Knicks (37-19) at Celtics (40-16) Game #57 2/23/25

[Vermont Green]

I liked the defensive scheme.  They threw something very different at them.  Tatum matched up on Towns, Porzingis just kind of played in a permanent drop position, off Hart.  Everyone else switched.  Porzingis floated and was able to help.  I thought it was a very interesting scheme.  Something different that worked.

In the 3rd, NYK got back in it, more just on Towns and Brunson hitting tough shots than anything, but it was a good game.  Well coached, well played.

Next up, B2B @TOR and @DET.  Probably will need to rest some people in those games.  Classic "season grid" games.  On the road, middle of the week, big games (CLE, DEN) just after.

[celticinorlando]

Been out of the pocket the last few games but it seems the Cs have decided its go time. Big week ahead. Payback in Toronto, then back to back with the Pistons and then the Cavs, who can beat every team like a drum but the Celtics.

As for the Knicks, they have no chance vs the Celtics. Zero. And to be honest they might have a tussle with the Pistons in round 1.

[liam]

Finally, the NBA noticed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc6ovsfiEHk