Comments on: Knicks’ Week in Advance 12/15/08

By: KnickFaninNJ

KnickFaninNJ — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:58:25 +0000

In reply to your questions about what strategy to use against Boston, I suggest they should try to disrupt the Celtics defensive rhythm by running a lot of plays trying to draw fouls and by mixing up their play book. This means a lot of driving on the part of Robinson and Harrington. This won’t do it all. They will also have to defend well and work really hard on defense from the start.

What to watch for: If the Knicks can disrupt the rhthym of the Celtics defense, look for short fuses on the part of the Celtics. Them getting frustrated or angry would be a good sign for the Knicks. Also look if individual Knicks seem to be trying to elevate their game and make difficult shots to overcome the Celtics defense. That would indicate trouble for the Knicks.

I say this because this year’s Knicks seem to have the most trouble with two types of teams. One is teams that have size that scores down low. The Phoenix game was an example of that. The Knicks really had no answer for Shaq and Stoudemire. The other type of team they have trouble with are those with really effective defenses that work hard enough and switch well enough that Knick’s offense isn’t so effective. I put Cleveland and Boston in this category. The Knicks have to realize that faced with this situation the answer is not personal offensive brilliance, they have to function well and quickly enough as a team to keep Boston fully occupied and get Boston worn out defending them.

By: beanmaxz

beanmaxz — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:30:39 +0000

Marcus Williams is worth a look in the sense that he can’t be any more useless than Roberson. But I’ve seen him in the couple of appearances he made with the Warriors this year and it’s been major doses of ugly. If D’Antoni can do something with him, he’s truly a miracle worker.

Richardson was a great pickup for the Suns. They could get back to being one of the top teams in the league if they get their chemistry issues straightened out.

By: o_boogie

o_boogie — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:24:17 +0000

wow. we cant set a pick.

By: Thomas B.

Thomas B. — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:48:14 +0000

Just testing to see if I can post, but also . . .

I saw that GS will need to clear a roster spot when Ellis comes back from injury. They have a couple of guards on the chopping block because of the glut. Namely, Marcus Williams. We still have the trade exemption from the Balkman trade, which GS would probably have interest in so they can package it with Maggette. I still think the UConn product could have a solid NBA career, probably as a backup, but I’d like to see the Knicks give him a shot.

I agree he is worth a look. Roberson and a 2nd round pick should do it. He has the tools but does not seem to care about getting into top shape. For that reason, I do wonder how he will fit in with D'antoni. Coach D does not suffer low energy out of shape players. Isnt that right, Eddy? Maybe Coach D can light the fire under him. He better flip the switch soon because if he doent get motivated he is close to joining the D-league-move over Frank Williams.

By: Duff Soviet Union

Duff Soviet Union — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:05:47 +0000

Just testing to see if re-registration is working.

By: jon abbey

jon abbey — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:56:28 +0000

yeah, a really tough week, two impossible games, Milwaukee who we evidently match up terribly with, and tonight, which Phoenix will be way pumped up for. I’d be happy with 1-3, and am expecting 0-4.

By: italian stallion

italian stallion — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:47:52 +0000

Tonight is the big game because even though we are a solid underdog, it isn’t hopeless. We simply aren’t going to beat Boston or LA on the road. So to go 2-2 we need tonight’s game.

By: BigBlueAL

BigBlueAL — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:41:01 +0000

Just re-registered. Tough week with 3 road games at Phx, LAL, and Boston. If they can go 2-2 somehow this week it would be GREAT. Just make sure they take care of business at home vs the Bucks.

By: Thomas B.

Thomas B. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:54:58 +0000

Nice work on the article Mike. You must have been up for hours working on this. Great job!! :-)

By: ess-dog

ess-dog — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:23:20 +0000

Here’s something that made me smile:

“Kevin Arnovitz of ClipperBlog tells us that of the 29 shots Mardy Collins has taken in a Clipper uniform, 13 didn’t even draw iron. That has to be approaching some kind of record.”