I took a look at Bklyn vs. Detroit. Brooklyn is very short handed at the moment, but they are still worlds better than the Hawks. The trick seems to be wearing them down which we have the style and the horses to do. They have a lot of fight in them. Dudley, who I’m thinking about calling Subway while he’s in Brooklyn, is throwing out shades of post-Hawk Boris Diaw.
Langston Galloway is finding his way in the league. Casey is going to get a lot of work out of him. Kenard also looked good.
Knox needs to watch film of a young T. Prince under Larry Brown.
I’m really glad the coaching staff is letting players commune directly with Clyde. It can only help these young Knicks.
When Knox came off the bench tonight, it was to spell Lance Thomas. I liked how he kept aggressive, even when the fruit wasn't falling. It will.
Was gratified to see Hezonja start to find a comfort zone. He is genuinely athletic. We knew he could shoot. Nice passer, even if he has been forcing things, but we get the idea. And he had what, three steals.
Sorry Mitchell tweaked his ankle again, but the upside was that Vonleh got significant minutes spelling Kanter. They made for a formidable presence, with twin double doubles.
Anyone want to chime in on Ron & Timmy's contracts? Ron setting a defensive tone in Mudiay's ankle/absence, and Timmy with one of his best all-around games as a Knick. Loved his aggression getting to the rack and not settling for treys. A couple of heat checks, but a really mature all-around game, and sure enough, get a few layups and here come some made treys.
Allonzo Trier with a John Starks moment on opening night. Will be even more effective as he gets more adept at passing out of double teams. How are the Knicks going to finesse his roster spot. In Trier's case, the G-League most definitely does not beckon. Nice problem to have.
Trey and Frankie playing with confidence and spirit.
Love me some Enes.
I love how the Knicks got after it on defense for 48 minutes, brain farts notwithstanding. Good effort, and the Garden crowd just ate it up. Something to root for.
Nyets are a lot tougher than the Hawks. Well coached, tough defensively, and have shown the Knicks that they can light it up from trey. A worthy challenge once the luster wears off from opening night.
And the Celtics Juggernaut on Saturday.
No moral victories.