Game Day: Suns (20-17) @ Knicks (19-18), Mon 1/2/23

[Superbone]

Time: 1:00 pm AZ (12:00 am PT/3:00 pm ET)
Place: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV: BSAZ/NBALP

Both of these teams are dealing with consistency issues. Both have had decent winning streaks followed by losing streaks. At least the Knicks won their last game of 2022 against the Rockets. The Suns may be getting a little help back with the return of Shamet and Payne. No, it’s not a lawyer firm even though it may sound like one.

‪https://www.nba.com/gamenotes/knicks.pdf
‪https://www.nba.com/gamenotes/suns.pdf

Go Suns!!!

Dis • cuss

[ShelC]

RJ Barrett is out, Jalen Brunson is questionable. Knicks are very up and down, their defense hasn't been great and they're a lot better with Brunson running point. Quickley has been starting and can score but isn't always efficient. DRose and Fournier were out of the rotation but have been getting minutes due to injuries. Gotta keep MitchRob off the offensive boards and Sims out of the lane. Might need some Biz minutes for their frontcourt.

[bajanguy008]

Early game means I get to watch Live for a change
Seems like confirmation that Cam n Sham is back

What will be interesting tho is Washington Jr in my opinion seemed to impact the last set of games but his minutes seemed low a couple times
With those two back now, wonder if he's back to a DNP cause to me that would be harsh

[bajanguy008]

I was sorry Shamet injury happened the same time as Book
Wanted to see if he would keep up his play

I put a lot of value as it relates to confidence/usage when saying if a guy is trash or not . He drives many crazy on here but most of the time I think he's simply overthinking/hesitating which leads to untimely turnovers. Especially the ones when he should have just let it fly but then chooses to drive and gets into trouble are for sure frustrating

Just look at these numbers



In those first five games this month - he shot well but just scored 12, 5, 10, 13 and 6
Then look at the last three which includes the two 30pt games. He didn't have any out of body experience imo, or go crazy hot. It's just that he attempted 16, 10 then 17. That made me laugh tbh cause that seems a little ridiculous to have Forty-Three 3pt attempts in 3 games but just goes to show he's letting it fly

So that's just my take, if he had two games where he went like 7/10 from 3 for his 30pts I would be more skeptical as that's not sustainable. Just looks like a guy who's confidence/usage is up so we'll see how it plays out

[Split T]

Ya he seems to play better with extended minutes. Wouldn’t mind him showcasing himself for a trade or just getting confidence to fill our bench role when Booker comes back.

[bajanguy008]

I know people (even my friends down here) complain when Knicks are on TV every Xmas smh lol but I like to see/hear games at MSG

Should be an interesting one, Randle really been on a tear though

[Wally_West]

Can’t hit shit

[Wally_West]

Slow starts smh

[bajanguy008]

Oh boy

4pts in 6mins so down 14-4
Not much being created in half court

[Wally_West]

Feels like we’re either on fire from 3 or complete shit from 3. No in between.

[Wally_West]

11 1st quarter points…yikes. 6 are from Ayton lol

[bajanguy008]

Well 11pts for a quarter
Not much you can say about that

Ayton had a couple buckets but seems to not wanna try going at Mitchell Robinson down low to get his hook. Robinson length and athletic is a legit prob so no surprise I guess but that means literally everyone is shooting jumpers

Off from 3
No rim attacks

So yeah....
A lil brutal watch at the moment

[bajanguy008]

And just like that we're getting Doubled Up 39-20
20pts in 16mins

Hope the guys not planning on starting the year with a Historic performance....

[Wally_West]

You know what? Fuck it. Sit book for rest of season. Trade Paul to who ever and Tank for Wemby

[Wally_West]

Monty looks clueless

[Uncle_Gene]

This is beyond embarrassing.

[Uncle_Gene]

Ayton missed a gimme. Sheesh!

[bajanguy008]

Those who peep the box score after the fact will be puzzled but actually watching live and seeing a 52-20 score is quite something

Oh wow
Knicks just gave Tim Thomas a shout out on the jumbotron

[JeremyG]

What an atrocious performance by the entire roster individually and collectively. Is Monty losing this team?

[LazarusLong]

I switched off the TV at 52-20. This team is broken...