Comments on: 2011 Game Thread: Knicks @ Magic

By: GHenman

GHenman — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 15:39:17 +0000

Sixth seed and a first round match up with Chicago at stake!

By: Z-man

Z-man — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 15:15:16 +0000

Agree Jon, clearly we are not as good as Miami or Orlando, but if we are as improved as we say we are, we should beat this team. Looking for Fields, and less so Felton, to have bounce-back games.

PS Hibbert is one of a few good young 7-footers that might revitalize the “traditional” C position in coming years.

By: jon abbey

jon abbey — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:55:10 +0000

arguably the biggest game of the season thus far tomorrow, against Indiana. NY needs to stay in 6th to avoid Miami/Boston in the first round and have any shot of advancing, and Indiana is the best bet to knock them lower as of now. go New York, go New York, go!

By: NateRobinson

NateRobinson — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:15:34 +0000

I wish Mike’D would make a concerted effort to put more of an onus on Gallo to run the O with the second unit. TD cannot for his life give a blow to Felton and whenever our 2nd unit goes up against a tier 2 team it gives up points by the minute.

Also, as for AR hes a hard worker and I hope he earns some minutes in the near future. We will not beat the big teams by going small and losing STAT to foul trouble. This is the best defense I’ve ever seen STAT play by far. Hes sacrificing himself for the sake of it.

By: Z-man

Z-man — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:55:44 +0000

Here’s the link:
http://www.postingandtoasting.com/2010/12/31/1905498/danilo-gallinari-drives-on-the-orlando-magic-defense#storyjump

By: Z-man

Z-man — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:54:31 +0000

Re: Gallo, Gian at P&T has a nice breakdown of Gallo going to the basket s. the Magic. He concludes that Gallo is making a concerted effort in this area, usually with good results, and that this will help round out his game. Is I said recently, you can see that Gallo is developing his approach to the game *during games* in an effort to become a better player. I really don’t want to bail on him, I am feeling more and more that he will evolve into a superb all-around player.

By: Z-man

Z-man — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:38:22 +0000

Has anyone noticed that the Rockets have gotten back to .500?

By: BigBlueAL

BigBlueAL — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:09:06 +0000

Same to you Z-man and everybody else!!!! Great to be starting a new year with so much hope and excitement for the Knicks. When was the last time we entered a new year knowing the Knicks will be in the playoffs and possibly make a little noise in it. Looking forward to a great 2011!!!!

By: Z-man

Z-man — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:06:43 +0000

Happy New Year KBers!

By: ess-dog

ess-dog — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 03:04:18 +0000

@183
I really think that’s how D’Antoni wants to play though. I actually think he was relatively happy with the performance last night and probably just felt like we needed to shoot better and get some better bench play.
But I’m not sure I agree with him because playoff basketball is about heightened defense, low shooting percentages and ball control. That is why most teams employ a quality rebounder/paint defender.