RJ/IQ will need to get consistent.
Guys struggling need to get it going.

But like many have said, 3-2 on Western trip is not bad. Reward is three days off and an easier schedule.

HofstraBBall wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

martin wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

Panos wrote:Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Oklahoma!!!

They got some talent.

That’s about a 1 out of 10 talent

They can't all be Rebecca. 😂 I'd tell Hofstra to post a Kourtney pic, but she's been bad luck. At this point we might need start posting fully coifed Thibs pics to get out of this rut.

Rebecca was the key. One thing for sure, she gets JB going!

They can’t be too pretty look at Ime….

KnickDanger wrote:

HofstraBBall wrote:Great game by JB. He was the Energizer bunny. Put the team on his back to a winning road trip.
Loved the dimes. We win when he has that going.
RJ with great bounce back game 25/8 62/75%. Set the tone early. Love him going to the basket and not settling for threes.
IQ was the difference. Made big threes when it was close.
Randle 26/11.

A lot of upside left.
Other than RJ and IQ team shot 3-25 from three.
RJ with 6 TOs
Other than Sims and IQ bench shot 4-21
Toppin 2-20 last three games.
MR a non factor.

Consistency will be the key. We have seen this team look like a playoff team in many quarters. Unfortunately, they have also looked like a lottery team on many others.
Grimes will need to get his three going and RJ/IQ will need to get consistent.
Guys struggling need to get it going.

But like many have said, 3-2 on Western trip is not bad. Reward is three days off and an easier schedule.

The Jazz, Suns, and Nuggets are at the top of the Western Conference, The Warriors are the defending champs. Each has one home loss, Utah and Denver courtesy of the Knicks. They also beat an OKC team that had embarrassed them at the Garden. We're not in denial of inconsistency and flaws, but it isn't unreasonable to expect improvement. Progress.

Not to mention that 2 wins came on back end of back-to-back. That's hard work and gutting it out.

This was an impressive road trip.

martin wrote:

KnickDanger wrote:

HofstraBBall wrote:Great game by JB. He was the Energizer bunny. Put the team on his back to a winning road trip.
Loved the dimes. We win when he has that going.
RJ with great bounce back game 25/8 62/75%. Set the tone early. Love him going to the basket and not settling for threes.
IQ was the difference. Made big threes when it was close.
Randle 26/11.

A lot of upside left.
Other than RJ and IQ team shot 3-25 from three.
RJ with 6 TOs
Other than Sims and IQ bench shot 4-21
Toppin 2-20 last three games.
MR a non factor.

Consistency will be the key. We have seen this team look like a playoff team in many quarters. Unfortunately, they have also looked like a lottery team on many others.
Grimes will need to get his three going and RJ/IQ will need to get consistent.
Guys struggling need to get it going.

But like many have said, 3-2 on Western trip is not bad. Reward is three days off and an easier schedule.

The Jazz, Suns, and Nuggets are at the top of the Western Conference, The Warriors are the defending champs. Each has one home loss, Utah and Denver courtesy of the Knicks. They also beat an OKC team that had embarrassed them at the Garden. We're not in denial of inconsistency and flaws, but it isn't unreasonable to expect improvement. Progress.

Not to mention that 2 wins came on back end of back-to-back. That's hard work and gutting it out.

This was an impressive road trip.

Deuce, Grimes, Cam, IQ, RJ are all different looks and they can all be fierce. 22, 22, 23, 23, 22.

Dang they young and all are very willing movers and can (mostly) fly around perimeter.

BigDaddyG wrote:

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/KnicksMSGN/status/1594896073453342721

Alternative:

Obi: hey, great road trip! This was fun!
IQ: Yeah, what should we do?
Obi: We should come out about this.
IQ: do we have to do it OKC?
Obi: Good call, they will shoot us here! How about Olrando?
Iq: Desantis! Miami at least?
Obi: What if they trade us?
Iq: We'll always have Oklahoma!

Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL:

https://twitter.com/TheStrickland/status/1595084855343480833