The 2011 New York Knicks: The Rebirth

[CMH]

Re: The 2011 New York Knicks: The Rebirth

Same old Knicks. Inconsistent as always.

[bigeastbumrush]

I turned off the game when they were up by 12 in the 4th...

[CMH]

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I turned off the game when they were up by 12 in the 4th...

They don't have the heart to kill teams. That's their problem. Everytime they went up, they let up. Just stopped trying to put the game away.

A few times they were up by double digits or about 6-8 points and each time, Cleveland came right back to cut the lead to two before the Knicks decided it was time again to score points.

Finally, they didn't have enough time left.

[Vast]

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Hey nice defense by that new old guy last night. Let's give BDiddy 10 feet - it's not like he can shoot the 3.

Cut this guy already.

Completely different topic - Anthony Carter has been a great addition. I love watching this guy hustle.

I didn't get to see the game. Was it JJ that played terrible D on BDiddy?

[Jeffx]

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They don't have the heart to kill teams. That's their problem. Everytime they went up, they let up. Just stopped trying to put the game away.

A few times they were up by double digits or about 6-8 points and each time, Cleveland came right back to cut the lead to two before the Knicks decided it was time again to score points.

Finally, they didn't have enough time left.

Agree 100% - a sickening loss. Knicks gave up 119 points to a team missing its best scorer. But who deserves most of the blame, D'Amphony or the players? We saw the defensive effort against Miami, so what's going on here?

[CMH]

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It's even more disheartening because you know what they are capable of on offense.

When it's time to score points, this team puts up points. I don't understand why they feel comfortable with a lead. You gotta have the mentality that 12 points isn't enough. You have to want to embarrass teams out there. If you're up by 12, push it to 20. Then keep going.

But too many times this season I see the Knicks go up by double digits and then just stop trying on offense until they need to again. I can understand if things just start falling apart and they can't score. Ball just won't go through the hoop. But when you see them lose the lead and then fight back to take another commanding lead, and then do it not once but two more times in addition to that, you have to start wondering why they even put themselves in that position.

[bigeastbumrush]

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D'Antoni has poor time management at the end of games when the Knicks are up. He refuses to call timeouts to stop runs. I've noticed that.

[CMH]

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Well, that was a better example of what I want from them on offense. Go up by 12 and don't give in, just keep putting up the points. They didn't slow down their offense or slow down their defense. They just kept scoring points and stopping Atlanta.

One of the better games of the season for the Knicks.

[Pared]

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I didn't get to see the game. Was it JJ that played terrible D on BDiddy?

C'mon, you already know the answer.

That was just a fantastic game last night all around.

Anthony Carter.......!!!!

[Jeffx]

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Well, that was a better example of what I want from them on offense. Go up by 12 and don't give in, just keep putting up the points. They didn't slow down their offense or slow down their defense. They just kept scoring points and stopping Atlanta.

One of the better games of the season for the Knicks.

If only they can bring this effort every night.

[Pared]

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Ha, one thing that came to mind this past weekend was free agency last season.

I remember ehh worried we were going to end up with Bosh and Joe Johnson.

Remember that? Imagine what could have been had we signed those two bums.

[CMH]

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Yuck. I'm happy that didn't happen.

I really like this team minus the imposing presence in the middle. Bosh wouldn't have been that guy anyway so the Knicks are better off right now.

With the way this team runs their offense, I'm not sure I even care for a Chris Paul in 2012. I don't think they need a point guard. Not in that sense anyway. A good point guard will help them score points right? The Knicks don't need any more help scoring points.

They need someone to stop guys from driving the lane when they decide they want to be lazy on defense.

I know bigeast has been saying this for months. I'm just agreeing with him.

[Pared]

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Oh forgot to add - nice to see Mason come in and get some PT.

But that third shot when he got hype is the exact reason he's a bottom dweller on that bench man... goes 2-3 with some nice shot selection... then gets the ball and chucks up a 3 b/c he was "hot."

Roger that!

[Vast]

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C'mon, you already know the answer.

That was just a fantastic game last night all around.

Anthony Carter.......!!!!

AC played great last night thats for sure. Thrashing Atlanta like that felt real good man, since they're the team in front of us in the playoff race. Philly is coming on strong. Only half a game behind the Knicks.

The chase for the 5th seed in the East looks like it's going to be an interesting one.

[ehh]

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Ha, one thing that came to mind this past weekend was free agency last season.

I remember ehh worried we were going to end up with Bosh and Joe Johnson.

Remember that? Imagine what could have been had we signed those two bums.

Thank the lord that didn't happen! In Donnie we all must trust.....well cept for Dolan of course.