New York Dropping like a Ratchet

[ReturnofJPR]

Knicks are free fallen like Tom Petty. Their schedule looks brutal the rest of March and April. What are your Conference seed predictions?

EASTERN Conference:

1) Miami
2) Indiana
3) Chicago
4) Boston
5) New York
6) Brooklyn
7) Milwaukee
8) Atlanta

Boston is coming up fast, Milwaukee has multiple games left versus teams like the Magic, Charlotte, etc. Rose's return will catapult Chicago to a top 3 seed..

First Round:

1) Miami vs. Atlanta
2) Indiana vs. Milwaukee
3) Chicago vs. Brooklyn
4) Boston vs. New York

What's your predictions?

Current Standings:

http://espn.go.com/nba/standings

Pacers are dropping fast of late..

[Haymaker]

IMO NY should drop a little so they can face CHI. Boston would eat them alive.

[ReturnofJPR]

Also, Brooklyn has it tough from here on out. Brooklyn plays 2 road games for every 1 home game, including a brutal western conference road trip.

[nathanjizzle]

chicago is really third? :roll:

edit, i thought you were listing the real standings

[ReturnofJPR]

chicago is really third? :roll:

edit, i thought you were listing the real standings

I wish

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[It's A VC3!!!]

Brooklyn is playing its best basketball of the season. Deron averaging 23 and 8 since all-star break. Having them drop to 6 should have you banned from these forums and from life as well. Haters still hating.

[Shepseskaf]

"Dropping like a ratchet"? Never heard that one before.

[Clutch]

Brooklyn is playing its best basketball of the season. Deron averaging 23 and 8 since all-star break. Having them drop to 6 should have you banned from these forums and from life as well. Haters still hating.
Let's be honest for a second. Nets have beaten a bunch of poor/mediocre teams. Hornets twice,Hawks,Wizards,Bobcats.
Except from beating Atlanta they lost against every decent team they played (Sixers although they aren't really decent,Bulls,Mavs,Grizzlies,Rockets).

After the Hawks game tonight they have a 8 game road trip coming up and then have to face the Bulls at home. I don't see them going better than 5-5 on that 10 game stretch.

[It's A VC3!!!]

Let's be honest for a second. Nets have beaten a bunch of poor/mediocre teams. Hornets twice,Hawks,Wizards,Bobcats.
Except from beating Atlanta they lost against every decent team they played (Sixers although they aren't really decent,Bulls,Mavs,Grizzlies,Rockets).

After the Hawks game tonight they have a 8 game road trip coming up and then have to face the Bulls at home. I don't see them going better than 5-5 on that 10 game stretch.
Every "poor" team you mentioned has beaten the Knicks. Except the bobcats because they haven't played the Knicks yet. Nice try though.
Nets will go 7-3 in that stretch.

[Clutch]

Every "poor" team you mentioned has beaten the Knicks. Except the bobcats because they haven't played the Knicks yet. Nice try though.
Nets will go 7-3 in that stretch.
What are you talking about ? You must be smoking some shit. Knicks beat the Bobcats on J.R.'s game winner. Knicks beat the Hawks on Melo's game winner. Knicks beat the Hornets twice. Only team that has beaten the Knicks are the Wizards.

And good luck going 7-3. Games against the Nuggets and Clippers are basically automatic losses. Jazz,Blazers and Mavs are fighting for a playoff spot,I don't think you'll be able to beat all of them them too.

5-5 is a realistic expectation. You could maybe go 6-4,maybe 7-3 at best.But I think 4-6 is more realistic than 7-3.

My prediction still stands,5-5.

[It's A VC3!!!]

What are you talking about ? You must be smoking some shit. Knicks beat the Bobcats on J.R.'s game winner. Knicks beat the Hawks on Melo's game winner. Knicks beat the Hornets twice. Only team that has beaten the Knicks are the Wizards.

And good luck going 7-3. Games against the Nuggets and Clippers are basically automatic losses. Jazz,Blazers and Mavs are fighting for a playoff spot,I don't think you'll be able to beat all of them them too.

5-5 is a realistic expectation. You could maybe go 6-4,maybe 7-3 at best.But I think 4-6 is more realistic than 7-3.

My prediction still stands,5-5.
Yes but the hornets have beaten the Knicks once this season.as have the wizards. And your bashing the Nets for beating these lowly teams when these lowly teams have beaten the Knicks once this season as wellness nets will be second in the East. That is all
They will be division champs for next five years.

[Clutch]

Yes but the hornets have beaten the Knicks once this season.as have the wizards. And your bashing the Nets for beating these lowly teams when these lowly teams have beaten the Knicks once this season as wellness nets will be second in the East. That is all
They will be division champs for next five years.
What are you smoking man ? Hornets didn't beat the Knicks this season. You don't even know how to check the results.

I'm not bashing the Nets for beating the poor teams. You should be able to beat them. I'm just saying that if your best stretch of season is beating a bunch of nobodies then it's not something to be bragging about.

I still don't see why you think you'll go 7-3 on that 10 game stretch. You have an 8 game road trip (5 games are pretty tough) and 2 home games that aren't really easy. 5-5 it is. I wouldn't be surprised if they went 4-6 though.

I'm not saying the Nets won't win a division because there's a real chance that they will. I'm just saying that you're overrating your team like many of the fans tend to do. Knicks aren't good. Nets aren't good. There are no good teams in the East besides Miami. Put every 3-8 seed team from the East in the West and they would be fighting for the playoffs. And that's all.

I don't even care about the division. I just hope the Knicks will play well enough to get homecourt advantage in the playoffs and be healthy come playoff time.

[jimmy77x]

Yes but the hornets have beaten the Knicks once this season.as have the wizards. And your bashing the Nets for beating these lowly teams when these lowly team have beaten the Knicks once this season as wellness nets will be second in the East. That is all
They will be division champs for next five years.

Lay off the drugs and make sure you have your facts straight before you end up looking silly :lol knicks have beat the hornets twice and lost to the wizards once. :facepalm

[Derka]

It is truly insane that the Celtics have played the way they've played and are three and a half games away from home court until the ECF.

Insane.

The East is either the model of parity or truly awful.

[Clutch]

It is truly insane that the Celtics have played the way they've played and are three and a half games away from home court until the ECF.

Insane.

The East is either the model of parity or truly awful.
I'll help you with that one. The answer is truly awful.

There are no good teams in the East besides Miami.

[Derka]

I'll help you with that one. The answer is truly awful.

There are no good teams in the East besides Miami.

No championship teams, I'll give you that.

[Hittin_Shots]

I hated that loss to the bobcats, I thought a 15-6 end run was possible.

[Burgz V2]

Knicks are free fallen like Tom Petty. Their schedule looks brutal the rest of March and April. What are your Conference seed predictions?

EASTERN Conference:

1) Miami
2) Indiana
3) Chicago
4) Boston
5) New York
6) Brooklyn
7) Milwaukee
8) Atlanta

Boston is coming up fast, Milwaukee has multiple games left versus teams like the Magic, Charlotte, etc. Rose's return will catapult Chicago to a top 3 seed..

First Round:

1) Miami vs. Atlanta
2) Indiana vs. Milwaukee
3) Chicago vs. Brooklyn
4) Boston vs. New York

What's your predictions?

Current Standings:

http://espn.go.com/nba/standings

Pacers are dropping fast of late..

if these are the standings at the end of the season they would get by Boston, probably a 6 or 7 game series, but honestly there is no way they would beat Miami in the next round the way they are playing right now.

There in a tough spot because they haven't been full strength as a team all season (and won't be with Amar'e out). Now with the Melo injury it would be smart to rest him but tbh that would also pose them a risk of them sliding even further and having a tougher opponent in the first round.

[Hittin_Shots]

if these are the standings at the end of the season they would get by Boston, probably a 6 or 7 game series, but honestly there is no way they would beat Miami in the next round the way they are playing right now.

There in a tough spot because they haven't been full strength as a team all season (and won't be with Amar'e out). Now with the Melo injury it would be smart to rest him but tbh that would also pose them a risk of them sliding even further and having a tougher opponent in the first round.

Who is the tougher opponent?

[fsvr54]

Out of your mind if you think Bucks are not finishing 8th seed.

[Bandito]

I blame injuries to key players. Does OP agree?

[Burgz V2]

Who is the tougher opponent?

meeting miami or indy in the first round instead of boston

[ReturnofJPR]

Another loss for New York and injuries are not an excuse Chicago has been playing without half of the roster for the past two months

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Another loss for New York and injuries are not an excuse Chicago has been playing without half of the roster for the past two months
huh nikkka wat?

[Graviton]

Another loss for New York and injuries are not an excuse Chicago has been playing without half of the roster for the past two months

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[Real Men Wear Green]

[QUOTE=Free Dictionary]ratch

[ReturnofJPR]

Chicago has been starting their third string point guard they've been missing their starting shooting guard of course Derek Rose and Mr. Gibson is one of the best big men off the bench especially for young players throughout the NBA, And they are still going to finish top three

The Knicks don't have the depth to sustain injuries equivalent to what Chicago has the season

[jimmy77x]

Another loss for New York and injuries are not an excuse Chicago has been playing without half of the roster for the past two months

:roll: :roll: huh

[ReturnofJPR]

So, "dropping like a ratchet" means?

Try urban dictionary next time

[Real Men Wear Green]

Try urban dictionary next time

1. Ratchet 11443 up, 5351 down

A diva, mostly from urban cities and ghettos, that has reason to believe she is every mans eye candy. Unfortunately, she's wrong.Still not making sense.

[ReturnofJPR]

Still not making sense.

Is this really what your Sunday has come down to? Searching dictionary.com to point out grammatical errors on a message board? Half the posters' names don't make sense.

Bottom line is NY is going to continue to drop in the standings and this thread is discussing it.

[SevereUpInHere]

I've been on holidays the last week or so, and to come back and see that we've not only lost Amare, but now Melo and Chandler are missing games, is massively disappointing to say the least.

With these injuries, I just can't see us righting the ship in time to stop this bad run of play we're having. The east (bar Miami) are so close in the standings that we're seriously in danger of losing our HCA in the 1st round.

:( Same ol shit us Knicks fans have to deal with

[Shepseskaf]

Is this really what your Sunday has come down to? Searching dictionary.com to point out grammatical errors on a message board? Half the posters' names don't make sense.
That wasn't a grammatical error, it was a nonsensical one.

If a post contains something ridiculous, then people will comment on it... as they should.

And proper language usage does matter, even on a message board.

[Y2Gezee]

The injuries have racked up. But I think there's enough time to get Melo and Tyson healthy. Both should return this week.

I honestly think the Knicks can pick it up to close the season. I don't think Amare has a chance of making a big impact until the 2nd round, but while they've had guys dropping, there are positive signs too. The return/signing of Camby/Kmart have given them the frontcourt depth that I thought they'd have, and they're playing well. Biggest plus is Shumpert has helped their perimeter D (as well as the return of the frontcourt depth) and their defense overall has started to steady a bit (that was happening before the injuries occurred). Their backcourt is starting to find their games again.

The frontcourt depth is going to help Tyson be more aggressive, and really they just need Melo in the lineup healthy to add to their scoring issues of late.

If they can avoid the Heat/Pacers in the first round (which shouldn't be a problem0, and the Heat in the 2nd round, I don't hate their chances to get to the ECF. They really have been a pretty good road team all season overall. And the only thing I would worry about with them prior to the playoffs (if the seeding works out as I described above) is their defense playing strong. If they are locked in defensively, I think they'll be able to get to the 2nd round, at least.

This is a team made for the postseason, clearly. They're veterans, and they've played the season out that way if you look at it with how they've handled injuries, been pretty cautious overall (except with Carmelo)

[dunksby]

Is this really what your Sunday has come down to? Searching dictionary.com to point out grammatical errors on a message board? Half the posters' names don't make sense.

Bottom line is NY is going to continue to drop in the standings and this thread is discussing it.
Dude just stop, you are making it worse :lol

[bdreason]

I tuned in to the game today for a bit and saw Kurt Thomas trying to guard Blake Griffin 1v1. :oldlol:

[Blue&Orange]

Is this really what your Sunday has come down to? Searching dictionary.com to point out grammatical errors on a message board? Half the posters' names don't make sense.

Bottom line is NY is going to continue to drop in the standings and this thread is discussing it.
Man Knicks must be on the bottom of the east right now, i mean this is the THIRD time this season they are "Dropping like a ratchet", let me check the standings... wait what? :lol


Number of eastern teams that would win games on a west coast trip without their 3 best players = ZERO

[Baller1986]

Another first round exit for Carmelo Anthony, and the New York Knicks. So what else is new? The Bulls without DR are 3-0 againts the Knickerbockers.

[JerryWest]

Droppin it like it's hot~~

[LBJFTW]

Love the thread title. Horrible mechanics play a part in all of this.

[Blue&Orange]

:bowdown:

[imdaman99]

and im freeeeeeee, freee falllinnnnnnnnnnnn
yeah im freeeeeeeee, freeee fallllinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
:banana:

[Shepseskaf]

:bowdown:
Yup. People need to give things time, rather than jumping to bad conclusions.

Looks like the Knicks are rounding into shape just as the right time.

[willds09]

:lol :oldlol: :roll: at dis thread

[iDunk]

When it All Falls Downnnnnn

AM I RIGHT AM I RIGHT?

LOL

[Michael_Wilbon]

Knicks :bowdown:

ECF or bust. I'd have higher hopes but there's always the Miami Heat. F*ck you LBJ and MJ!

[willds09]

Knicks :bowdown:

ECF or bust. I'd have higher hopes but there's always the Miami Heat. F*ck you LBJ and MJ!
We aint scared of tha heat, we got dis:applause:

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[Kingwillball]

Knicks :bowdown:

ECF or bust. I'd have higher hopes but there's always the Miami Heat. F*ck you LBJ and MJ!

I still think Pacers would beat them in semis.. But whatever Knicks or Pacers is probably who Heat face in ECF..

[willds09]

I still think Pacers would beat them in semis.. But whatever Knicks or Pacers is probably who Heat face in ECF.. I think u rather play tha pacers cuz ur scared:lol

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[SilkkTheShocker]

They will lose in the 1st round.

[willds09]

They will lose in the 1st round.
You wish:lol

[BlackWhiteGreen]

I'm glad this thread got bumped after they beat the 7th seed without their 2 best players

[SilkkTheShocker]

I'm glad this thread got bumped after they beat the 7th seed without their 2 best players

Knicks fans got to be happy about something.

[Sarcastic]

I'm glad this thread got bumped after they beat the 7th seed without their 2 best players


Knicks were missing Amar'e and Tyson as well.



Did you cut the Knicks any slack a few years ago when they lost in the first round with Jared Jeffries and Shawne Williams as the 2nd and 3rd option, and Toney Douglas running the point?

[Blue&Orange]

I'm glad

Thank God, i've been here sweating, wandering if it made you glad or not lol

Double lol, thinking this thread and the bump have anything to do with the celtics.

[kNicKz]

I'm glad this thread got bumped after they beat the 7th seed without their 2 best players

Where were Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler? And I think we can all stop pretending that the Celtics are better with Rondo. You lost straight up. The Celtics commentators at the end were saying how the lack of Darko is hurting them in times likes these, grasping at straws :roll:

[jimmy77x]

Where were Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler? And I think we can all stop pretending that the Celtics are better with Rondo. You lost straight up. The Celtics commentators at the end were saying how the lack of Darko is hurting them in times likes these, grasping at straws :roll:

And lets pretend like the knicks havent already beat the Celtics with KG and rondo. No one cut the knicks any slack when they were decimated with injurys, with threads such as this popping up. Soon as they start winning the excuse tour group shows up.

[willds09]

Knicks fans got to be happy about something.
yea and that irks u doesnt it?:lol

[Clutch]

Every "poor" team you mentioned has beaten the Knicks. Except the bobcats because they haven't played the Knicks yet. Nice try though.
Nets will go 7-3 in that stretch.


And good luck going 7-3. Games against the Nuggets and Clippers are basically automatic losses. Jazz,Blazers and Mavs are fighting for a playoff spot,I don't think you'll be able to beat all of them them too.

5-5 is a realistic expectation. You could maybe go 6-4,maybe 7-3 at best.But I think 4-6 is more realistic than 7-3.

My prediction still stands,5-5.

4-4 so far with losses against Hawks,Clippers,Nuggets and Jazz. Just like I predicted.

They still need to play on the road against the Cavs and at home against the Bulls. 5-5 is a real possibility. I could be spot on. :D

[miggyme1]

if i was new york id aim for 2,3,6,7 seeds so they dont have to deal with miami.thats all that matters at this point......any other team in the east is beatable for the knicks. they dont really need homecourt as much as people think.i will say this tho...knicks need to get out of the first round this year or melo will become this generations dominique wilkins.which isnt a title u want when u get entered into that hall of fame.hell to be honest melo needs to at least get to the ecf.no reason he shouldnt havent already gotten there.....well ill take that back his coach was dantoni the first two years in ny.i think him leaving denver will bite him in the ass.in denver i felt he was on the cusp of winnin a title....could have been the nuggets in 2011.....last year maybe.....okc was pretty dominant last year in the playoffs but they also didnt play against a melo type player during that whole run until they got to the finals and look what happened.and dont u lakers fans dare say yall lakers had a chance last year cuz yall didnt..not against the thunder yall didnt

[TheTruth#34]

OP jinxed our asses too. We been piss poor aside from the last 2 games

[knickscity]

Seems like the OP jinxed himself.

[Draz]

Seems like the OP jinxed himself.
:roll:

[Blue&Orange]

9 losses in a row :facepalm


oh wait... :roll: