2023-24 NBA Thread

[Jay Bee]

HOOOOOWWWWWWLLLLLL

[MuggsyB]

There were 40 uncalled offensive fouls at least as bad as that one in this game.

The officiating in tbe Knicks/Pacers game was pretty brutal.  Especially down the stretch. 

[MuggsyB]

This was another emphatic message from Minny.  Just a total ass kicking, and Denver doesn't seem to have any answers. 

[rocket surgeon]

HOOOOOWWWWWWLLLLLL

  don't you guys go skol or something?  is that a call for another shot or a lip?


btw, I like that team

[PGsHeroes32]

Unlikely but interesting to see if NBA suspends Murray.

Also, Hart for the Knicks and his rebounding have been insanely impressively

[JWags85]

Unlikely but interesting to see if NBA suspends Murray.

Also, Hart for the Knicks and his rebounding have been insanely impressively

Beyond the friendship with Brunson, I said from the minute they made that trade that he was a PERFECT fit for a Thibs team like that.  I went to a Knicks game with my BIL (a Knicks die hard) shortly after the trade and we spent a good chunk of the game marveling at Hart being EVERYWHERE.  He's a glue guy but also fills up the stat sheet all over the place.  He's become one of my favorite players in the league.

[Uncle Rico]

Beyond the friendship with Brunson, I said from the minute they made that trade that he was a PERFECT fit for a Thibs team like that.  I went to a Knicks game with my BIL (a Knicks die hard) shortly after the trade and we spent a good chunk of the game marveling at Hart being EVERYWHERE.  He's a glue guy but also fills up the stat sheet all over the place.  He's become one of my favorite players in the league.

It sucks the Knicks are kind of likable

[PGsHeroes32]

Beyond the friendship with Brunson, I said from the minute they made that trade that he was a PERFECT fit for a Thibs team like that.  I went to a Knicks game with my BIL (a Knicks die hard) shortly after the trade and we spent a good chunk of the game marveling at Hart being EVERYWHERE.  He's a glue guy but also fills up the stat sheet all over the place.  He's become one of my favorite players in the league.

Yup and he's really upped his offense in the playoffs too. Giving them a second efficient scorer to pick up whatever slack Brunson doesn't on his own.

[The Sultan]

It sucks the Knicks are kind of likable

Honestly I'm pulling for them. I know that Knicks fans are...New Yorkers...but they do know and love ball.

And I love the fact that they have that same, organ-based "Defense" cheer from way back in the day.

[Uncle Rico]

Honestly I'm pulling for them. I know that Knicks fans are...New Yorkers...but they do know and love ball.

And I love the fact that they have that same, organ-based "Defense" cheer from way back in the day.

Also, anyone but Boston

[lawdog77]

Honestly I'm pulling for them. I know that Knicks fans are...New Yorkers...but they do know and love ball.

And I love the fact that they have that same, organ-based "Defense" cheer from way back in the day.

I have called Knick fans organ-based, before. But I agree, I am rooting for the Knicks to make it out of the East.

[JWags85]

Honestly I'm pulling for them. I know that Knicks fans are...New Yorkers...but they do know and love ball.

And I love the fact that they have that same, organ-based "Defense" cheer from way back in the day.

Absolutely and they consistently draw.  Sure its Manhattan and there are tourists, but its nearly always a packed engaged crowd.  Ive went to 1-2 Knicks games a year at MSG since 2021 and its made no difference if they are awful or really fun like this year, its still a great atmosphere.

[MU82]

I was a huge Knicks fan growing up - learned to love basketball watching Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, Dave DeBusschere, etc. When somebody today praises a team for playing unselfishly, moving the ball, and locking down on defense, I think back to those Knicks teams.

I haven't been a fan for a long time, but this Knicks team is fun to watch. Lots of good stories, led by the 2nd-round draft pick who I KNEW would be a very good NBA player but has exceeded my expectations. Hell, Brunson has probably exceeded even his own expectations!

[The Sultan]

BTW, I loved Obi Toppin's between the leg dunk. I know "fundamentals" guys hate it, but it was fun.

[BM1090]

BTW, I loved Obi Toppin's between the leg dunk. I know "fundamentals" guys hate it, but it was fun.

Same. It was awesome. If you do that in a playoff game you better make it. And he did, so it was fun

[JWags85]

BTW, I loved Obi Toppin's between the leg dunk. I know "fundamentals" guys hate it, but it was fun.

Doing it against the Knicks back at MSG likely had no small part in the decision to do it.  And frankly, I bet a lot of Knicks fans loved it given the result of the game and their affinity for him when he was a Knick.

I believe I mentioned it before, but sitting semi-near the Knicks bench at a game last winter, watching Toppin interact with not only fans around him, but more than a dozen assorted Knicks staffers and MSG employees, was one of the more wholesome NBA sights I'd seen in awhile.  Time for everyone, unbridled enthusiasm and pleasantries, and the kind of person who fully realizes that little things can really matter.  Very happy to see him having a resurgent sort of year in Indy.

[MuggsyB]

Beyond the friendship with Brunson, I said from the minute they made that trade that he was a PERFECT fit for a Thibs team like that.  I went to a Knicks game with my BIL (a Knicks die hard) shortly after the trade and we spent a good chunk of the game marveling at Hart being EVERYWHERE.  He's a glue guy but also fills up the stat sheet all over the place.  He's become one of my favorite players in the league.

Josh Hart has been incredible during the playoffs.   He gets every loose ball, rebounds like he's 6'10, and has scored as well including timely buckets.

[Lennys Tap]

Anthony Edwards is such a joy to watch.

He is awesome. Hard to believe his college team was 5-13 and finished 13th in the SEC his only year in college.

[PGsHeroes32]

He is awesome. Hard to believe his college team was 5-13 and finished 13th in the SEC his only year in college.

I think the craziest thing is there was questions about his motor and if he even loved basketball at one point.

Think hes answered those

[MuggsyB]

Murray fined 100K but not suspended.  Translation:  We want to make sure Denver has a chance in this series. 

[BM1090]

Murray fined 100K but not suspended.  Translation:  We want to make sure Denver has a chance in this series.

Nah. Edwards wouldn't have been suspended if he did the same thing. They just want the best players on the floor and will avoid suspensions if it's possible.

Same reason Portis avoided a suspension after throwing a punch against Indiana.

[MuggsyB]

Nah. Edwards wouldn't have been suspended if he did the same thing. They just want the best players on the floor and will avoid suspensions if it's possible.

Same reason Portis avoided a suspension after throwing a punch against Indiana.

I'm saying this as someone who likes Murray, Jokic, and Denver a lot.  What would have happened if someone broke an ankle on that heat pack?  And he threw a towel after that as well.   100K is on the super large scale for fines.  He also didn't apologize as far as I know.  What he did was ridiculous and warranted a 1 game suspension imo.

[BM1090]

I'm saying this as someone who likes Murray, Jokic, and Denver a lot.  What would have happened if someone broke an ankle on that heat pack?  And he threw a towel after that as well.   100K is on the super large scale for fines.  He also didn't apologize as far as I know.  What he did was ridiculous and warranted a 1 game suspension imo.

I don't disagree at all. I think he should have been suspended.

I just disagree with the stance that the league was trying to help Denver by choosing not to suspend him.

[MuggsyB]

I don't disagree at all. I think he should have been suspended.

I just disagree with the stance that the league was trying to help Denver by choosing not to suspend him.

Okay.  Perhaps the reason is as you stated.   It certainly makes G3 more interesting. 

[MuggsyB]

Doncic can barely move out there.