Knicks fans can breathe a sign of relief. There was concern that a right quad contusion could force Jalen Brunson to miss his first game since signing with the club. However, Brunson was in the lineup for their game against Memphis on Sunday, Ian Begley of SNY TV tweets.
The high-priced free agent entered the game leading the Knicks in scoring (21.8 points per game) and assists (6.5).
We have more from the Atlantic Division:
- P.J. Tucker is noted for his defensive prowess, but he can’t be a total non-factor on offense for the Sixers, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes. Tucker, who signed a three-year, $33.2MM deal after opting out of the final year of his contract with the Heat, is averaging just 3.7 points and 3.3 shot attempts in 19 starts. “I don’t come down and start the game, thinking about scoring,” he said. “I start the game out thinking about winning, making plays to win and help everybody else get shot in their spots. That’s how I play.”
- Mavericks star Luka Doncic is impressed with the hounding defense that Raptors forward OG Anunoby plays, according to Doug Smith of the Toronto Star. Doncic had to work hard to score 26 points in 43 minutes with Anunoby shadowing him. “He’s an amazing player, and I would say on both ends,” Doncic said. “I think he is the steals leader in the NBA, but offensively he got so much better. I’m impressed with his game; he’s an amazing player.”
- Nets guard Kyrie Irving hopes the team can get hot during a seven-game homestand that began with a win over Portland on Sunday, Mark Sanchez of the New York Post writes. “I think this is essential for our season,” Irving said. “Just to be able to establish some great habits at home like we’ve been doing, but now we’ll be tested on a seven-game home stretch. I’m looking forward to just being in front of our fans. But more important, being in front of our home environment and being able to flourish out there.”
Unfortunately for Tucker it’s much like Thybulle. Really good defender and for Tucker, also really good at making the right plays but both have little to no offensive output and it hurts the team abit.
You don’t need to be Steph Curry or even Seth Curry. Just be efficient (40-35-80 roughly) and when the ball comes your way and your open take a shot. No one is asking you to make plays or handle the rock just be a good 4th/5th option.
It seems like you didn’t watch Tucker AT ALL last season with the HEAT ……. it was easily among his most impactful and efficient years on the offensive end (career highs .484 FG% and .415 3PG% last season).
He was among the best last season, shooting that corner three. Tucker also showed that he can the roll-man on some half court sets.
Bottomline, it was Spo coaching Tucker last season.
It’s Doc this year, therein lies the difference.
Seems like you haven’t watched Tucker at all this year lol. 2022 Tucker = not 2023 Tucker. He’s been trash. He’s 37. Father Time undefeated.
@slimmycito ……. Your statement doesn’t have anything to do with my reply to the original post.
To go straight to the point, the HEAT being a better-coached team, was able to utilize PJ last year, made him an active part of the offense …… the stats all but show it.
It’s different now – different coach, different system. He’s basically reverted back to the D’Antoni version – play defense and camp on that corner.
And with that being said, he is still shooting 39% from 3, and they’re +7 with him on the floor, and +11 compared to when he is off the floor. They’re playing him out of position a lot, and he is on the floor with several guys who are going to take the majority of the shots, so I dont get what people expect for how many shots he is going to take
What’s last season production go to do with this years. Yes Spol is the better coach but Tuckers played many many many seasons in the league and should be able to adjust and fit.
Over his last 10 games which is when he have needed him most with guys out he’s completely gone missing.
30mins, 24% FG 17% 3P 50% FT averaging 1.5 points per game
But yeah blame Doc for PJ playing this badly
In those 11 games, they’re 7-4, and he is +8 on the floor…
He also only took 2 shots per game so those percentages don’t matter
Sixers should be looking at Jae crowder he’s exactly that. Can play either forward spot, good defensively and does exactly that (40-35-80 roughly) and has a stat line of 10-5-2 on 8 shots a game.
Every box score I look at I see jack from Tucker for points and I’m like damn at least give me 7 or 8 points man.
The whole reason I have said trade Thybulle for at least 2 years is bc he is closer a 0 in the points column than he is to 10. And from your defensive specialist whom is supposed to be on the court 25+ a game, you need around 10ppg.
I wanted them to get Royce O’Neale I probably posted it 10-15 times on here. I’ve advocated for them to scrape their remaining assets and get a better player than Thybulle, Furkan, Springer, etc..
Shake has been way better than expected tbh and I’m happy for him. He looked like a shell of himself for over a year.
There’s still dudes available but hard to see who really is going to be a seller. And you’re limited to like 10M.
You guys could bring in free agents who are better NBA players tbh
PJ is a 7 pt, 5.6 reb for a career guy. His strength is D. If you need him to score. Then you signed the wrong guy. He is a team player who plays to win. He’s Hardens guy. That’s why he is in Philly. Harden took less money so he could play here. He’s here to stay.
Jalen had a great gm tonight. Unfortunately another loss. Knicks Team D is what is letting them down. So you really have to wonder if Thibs is still getting thru. Knicks have one of worst hm records. Unacceptable.
He’s scoring 3.7 this yr tho not 7-8
Career …. read. 19 gms in at 37 yrs old. But yes 3 pts is all the difference in the world.
If he was scoring 7, no one is saying a word. Hes scoring 3 and change. For a role player it is a big difference. You’re talking about a 50% decrease man.
At least they played with some heart tonight. Robinson had himself a great game, hope he can keep that kind of play going.
Grizz are for real. And Randle needs to show up for these gms. Our hm récord needs to change.