Comments on: 2021 NBA Playoffs Game Thread: Knicks @ Hawks, Game 3 – Thibs Finally Made The Move!

By: The Infamous Cdiggy

The Infamous Cdiggy — Sat, 29 May 2021 04:13:31 +0000

Speaking of RJ (and even Randle), Kobe wasn’t all that good in his first two playoffs from an offensive perspective in ’97 and ’98. Even in ’99 when he upped his PPG he needed a lot of shots to get his #s. Yes, Shaq arriving in 2000 made a huge impact, but Kobe still needed some time to develop his playoff muscles.

It’ll be a disappointment if the Knicks lose to the Hawks b/c they both continued to struggle, but in the long term it will help their development.

By: d-mar

d-mar — Sat, 29 May 2021 03:30:19 +0000

Defense not the operative word in this Clips-Mavs game

By: The Infamous Cdiggy

The Infamous Cdiggy — Sat, 29 May 2021 03:26:25 +0000

BigBlueAL:
Wish the Knicks had Jayson Tatum.

Or K. Leonard… who along w/George are 20-25 from the field against the Mavs.

By: Knew Your Nicks

Knew Your Nicks — Sat, 29 May 2021 03:25:35 +0000

Dass Experiment
I truly don’t know if the use of Ntilikina or even Vildoza(!) could have a catalytic impact defensively but i wouldn’t mind trying it by giving them 10-15min of Rose/IQ/RJ total minutes.

By: Knew Your Nicks

Knew Your Nicks — Sat, 29 May 2021 03:14:29 +0000

Spartan eye test
Hawks played more physical than us at the start
They contested most of our shots
We let them more times to have easy shots
After they got a double digit lead they cooled a bit and managed to retain it without much effort
Hitting their 3s was critical
So far in this series they seem as the better team but not very special also
A few adjustments can beat them easily as we saw on the previous game
Tighter D, more paintball, best possible rotations
Fuck this one and Let’s get the next one

Bright spot: Elf out of rotation completely

By: Max

Max — Sat, 29 May 2021 03:07:27 +0000

If RJ Barrett becomes 90% of Tatum, I’ll be really happy…

By: BigBlueAL

BigBlueAL — Sat, 29 May 2021 03:06:02 +0000

Wish the Knicks had Jayson Tatum.

By: Igno-Bot 3000

Igno-Bot 3000 — Sat, 29 May 2021 02:39:17 +0000

Anyone here want to do a meet up for Game 4?

By: KB Apprentice

KB Apprentice — Sat, 29 May 2021 02:36:27 +0000

Max:
Cyber & KB App, you’re both right on Randle’s extension.
If he signs this summer the extension will be for 4Yr/106M and will kick in in the 2022-23 season,
so he’ll play 2021-22 at the expected 20M and the total will be 5Yr/126M.

Thx. So if Randle flames out in these playoffs, does he sign the summer deal and lock in with the Knicks for less, or does he play next season out hoping to earn the “MaxMax?”

Tricky. I suspect Randle signs over the summer, but I’m curious to see what happens, and how the performance in these playoffs affects the numbers.

By: Owen

Owen — Sat, 29 May 2021 02:34:59 +0000

I’m a little drunk and a lot disappointed.

All the faith I had started to build in Randle and RJ has evaporated.

Also, I’m in a mood. Go Boston.