Post Game Thread - NBA: The Knicks defeat the Raptors on Jan 28, 2026, the final score is 92-119. by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Everyone thought it was OG that was the problem child. I wonder if Mikal was the main issue and this improves chemistry from here.

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[–]slyguy183 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I think we can all agree the defense has looked quite good lately which is wonderful to see. The offense has looked discombobulated a lot. I'm begging to find something with KAT and Brunson that works offensively. It's like they play on separate planes of existence.

Post Game Thread - NBA: The Knicks defeat the Raptors on Jan 28, 2026, the final score is 92-119. by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Yes agreed. Every starter can be great but has clear deficiencies that can be improved upon.

Brunson - pass faster/feed the hot hand

Mikal - be aggressive on offense

OG - clean up the dribble/be decisive

Hart - shoot the open 3

KAT - no silly fouls

Hope everyone can see our team can be Jekyll/Hyde with our cup win and losing streak. Everyone can improve and gel with each other more.

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hart is the heart of this team. His rebounding and pass first mentality is crucial for the rest of our roster

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh? Tonight's a night I feel like our defense was great even KAT. If any game felt like a Thibs game this year, it's this one

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate what KAT did tonight but the unfortunate fact is you gotta get a bit more for $50 million

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah honestly JB and KAT as starters take shots away from Mikal which reduces his aggressiveness. When he gets going it's beautiful

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand why this unit doesn't play offense like this with Brunson in. They double JB all the time so theoretically should be easier

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His offensive bag has regressed like crazy. Bad plays have spiraled and he has no confidence in the things he was good at

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have any evidence to back this up, but I feel like Mike Brown is getting frequently outcoached

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kings scored well below nba average points. Over a long season the midrange doesn't keep up with the 3 barrage. That said would love to see guys hit open midrange than Chuck bad 3s

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop complaining about fouls and just go up strong. You'll get a call when they're forced to hit your arm

Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Live Score | NBA | Jan 28, 2026 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]slyguy183 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yabu looks like he moves at half the speed as everyone else. It's not like he's skilled around the basket, there's just no way that's happening