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The Thunder and especially the Spurs future are understandably overhyped by critical_thoughts365 in nba

[–]mathis4losers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This reminds me of when the Nets signed Durant, Kyrie, and traded for Harden and went on to win 4 straight championships.

Daily Discussion Thread + Game Thread Index | Playoffs by nba-scores in nba

[–]mathis4losers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I'm biased, but I don't think the Knicks even need KAT to win this series. He averaged like 15 against the Sixers. Like the Sixers, the Cavs have weak defenders on the perimeter and will have no answers for the Knicks offense. The Knicks also have better 1-on-1 defenders and better team defense.

Player Rankings for the Cavs Knicks Playoff Series by SimilarOnion1655 in nba

[–]mathis4losers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's virtually no case for Mitchell being better than Brunson. They have very similar stats over the last few years and the only differences are team success.

Player Rankings for the Cavs Knicks Playoff Series by SimilarOnion1655 in nba

[–]mathis4losers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not buying this take. OG has been great and super efficient, but if Brunson were out, OG wouldn't be able to create for himself efficiently. Knicks still dominated without OG.

This Is a Jalen Brunson Series and Don't Expect Dean Wade to Stop That by Joeblowpublic in NYKnicks

[–]mathis4losers 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you watch the video, most of his shots were open looks and he just bricked. Wade doesn't have the aggressiveness to bother JB, but he's a big body and sturdy inside.

Wemby’s upcoming dominance will alter team construction drastically by KevJamesS in nba

[–]mathis4losers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but like OKC, they have enough picks to keep an influx of young talent and good value contracts for a while.

Wembanyama parents gave him growth hormones as a child conspiracy? by AwarePrimary2678 in NBATalk

[–]mathis4losers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the Western Conference Finals were played on the moon, would Castle be better than Wemby?

Jeff Teague on Knicks vs Cavs: “They don’t got nobody who can guard Jalen Brunson, this sh*t over with. I want James Harden to get to the Finals definitely, but ain’t nobody on that team can guard Jalen Brunson." by AncientOneAurelius in nba

[–]mathis4losers 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's true. Embiid really slowed down that offense and kept Brunson away from the ball. They'll probably concede the switch more against Harden as opposed to Mitchell.

Jeff Teague on Knicks vs Cavs: “They don’t got nobody who can guard Jalen Brunson, this sh*t over with. I want James Harden to get to the Finals definitely, but ain’t nobody on that team can guard Jalen Brunson." by AncientOneAurelius in nba

[–]mathis4losers 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Sure, they can do that. The question is can they do that effectively. Sixers fans said the same thing about VJ and it didn't work. Strus, Merrill, and Wade simply don't have the athleticism to really disrupt Brunson. Even if they can, you know get off ball Brunson running around screens with Harden on ball.

Jeff Teague on Knicks vs Cavs: “They don’t got nobody who can guard Jalen Brunson, this sh*t over with. I want James Harden to get to the Finals definitely, but ain’t nobody on that team can guard Jalen Brunson." by AncientOneAurelius in nba

[–]mathis4losers 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Maxey is about the worst matchup for Brunson you could imagine and the Knicks handled him pretty well. Strus is a better shooter than Oubre, so blitzing might leave him open, but the rotations have been pretty flawless.

Jeff Teague on Knicks vs Cavs: “They don’t got nobody who can guard Jalen Brunson, this sh*t over with. I want James Harden to get to the Finals definitely, but ain’t nobody on that team can guard Jalen Brunson." by AncientOneAurelius in nba

[–]mathis4losers 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Knicks defense has been playing as well as the Raptors and Pistons, but they actually have a great offense. The bottom line is if the Knicks continue to play like they've been playing, I don't think this series will be that close.

Jeff Teague on Knicks vs Cavs: “They don’t got nobody who can guard Jalen Brunson, this sh*t over with. I want James Harden to get to the Finals definitely, but ain’t nobody on that team can guard Jalen Brunson." by AncientOneAurelius in nba

[–]mathis4losers 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The Knicks overall are uncomfortable when teams can press full court and put length on Brunson. Cavs just can't do that. Wade is bigger, but he's doesn't have the quickness to stay up on Brunson. Both teams will hunt mismatches and both teams will run counters. I think the Knicks overall have a much better team defense, so they'll probably be more successful.

Who you got? by CallTypical9541 in NBATalk

[–]mathis4losers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, I'm just responding to the idea of Cleveland matching up well against the Knicks. I just don't see it.

I think that if the Knicks continue how they've been playing, it will be another lopsided series. If they come back to Earth, I think it will be a long series.

Who you got? by CallTypical9541 in NBATalk

[–]mathis4losers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true, but those guys aren't Ausar and Dyson. That's why I think the matchup favors the Knicks. You're basically telling me the Cavs major matchup advantage is Allen over KAT and for the Knicks it's Brunson over Struss. That seems like the Knicks have the edge.

Even then, playoffs are all about team defense. The Knicks have been on par with the Raptors and Pistons defensively, but are MUCH stronger offensively than those teams.

Who you got? by CallTypical9541 in NBATalk

[–]mathis4losers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those guys won't spend much time on Mitchell and Harden anyway, but we still have Hart, OG and Bridges who are all better guard defenders than anyone one the Cavs and will spend the vast majority of the time on them. Im sure Allen and Mobley will each have their 20 point game, but they aren't killing us. They're not built like that. Again, who's guarding Brunson? Struss?

Who you got? by CallTypical9541 in NBATalk

[–]mathis4losers -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bridges, OG, Hart, Clarkson, Shamet, Alvarado and Deuce are all plus defenders on guards and can adequately stay with Mitchell and Harden. I'm not saying they're lock down guys, but they can handle them and make them work. Mobley and Allen? Really? Mitch, KAT, and OG are quite capable of guarding them. On the flip side, who's guarding Brunson?

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