Comments on: 2017-18 Game Thread: Knicks vs. Thunder

By: Z-man

Z-man — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:10:07 +0000

I think we beat a vulnerable team under ideal conditions. But it’s the way we’re playing that is making me optimistic about the future. The ball movement and the effort on D are really great to watch. I still think we could lose 10 straight at some point, but the lack of drama from the players, management and ownership to the blend of no-name overachieving vets and young players, to having all of our draft picks and no albatross max contracts, this is the best I’ve felt about the direction of the team in a loooooooong time.

By: Knick fan not in NJ at this time

Knick fan not in NJ at this time — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:05:35 +0000

Given that the average win prediction by Knickerblogger was twenty eight wins for the season, which wasntvfar from the Vegas line, and that, now, technically, they are tied for fourth one the East, they are doing great. I hope I just didn’t jinx anything.

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 11:35:18 +0000

In reply to The Glass Half Rebuilt.

Tonight’s win in the grand scheme of things was close to worthless. We were powered by Beasley, Jack, and Lee tonight. Those guys won’t be on this team when we’re contenders so their good nights don’t do much for the development of this team. Ron Baker and Doug McDermott seem to be playing well though, and that’s a good sign.

Grand scheme? No, you’re right, it doesn’t mean that much. But since they’re obviously going to try to make the playoffs, we might as well root for them to make the playoffs (I’d prefer they make the playoffs and get the #15 pick to them missing the playoffs and getting the #14 pick) and this win was huge for their playoff hopes. The upcoming road-heavy schedule will tell the true tale of the season, but three over on December 17th is not half bad!

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 11:28:44 +0000

In reply to Z-man.

Despite the gaudy stats, Westbrook is not a guy I would ever want as the centerpiece of my team. Seems like a me-first guy.

He has soooooooooooooooooo many bad habits, but I still think he could be a great #2 guy. I mean, Kyrie Irving won a title, ya know? Westbrook is probably better than Irving. But yeah, if Westbrook’s your number one, you’re probably capped a bit from being a true title contender.

By: Knick fan not in NJ at this time

Knick fan not in NJ at this time — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 07:23:37 +0000

I think that Beasley might stick around. He’s 28, so in two or three years he could probably still be a good backup off the bench

By: Knick fan not in NJ at this time

Knick fan not in NJ at this time — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 06:01:49 +0000

Perry has done well with his low end acquisitions. I think Beasley, Sessions and Jack all make the minimum. They are all worth that more to the Knicks

By: The Glass Half Rebuilt

The Glass Half Rebuilt — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 05:58:58 +0000

Tonight’s win in the grand scheme of things was close to worthless. We were powered by Beasley, Jack, and Lee tonight. Those guys won’t be on this team when we’re contenders so their good nights don’t do much for the development of this team. Ron Baker and Doug McDermott seem to be playing well though, and that’s a good sign.

By: Z-man

Z-man — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 05:19:45 +0000

Despite the gaudy stats, Westbrook is not a guy I would ever want as the centerpiece of my team. Seems like a me-first guy.

By: Bruno Almeida

Bruno Almeida — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 04:46:21 +0000

@69

He was really ass and Beasley outplayed him hard. He did look gassed but you know, I’m not making excuses for a super team playing against Lance Thomas and Michael Beasley as starters. If Westbrook could make basic free throws they wouldn’t even have played the 3 overtimes in the first place.

By: geo

geo — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 04:36:29 +0000

off night for frank…ron though starting to show a little consistency…

man, ron is one of those really perplexing players…no doubt though his defense makes him deserving of minutes; but, when he hits his shots and creates – he’s actually a pretty valuable rotation player…

good for him…

okc does a much better job moving the ball with the penguin out on the floor…westbrook is an athletic freak – but, he sucks at running an offense…

yeah, that second half was a great reminder of why it feels so good to see melo wearing someone else’s uniform…

honestly, now that beasely knows he’s gonna get consistent minutes – his game is really filling out…he passes, gets down in a good defensive stance, doesn’t rush every shot – really looks like he belongs out there at the moment…

his confidence is through the roof right now…well done rambis, good coaching horny…