Post#7024 » by Exp0sed » Thu May 2, 2024 3:18 am
maybe there's something i'm missing but I think Thibs needs to break out some small ball in game 6, especially early when the Knicks aren't in the penalty
if Joe L is hobbling and injured as some here claim and it's certainly evident that he isn't getting back on defense half the time and def doesn't have the stamina combined with how bad the 76ers are playing when he's on the floor, wouldn't it be better for the Knicks to just run more?
just start Mcbride, put OG at the 5 and run. gang up on Embiid if he gets deep with great defenders all of whom are very mobile, foul from time to time if u can be sure the foul's on the floor
Embiid is having a hard time stepping all the way up, playing Hartesnsten (or Mitch) allows him to drop back and hang back and also allows him to conserve energy. why not put OG at the top of the key in those PNR's and force him to step up higher, cover more gound and move more?
spacing would be great for the Knicks, which would make Brunson's life easier. if Embiid is stepping high, every little give and go and Brunson can just go downhill with speed and Embiid on his back, can also pass to cutters from the dunker's spot and Embiid will have a hard time recovering in time to challenge at the rim with his "limited mobility", Harte, OG, Mcbride can all finish well inside too (if Embiid is dragged away from the basket)
Thibs is playing into the 76ers hands by playing at a slow, halfcourt style. just run up and down the court, Embiid will pass out after 40 mins.
p.s, they can try a version of it with Precious as well but that's a riskier option naturally. can still give it a go, for sure
he can some 3's, maybe if he makes one the game can open up a little more and he's very mobile too
starting Mcbride and putting OG at the 5 would also allow Mcbride to check Maxey, which would be a good idea for the Knicks imo
but Brunson's game is predicated on being unguardable.
