Game Thread: New York Knicks (2-1) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (1-2) Sunday, April 28th 1:00pm EST

BigShot Bojan · Post #21 » by **BigShot Bojan** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:30 pm

Lmao devils doorbell never heard that one

KnicksFan7 · Post #22 » by **KnicksFan7** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:37 pm

I think we'll be way more physical this time around. It won't be over the top, but we're going to let Philly know we're not above living in the gray area with our physicality.

KnicksGadfly · Post #23 » by **KnicksGadfly** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:48 pm

From the Athletic

"Embiid was assessed the flagrant and surprisingly not ejected from the game. If most other players do this – or a player does this to Embiid – we’re looking at an automatic ejection. Embiid absolutely received some superstar treatment. "

https://theathletic.com/5449151/2024/04/26/joel-embiid-76ers-knicks-nba-playoffs-clippers-the-bounce/

Context · Post #24 » by **Context** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:51 pm

KnicksFan7 wrote:I think we'll be way more physical this time around. It won't be over the top, but we're going to let Philly know we're not above living in the gray area with our physicality.

I feel like the league controls things...We can be as physical as we want to be but the refs can control the game if they want it to go to 7 games :nonono:

Everytime they pull me back in to watching games- this happens and its hard to take the nba seriously...They need to suspend Dirtbiid for that dirty play...

Context · Post #25 » by **Context** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:52 pm

KnicksGadfly wrote:From the Athletic

"Embiid was assessed the flagrant and surprisingly not ejected from the game. If most other players do this – or a player does this to Embiid – we’re looking at an automatic ejection. Embiid absolutely received some superstar treatment. "

https://theathletic.com/5449151/2024/04/26/joel-embiid-76ers-knicks-nba-playoffs-clippers-the-bounce/

It's so obvious...

NoDopeOnSundays · Post #26 » by **NoDopeOnSundays** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:07 pm

They have to figure out how to slow down Maxey, he's averaging 31/7/5 on 51% and 40% from three mostly being defended by OG. You're not going to stop Embiid, you have to figure out how to mitigate the damage Maxey is doing, they should seriously think about starting Deuce instead of Donte and use OG helping off of Harris. If we're going to lose a series because a bum like Harris is making shots so be it, we can't have two raging fires in Maxey and Embiid.

MrDollarBills · Post #27 » by **MrDollarBills** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:07 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:Sims has the emotionless demeanor of the sociopath. Turn him loose on Embid

I nearly choked on my soup reading this. Christ :lol:

Context · Post #28 » by **Context** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:20 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:They have to figure out how to slow down Maxey, he's averaging 31/7/5 on 51% and 40% from three mostly being defended by OG. You're not going to stop Dirtbiid-he's one of the greatest actresses in the league and he gets calls for anything-not to mention, the league will turn the cheek on his dirty plays, you have to figure out how to mitigate the damage Maxey is doing, they should seriously think about starting Deuce instead of Donte and use OG helping off of Harris. If we're going to lose a series because a bum like Harris is making shots so be it, we can't have two raging fires in Maxey and Dirtbiid.

Fixed!

XTC · Post #29 » by **XTC** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:23 pm

Raps fan chiming in.

One thing OG was great at was defender big men. He's super strong and he has a strong base. He was actually starting at center for us in 2020 when we played the Celtics.

I'd give him a go vs Embiid.

Context · Post #30 » by **Context** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:27 pm

XTC wrote:Raps fan chiming in.

One thing OG was great at was defender big men. He's super strong and he has a strong base. He was actually starting at center for us in 2020 when we played the Celtics.

I'd give him a go vs Embiid.

appreciate the info

3toheadmelo · Post #31 » by **3toheadmelo** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:31 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:They have to figure out how to slow down Maxey, he's averaging 31/7/5 on 51% and 40% from three mostly being defended by OG. You're not going to stop Embiid, you have to figure out how to mitigate the damage Maxey is doing, they should seriously think about starting Deuce instead of Donte and use OG helping off of Harris. If we're going to lose a series because a bum like Harris is making shots so be it, we can't have two raging fires in Maxey and Embiid.

Yep I said last night we should start Deuce over Donte. Great minds think alike!

3toheadmelo · Post #32 » by **3toheadmelo** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:36 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:
TheGreenArrow wrote:

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That's a terrible idea, we can't afford to lose OG to foul trouble, you put him on Embiid and he picks up some quick fouls and our defense collapses.

And Donte has been kept away from guarding Maxey for a reason, he cannot do it even at a respectable level.

Green Satan always with the worst ideas!! Not surprised he wants to see us lose since he’s a nets fan!!!!

BE BETTER!!!

Post #33 » by **Capn'O** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:42 pm

XTC wrote:Raps fan chiming in.

One thing OG was great at was defender big men. He's super strong and he has a strong base. He was actually starting at center for us in 2020 when we played the Celtics.

I'd give him a go vs Embiid.

It's not that he couldn't be effective but he's been so good at limiting Harris and playing free safety. That and we want to limit cheap shots at OG.

spree8 · Post #34 » by **spree8** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:03 pm

I hope Thibs calls up his Mr. Miyagi JVG for some wisdom on how to shut this shyt down. His gameplan for Embiid n Maxey ain’t cuttin it

DaGawd · Post #35 » by **DaGawd** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:09 pm

has there been any sort of update on mitch? other than he left in a walking boot (which sounds really grim for the prospects of him being ready by sunday)

sol537 · Post #36 » by **sol537** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:18 pm

Start McBride on Maxey… iHart on Embiid… hard trap Maxey on every pick and force him to lob it out to nearest teammate then recover. Don’t switch Brunson onto Maxey solo ever. Switch OG onto Maxey or Embiid whenever his man is the screener.

In the 3rd quarter they keep switching picks with OG going to Lowry and Brunson onto Maxey then Maxey cooked Brunson…

sol537 · Post #37 » by **sol537** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:20 pm

I’d rather the shots funnel to Lowry, Tobias and Oubre than Maxey/Embiid… Maxey and Embiid are shooting incredibly well against our single coverage.

matchman · Post #38 » by **matchman** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:22 pm

spree8 wrote:I hope Thibs calls up his Mr. Miyagi JVG for some wisdom on how to shut this shyt down. His gameplan for Embiid n Maxey ain’t cuttin it

And iHart having some quick lessons on Karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu?

Lord Commander · Post #39 » by **Lord Commander** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:24 pm

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:They have to figure out how to slow down Maxey, he's averaging 31/7/5 on 51% and 40% from three mostly being defended by OG. You're not going to stop Embiid, you have to figure out how to mitigate the damage Maxey is doing, they should seriously think about starting Deuce instead of Donte and use OG helping off of Harris. If we're going to lose a series because a bum like Harris is making shots so be it, we can't have two raging fires in Maxey and Embiid.

Time for Thibs to really earn his money. He'll have 3 days to figure this $hit out.

Wildcat · Post #40 » by **Wildcat** » Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:35 pm

KnicksGadfly wrote:From the Athletic

"Embiid was assessed the flagrant and surprisingly not ejected from the game. If most other players do this – or a player does this to Embiid – we’re looking at an automatic ejection. Embiid absolutely received some superstar treatment. "

https://theathletic.com/5449151/2024/04/26/joel-embiid-76ers-knicks-nba-playoffs-clippers-the-bounce/

Unless you're a Philly writer, I haven't read not one sports writer say he shouldn't have been ejected. Damn near unanimous.