The Knicks style of basketball is not going to work in the playoffs

[Patrick Chewing]

Every one of these haters has failed to mention the two key things that make this team different. Defense and turnovers. One of the top defensive teams in the league and they rarely turn the ball over. This, plus the fact that everyone can make a three practically is a winning combination. Then, the fact that we have an all-star and a soon-to-be all-star coming to help the rotation soon is more reason to believe these Knicks can succeed.


All this other talk is nonsense.

[Sarcastic]

The Knicks offense is not predicated on shooting 3's. They shoot them because the defense packs the paint when they throw into the post, and they take what the defense gives them. Their offense is predicated on ball movement.

[Spaulding]

I am really happy the Knicks are doing so well.

However, I doubt they can keep this record the whole season...especially when Melo does not have the best endurance.

[Y2Gezee]

Which is why we do not need a stretch 4. A guy who can shoot 3's is fine, but it's not what we need. That's why I'd be cool with Anderson but not with Bargnani...that and Bargnani is a piece of shit.

You mean that's why you need Amare?

Anyways, this thread is ridiculous.

The Knicks have great 3pt shooting, so that's what they do, and they get wide open ones. This is really no different from what the Spurs do. The Knicks are smart. They shoot 3s when they're rolling, they get shots at the rim or really good open shots when they aren't. But the interior scoring is left to Melo off the drive and Chandler off the pick and roll. Eventually Amare Stoudemire.

Interior scoring is not a problem with this group. Even without Amare, Melo does fine, and they get shots at the rim with Tyson.

[Scoooter]

Melo and Amar'e can both get into the paint and score. Maybe not together, but the ability exists.

[Sarcastic]

Meanwhile, Tyson Chandler is putting up historic numbers for efficiency at the rim.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.c...f-limitations/


But yea, the Knicks only rely on 3 pointers

[bdreason]

Typically I agree. But these days you see teams like the 09 Magic and 11 Mavericks making the NBA Finals by shooting lots of 3's AND playing defense.

[All Net]

It will because they don't just chuck threes it comes from good passing and isn't forced. They play good D and can score inside. Knicks will be very dangerous come playoff time.

[raprap]

[Teanett]

It will because they don't just chuck threes it comes from good passing and isn't forced. They play good D and can score inside. Knicks will be very dangerous come playoff time.

and they dont turn over the ball.
and they can shoot free throws.

[Blue&Orange]

instead of playing a more organized type of game.

lol this is hilarious, you obviously haven't seen Knicks games, i doubt there is anyone in the league playing a more organized type of game. Spurs don't count, they've been doing for too long.

They already showed they can adapt to the other team, there are games they go for the three, there are games where is all about screens and cuts and pounding the ball inside.

That's why the Knicks just beat a Heat team looking for revenge, WITHOUT 3 STARTERS!

stay mad.

[stephanieg]

Maybe if Melo and Amare don't play.

[Whoah10115]

You mean that's why you need Amare?

Anyways, this thread is ridiculous.

The Knicks have great 3pt shooting, so that's what they do, and they get wide open ones. This is really no different from what the Spurs do. The Knicks are smart. They shoot 3s when they're rolling, they get shots at the rim or really good open shots when they aren't. But the interior scoring is left to Melo off the drive and Chandler off the pick and roll. Eventually Amare Stoudemire.

Interior scoring is not a problem with this group. Even without Amare, Melo does fine, and they get shots at the rim with Tyson.

You mean a guy who can score inside, play some pick n' roll, and has never averaged under 8RPG, until 7.8RPG in less than 33MPG? Yea, we could use him more than Bargnani.


I wouldn't mind Anderson tho. Not that I think we could get him.

[Derka]

Some seriously scurred people in this thread.

Its not just that they're shooting a lot of three's; they're shooting a lot of OPEN three's. That's good ball movement and a guy like Felton who can penetrate and force a defense to clog the middle just makes them that much more open.

[Nash]

We all know Heat turn it up plenty of levels during the playoffs. Throwing up like 20 threes won't cut it, they'll suffocate you with that playoff defense.