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Re: Knicks
« Reply #25665 on: December 09, 2022, 11:43:37 PM »
It looks like we have reached the part of our seasonal development where we know what we want to do. What remains to be seen is what we do when the opposition is good and whole enough to stop us or play through us and makes us move on to doing something else or get crushed.


I am liking our four bigs, Randle Mitch Heart Sims, and our four guards, Brunson Grimes Quick Deuce.

RJ also seems to be finding space and confidence in this configuration.

Kings are next. They will be tough. It should be a fun game.
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« Reply #25666 on: December 10, 2022, 03:23:04 PM »
Opens up time for RJ with the second unit, as per some coaches on this forum.

Fournier's minutes have gone to Grimes and IQ.

Rose's minutes to McBride and IQ.

Who was it on this forum who suggested Hartenstein and Sims for Toppin, although Thibs went with Sims at PF instead of IH.

Thibs gave everyone a shot in the first quarter of the season, but now as Alan Hahn put it last night, Coach decided NOW WE'RE GOING TO DO IT MY WAY.

Doesn't hurt that we didn't trade JR for a bag of shit, that he is playing like 2020-2021Julius; that he is dialing in his jumper, and--along with the entire team, led by RJ--is attacking the rack.

And even when his offense is MIA, Brunson was good for 11 assists last night. 

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« Reply #25667 on: December 10, 2022, 03:27:00 PM »
Are a team on the rise, with lots of tough matchups..

A REAL TEST ON SUNDAY.

PS: What, no smart as from Dawg?
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Re: Kings
« Reply #25668 on: December 10, 2022, 03:29:45 PM »
Quote from: chipstern on December 10, 2022, 03:27:00 PM
Are a team on the rise, with lots of tough matchups..

A REAL TEST ON SUNDAY.

PS: What, no smart ass from Dawg?  In his bedroom with lube. Kleenex and a PornHub video of Donovan. Buy a Courtside Seat at BARCLAYS.
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« Reply #25669 on: December 10, 2022, 04:54:44 PM »
As Hahn pointed out.

First quarter of the season, we're lookin to play with more pace, faster on offense.

Impacted defense.

More methodical approach now, as Thibs said, not "settling" for pull-ups, but attacking the rack.

Mitchell dominant on the boards, offensive rebounds and blocks.
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Re: Knicks
« Reply #25670 on: December 10, 2022, 05:18:22 PM »
Mitchell is playing brilliantly. And Grimes is our homegrown Deven Booker (hey, give me my dreams).

Randle is a risky motherfucker, but he's already proved he's a beast.

RJ on the other hand has only proved that he has "potential" to be a force. Am not betting on it, but still rooting for the guy. I can't seem to forget Kam's observation that when he went to Madison Square Garden, RJ looked like he was playing in slow motion.

Props to the front office for Grimes and Deuce. I love how tough these guys are. And Grimes is so fucking versatile.

Obi should have been used differently or traded IMHO. One can argue that he's just coming along slowly, but I don't think his game (and his beautiful athleticism) fit well with Thib's approach. Maybe I've got that wrong, I don't know. Just seems so.
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Re: Thibs Rotation
« Reply #25671 on: December 10, 2022, 05:21:58 PM »
Quote from: chipstern on December 10, 2022, 03:23:04 PM
Thibs gave everyone a shot in the first quarter of the season, but now as Alan Hahn put it last night, Coach decided NOW WE'RE GOING TO DO IT MY WAY.


Um. Not buying that.

In any case, premature. Let's meet back and discuss "Thib's Way" in three weeks
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« Reply #25672 on: December 10, 2022, 05:22:09 PM »
His evaluation of RJ.

Remains to be seen.

How many assists on lobs last night?

Went to the FT LINE eight times, converting seven.

Julius went to the line 14 times, a really good omen. 
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Re: Knicks
« Reply #25673 on: December 10, 2022, 07:48:31 PM »
The idea that RJ has real good games is not debatable. The question is whether he'll ever be a major player on a winning team. Whether he can be a force that you can rely on:

Does he consistently play at a high level?
So far...no.

Is he clutch? Will he make the winning shots and the winning stops when we most need it?
So far...no.

Perhaps as you said....remains to be seen.

(but we've seen a lot)
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« Reply #25674 on: December 10, 2022, 08:20:23 PM »
Fox and Murray questionable
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« Reply #25675 on: December 10, 2022, 09:05:49 PM »
Quote from: Chip on December 10, 2022, 05:22:09 PM
His evaluation of RJ.

Remains to be seen.

How many assists on lobs last night?

Went to the FT LINE eight times, converting seven.


« Last Edit: December 10, 2022, 09:09:21 PM by carlos123 »
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« Reply #25676 on: December 11, 2022, 01:18:22 AM »
We have a young team.

Vets JR & JB are what, 28, 26.

RJ is 22? IH 24?

Two #25 picks, IQ and Grimes.

The #36 and #58 picks, Robinson/McBride and Sims.

Walker, Burks, Noel traded.

Fournier and Rose out of the rotation
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« Reply #25677 on: December 11, 2022, 07:15:48 PM »
On
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« Reply #25678 on: December 11, 2022, 07:19:42 PM »
Quote from: chipstern on December 11, 2022, 07:15:48 PM
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First half

JR 27
RJ 12
JB 11

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« Reply #25679 on: December 11, 2022, 08:43:48 PM »
27
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We WON

Unleash The Hounds Of The Negative Nancies

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