Knicks @ Grizzlies

[Mr. J]

No game thread, but post all comments regarding the game in this thread.

Without Gasol we have a much better chance of winning, though we shouldn't underestimate any team being in the position we're in.

 

[P.A.P.]

Predictions:
- Marbury will have 18 and 9
- Curry will have 21 and 7
- Rudy Gay will drop 14-17 in a losing effort


Knicks 101 Grizzlies 86

 

[Bleed Green]

Lets go knicks. Lets start the season off with a dubya.

 

[Voodoo Child]

<div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">No game thread, but post all comments regarding the game in this thread.

Without Gasol we have a much better chance of winning, though we shouldn't underestimate any team being in the position we're in.</div>

It's okay, you can underestimate the Grizzlies. Taking away Battier from theirr roster is bad enough, but then taking away their only legit post players, Pau Gasol and Lorenzen Wright, just completely cripples them.

Rudy Gay could be great, but now he's just a rookie, so you probably don't have to worry about him. He'll be one of those guys this year who gets a decent points per game average because he takes a lot of shots but winds up shooting barely over 30% from the field and being really inconsistent in the process.

The one player I'd watch out for though is Mike Miller. Coach Fratello doesn't like him and tries to restrict his playing time, but there's not much difference in his game and Kobe's - seriously. He's very dangerous and could have a breakout All-Star type year for the Grizz.

 

[J_Ray]

I want to see how much Frye has improved, last year people were excited about him, but I never really got to see him.

Mike Miller is money!

 

[Voodoo Child]

<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">
The one player I'd watch out for though is Mike Miller. Coach Fratello doesn't like him and tries to restrict his playing time, but there's not much difference in his game and Kobe's - seriously. He's very dangerous and could have a breakout All-Star type year for the Grizz.</div>

For anyone who thought I was crazy in saying that.. Miller has just nailed three straight three pointers and is the game's leading scorer so far.

 

[J_Ray]

<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">For anyone who thought I was crazy in saying that.. Miller has just nailed three straight three pointers and is the game's leading scorer so far.

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I know I just saw that, he's down right dirty, same spot every time. When is Rudy Gay coming in?

Edit: NVM, just checked in.....

 

[Mr. J]

We need to put a body on Miller. He's killing from three.

At least we've regained some poise, but we need to be more focused and not turn the rock over so much.

 

[Bleed Green]

Q is looking really good, Frye is struggling but he'll get his stuff.

 

[Voodoo Child]

<div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">We need to put a body on Miller. He's killing from three.

At least we've regained some poise, but we need to be more focused and not turn the rock over so much.</div>

Don't worry, coach Fratello put the body on him. I wasn't kidding when I said he 'doesn't like him and tries to restrict his playing time,' because that's exactly what's happening here. How can you bench your only consistent offensive option six minutes into action? Can't say it was unexpected though.

Isn't there a no-complaining rule in the NBA now? I've seen Francis, Warrick, Tsakalidis, and Lee doing a lot of complaining so far.

Anyone else notice how Tsakalidis has gotten four or five point blank layup opportunities and has missed all but one of them? *sigh*

This is what happens when you let your franchise player participate in international play. Or like Bill Simmons says, this is why you never see a corporation loaning out a 100 million dollar asset to a competitor.

 

[Mr. J]

Robinson, Francis, Marbury, Crawford all on the floor at the same time.

Wow.

 

[phunDamentalz]

this is actually a pretty entertaining game, i didn't think it would be

 

[Voodoo Child]

<div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Robinson, Francis, Marbury, Crawford all on the floor at the same time.

Wow.</div>

That just shouldn't happen. Even more f'ed up - Brian Cardinal seeing playing time.

... Mike Miller comes into the game... Mike Miller scores on his two attempts... Mike Miller heads back to the bench...

Did they by chance show the ceremony with Gasol in New York? Between quarters, Gasol was honored with a Rolex for his play for the Spanish national team. How random.

Also, someone please tell Fratello to stop running the side screen and roll. The Knicks are all over it.

 

[Mr. J]

^Nope, they skipped that part.

How 'bout Curry though. A little sloppy, but showing good improvements from last season with almost a double-double in the first half.

Did the big, sloppy chump learn?

EDIT: Mike Miller has been flopping like a mofo...

 

[Voodoo Child]

<div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">
EDIT: Mike Miller has been flopping like a mofo...</div>

It's called taking a charge. It's good defense. I understand as a New York fan this is a new concept to you, but it's actually quite common in the NBA.

 

[Mr. J]

<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">It's called taking a charge. It's good defense. I understand as a New York fan this is a new concept to you, but it's actually quite common in the NBA.</div>
lol, I hope his hand is alright for his exceptional "defense" played.

 

[Bleed Green]

Crawford looks like he did 2 years ago. Just chucking up shots along with Francis. I like how the knicks are playing D and they're playing with enthusiasm. Curry, Q, and Marbury are the players that stood out the most.

 

[J_Ray]

<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">

Did they by chance show the ceremony with Gasol in New York? Between quarters, Gasol was honored with a Rolex for his play for the Spanish national team. How random.
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I saw that when I was watching the game, seemed pretty out of nowhere.

I haven't watched much but how has Gay looked?

 

[Mr. J]

Crawford should've pulled up to the free throw line at least. Why did he jack up a 3?

Oh well, OT on opening night. Just like last year against the Celtics. Hopefully we get the W this time.

 

[J_Ray]

What a finish, Lowry drove in to far IMO Hurry up call it, who gets the ball for Knicks?

 

[Tribute to H2O]

<div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Crawford should've pulled up to the free throw line at least. Why did he jack up a 3?

Oh well, OT on opening night. Just like last year against the Celtics. Hopefully we get the W this time.</div>

That's a damned good question! If he had gone all the way to the basket he would have at least drawn a foul if not score outright. The Knicks should pull this one out. Without Gasol Memphis doesnt have a go to guy they can rely on whereas Curry has been dominating their weak frontline all night not to mention Marbury.


Anyway I cant wait until Isiah Thomas is fired.

 

[Voodoo Child]

This has been a very sloppy game by both teams, but entertaining none the less.

Hakim Warrick (21 points, 12 rebounds) is having the game of his career because of all the playing time (38 minutes), but still, is it too much to ask for a free-throw percentage above 30%? He's hurt the team on the line just as much as he's helped them on the boards.

That foul which they attributed to Quentin Richardson that sent Warrick to the line earlier was on Curry by the way. It was a cheap move by the officials to credit it to Richardson to keep Curry from fouling out.

And how about Kyle Lowry on the offensive rebound that followed Warrick's missed free-throw? I've got to give a lot of credit to the little guy for that one. He's listed at 6'0" and looks shorter than that, yet he's got five rebounds on the night and just powerfully ripped a board away from David Lee.

Interestingly enough, it's been the rookies have come up clutch for the Grizzlies in crunch time, whereas the veterans (Miller, Atkins, Stoudamire) have made mistakes.

I do have to attribute a lot of Miller's off night to Fratello's substitutions though. Miller is a real hot-and-cold player, and Fratello has a knack for taking him out right when he's beginning to heat up.

 

[Mr. J]

<div class="quote_poster">Tribute to H2O Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">That's a damned good question! If he had gone all the way to the basket he would have at least drawn a foul if not score outright. The Knicks should pull this one out. Without Gasol Memphis doesnt have a go to guy they can rely on whereas Curry has been dominating their weak frontline all night not to mention Marbury.


Anyway I cant wait until Isiah Thomas is fired.</div>
Tribute, what's good?

Ugh, another OT, this time without Marbury.

 

[J_Ray]

This game has been nice, maybe the Grizz young players can step up until Gasol comes back. The Knicks need to play like they're scared of the Grizz when it counts.

Lowry what a player he is going to be, looks like a stud so far making big plays.

 

[Voodoo Child]

<div class="quote_poster">J_Ray Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">This game has been nice, maybe the Grizz young players can step up until Gasol comes back. The Knicks need to play like they're scared of the Grizz when it counts.

Lowry what a player he is going to be, looks like a stud so far making big plays.</div>

Like I said earlier, this is a sloppy game overall, even though it's entertaining. Simply put, these are just two bad teams who don't know how to pull out a win.

Sentiments agreed on Lowry though.

 

[Platehpus]

Hey, another OT!

 

[Mr. J]

What happened to Crawford? Three unsuccessful game-winning opportunities.

 

[J_Ray]

<div class="quote_poster">MrJ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">What happened to Crawford? Three unsuccessful game-winning opportunities.</div>

He's trying to get on Sportscenter

 

[Voodoo Child]

See-ya Curry (third Knick to foul out).

Right now, the Grizzlies are just out-hustling the Knicks, and it's evidenced by all the offensive rebounds they're getting. The Grizzlies may not be the most talented team from top to bottom, but there's not much of a disparity between their starters and their bench players, so they have the benefit of having fresh legs who are able to contribute just as well as the starters in overtime.

 

[J_Ray]

<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Right now, the Grizzlies are just out-hustling the Knicks, and it's evidenced by all the offensive rebounds they're getting. The Grizzlies may not be the most talented team from top to bottom, but there's not much of a disparity between their starters and their bench players, so they have the benefit of having fresh legs who are able to contribute just as well as the starters in overtime.</div>

This game has been one hell of a season opener, like the announcers said, "What a way to advertise Season Tickets"