Jalen Brunson, Knicks face simple reality vs. Pistons
Maybe this is a bit obvious, and maybe it’s a bit harsh against Jalen Brunson. Jalen Brunson was the best player on either side in the first two games of this Knicks-Pistons series despite multiple coverage that shows anything else. Branson’s Game 2 performance led both teams with 37 points, but he scored 12/27 from […]
Knicks must find way to combat Pistons’ effective Jalen Duren plan
Detroit – The playoff series is often similar to a chess game, with both coaches trying to deal with or adapt to what other coaches are doing. One decision by Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff has quickly exposed the Knicks’ weaknesses so far. Bickerstaff chose to have Jalen Duren’s center guard Josh Hart in Defense, rather […]
Knicks sit at crossroads vs. Pistons — time for them to fight back
Detroit – When the Knicks are tired of hearing how they were pushed, there’s a point about how their default position became “soft” and how they became Mac. When the Knicks want to remind the public and the Detroit Pistons, you’ll imagine they didn’t win the higher species in this seven best playoff series in […]
Pistons winning intensity battle over Knicks in first two playoff games
Piston has lived up to its regular season reputation. They overtook the Knicks through two games in this first round series. Their physicality was an early difference maker. That was particularly evident in Game 2 on Monday night, when the Knicks lost 100-94 at Madison Square Garden. They treated the Knicks, which yelled Coach Tom […]
Ernie Johnson corrects Shaq’s praise of Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns
Shaquille O’Neal looked really liked what the town of Karl Anthony did in Game 2 of the Knicks on Monday night. His broadcast partner had to provide friendly reminders about how things actually fell with New York’s losses. “He played like a real big guy tonight. I’m happy with the Cat,” O’Neill said during “inside […]
Mike Francesa shreds Tom Thibodeau after Knicks’ playoff loss to Pistons
According to New York sports radio legend Mike Franchia, the Knicks’ problem didn’t start with a Game 2 defeat to the Pistons. The former WFAN great criticized coach Tom Thibodeau’s offensive scheme. “The four stagnant guys watching one guy play basketball aren’t offensive. I don’t care what your name is,” the franchise told the Bet […]
Knicks’ ‘problematic’ rebounding was a microcosm of Game 2 loss
The pistons rimmed the glass Knicks from Game 1 slightly. Game 2 was a different story. It wasn’t nearby. Detroit overtook the Knicks in 14, a key part of the 100-94 series victory in the yard on Monday night. “The rebounds were all night long so that’s probably the whole game,” coach Tom Thibodeau said. […]
OG Anunoby didn’t come close to replicating his Knicks masterpiece in Game 2
Fans and the media alike sang OG Anunoby’s praises after Game 1. However, Anunoby’s version of the Knicks won court in a 100-94 Game 2 loss on Monday, doesn’t seem assertive enough that his team needs him to succeed. Anunoby scored 10 points on 10-10 from the field and 10-10 from Deep on the night […]
Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 2 loss to Pistons
Heroes and Zero lost to the Pistons on Monday in Knicks’ 100-94 Game 2: hero After rough Game 1, in which he shot 8 out of 21 from the field, Kade Cunningham bouncing in a huge Game 2 to carry the Pistons’ scoring load. He went into the paint freely and scored 33 points in […]
Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau over free throw discrepancy
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau was problematic with the conspicuous free throw inconsistencies Monday night after the Pistons even out the first round playoff series with a 100-94 victory. Thibodeau was asked about Jalen Brunson’s 37-point effort. “Obviously, the big contradiction of the free throw. It’s huge. I have to look at it, are you okay?” […]