Saturday, May 18, 2013

Quick Reaction : Pacers over Knicks


Top 5 reasons for Knicks series loss at the hands of the Pacers


Tyson Chandler’s absolute inability to match up with Roy Hibbert.  Hibbert dominated from start to finish in this series, whether it was on the boards or reeling Tyson Chandler into stupid fouls.  It looked almost as if Chandler completely forgot how to box out at times, using strictly his upper body in an attempt to shield Hibbert from the ball, this was to no avail.


Melo’s poor 4th quarter performances.  His 30-point outbursts will be long forgotten due to his ineptitude in the late game.  His critics will point to his lack of success in the playoffs when he hangs them up, can you blame them?


J.R. Smith.  Do I have to say anymore?  Ice cold.  His days with the Knicks are over.  Will Knick fans miss him?  Only time will tell. 


Mike Woodson’s lack of adjustment.  I didn’t like the way the Knicks attacked Hibbert/West at all.  The double teams freed up the likes of Lance Stephenson and D.J Augustin to get hot.  Those two played a huge role in the game 1 and 6 wins.  I think Woodson loses his job before months end.  I won’t be able to make an opinion on that decision until a replacement is announced.


The better team won.  Simple and plain the Pacers were the better team.  Knicks were outcoached and outplayed from start to finish.  I have to admit I didn’t know much about Frank Vogel before this series; I left game 6 VERY impressed.  He has a bright future.  

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