Knicks vs. Heat

From the minute that game started the Knicks looked scared for their lives. The Knicks could not hold on the ball, took dumb shots, and played putrid defense. It goes without saying that Jeremy Lin had an awful game. This was probably the biggest game in his young career and he fell short. But Carmelo and Amare have been there before and did not step it up in the absence of Lin. Even though Melo put up 19 points, he shot 7-20 in a big game where he really should have been more effective. Amare shot well, but had 6 fucking turnovers. What the fuck? We pay these guys big money and they completely shit the bed and have been all season. Lin on the other hand had a bad game. But playing well in the clutch comes with experience and it will be important to see how he rebounds from this game. He has a great work ethic so I have no doubt that he will continue to be effective throughout the rest of the season. But the real LVP from last night was Baron Davis. This was a guy who 2 weeks ago was supposed to be the answer to the Knicks struggle. He shot 0-7 from the field taking some of the most idiotic shots I've ever seen. He is the seasoned veteran that should be a consistent guy off the bench for Lin. When Lin has a bad game, the Knicks should be able to rely Baron to provide at least something. But the highlight of the night comes from two players who I felt played pretty damn good games. My first shout out goes to JR Smith. He looked great coming off the bench hitting tough shots proving to be an effective pick-up by the Knicks. But the player of the game (for the Knicks) goes to none other, than the sniper, Steve Novak. Steve the Sniper has had ice in his veins when shooting from the 3pt line. It seems like every game he shoots above 50% from deep.

Amare and Carmelo really need to step up their games. They don't look like they are into the game. They don't have that burst the Lin has. Even though Lin had a shit game, at least he always ran back on defense and continued to drive to the hoop as he normally does. This game falls on Melo and Amare's back. These are the games where they are supposed to strive, instead all the pressure went on Lin who's lack of experience did not prepare him for this game.





Much Love
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