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Knicks/Clippers rewatch.
Just a really poor sequence from Elf. Throws up a wild attempt then isn't sure who to pick up defensively. Jumps at the fake from Reggie, forcing a scramble defensively and Kawhi knocks down the 3.
Just a really poor sequence from Elf. Throws up a wild attempt then isn't sure who to pick up defensively. Jumps at the fake from Reggie, forcing a scramble defensively and Kawhi knocks down the 3.
This a fantastic pass to find Reggie in the corner for the 3PT, but watch how Reggie's movement off the ball creates this look. PG loses track of him and Reggie benefits.
After a poor defensive showing against PHX I thought this might have been RJ's best defensive game of the season. Held his own against Kawhi because of his strength and does a good job of contesting Kawhi up top. Then he smartly leaks out to get the easy bucket in transition.
Rose was incredible yesterday and he really took advantage of Cousins in the PnR. First he does it with a nice pocket pass to Taj and then with a nice floater. Rose continues to carry the Knick offense for long stretches.
More RJ defense. Fights through the screen, staying with Kawhi and again contesting him up top. The Knicks are able to get out and run once again and Rose gets the and1.
Good things usually happen when Julius puts his head down and attacks the basket. He draws the Clippers D in before finding RJ for a right corner 3, where RJ is basically automatic.
Thought this was a gorgeous feed from RJ to hit Noel. Noel finishes through the contact for the and1. A lot of RJ highlights in this thread but I really thought this was one of his most complete games of the season.
I like when Elf attacks baseline and looks to pass. He's had this exact same assist to RJ in the corner a few times recently. Elf can provide some positive value if he stays within himself and competes defensively.
Love this quick hitter from the Knicks in semi-transition. Watch RJ and Noel screen both guys while Reggie comes up to the wing for the 3. So well timed and perfectly executed. Reggie's shooting was crucial.
One thing Randle does well is understanding when to make a pass. He does this a lot, waiting for the defender that is one pass away to relax before he hits a teammate for a 3, this time its Reggie. Its nice because no advantage is really created but a good look is still generated
RJ again bodies up Kawhi forcing him to bobble the ball. He gets some amazing help defense from the always active Taj Gibson who gets the block.
Obi is doing a much better job of late finding open spaces offensively. Here its the dunker spot and RJ makes a nice feed to find him for the layup. Obi continues to give positive minutes.
Clippers decide to trap Rose but he quickly finds Taj in the short roll, where Taj continues to excel. Throws up the nice lob pass to Obi who gets up high to finish. Nice offense.
Clippers zone defense completely loses track of RJ and he's left wide open which he makes very clear. Reggie and Rose take some time to realize but he still knocks down the 3. The Cousins minutes lost the Clippers this game.
More RJ defense but this time against PG at a crucial point in the game. Again, its the contest up high that affects the shot. Great second jump from him as well.
Julius ices the game with a pretty filthy dribble combo then stepback. Created a lot of space against a good defender in PG. Huge win.
