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Nike D'Antoni
04-16-2023, 08:21 PM
1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals: Heat won, 4–3
1998 Eastern Conference First Round: Knicks won, 3–2
1999 Eastern Conference First Round: Knicks won, 3–2
2000 Eastern Conference Semifinals: Knicks won, 4–3


2012 Eastern Conference First Round: Heat won, 4–1 ( Does not count, as Heat had a massive advantage by having Lebron).

What do you think if Giannis is out, we could see this rivalry in 2023.

SouBeachTalents
04-16-2023, 08:24 PM
That was honestly the most intense NBA rivalry that I've seen. Those teams seriously hated each other, multiple series with fights and suspensions. Not only did they go the limit 4 straight years, the last 2 series were decided by a single point.

But slow your roll on this one lol, they both could easily still lose.

Nike D'Antoni
04-16-2023, 10:13 PM
That was honestly the most intense NBA rivalry that I've seen. Those teams seriously hated each other, multiple series with fights and suspensions. Not only did they go the limit 4 straight years, the last 2 series were decided by a single point.

But slow your roll on this one lol, they both could easily still lose.

I agree. Early to talk.

Nike D'Antoni
04-22-2023, 10:08 PM
Both teams are up 2-1.

Nike D'Antoni
04-22-2023, 10:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiJJCnrCX3I

Nike D'Antoni
04-23-2023, 12:11 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MVWwpcdFKY&ab_channel=InfraaVerdaggens

imdaman99
04-23-2023, 01:56 PM
It sucks that the Heat gooned their way to winning that first series, I feel like that was the best team to challenge the bulls that year. Meanwhile heat went down quietly against them.

Heat paid for it dearly as the Knicks daddy dkd them the next 3 years in retaliation, pretty sure the heat were a higher seed every year. Tim hardaway was locked up after the first year, both ward and childs took turns on him

SouBeachTalents
04-23-2023, 02:22 PM
It sucks that the Heat gooned their way to winning that first series, I feel like that was the best team to challenge the bulls that year. Meanwhile heat went down quietly against them.

Heat paid for it dearly as the Knicks daddy dkd them the next 3 years in retaliation, pretty sure the heat were a higher seed every year. Tim hardaway was locked up after the first year, both ward and childs took turns on him
I always felt those suspensions in '97 were really weak, esp considering PJ Brown instigated the entire thing. Zo followed that up fighting LJ in literally the final seconds of Game 4 the following year, stupidly getting himself suspended for Game 5, a game the Knicks would win comfortably.

And you're right about Hardaway, his numbers during those last 2 series were comically bad.

1999: 9 ppg on 36%TS
2000: 8 ppg on 37%TS

Nike D'Antoni
04-24-2023, 10:28 PM
Its happening guys. Both teams are up 3 - 1.

kawhileonard2
04-24-2023, 11:46 PM
1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals: Heat won, 4–3
1998 Eastern Conference First Round: Knicks won, 3–2
1999 Eastern Conference First Round: Knicks won, 3–2
2000 Eastern Conference Semifinals: Knicks won, 4–3


2012 Eastern Conference First Round: Heat won, 4–1 ( Does not count, as Heat had a massive advantage by having Lebron).

What do you think if Giannis is out, we could see this rivalry in 2023.

Would be cool to see again.

Nike D'Antoni
04-26-2023, 01:23 AM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuhvPU1XoAMvgzN?format=jpg&name=small

Nike D'Antoni
04-27-2023, 12:26 AM
Knicks Advance. Waiting for the Heat.

I hope we get a classic.

Nike D'Antoni
04-27-2023, 12:41 AM
It's happening. Thinking of heading to watch one of the games live in MSG.

Nike D'Antoni
04-27-2023, 12:55 AM
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FuscHL7X0AA3VvT?format=jpg&name=small

Patrick Chewing
04-27-2023, 01:00 AM
We coming for that Heat azz

Axe
04-27-2023, 01:38 AM
Don't like either team succeeding but it's curious to see how the knicks will hold butler considering they're 2-1 against the heat h2h in the rs.

bluechox2
04-27-2023, 01:45 AM
Knicks 3-1 reg season… we running through to the finals… get the **** outa the way

Axe
04-27-2023, 02:02 AM
Knicks 3-1 reg season… we running through to the finals… get the **** outa the way
They also hold the hca in this matchup.

Wally450
04-27-2023, 09:15 AM
OP got it right. :applause:

BigShotBob
04-27-2023, 05:12 PM
Knicks 3-1 reg season… we running through to the finals… get the **** outa the way

Stop it Jeff

Patrick Chewing
04-27-2023, 05:16 PM
https://media.tenor.com/0LIh4N9nu_sAAAAd/dunk-nba.gif

Hey Yo
04-27-2023, 05:32 PM
We coming for that Heat azz

:cheers:


Mase lookin' down, smiling.

WhiteKyrie
04-27-2023, 06:03 PM
We coming for that Heat azz

Jimmy gonna dog walk y’all :oldlol:

BigShotBob
04-27-2023, 08:07 PM
Mase isn't dead