Are the Knicks Playing to Their Full Potential?

by SodaHead Sports Posted 2012/02/24 17:00:00

Related Topics: Sports, New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Jeremy Lin, Basketball, NBA, New York, Credit, Debate, Miami, Fan

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LinMania, Linsanity -- whatever you want to call it, really -- has clearly turned around the New York Knicks' season. And while more often than not, guard Jeremy Lin has played lights out, there are times, such as Thursday night against the Miami Heat, where he was shut out. The Heat dominated the Knicks to a 102-88 victory.

Lin had only eight points and eight turnovers, but to his credit, offered no excuses for his poor play. In reality, the Knicks played and lost to the better team -- the reigning Eastern Conference Champions. But that doesn't excuse the fact that the two All-Star players of the team -- Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony -- didn't step up to the plate to pick up the slack.

Lin needs help. The role players on the Knicks can only do so much. Stoudemire is still reeling from the tragic loss of his brother a few weeks back and Anthony is getting back in the swing of things following a recent injury. But New York is New York and fans expect the best from a team that looks good on paper sooner than later. They're in the playoffs for now, but whether the New York Knicks can get there and make a legitimate impact is still up for debate.

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Rono 2012/02/24 17:34:09

No

+3
Not yet, Melo and Amare have to readjust to sync with Lin. Lin has to adjust his turnover ratio. It should all come together for the first playoff game for the Knicks in what seems like forever. I've give them the 7 or eight seed this year.
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SodaBrain 2012/02/29 16:22:07

Yes

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Emi 2012/02/27 11:04:54

Yes

LOVEYA!

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The Elitist Libtard SodaJerk 2012/02/27 02:49:15

No

They Depend too much on Lin. If he has an off day... It's his fault, If he's the star of the game... He's a ball hog.

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Jamessss 2012/02/27 01:33:53

Yes

jeremy lin FTW

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David (oYo) 2012/02/26 19:07:30

No

+1
Of course not. Their name is all wrong for a start. They should be called the New York Knickers and wear some. Mind you they might well be stalked by bumboys.

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Subarashi-sa666 2012/02/26 18:02:33

No

+1
No. They're terrible. >_>

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gone i guess 2012/02/26 17:22:01

No

+1
they can play better

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Stephanie 2012/02/26 16:13:50
vinone 2012/02/26 03:15:11

No

+2
Does anyone play to their full potential in the NBA?

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Souldog 2012/02/25 22:42:47

No

+1
The chemistry is not there yet, with the return of Carmello the additions of JR Smith and Baron Davis the Knicks are going to have find which rotations work best. Once that is settled i think u will see New York play better ball consistently.

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Jorge Enriquez 2012/02/25 17:09:17

No

+1
more meda, more fun, more tickets, but they need more points!!

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Bob DiN 2012/02/25 13:46:51

Yes

Thanks to Lin.

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Tigger Too 2012/02/25 08:34:43
wes 2012/02/25 02:03:16

No

+1
Maybe they are, but really......

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fireware0062 2012/02/25 00:13:21

No

+1
New York Knicks are known for there defense, DEFENSE! I only wish they would go back to that!

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Tuna to firewar... 2012/02/25 13:55:45

+1
My Heat schooled them on defense.

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firewar... to Tuna 2012/03/02 22:26:53

+1
hell yeah the Heat!!

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BwaHa 2012/02/25 00:01:45

Yes

+1
I actually think they're playing over their potential.

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hari 2012/02/24 23:18:45

Yes

+1
i think so

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king bennett 2012/02/24 22:50:50

Yes

+2
every night

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smitty 2012/02/24 21:52:28 (edited)

Yes

+1
Linawful... Linailure..... Linoke.... Linowned...

I about died laughing when I started seeing these going around.

Media makes ya and breaks ya.

Lin meet James. James meet Lin. Welcome to the NBA Linowned.

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wamcalif 2012/02/24 21:02:18

No

+2
They should not be expected to be playing at their full potential at this point. They lost to the Heat but were not run over really. Carmelo just got back and there has been no practice time for the team to get a routine down with Lin running the offense. They have some weapons now, and without the turnovers could have beat Miami. I'm excited for the Knicks and wish I had known Lin was so good. The tickets are sky high now.

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Souldog to wamcalif 2012/02/25 22:46:32

I agree

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Joey 2012/02/24 19:53:59

Yes

+1
I really would like to know who wrote this... Lin stinks it up and the writer blames everyone else. That is crazy .

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Tuna 2012/02/24 19:27:42

No

+1
Lin is a rookie; he had some "beginner's luck". He should have jumped on Mello's back on Stoudamire's back and rode the game with the Heat. He is not ready to be a DWade or Kobie just yet.

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nighttrain8 2012/02/24 17:38:49

No

+2
Last night on a late offensive set, Lin hit Melo, who sucked up the defensive energy leaving Smith breaking down the baseline..Bam! What happened could be the future of the Knicks. All it will take is the impossible...Melo has to think pass first. It will be fun to watch.

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Rono 2012/02/24 17:34:09

No

+3
Not yet, Melo and Amare have to readjust to sync with Lin. Lin has to adjust his turnover ratio. It should all come together for the first playoff game for the Knicks in what seems like forever. I've give them the 7 or eight seed this year.

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Travis Jenkins 2012/02/24 17:19:23

Yes

+2
Lin can't do it all some of the players need to step up a notch

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Joey to Travis ... 2012/02/24 19:44:13

Lin was 1--11 with 9 turnvoer. Yeah it is everone else .

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WildStyle to Joey 2012/02/26 05:14:39

lol

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WildStyle to Joey 2012/02/26 05:15:53

Lin has done alot to rejuvenate this club almost singlehandedly. i think the guy is tired as hell and stressed out. Its ok to have a bad game every once in a while!!

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