Just got back from the game

[Shooter]

Sat in Sect. 131, at the Blazers' end of the court in the first half. Pretty good crowd, and pretty enthusiastic for the Knicks, despite their lousy record.

Here's what I noticed. The Knicks players (most of whom are not household names) played much harder and with more grit than Roy, Aldridge, Webster, et al. It was very noticable. Our guys were a step slow, they weren't hustling to the ball, their passes weren't as crisp, and they didn't look as focused. Why? You'll have to ask them.

This is a pattern I've seen over and over again. We come out like we're not into the game, and before you know it the other team has a big lead. Then we regain our focus in the fourth quarter and stage a furious comeback that falls short.

Here's the question to ask: If we can play hard in the fourth quarter, why can't we play hard in the first quarter?? We didn't deserve to win this game. The truth was, we didn't want it badly enough. This is a bad sign, because with Oden out for the year, this team is going to have to fight and scrap for everything it gets. Tonight it wasn't willing to do that.

 

[BenDavis503]

It is because the players are not happy with the coaching staff so they are not playing as hard as they should\can.

We need a coach who can let these guys play how they are good at playing.

 

[Natebishop3]

Here's the question to ask: If we can play hard in the fourth quarter, why can't we play hard in the first quarter?? We didn't deserve to win this game. The truth was, we didn't want it badly enough. This is a bad sign, because with Oden out for the year, this team is going to have to fight and scrap for everything it gets. Tonight it wasn't willing to do that.

Is that you Nate?

 

[julius]

Don't lie to us man. You did not get back from a "game", you got back from a scrimmage between the high school Varsity team and the 5th grade girls team.

 

[RoyToy]

What's sad is the Knicks didn't even play that well. They shot 41% from the floor and missed 8 FTs, and their defense was hardly suffocating. The Blazers were just that bad tonight.

 

[Shooter]

Don't lie to us man. You did not get back from a "game", you got back from a scrimmage between the high school Varsity team and the 5th grade girls team.

It felt like that at times.

 

[Buzz Killington]

Took you that long on the Bridge and/or Tunnel?

 

[Buzz Killington]

take pics? see alot of Blazer fans?

 

[Shooter]

Took you that long on the Bridge and/or Tunnel?

Actually, we made good time coming back to NJ. Made it from MSG to my apartment in a half hour. The Lincoln Tunnel was practically empty.

 

[Shooter]

take pics? see alot of Blazer fans?

Didn't take any pics, but I did see some Blazer fans wearing Blazer gear. One very cute girl was wearing a Brandon Roy jersey.

 

[Buzz Killington]

Why only the first half? Do they have LAX security (where you can move around)? were there a bunch of loud NY goombas? I've only been there once for the NBA draft, I wanna catch a game there sometime.

 

[Blazed Mania 52]

Don't lie to us man. You did not get back from a "game", you got back from a scrimmage between the high school Varsity team and the 5th grade girls team.

I am guessing we are the 5th grade girls team.

 

[MARIS61]

Here's what I noticed. The Knicks players (most of whom are not household names) played much harder and with more grit than Roy, Aldridge, Webster, et al. It was very noticable...This is a bad sign, because with Oden out for the year, this team is going to have to fight and scrap for everything it gets.

So, is scrappiness enough, or do we also need grittiness?

 

[julius]

Didn't take any pics, but I did see some Blazer fans wearing Blazer gear. One very cute girl was wearing a Brandon Roy jersey.

Yah, she's the starting PG for the team.

 

[julius]

I am guessing we are the 5th grade girls team.

actually, we're not even that good. They tend to at least have some of the fundamentals down.

 

[MARIS61]

Didn't take any pics, but I did see some Blazer fans wearing Blazer gear. One very cute girl was wearing a Brandon Roy jersey.

Yeah, she looked cute, but I bet she's a selfish brat.

 

[Shooter]

So, is scrappiness enough, or do we also need grittiness?

The more we have of both, the better.

 

[Shooter]

Why only the first half? Do they have LAX security (where you can move around)?

I didn't feel like moving around. I used to do that when I was younger, but now I'm too lazy.

were there a bunch of loud NY goombas? I've only been there once for the NBA draft, I wanna catch a game there sometime.

Not too many goombas. The Knicks fans are pretty decent, on the whole. Chris Rock, Rihanna, and Celine Dion were all there, and they showed them on the big screen.

 

[Buzz Killington]

yeah, saw them on the MSG feed as well as a lesbian college coach.

 

[Driew]

Coach Dean didn't even look into the game.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Coach Dean didn't even look into the game.

This isn't a knock on either of them, bt it's probably because Nate was really running the team. He has said he was going to be just as involved, so DD was just a figure head really.

 

[crowTrobot]

Chris Rock, Rihanna, and Celine Dion were all there, and they showed them on the big screen.

eric didn't make the cut? ouch : )

 

[BBert]

So, is scrappiness enough, or do we also need grittiness?

What about connected. Were they connected?

 

[BBert]

Shooter, no offense, but I liked your old avatars better.

 

[Shooter]

Shooter, no offense, but I liked your old avatars better.

I guess I'd better get busy and find an avatar you like!