Official '24 NYK playoffs thread: east semifinals vs Indy

[jayocampo]

If Brunson doesn't make the All Star team this year we riot.

 

[Upptempo]

I wonder if it has to do having 3 lefties in the game at one time, bc it’s not like RJ was in the post.

Yeah definitely could play a part as they both like to operate on the same side which clogs that area with defenders. I'm guessing Thibs is having OG spot up on the opposite side which is giving Randle easier lanes to the basket

 

[jayocampo]

I wonder if it has to do having 3 lefties in the game at one time, bc it’s not like RJ was in the post.

Freeing up one lefty spot I think will def help them play better. (I mean RJ)

 

[ballinsam23]

With OG and Donte/Grimes on the corners, you really cant help.

Not a coincidence Brunsons assists are up and Randle has much more space to operate closer to the paint.

 

[paulminus]

What would it take to get Caruso

Chicago would ask for Grimes and a pick

 

[Coupé It]

One thing that's been clear these first 2 games post trade is how much better the spacing is. Seems like there's more open 3s and Randle can operate more freely in the paint area.

Because RJ the clogger is gone.

 

[Mister Meaner]

Gonna give this new bench some time to click & get loose before writing everyone off.

As per usual the short term memory runs wild with the takes. Was it not Deuce & Grimes being put into the rotation last szn the start of the upswing before Josh Hart was acquired?

All quiet tho on those b2b charges drawn and overall good play in limited minutes. Even hit a shot today as well. Whatever happens w/ him, he’s damn sure more than some g leaguer or bum like Frank.

 

[jayocampo]

Looks like Quick is playing really well with that starting position. Gonna be tough seeing him feast on another team but he wasn't gonna start for us ever...

 

[Mister Meaner]

That said

get this dude back on this bench & not at the sacrifice of the remaining youts. Flynn can be traded. Overpay on some useless picks or whatever but he saved the squad so many nites.

 

[pr0phecy718]

 

[keko jones]

Frank hasn't been with the team for quite some time, yet this person consistently brings him up. It's quite amusing!!! The level of obsession is not surprising though.

Speaking of odd behavior, perhaps it's time to find some friends and focus on a more fulfilling life.

 

[keko jones]

It wouldn't surprise me if Leon explores another team to orchestrate a three-team deal for KAT, involving Grimes, Mitch, and numerous draft picks. The ongoing speculation bothers me, but considering Hart's recent performance, replacing Mitch with a more offensive big could potentially provide the team with additional space to execute plays.

 

[biggie62]

I don’t want KAT on this team. Enough with the soft players.

 

[keko jones]

I don’t want KAT on this team. Enough with the soft players.

Me either ... but the rumors are still lingering.

Similar to OG to the Knicks, which eventually materialized.

 

[nick.]

The more I watch the current starting five & the more numbers that come out about them, the less I want a high usage player like Dejounte Murray to disrupt it. Their skillsets are so complementary.

Use Fournier + a pick to get a guard to run the bench & be done for now.

 

[airmax1fanatic]

any chance giannis would want out if the dame experiment doesn't work this year?

 

[biggie62]

any chance giannis would want out if the dame experiment doesn't work this year?

He just signed an extension but who knows.

 

[don ramon]

get your all star votes in.

 

[ballinsam23]

The more I watch the current starting five & the more numbers that come out about them, the less I want a high usage player like Dejounte Murray to disrupt it. Their skillsets are so complementary.

Use Fournier + a pick to get a guard to run the bench & be done for now.

Tomorrows game is a great test.

I think the FO holds off till the trade deadline, once this honeymoon phase is over, to see where we're at before pulling the trigger on a Murray or a bench player.

 

[njavier03]

Can we convince Murray to come off the bench if he gets 30mpg?

 

[Coupé It]

Murray is not good man.

We just have to wait it out.

That dude is a losing player.

 

[pr0phecy718]

thoughts?

 

[biggie62]

Somebody needs to punch this guy in the face.

 

[Coupé It]

thoughts?

You can’t be a “Championship level player” with Julius’ playoff stats and performances. This is crazy.

The Melo ****. Don’t really care.

 

[8pm at msg]

Damn a few weeks of Julius playing the right way and people putting him over Melo?

The tail end of his tenure here wasn't the best but what are we really saying lol