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2023 Playoffs Game Thread – Hopeless Knicks vs. Heat, Game 2

In Bob Dylan’s “Temporary Like Achilles,” he opens with:

Standing on your window, honey
Yes, I’ve been here before
Feeling so harmless
I’m looking at your second door
How come you don’t send me no regards?

You know I want your lovin’
Honey, why are you so hard?

Well, if you’re an old enough Knick fan, you know that we have definitely been here before with the Knicks and the Heat. Outside of that series against the Heatles, Game 1 was very much in keeping with past Knicks/Heat playoff series. Hard fought, gritty, close games that leave you grinding your teeth down to little stubs. You know we want your lovin’, Knicks (winning playoff games), but honey, why are you so hard?

So expect more of that in Game 2, even with the Heat being without Jimmy Butler. You know who was also missing their best player last night? The Philadelphia 76ers, but they managed to win a playoff game without the literal Most Valuable Player in the NBA this season, Joel Embiid, so certainly, the Heat can (and will) win this game without Jimmy Butler.

Randle and Brunson are both game-time decisions, which is actually kind of freaky, since I would have assumed that Brunson would have been cleared by now. With Butler out, maybe the Knicks are more conservative with Randle. Who knows? I love tweets like, “Randle looked like he was moving well out there.” Dude, you can’t tell shit from that. You certainly can’t tell if a dude’s ankle is prepared to play a professional basketball game. But let’s hope Randle and Brunson both play, not that it really matters.

I figure Caleb Marin slides into the starting lineup, so it’ll be Vincent/Strus/Martin/Love/Bam. That is not an imposing lineup, even with a rejuvenated Kyle Lowry coming off of the bench, but somehow, you know it will work out for the Heat in some weird way.

Why is it so hard for the Knicks? I dunno, but it is, so deal with it.

It matters not at all, but what the heck, let me still say, Let’s go, Knicks!

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Knicks Morning News (2023.05.02)

  • 3 Reasons New York Knicks are a lock to win Game 2 vs. Miami Heat – Sir Charles in Charge
    [news.google.com] — Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6:30:48 AM

    3 Reasons New York Knicks are a lock to win Game 2 vs. Miami Heat  Sir Charles in Charge

  • Knicks-Heat series: How is Kevin Love able to throw long passes for easy points? – The Athletic
    [news.google.com] — Tuesday, May 2, 2023 5:14:51 AM

    Knicks-Heat series: How is Kevin Love able to throw long passes for easy points?  The Athletic

  • How did the Knicks get Josh Hart? Revisiting New York’s trade … – Sporting News
    [news.google.com] — Tuesday, May 2, 2023 5:02:07 AM

    How did the Knicks get Josh Hart? Revisiting New York’s trade …  Sporting News

  • Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 5-2 … – Winners and Whiners
    [news.google.com] — Tuesday, May 2, 2023 1:48:27 AM

    Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 5-2 …  Winners and Whiners

  • Knicks vs. Heat: Three questions ahead of Game 2, with Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle looming over series – CBS Sports
    [news.google.com] — Tuesday, May 2, 2023 1:12:00 AM

    Knicks vs. Heat: Three questions ahead of Game 2, with Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle looming over series  CBS SportsNBA playoffs: Jimmy Butler walks on NYC streets day after injuring ankle vs. Knicks; Julius Randle’s status still uncertain  Yahoo SportsNBA legend Dwyane Wade faces snide remark about his trans child after Heat-Knicks playoff game  Fox News

  • Jimmy Butler’s Official Injury Status For Heat-Knicks Game – Sports Illustrated
    [news.google.com] — Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12:59:12 AM

    Jimmy Butler’s Official Injury Status For Heat-Knicks Game  Sports Illustrated

  • Eiza Gonz?lez stuns in a star-studded Knicks game – HOLA! USA
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 11:38:00 PM

    Eiza Gonz?lez stuns in a star-studded Knicks game  HOLA! USA

  • NBA playoff preview and tips: Miami Heat at New York Knicks – PlanetSport
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 11:12:59 PM

    NBA playoff preview and tips: Miami Heat at New York Knicks  PlanetSport

  • Three Technique Pursues Another Knicks Go Victory – Past The Wire
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 10:52:40 PM

    Three Technique Pursues Another Knicks Go Victory  Past The Wire

  • Crap! Jalen Brunson joins Julius Randle on the “questionable” list for Game 2 with sore ankle – Posting and Toasting
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 8:48:51 PM

    Crap! Jalen Brunson joins Julius Randle on the “questionable” list for Game 2 with sore ankle  Posting and Toasting

  • Blue Wigs and Bad Words: Knicks Fans Are Ready for the Playoffs. – The New York Times
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 6:49:56 PM

    Blue Wigs and Bad Words: Knicks Fans Are Ready for the Playoffs.  The New York Times

  • Knicks about to face their season’s first true trial in crucial Game 2 – New York Post
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 6:01:00 PM

    Knicks about to face their season’s first true trial in crucial Game 2  New York Post

  • NBA Playoffs Odds: Heat-Knicks Game 2 prediction, pick, how to watch – ClutchPoints
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 4:53:12 PM

    NBA Playoffs Odds: Heat-Knicks Game 2 prediction, pick, how to watch  ClutchPointsNBA playoffs: Jimmy Butler walks on NYC streets day after injuring ankle vs. Knicks; Julius Randle’s status still uncertain  Yahoo SportsNBA legend Dwyane Wade faces snide remark about his trans child after Heat-Knicks playoff game  Fox News

  • Knicks center Mitchell Robinson trying to put injury behind him and … – AMNY
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 4:24:08 PM

    Knicks center Mitchell Robinson trying to put injury behind him and …  AMNY

  • NBA Rumors: Knicks Land Spurs’ Keldon Johnson In This Trade – NBA Analysis Network
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 3:38:00 PM

    NBA Rumors: Knicks Land Spurs’ Keldon Johnson In This Trade  NBA Analysis Network

  • Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Fernandez, Bridges, Knicks – hoopsrumors.com
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 3:35:00 PM

    Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Fernandez, Bridges, Knicks  hoopsrumors.com

  • Chloe Bailey Hits High Notes in 6-Inch Heels at New York Knicks Game for National Anthem Performance – Footwear News
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 3:23:09 PM

    Chloe Bailey Hits High Notes in 6-Inch Heels at New York Knicks Game for National Anthem Performance  Footwear News

  • Kevin Love trolls Aaron Rodgers after big playoff win against NY Knicks – “I have the best quarterback rating” – Sportskeeda
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 3:10:00 PM

    Kevin Love trolls Aaron Rodgers after big playoff win against NY Knicks – “I have the best quarterback rating”  Sportskeeda

  • Pod Strickland: Episode 293 – The Strickland
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 2:18:30 PM

    Pod Strickland: Episode 293  The Strickland

  • Heat’s Caleb Martin loves quieting the Knicks crowd – ClutchPoints
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 1:56:46 PM

    Heat’s Caleb Martin loves quieting the Knicks crowd  ClutchPoints

  • New York Knicks Lost, But Patrick Ewing Won Sunday At The Garden – OutKick
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 1:26:28 PM

    New York Knicks Lost, But Patrick Ewing Won Sunday At The Garden  OutKick

  • Watch Spotting: Zenith Ambassador And New Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Wearing A Pilot Automatic At The … – HODINKEE
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 1:15:24 PM

    Watch Spotting: Zenith Ambassador And New Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Wearing A Pilot Automatic At The …  HODINKEE

  • ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Is Losing Confidence In The New York Knicks After Game 1 Loss To Miami Heat – Sports Illustrated
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 12:32:23 PM

    ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Is Losing Confidence In The New York Knicks After Game 1 Loss To Miami Heat  Sports Illustrated

  • Emmy Rossum Attends New York Knicks Game 3 Weeks After Welcoming Baby No. 2 With Husband Sam Esmail: Photo – Yahoo Entertainment
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 12:19:33 PM

    Emmy Rossum Attends New York Knicks Game 3 Weeks After Welcoming Baby No. 2 With Husband Sam Esmail: Photo  Yahoo Entertainment

  • How Kevin Love chirped Aaron Rodgers during Heat’s Game 1 win vs. Knicks – New York Post
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 12:12:00 PM

    How Kevin Love chirped Aaron Rodgers during Heat’s Game 1 win vs. Knicks  New York Post

  • Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry turns back the clock against the New York Knicks – Andscape
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 10:58:52 AM

    Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry turns back the clock against the New York Knicks  Andscape

  • Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks NBA Playoffs Game 2 picks … – The Arizona Republic
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 10:54:46 AM

    Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks NBA Playoffs Game 2 picks …  The Arizona Republic

  • Knicks: Tom Thibodeau’s flaws on display after being outcoached by Erik Spoelstra – Daily Knicks
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 10:00:42 AM

    Knicks: Tom Thibodeau’s flaws on display after being outcoached by Erik Spoelstra  Daily Knicks

  • Aaron Rodgers embraces New York sports scene at Rangers … – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 9:56:22 AM

    Aaron Rodgers embraces New York sports scene at Rangers …  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

  • Heat’s Kevin Love Tweaks Aaron Rodgers After Game 1 Win Over Knicks – Sports Illustrated
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 9:54:21 AM

    Heat’s Kevin Love Tweaks Aaron Rodgers After Game 1 Win Over Knicks  Sports Illustrated

  • Miami Heat’s Gabe Vincent setting pace vs. New York Knicks – South Florida Sun Sentinel
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 9:35:26 AM

    Miami Heat’s Gabe Vincent setting pace vs. New York Knicks  South Florida Sun Sentinel

  • Tom Thibodeau searches for answers following Game 1 loss – Posting and Toasting
    [news.google.com] — Monday, May 1, 2023 8:47:22 AM

    Tom Thibodeau searches for answers following Game 1 loss  Posting and Toasting