2/12/18: New York Knicks @ Philadelphia 76ers (L 92-108)

[rtn393]

Please post all pre-game predictions, in-game observations, and post-game analysis in this thread, but start separate threads for topics not directly related to the game.





PROJECTED STARTERS

PG: Jarrett Jack vs. Ben Simmons
SG: Tim Hardaway Jr. vs. J.J. Redick
SF: Courtney Lee vs. Robert Covington
PF: Michael Beasley vs. Dario Saric
C: Enes Kanter vs. Joel Embiid

[nazrmohamed]

We got 3 Pgs who have been selected in the literary over the past 5 yrs and start Jarett Jack in a season that's lost smh

[dcapodic]

We got 3 Pgs who have been selected in the literary over the past 5 yrs and start Jarett Jack in a season that's lost smh

I feel what you are saying nazr but don't get too caught up in this. Jack started last game also but only played 8 min. He is being phased out and we have not even hit the allstar break yet. We always talk a lot about building a new culture and showing the league that things are changing in NY, etc. I think Jeff is just showing Jack some respect for what he has given so far this year and for veteran leadership. Kind of a "token" start thing. Also, I think he wants one of the others guys to earn the starting spot. He couldn't just hand it to Mudiay, how would that look to Frank and Trey, yet neither of them has played well enough to deserve it.

Starting, but playing few minutes is more of a token honor at this point and I am good with it until one of the other guys steps up to grab it. Plenty of minutes to go around still. Both Frank and Mudiay got about 30 min. last game.

[thewatcher]

Yes, but at the start of the 2nd half yesterday we immediately fell behind by 20. Im assuming jeff will make the change after the all-star game; if he doesn't Im going to get mad.

[H20Knick]

i dont know. im starting to buy into what jeff is saying. Jack should be the pg until one of the neophytes earns the starting spot over him. No one has done that yet in my opinion. If he's just going to start and play 10 minutes, then its really just ceremonial... no harm no foul.

it'll keep the youngn's from becoming ENTITLED

[taowave]

Burke has earned a shot,so that means he wont play

i dont know. im starting to buy into what jeff is saying. Jack should be the pg until one of the neophytes earns the starting spot over him. No one has done that yet in my opinion. If he's just going to start and play 10 minutes, then its really just ceremonial... no harm no foul.

it'll keep the youngn's from becoming ENTITLED

[rebound]

guys i'm loving mudiay but do we really want to win games? jack playing is ensuring this team doesnt havet the momentum to pull off a win.

[NYGM]

Jack is being respected as a veteran who has played his tole here..

We are almost at the ASB and then you can make some changes.. No need to pannic about it..

Last game was a perfect example, Mudiay-Frank played around 30min and Jack just 8.. That's fine with me..

Now we need to find more minutes for Burke..

The good thing is we're going to be able to bring back all of them if we want to..

[spree#8]

“When we bring in another point guard [Burke] and a young kid in Emmanuel, we have to look at things,’’ Hornacek said. “We have a couple more games before the break. Then when we come back we have a few practices before that first game. If we’re going to do something, that will be the time.”

[Starbury3]

KO alley oop to Mudiay reciprocated next play by a full court pass from Mudiay back to KO. Tasty.

[taowave]

Not watching..did Lance Thomas start?

[NYGM]

Not watching..did Lance Thomas start?

Yes..

JJ Redick creating chaos on our defense.. This guy McConnell has our number too..

[NYGM]

My only concern is Horny giving the young guys the minutes.. We are better off that way, we already know what Jack, Lee and Lance can give us..

Good to see Hicks get some minutes early..

[taowave]

Tank on

Yes..

JJ Redick creating chaos on our defense.. This guy McConnell has our number too..

[NYGM]

Frank needs to realize he can blow by these guys if the start playing him tight.. Forget giving the ball and change the play..

Also want to see Burke some..

[nazrmohamed]

The Beas is loose. I absolutely love this guy. I want him back next year. We'll still lose but Ill be entertained.

[nazrmohamed]

Frank needs to realize he can blow by these guys if the start playing him tight.. Forget giving the ball and change the play..

Also want to see Burke some..

Frank needs to realize that he might earn us a second first rounder if he don't get his shit together and I might not even care. Cut my losses and end up drafting twice.

[big_j_NY]

Frank needs to realize he can blow by these guys if the start playing him tight.. Forget giving the ball and change the play..

Also want to see Burke some..

And this ladies and gentlemen.........is why we traded for Mudiay.

[Starbury3]

I'm all in favor of the tank and rebuilding but I am going to miss the hell out of Beasley and Kanter.

[taowave]

Exactly..Dont believe for one second that Perry isnt concerned about Frank..Guy is way too much in his head

And this ladies and gentlemen.........is why we traded for Mudiay.