The whiplash I will suffer going from loving TJ McConnell to despising him if we face Indiana in the ECF. But I don't think we will - I think the MSG crowd is going to lift the Knickerbockers in 7.
New York Knicks (2) vs Indiana Pacers (6) - 2024 EC Second Round
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In the spirit of not complaining about calls only in the last 2 minutes, what the fuck was that loose ball foul call?
If the Cs can rally back and overcome the odds to win their series and they face Indiana, McConnell instantly makes the most annoying short list (I meant to do that) along with about 99% of the rest of the Pacer rotation. Nesmith spazzing out is very amusing though.
If that’s a flagrant foul the way personal fouls have been let go I don’t know what I would think.
EDIT: There is hope for humanity.
EDIT: There is hope for humanity.
McConnell and Pritch are basically the spiderman pointing at himself meme.
This just feels like another wire to wire affair. Buckle up.
Playoff games at the Garden really are special.
That's not a foul when Bam does it, FWIW.
Burks and Hartenstein should get Ts. You can't do that after the whistle, even with a hard four preceding
Burks and Hartenstein should get Ts. You can't do that after the whistle, even with a hard four preceding
How dare Nesmith get crushed by Brunson?
(Doncic pulled the same bullshit yesterday, initiating contact yet getting the call.)
(Doncic pulled the same bullshit yesterday, initiating contact yet getting the call.)
Refs taking over the game right now. Knicks had reason to complain in the first, now the pacers do.
In the current NBA, nobody is truly Potter Stewart when it comes to fouls. But some of what we are seeing is clearly obscene.
This game is getting chippy, I can see someone, possible Nesmith, totally losing his cool at some point.
Refs are trying to keep control over the game. Tempers look like they are close to boiling over.
Agreed, they are aware that it's hot out there. And while the calls are unpredictable, they are definitely working hard to turn the heat down.
There's teams where the whole feels like the sum of the parts - like Phoenix.
I just can't shake the feeling that Siakam, who is a good to very good player, is the player version of that. He seems to have a really strong set of skills, and he plays reasonably hard, yet I'm usually left wanting...
I just can't shake the feeling that Siakam, who is a good to very good player, is the player version of that. He seems to have a really strong set of skills, and he plays reasonably hard, yet I'm usually left wanting...
Well, Carlisle went to Ben Shepherd. Early returns: not good.
I would love to know why Carlisle doesn't play McConnell more.
How is it that everyone on Earth knows Nembhard can't cover Brunson except the guy who gets paid millions to know Nembhard can't guard Brunson?
It's not even criminal anymore. It's comical.
McConnell's usage is wild to me considering the alternatives. If Carlisle was Boston or New York's head coach, he wouldn't be able to walk the streets if they lose.
Weird time to get Brunson a blow w 6 to go in the half jaut before halftime….unless he felt something in his foot. I’ll bet he comes right back after this timeout. He really needs to go close to 48 for NY to have a chance with the Knicks offense so discombobulated without him.
Edit: Brunson back
Edit: Brunson back
Weird post to make while the Pacers have been cratering for the entire 2nd q. Nothing going right for them on offense or defense.
Offense definitely craters without Brunson, but he's not the only one scoring right now.
Rumors of the Knicks' demise have been greatly exaggerated. Pacers look frazzled on both ends (defensively, not surprising).
The Pacers lack intensity.
Actually what the Pacers seem to be doing is making mental errors. They need to get settled down.
Instead of having Nembhard guard Brunson, Carlisle should just not have anyone guard him. Maybe Brunson might miss a shot being so open - he's certainly not missing against Nembhard.
Pacers defense is awful. And their offense isn't what it should be, especially against a patchwork Knicks lineup.
While Brunson and Hart are used to playing 45 minutes, McBride and Hartenstein are not---we'll see if Pacers have a run in them in second half or not
While Brunson and Hart are used to playing 45 minutes, McBride and Hartenstein are not---we'll see if Pacers have a run in them in second half or not
