The Knicks March Into Boston, Steal Game 1 From The Celtics, And Prove They Can Beat Those Fucking Guys
Well that was fucking awesome. At least after halftime. The first half was, to quote a wise man, the absolute WORST and brought back all the feelings from playing the Celtics in the regular season.
But the Knicks apparently decided to save all their good third quarters for after Game 5 of the Pistons series, which helped them get a W in Game 6 at Detroit and Game 1 at Boston. Who said Thibs doesn't know what he's doing?
Here are some quick thoughts from my absolutely fried brain:
- I'm not sure how sustainable it will be for Boston to continue missing the most three pointers in a playoff game in NBA history, but I would certainly be happy to see them continue on that pace because who doesn't love witnessing history? The city of Boston is packed to the gills with it and definitely deserves some more.
- I also don't know what kind of illness Porzingis came down with, but he should rest up for at least two weeks because there's nothing worse than having a sickness linger because you didn't get enough R&R. KP should load up on some bubble gum medicine and not leave his bed until Memorial Day or so.
- Mikal Bridges is the weirdest player of all-time in that he can drive you nuts with what he doesn't do. But he always seems to be in the middle of big plays in big moments, which is what truly matters when push comes to shove in the playoffs.
- KAT was not in many of those plays and he is clearly going to be the number 1 target of WFAN callers' anger over the summer if he can't start playing smarter, harder, and better.
- OG was every bit the demon that earned him that massive contract and when he goes into Kawhi Mode, the Knicks are a different beast.
- Speaking of beasts, MSG was roaring like one tonight and I can't wait until that place gets a home playoff game against the Celtics.
- Throw that Brunson Layup From The Lefthand Side play into the sun then nuke the sun. I don't care if it supplies us light, warmth, and essentially life. I never want to see Captain Clutch come up short on a gimme again.
- Josh Hart once again made all the little plays that needed to be made to win a game like this and Deuce remembered how to play basketball again at the perfect time. Mitch still can't free throws worth a lick, but hopefully Thibs recognizes that they may hack the shit out of him and adjust his rotation.
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- The Knicks are now undefeated against the Celtics, Cavs, and Thunder in the playoffs this year. God that feels good to say after all the nonsense from the regular season.
- Now we go to Game 2 with the Celtics getting ready to play like their hair is on fire and attempt to hit a bazillion threes. But if they don't, lets get greedy and not only take some cookies but instead the entire fucking jar. Stranger things have happened, like Meek Phill and Josh Richards becoming fast friends.
Or a guy named Timothée Chalamet being a diehard Knicks fan and the hottest actor on the planet.
Now say it along with me: BING BONG!!!