Comments on: 2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks @ Hornets

By: Stratomatic says "NY basketball is back"

Stratomatic says "NY basketball is back" — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 13:54:33 +0000

@38

We’ve has so many injuries and such an unbalanced schedule road vs home, it’s hard to know exactly where we stand. My best guess is that we are somewhere around a .500 team when everyone is healthy, but some injuries are to be expected. So probably a hair below that. A lot will probably depend on whether KP can put together a long stretch of healthy play or battling an endless series of minor issues and only play 60-65 games. If I had to bet at even money, I’d say we are going to finish 9th or 10th in the east unless we get some help with injuries elsewhere, stay very healthy, or Frank makes a leap.

By: Z-man

Z-man — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:07:19 +0000

Here’s a serious glass half-full take:
We just won 4 in a row, including a great win over OKC and Melo, and were due for a clunker
We are missing our two best scorers
We are not used to playing on the road
Charlotte is better than they have played thus far, were considered a playoff team before the season started
Our shooting was just off, it happens

On the other hand, you could argue that the treads on the Tank got repaired last night and we are back on our way to the middle of the lottery, courtesy of a billion games on the road vs. tough teams coming up.

It was a win-win loss!

By: Z-man

Z-man — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:02:36 +0000

Ron Baker sux

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 09:47:00 +0000

In reply to Mike Honcho.

Definitely.

By: Mike Honcho

Mike Honcho — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 09:16:14 +0000

It does seem like a fairly reasonable loss, if such a thing exists. I do agree that they should start Willy. If the next stretch of games is going to be brutal, may as well lean into it by playing the kids and giving Kanter/Kp/Timmy some rest.

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 08:33:01 +0000

In reply to TheOakmanCometh.

Obviously, with KP and THJ out, it was an “okay” loss, but it still sucked.

By: TheOakmanCometh

TheOakmanCometh — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 05:11:44 +0000

I’m looking forward to signing the corpses of Wiggins and Towns to huge contracts in 8 years.

By: chrisk06811

chrisk06811 — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 04:27:43 +0000

I’m not sure I’m doing that deal. Minn has the 8th best record in the league, and Lee makes them better. So, that’s like Lee for the 24th pick. is that the best we can get for him?

By: Bruno Almeida

Bruno Almeida — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 03:54:31 +0000

The trade would be more for the pick than Bjelica, I’m just adding that I think he’s actually talented and could be a good player for us. Cole’s contract has only 2 million guaranteed for next season too so it would provide a pick, cap space and Bjelica as an interesting player.

By: ptmilo

ptmilo — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 03:52:30 +0000

doesn’t really make sense to trade for Bjelica. He’s a free agent who turns 30 in May.