ChosenOne Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Oh yeah. Fields defense was a nightmare on Wade. Shumpert is a 10x bigger loss than Amar'e...if Shumpert was still playing, sadly, and I hate to say it, the Knicks would be in better shape with STAT out for game 3 than with him in for gm 1 and 2 I agree 100% losing Shumpert really hurt way more than Amare. Shumperts perimeter defense is one of the best if not the best in the league. He would have gave Wade lots of trouble if he had been healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) I agree 100% losing Shumpert really hurt way more than Amare. Shumperts perimeter defense is one of the best if not the best in the league. He would have gave Wade lots of trouble if he had been healthy.Well, to be fair, Wade was the only guy all year I saw consistently be able to get great looks vs. Shumpert. Now, we are still much better off with Shumpert on Wade than Fields, and it would've made a substantial difference. Would we win the series? absolutely not. But Wade gets anything and everything he wants with Fields on him. Edited May 3, 2012 by JYD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Well, to be fair, Wade was the only guy all year I saw consistently be able to get great looks vs. Shumpert. Now, we are still much better off with Shumpert on Wade than Fields, and it would've made a substantial difference. Would we win the series? absolutely not. But Wade gets anything and everything he wants with Fields on him. Well wade is a great player so he is bound to get his, I was talking more along the lines of the second part of what you said. Fields on Wade compared to Shump on Wade is a completely different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) Chris Bosh (personal) will start in Thursday's Game 3 against the Knicks.Bosh's wife had a baby early Thursday morning in Miami, so he's just arriving in New York as we speak. The Heat's third wheel will be operating on little sleep, but we wouldn't expect him to be limited. He's averaging 15.0 points and 5.0 rebounds in 27.8 minutes through the first two games of the series. Via Rotoworld Edited May 3, 2012 by ChosenOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Lebron flops, no call. Ball goes out off his foot, Heat ball. Nice. He flopped a bit but that was very close to being a charge on Melo. He lowered his shoulder and there was legitimate contact with the shoulder on the back down. That wasn't a case of him making it appear like there was contact when there wasn't. That was a good no call. It was closer to an offensive foul than anything else. I'm sure if it was called a charge people would be up in arms about it, though. And it looked like it hit Melo's left hand last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 He flopped a bit but that was very close to being a charge on Melo. He lowered his shoulder and there was legitimate contact with the shoulder on the back down. That wasn't a case of him making it appear like there was contact when there wasn't. That was a good no call. It was closer to an offensive foul than anything else. I'm sure if it was called a charge people would be up in arms about it, though. And it looked like it hit Melo's left hand last. Haha yeah that's why I deleted my post. The original view made it look like it was out on Lebron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Haha yeah that's why I deleted my post. The original view made it look like it was out on Lebron. Yeah, my bad. I didn't notice you deleted your post until I just came back in this thread. I think I quoted you just before you deleted it, haha. Anyways, the Knicks need to get into their offensive sets quicker. They are walking the ball up the court and not getting into anything until there is less than 10 seconds on the shot clock. You aren't going to be able to score on the Heat defense like that. I'm not saying get into a track meet with the Heat because that is a recipe for disaster as well, but you can't allow them to get set every single defensive possession. You won't be able to beat them playing that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Excellent job by the Knicks closing out the 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Really impressed by the Knicks rotations on defense so far. The minute James or Wade look to turn the corner off a screen, end up in a dead spot on the floor or pick up their dribble, the Knicks are sending a second, sometimes third defender at them and forcing them into poor decisions or turnovers. The only problem is that their offense is startin to become stagnant and turning the ball over, which has enabled the Heat to get run outs and get back into the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) I think MSG just woke up haha THIS is exactly the atmosphere the Knicks need if they have a shot at winning this game. Hahaha "asshole" chants for Lebron.... and some dude sitting courtside rocking a D.West jersey Edited May 4, 2012 by Guru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Soft tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Terrible D by the Knicks to close out the quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 For all the good New York did in that quarter, and there was a lot of it, they are only up by 4 at the half. I know it is only 4 points, but I think it would've made a big difference for their psyche if they headed into halftime with an 8 point lead. The first 5 minutes of the 3rd quarter are going to be huge for them, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 HOW DO I CLOSE A QUARTER?! starring the New York Knicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 HOW DO I CLOSE A QUARTER?! starring the New York Knicksweak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 You can't let Wade get that easy basket to end the half. Momentum booster big time for the Heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch23 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 40 to 36 at halftime? This is what people consider exciting basketball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Lol tyson chandler gets more calls tonight than the big 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Weird seeing LeBron in foul trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Weird seeing LeBron in foul trouble.I was thinking the exact same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Lebrons been forcing shit all night leading to turnovers and fouls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 the defensive intensity in this game is beautiful to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Built Ford Tough Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 This has been some really bad basketball. I like defensive ball, but this is just ugly. No flow, terrible execution, unforced turnovers and bricks left and right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 This has been some really bad basketball. I like defensive ball, but this is just ugly.for some reason i find this fun as hell to watch.how many fouls does LeBron have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Carmelo Anthony fouled Mike Miller twice there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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