If any of these first round games may repeat, NJ/NY could be the one. Nets scored whopping 14 fast break points in the first quarter. Many shot were just uncontested layups. It was obvious that Nets were running and running hard. NY had no answer for this, with a 54 point first quarter and a 63 point second, it was a 117 point half. Now Thomas is out, Knicks are even thinner and it worked so well last game, could see same strategy tonight, especially since NY had zero transition d. I took some over 89 1H. That is a good 28 points less than last result. And that is just a half. Just need NY to try to keep up. Best Wishes...OF
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The only chance Wilkens has tonight is to play slow ball..He knows if he runs, he has no chance..he may bleed clock and keep the pace to his liking..That doesnt mean the game will stay under, it just means with Marbury having the ball alot, his instructions might be to bleed clock so Nets get bored and frustrated..
Look early to see when Knicks pull bound whether they look up the court, or for Marbury to slow pace..Lenny knows his clubs talent level, and how to steer the game..
Hardaway key factor here..Thomas runs floor and scores..With Hardaway getting more minutes, again his age and talent will not permit the Knicks to fly and fill lanes..
We will know the outcome soon enough..I would fade the under..Only my opinion..
The only chance Wilkens has tonight is to play slow ball..He knows if he runs, he has no chance..he may bleed clock and keep the pace to his liking..That doesnt mean the game will stay under, it just means with Marbury having the ball alot, his instructions might be to bleed clock so Nets get bored and frustrated..
Look early to see when Knicks pull bound whether they look up the court, or for Marbury to slow pace..Lenny knows his clubs talent level, and how to steer the game..
Hardaway key factor here..Thomas runs floor and scores..With Hardaway getting more minutes, again his age and talent will not permit the Knicks to fly and fill lanes..
We will know the outcome soon enough..I would fade the under..Only my opinion..
I have heard much different. Since Marbury could not do anything 2nd half, did he get 1 assist and 2 pts?, double teams were very effective. Look for Lenny to push ball upcourt and set up before double team arrives, or Marbury passes when double comes. With Thomas out that is 6 less quality fouls to give. Slowdown game gets fouls, much more than uptempo. Plus I think Nets can dictate pace, even if NY slows, Nets won't. Then Lenny has no choice but to pick up scoring. Kidd will hit his cherry pickers over and over, again. And they could not shoot much lower of % from 3 land. Should be interesting. Best Wishes...OF
It's OMNIVOROUS FROG by a nose at the wire. Biggest fear, NY could not keep up. Not much of a gloater was actually lucky 3 point % was up. 50 point 1Q was sweet. That biggest lead prop went over again, 4 straight now, I just hit it once with Spurs. Cigar, Brandy and my favorite chair for the 100th post. Best Wishes...OF
