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That's an insane pass from KAT lmao

Knicks just haven't been able to punish Houston's aggressive defense. Mitch's rolls have generated some good looks but open shots haven't fallen

@rjcbd4 That's a good shout

@APachecoNBA I like when they use Jose for those inverted actns when he’s got 5 man, for KAT

Outside of made shots the best thing Alvarado has done in this game is push the pace

@JRStrengthFit I think there's clearly locker room dynamics when it comes to the starting lineup but at bare minimum the hook has to be much quicker

@APachecoNBA Beyond excuse. The knicks have multiple iterations of productive line ups. Yet they play the worst one the MOST. Brown wasted two timeouts before making a change.

Obviously could be wrong but I do think the Knicks will settle themselves back into this game, but the starting lineup continues to be a major concern and has been dating back to last season

@rjcbd4 Not really, I think it gives the Rockets too easy a pocket to consistently attack, also Knicks rotations overall have just been bad lol

@APachecoNBA do u like them playing high in covg , lottttt of Sengun short roll windows

Just a flat out ugly start on both ends

Clarkson hasn't shot well but he has been legit great on the glass. Constantly crashing and keeping possessions alive

Man that's so disheartening to see for Deuce

OKC continues to leave Hart open from 3 and he continues to take and make them. Great to see

@rjcbd4 yeah man its so tough, the 3pt shot becomes a much more important part of his shsot diet against OKC in particular

@APachecoNBA yeah but his PnRs getting switched all day w these OKC wings , brutal man

Have to find a way to generate more looks for KAT. He's been good as a decision maker but needs to be more aggressive as well. 1 shot attempt isn't nearly enough

Pretty insane final couple of possessions from Brunson. Tough pull up 3, draws a charge, then finds Hart for a 3 to close the half

Knicks defense has been mostly good in the half court. Really struggling to defend in semi-transition in particular

Big 3s from Alvarado, been a chaotic few minutes from him but hopefully those help him get back in rhythm,

Outside of a couple of turnovers Bridges has been great on both ends

Clarkson and Alvarado have been a tough watch

Haven't loved how the Knicks have matched up defensively in transition

Like how the Knicks have used Hart as an outlet in the high post area early on for the Brunson/KAT PnR. Led to KAT free throws the first time and a foul on the pass the second time