Day: April 22, 2015

Poll: Jackson Year 2 Record

From the New York Times:

Pressed on what he meant, Jackson said he hoped the Knicks could make the playoffs — which he also predicted last fall before blowing up an underachieving roster in midseason — though not as the Nets did this season, with a losing record.

“I hope it’s not at the extent that well, we just made the playoffs and we’re not 35 and 47,” he said. “I want to see us having a winning record, and that’s a big jump to make.”

On Pardon the Interruption, Tony and Mike brought up Jackson’s belief that the Knicks would have a winning record in 2016. With his psychic costume on, Kornheiser predicted the Knicks would sign Kevin Love and win 42-45 games. Allowing for Tony to keep his fantasy of the Knicks signing Kevin Love, Wilbon asked how many seasons prior to Cleveland did Love have a winning record (answer: none). Then he predicted a 38-40 win season for New York.

So I was curious where our readers stand.

Sorry, there are no polls available at the moment.

Knicks Morning News (2015.04.22)

  • [New York Times] Injuries Again Playing Prominent Role in NBA Playoffs (Wed, 22 Apr 2015 06:44:23 GMT)

    The NBA playoffs have picked up right where the regular season left off — with key players fighting to stay healthy when they are needed most.

  • [New York Times] Phoenix Suns’ Morris Brothers Charged With Aggravated Assault (Wed, 22 Apr 2015 05:23:14 GMT)

    A grand jury in Arizona has indicted Phoenix Suns players Marcus and Markieff Morris on two counts of aggravated assault relating to an incident after a basketball tournament in January, court papers showed on Tuesday.

  • [New York Times] Howard and Harden Lead Rockets Over Mavericks 111-99 (Wed, 22 Apr 2015 04:44:22 GMT)

    Dwight Howard scored 28 points and James Harden added 24 to help the Houston Rockets coast to a 111-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference playoff series.

  • [New York Times] N.B.A. Roundup: Cavaliers Extend Lead on Scrappy Celtics (Wed, 22 Apr 2015 04:27:17 GMT)

    LeBron James scored 30 points, 15 in the fourth quarter, to pass the Hall of Famer Jerry West on the career playoff scoring list and make sure Cleveland did not slip up at home.

  • [New York Times] Wall Has 26 Points, 17 Assists, Wizards Rout Raptors 117-106 (Wed, 22 Apr 2015 02:56:32 GMT)

    John Wall had 26 points and 17 assists, Bradley Beal scored 28 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 117-106 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

  • [New York Times] LeBron Scores 30, Cavaliers Hold Off Celtics 99-91 in Game 2 (Wed, 22 Apr 2015 01:50:38 GMT)

    LeBron James scored 30 points, Kyrie Irving added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers finally shook off Boston in the fourth quarter, beating the Celtics 99-91 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their opening-round series.

  • [New York Daily News] Phil Jackson: I’m OK not being here for Knicks turnaround (Wed, 22 Apr 2015 05:43:48 GMT)

    Phil Jackson addressed the media for nearly 45 minutes on Tuesday, and perhaps his shortest answer was the most revealing one.

  • [New York Daily News] Isola: Phil Jackson needs to stand up for Knicks at lottery (Wed, 22 Apr 2015 03:05:52 GMT)

    Phil Jackson owes it to James Dolan, the Knicks and their fans to be sitting on the dais during next month’s NBA Draft Lottery.