Comments on: 2023-24 Game Thread: Knicks @ Bulls, Revenge Game Opener, which is kind of a thing

By: Stratomatic

Stratomatic — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:24:15 +0000

The 76ers playoff chances all depend on Embiid’s health. The matchup I’d really like to see is the 76ers vs Boston. I’m a KP fan but imo he can’t handle a healthy Embiid. Embiid is too strong. If anyone can KO Boston it would be a healthy 76ers team firing on all cylinders at the right time and Embiid having a huge series. But that’s strictly a matchup I’d like to see. The 76ers are nowhere near as good and could easily lose to a few other teams, especially if Embiid is not 100%.

By: ess-dog

ess-dog — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:13:20 +0000

As much as I hate Boston, I find it crazy that they took ZERO foul shots in a game. The refs this year are really something.

Edit: although the Bucks only took 2!

By: gkhenman

gkhenman — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:07:53 +0000

Thanks Z-man. I am definitely willing to head to Boston for the cause. 😄

Not saying he’s Kawhi, but he’s in that mold.

By: Z-man

Z-man — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:55:32 +0000

Glad you got us the win, gkh! Should we chip in and buy you a trip to Boston?

“1) Brunson can not be single covered. This makes us a very tough team to shut down.”

“3) Mitch is still very out of shape. I think he should try to drop 10 to 15 lbs to regain some of his athleticism. It probably would help take some of the stress off of his feet and ankles as well.”

Maybe, but it is really hard to come back from his type of injury in game shape. Hopefully he comes around.
“2) OG could easily be a starting pf in this league and is playing more and more like kawhi everyday.”

Bit of a stretch, but he’s awesome. Macri is referring to him as the skeleton key because he unlocks everything we try to do.

Most teams have a guy like that, but it sure helps that our team has one of the best!

By: marechal

marechal — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:53:34 +0000

If Bucks don’t have Giannis in the 1st rd vs Philly or Miami they’re gonna lose.

They might lose even with Giannis, especially against the Sixers. They have nobody who can guard Maxey, and Lopez can’t guard Embiid either.

By: gkhenman

gkhenman — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:47:57 +0000

Another solid win. I don’t think I’ve gone to a game where they’ve lost since I left New York. My main takeaways: 1) Brunson can not be single covered. This makes us a very tough team to shut down. 2) OG could easily be a starting pf in this league and is playing more and more like kawhi everyday. 3) Mitch is still very out of shape. I think he should try to drop 10 to 15 lbs to regain some of his athleticism. It probably would help take some of the stress off of his feet and ankles as well.

By: BigBlueAL

BigBlueAL — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:41:57 +0000

If Bucks don’t have Giannis in the 1st rd vs Philly or Miami they’re gonna lose.

By: Rough

Rough — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:34:08 +0000

I’m not falling into the trap of underestimating opponents, like Knicks fans did with the Hawks in 2021. I don’t think there is a single easy opponent for us, and am very concerned about a “be careful what you wish for” disappointment.

Obviously Brunson gives me a reason to believe, but under no circumstances am I going to think ahead to the second round. Our team has been really good at focusing on the task at hand, and I hope their mindset right now is to win all the games they can and let the chips fall where they may.

Agreed. The Knicks no doubt will try to win out. At the same time, the way things are going there is a good change we finish third and Bucks second. In such a case, the Bucks without Giannis are definitely less threatening, to say the least.

By: Knew Your Nicks

Knew Your Nicks — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:33:01 +0000

Watched closely 3 min of Bojan’s D during the game and felt his D-blackhole-gravity easily
He’s may be a good scorer that creates his own shots but during the playoffs he should try to chase being at least decent on D cause otherwise i see him Fourniering the bench …

By: Z-man

Z-man — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:28:58 +0000

“I don’t wish that to the Freak, but if he has a serious calf strain he may be out for at least a month if not more. This would be a huge break for us, assuming we keep the third seat and then make it to the second round of the playoffs. Court advantage doesn’t matter that much if Giannis is not playing.”

I’m not falling into the trap of underestimating opponents, like Knicks fans did with the Hawks in 2021. I don’t think there is a single easy opponent for us, and am very concerned about a “be careful what you wish for” disappointment.

Obviously Brunson gives me a reason to believe, but under no circumstances am I going to think ahead to the second round. Our team has been really good at focusing on the task at hand, and I hope their mindset right now is to win all the games they can and let the chips fall where they may.