2nd Round(2013): KNICKS(2) vs PACERS(3)

[JaoSming]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BA2wFwAhLE

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[Andrew]

New meme waiting to happen.

[benji]

Could J.R. Smith, the NBA's reigning Sixth Man of the Year, be spending more time on the bench?

New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson didn't rule out the possibility of cutting Smith's minutes in light of Smith's recent shooting struggles.

"I'll gauge J.R. as we go along and if I feel he's not giving me anything, I could always turn to other guys on that bench," Woodson said Wednesday in an interview on ESPN New York 98.7 FM's "The Stephen A. Smith & Ryan Ruocco Show."

[ThaLiveKing]

Not the first time Pacers played like that this season!!! They always bounce back when they get home, they're tough to beat there!!

[NovU]

At least the Knicks have Amare back now...

[JBoom_LALALAND]

I'm a Melo fan but the Inside presence of Indiana really is dominant at this point. Melo, JR and Ray should be in another level if they want to tie this series.

[_Steve_]

I'm a Melo fan but the Inside presence of Indiana really is dominant at this point. Melo, JR and Ray should be in another level if they want to tie this series.

I agree on that. Pacers are pretty much outhustling the Knicks on both ends of the floor. You can't just allow a single player to grab 8 offensive boards (Hibbert).

[Jeffx]

I'm a Melo fan but the Inside presence of Indiana really is dominant at this point. Melo, JR and Ray should be in another level if they want to tie this series.

I agree on that. Pacers are pretty much outhustling the Knicks on both ends of the floor. You can't just allow a single player to grab 8 offensive boards (Hibbert).

The key word being "out hustled".

And J.R. Smith continues to be M.I.A.

Strong words from Chandler;

http://www.nj.com/knicks/index.ssf/2013 ... er_ho.html

[NovU]

Grats on your 1000th and 2000th posts, Steve and Jeff.

Though Chandler hasn't been too impressive this playoffs, he still sounds like a great motivator to me. Btw 'hustling' is not the Knicks' forte though but it's Pacers'.

[Jeffx]

Grats on your 1000th and 2000th posts, Steve and Jeff.

Though Chandler hasn't been too impressive this playoffs, he still sounds like a great motivator to me. Btw 'hustling' is not the Knicks' forte though but it's Pacers'.

Actually, it should be more, if you count my posts from the black & blue days of Tim & Lutz.

It's do or die for NY tonight.

[_Steve_]

Grats on your 1000th and 2000th posts, Steve and Jeff.

Thanks!

Nothing is easy for the Knicks right now, with Shumpert having knee troubles and Smith and Martin still suffering from illnesses...

[Jeffx]

This season was all about getting a shot at Miami in the conference finals. If the Knicks lose this series, it would be a HUGE disappointment - a failure IMO.

[Andrew]

Barring a fourth quarter rally, it looks like that's what they're heading for.

[Jeffx]

Knicks continue to embarrass themselves - got pounded 54-36 on the glass, missing wide open looks, confusion on defense....they're just about done.

[shadowgrin]

It's good to see again the Mike Woodson I'm familiar wth.

[_Steve_]

Knicks are making the same mistake as the Clippers did against Memphis: They are not able to adjust their game to a more physical playing opponent.

[Stress Fracture]

And the Knicks extends the series to a Game 6. Pacers threw the ball multiple times on the last minutes.

[homicide1550]

Nice game 5 win by the Knicks though they better turn it up a notch if they want to beat the Pacers in Indiana. JR better hit his groove or it's going to be over. If the Knicks force a Game 7, I'm pretty sure they'll win this series! #Believe

[homicide1550]

Stephenson just killed the Knicks. Melo did his part but once again, JR Smith was nowhere to be found.

[Jeffx]

What a big-time failure of a season(as usual) by the Knicks.

40 years without a championship and counting.

[[Q]]

holy shit lance stephenson
he continued to bully his way to the bucket, just knocking everyone out of his way. he was the reason the pacers won today with george hill still recovering

honestly i haven't heard much about him other than him getting buried on the bench in his rookie year for pushing his gf down the stairs

[Andrew]

So much for Knicks in 7. Had they been able to knot the series at two games apiece it might've been possible, but they weren't in any shape to complete a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit.

Fun fact: Jason Kidd scored 11 points in 11 games in the 2013 Playoffs, with eight of them coming in Game 1 of the first round series against Boston.

[_Steve_]

I'm not sure if Kidd will return next season. Usually brought to NY to teach that Lin kid, he is just an aging body now. I really liked him in Dallas and I loved him even more with the Nets, but I don't think he should play again...
Nevertheless the biggest disappointment was J.R. Smith. He neither couldn't find his shot, nor could he hit the shots he got.
After all another well deserved win for the Pacers.

[benji]

Fun fact: Jason Kidd scored 11 points in 11 games in the 2013 Playoffs, with eight of them coming in Game 1 of the first round series against Boston.

Even more fun fact, he didn't make a single shot after game two of that series. Not even from the free throw line. (Since he didn't take any after game one)

[Jeffx]

Besides J.R Smith, another disappointment was Tyson Chandler. I understand he wasn't 100%, but damn, he gave the team nothing. And I'm tired of him taking shots at teamates or the 'game plan'. How about admitting his lousy play against Roy Hibbert?

Series was lost in Game 1, IMO.