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Next 8 games
Mar. 28: vs Orlando
Mar. 30: @ Atlanta
Mar. 31: vs Cleveland
Apr. 3: @ Indiana
Apr. 5: @ Orlando
Apr. 8: vs Chicago
Apr. 10: @ Chicago
Apr. 11: @ Milwaukee
Extremely difficult schedule. Hit by so many injuries I must admit I would be more than satisfied with a 4-4 over that stretch.
That would put us dead even at .500 with 8 more games to play.
2 games we should win are Cavs at home and Bucks on the road.
Hopefully we can snatch a few others too.
If we can somehow survive these 8 games with a solid advantage over the Bucks (2.5 games right now) we should be set for the playoffs.
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this is comparable to the stretch where we went 0-6 under MDA.
I really think the team won't miss a beat without Amare. But not if Lin, Melo and Jeffries are banged up and continue to miss games.
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With all the injuries it's really hard to predict, man im just getting on my knees and hoping fot the best, the melo injury scares me the most
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[QUOTE=percelloveknicks]With all the injuries it's really hard to predict, man im just getting on my knees and hoping fot the best, the melo injury scares me the most[/QUOTE]
Melo will be fine,he might miss a week or two but long term he shouldn't have any problems.
Amare is the one I'm worried about.
Hopefully we'll be able to make the playoff despite all the injuries.
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They are going to need some big contributions from JR Smith, Shumpert, and Novak.
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[QUOTE=Sarcastic]They are going to need some big contributions from JR Smith, Shumpert, and Novak.[/QUOTE]
I agree,but anything is possible as long as we keep playing great defense.
Woodson should try to draw up some plays for Novak (I remember he drew 2 nice plays for the end of the quarter when Novak hit a three).
Melo and Lin are questionable for tomorrow's game. :rolleyes:
Is it better to sit them out ?
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Truth be told. Melo never healed from the 1st time he pulled his groin. I was saying this before when everyone was on his "Melo sucks" bandwagon. I admittedly started watch that LaLa reality show around the time Chris Paul made that shocking comment about teaming up in NY. I hate reality shows, but I think LaLa is kinda cool (and sexy) and the show is WAY different from your typical hoodrat chick reality show. It's pretty funny and silly. Then, my wife started watching it too. So I kinda watch when I can. Last week it came on, and the episode was filmed around the time we played Portland. As she was talking to her cousin, she mentions all the stuff he has to do after the game. She CLEARLY says he does rehabs everyday on his wrist, knee and groin. I immediately did this --->:facepalm The first thing I thought of was how quick Antoni was to thrust him and Amare back in the lineup. Then, this morning, my theory was further cemented. Josh Harrelson, in an interview, basically reveals that his wrist isn't fully healed. In fact, he said that he can't bend it all the way back yet. Then I read about Baron Davis saying he wasn't even sure he'd be able to walk this season.
I say all this to say: I know we are in a playoff race, but let's be realistic. We aren't winning any rings this year. We could cause long term damage to our players by rushing them back just to win a few games. Let guys heal properly!
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Keep it real ur wife makes you watch the show, cuz my wife makes me watch it lmfao. What about the episode la la was in her panties and bra? DAMN!!!!!!!
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[QUOTE=percelloveknicks]Keep it real ur wife makes you watch the show, cuz my wife makes me watch it lmfao. [B]What about the episode la la was in her panties and bra? DAMN!!!!!!![/B][/QUOTE]
Pics or it didn't happen :D
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[QUOTE=Clutch]Pics or it didn't happen :D[/QUOTE]
Oh it happened alright. And I enjoyed every minute of it.
Heres one of many beautiful angles VH1 bestowed upon my perverted eyes!:
[IMG]http://www.inflexwetrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lala-underwear.bmp[/IMG]
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Sop her up with a biscuit!
[IMG]http://tattletailzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/n3uuqe.jpg[/IMG]
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[QUOTE=franchize]Truth be told. Melo never healed from the 1st time he pulled his groin. I was saying this before when everyone was on his "Melo sucks" bandwagon. I admittedly started watch that LaLa reality show around the time Chris Paul made that shocking comment about teaming up in NY. I hate reality shows, but I think LaLa is kinda cool (and sexy) and the show is WAY different from your typical hoodrat chick reality show. It's pretty funny and silly. Then, my wife started watching it too. So I kinda watch when I can. Last week it came on, and the episode was filmed around the time we played Portland. As she was talking to her cousin, she mentions all the stuff he has to do after the game. She CLEARLY says he does rehabs everyday on his wrist, knee and groin. I immediately did this --->:facepalm The first thing I thought of was how quick Antoni was to thrust him and Amare back in the lineup. Then, this morning, my theory was further cemented. Josh Harrelson, in an interview, basically reveals that his wrist isn't fully healed. In fact, he said that he can't bend it all the way back yet. Then I read about Baron Davis saying he wasn't even sure he'd be able to walk this season.
I say all this to say: I know we are in a playoff race, but let's be realistic. We aren't winning any rings this year. We could cause long term damage to our players by rushing them back just to win a few games. Let guys heal properly![/QUOTE]
You've tried your luck franchize but despite all these words and bla bla bla... you didn't manage to hide it:
[B]YOU WATCH A REALITY SHOW[/B] :roll:
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Hey chize wat about the episode when she eent to the gym and told the trainer that if she wasnt married, he would have a chance, i was heated on that shit. My wife was laughing cuz she no not to say no shit like that, melo soft as hell for that one.
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My wife doesn't force me to watch no reality TV show.
Man up guys.:lol
j/k keep her happy, and she'll always return the favor.:D
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I pick my battles. Its better than Glee. Thats where I gotta draw the line. Jasi, its called racking up cool points. Let me school you grasshopper. Problem with guys is, we give gifts when gifts are expected. Holidays, birthdays, anniversaries etc. You go and blow your money on a gift just to stay out of the dog house. Ive found my tactic but my friends r too stubborn to try it. Its really simple. Ill b glad to give you n online tutorial in the off topic section anytime lol. Ive been married less than a year but my wife and I have known each other since HS. Im not the most romantic or affectionate guy but I do enuff to not be the featured topic when my wife n her friends have their waiting to exhale moments :oldlol:
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So you guys want Rasheed Wallace or what?
[IMG]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_J9lkbTosp9I/Se_sTsGvE0I/AAAAAAAAAJw/IsaheiDIKdc/s400/rasheed-wallace.jpg[/IMG]
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I thought the Lakers and Heat turned him down for being out of NBA shape?
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WE have enough technical fouls waiting to happen as it is.
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Our 8 game schedule is extremely tough but Celtics have a really tough schedule too:
Look at their next 8 games:
Mar. 30: @ Minnesota
Apr. 1: vs Miami
Apr. 4: vs San Antonio
Apr. 5: @ Chicago
Apr. 7: @ Indiana
Apr. 8: vs Philadelphia
Apr. 10: @ Miami
Apr. 11: vs Atlanta
Maybe even worse than ours.
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[QUOTE=Clutch]Our 8 game schedule is extremely tough but Celtics have a really tough schedule too:
Look at their next 8 games:
Mar. 30: @ Minnesota
Apr. 1: vs Miami
Apr. 4: vs San Antonio
Apr. 5: @ Chicago
Apr. 7: @ Indiana
Apr. 8: vs Philadelphia
Apr. 10: @ Miami
Apr. 11: vs Atlanta
Maybe even worse than ours.[/QUOTE]
Boston falls out of the playoff race with their stretch coming up.
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[QUOTE]Toughest remaining strength of schedule (by Opp W-L):
1. Boston .556
2. Phoenix .542
3. Sacramento .536
4. Dallas .534
5. Golden State .530
Softest remaining strength of schedule (by Opp W-L):
1. Milwaukee .435
2. Atlanta .441
3. Philadelphia .460
4. Orlando .463
5. Charlotte .466[/QUOTE]
What will be easier,stay in front of Milwaukee or pass Boston in the standings ?
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Personally, I don't mind staying at the 8th seed. Unless we can get the 6th, Im just find playing Chicago. I have faith in us being able to beat Miami on any given day, but not for 4 games in a series. Chicago locks up defensively. Probably the best defensive team in the league. That being said, if Amare's healthy, we'll have 2 guys that could light any team up on any given night no matter how well they're being played.
I would love to play Orlando moreso than Philly or Indiana. I think if you close out on Orlando's shooters, you should be good to go. I think the best way to play them is NOT to double Dwight.
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[QUOTE=franchize]Personally, I don't mind staying at the 8th seed. Unless we can get the 6th, Im just find playing Chicago. I have faith in us being able to beat Miami on any given day, but not for 4 games in a series. Chicago locks up defensively. Probably the best defensive team in the league. That being said, if Amare's healthy, we'll have 2 guys that could light any team up on any given night no matter how well they're being played.
I would love to play Orlando moreso than Philly or Indiana. I think if you close out on Orlando's shooters, you should be good to go. I think the best way to play them is NOT to double Dwight.[/QUOTE]
That is the best way to play them...and the reason the Orlando Magic win so many games is because the other team cant afford to not double Dwight. Most teams don't have the type of defensive Center with enough size to hold his own with Dwight....so he gets doubled, and players like Jason Richardson, Turk, JJ Reddick and Ryan Anderson all get open 3's.
The Knicks though, we have Tyson Chandler, who can play Dwight very well defensively. We give less open shots to Orlando, which can really throw them off their game.
That's why I think you're right and Orlando would be the best team for us to play in the first round because we can match up very well with them.
Losing to Hawks hurt the chances of that happening greatly though. We're 3 and a half games back of the 6th seed I think? We could've been 1 and a half.
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We're 2-1 so far. I said I would be satisfied with 4-4 during this stretch and I stick to it.
Let's beat the Bulls at MSG and Bucks on the road and it's enough for me.
Bucks are the obvious choice but do you want to know why I want us to beat the Bulls ? Because they are the toughest opponent out of all and that game is at MSG so it would be a memorable experience because the atmosphere would be astonishing.
I just looked at our schedule after this 8 game stretch.
We're having a 3 game home stand against the Wizards,Heat and Celtics. We could be able to go 2-1.
If we can stay in front of Milwaukee before the last 5 games I think we should be able to get into the playoffs.
4 out of 5 Knicks last games are on the road but against not so tough opponents (Nets,Cavaliers,Hawks,Bobcats) and we're playing the Clippers at home.
I think we'll find out how good are we on Wednesday (in 8 days,after the game against the Bucks).
Just one more thing,Knicks are undefeated at home under Mike Woodson,7-0 :rockon:
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:banghead:
I feel like we've played Indiana 30 times already. GEEZ. I'm so tired of seeing us play them lol
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[QUOTE=franchize]:banghead:
I feel like we've played Indiana 30 times already. GEEZ. I'm so tired of seeing us play them lol[/QUOTE]
I hate playing against the Celtics. Same shit every game.
1)Knicks grab a 10+ lead at the half.
2)Celtics come out strong in the 2nd half and get a 5+ lead.
3)Knicks come back,take a lead a few seconds before the end.
4)Pierce,Ray or KG hit a game winner
5)Knicks lose another game against the Celtics in a heartbreaking fashion.
We beat them like once in the last 2-3 years and that happened when Paul "the Knicks killer" Pierce was out.
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[QUOTE=Clutch]I hate playing against the Celtics. Same shit every game.
1)Knicks grab a 10+ lead at the half.
2)Celtics come out strong in the 2nd half and get a 5+ lead.
3)Knicks come back,take a lead a few seconds before the end.
4)Pierce,Ray or KG hit a game winner
5)Knicks lose another game against the Celtics in a heartbreaking fashion.
We beat them like once in the last 2-3 years and that happened when Paul "the Knicks killer" Pierce was out.[/QUOTE]
You forget the most critical piece.....
3a. Coach drops the ball on a crucial play which usually leads up to points 4 & 5.
Woodson seems able to remedy this dilemna.
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If Melo continues to play like this we'll be able to be in every game.
Defense is what killed us in the last 2 losses (Hawks and Pacers).
Melo since Amare and Lin went down:
29.4 points , 8 rebounds , 2.6 assists , 2 steals , 1 block on 50% shooting :bowdown:
If not for our defensive lapses late in game we could have easily be 5-0 without two key starters.
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[QUOTE=Clutch]If Melo continues to play like this we'll be able to be in every game.
Defense is what killed us in the last 2 losses (Hawks and Pacers).
Melo since Amare and Lin went down:
29.4 points , 8 rebounds , 2.6 assists , 2 steals , 1 block on 50% shooting :bowdown:
If not for our defensive lapses late in game we could have easily be 5-0 without two key starters.[/QUOTE]
When is Jefferies due back?
I can't believe that we are desperately waiting for Jefferies, but he might have made the difference against the pacers.
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[QUOTE=redrich2000]When is Jefferies due back?
I can't believe that we are desperately waiting for Jefferies, but he might have made the difference against the pacers.[/QUOTE]
Took the words right out of my mouth. You know your bench has issues when you have to hope Jeffries comes back lol
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[QUOTE=franchize]Took the words right out of my mouth. You know your bench has issues when you have to hope Jeffries comes back lol[/QUOTE]
Which is why I asked if ya'll want Rasheed for a few games.
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[QUOTE=Sarcastic]Which is why I asked if ya'll want Rasheed for a few games.[/QUOTE]
Which is why I asked about Diaw and/or Ryan Hollins.
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Mar. 28: vs Orlando W
Mar. 30: @ Atlanta L
Mar. 31: vs Cleveland W
Apr. 3: @ Indiana L
Apr. 5: @ Orlando W
Apr. 8: vs Chicago
Apr. 10: @ Chicago
Apr. 11: @ Milwaukee
3-2 so far. It would be huge if we could split the mini series with Chicago and win against Milwaukee.
I guess even 4-4 at the end wouldn't be so bad if we can beat the Bucks.
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[QUOTE=Clutch]Mar. 28: vs Orlando W
Mar. 30: @ Atlanta L
Mar. 31: vs Cleveland W
Apr. 3: @ Indiana L
Apr. 5: @ Orlando W
Apr. 8: vs Chicago
Apr. 10: @ Chicago
Apr. 11: @ Milwaukee
3-2 so far. It would be huge if we could split the mini series with Chicago and win against Milwaukee.
I guess even 4-4 at the end wouldn't be so bad if we can beat the Bucks.[/QUOTE]
What if we get all three?
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[QUOTE=knickscity]What if we get all three?[/QUOTE]
That's what I am thinking...
:kobe:
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[QUOTE=knickscity]What if we get all three?[/QUOTE]
Very unlikely to happen,especially because the last 2 games are back-to-back on the road.
If we get all three it will be a huge success,we would get some breathing room too,maybe even move up in the standings.
But I would be extremely happy with 2-1 including a win over the Bucks.
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Let's see how we do Sunday before we just concede losses.
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Jeffries is due back any day now.
I think we go 2-1 for 5-3 overall. But every game will be competitive.
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[QUOTE=Sarcastic]Let's see how we do Sunday before we just concede losses.[/QUOTE]
Yup.