Not much to say about that choke job. I think the series is done after that kind of loss. We'll see if I'm right or wrong, but to lose with an all-time epic collapse I think is too much. Look at how the Cavs series went after their epic all-time collapse in game 2. It's a shame actually, and sort of not surprising being a NY fan. You had to feel really good about how the Knicks were playing up 9 with 58 seconds left, and not just about this game but feeling like hey maybe the Knicks can actually win the championship. Then NY did what NY does, epic collapse, missed FT's, missed easy shots, stupid mistakes, and the rest is history. Honestly, I most likely won't even watch the rest of the series, really no point. Just like they had no shot to win the OT, I do not see how the Knicks win the series after this collapse. And yes, I do think it gets Tibs fired, how do you keep your coach after this. Interesting off-season for the Knicks and Rangers, both collapsed in different ways.
Forget up 14 with 3 minutes left, they were up 9 with 58 seconds left after Brunson's 3. You could play that last 58 seconds 100 times, and the Knicks would win 98 or 99 of the 100. All-time collapse, and I just don't see how you come back from that kind of loss to win the series. I wouldn't be surprised if Indy rolls in game 2. I'll find out about it the next day.
Miss 12 FT's, 15 TO's, Pacers shoot 40% from 3P range. SMH. I'll tell you one thing, it's not easy to be a NY sports fan. Knicks haven't won a title since 73, hadn't made the ECF since 2000 until this season, have an all-time epic collapse with a 99% chance to win late that to me ends their hopes to win the series. Rangers have one Cup since 1940 and come up short in big spots year after year. Giants are my only team that actually wins with some SB titles, but since 2011 they have been one of the worst teams in the NFL, so the title wins are fading fast. Mets have one WS in my lifetime, 39 years ago, and have struggled for long stretches. Sure, they'll collapse this season when the time comes. It isn't easy. Even the Yanks haven't won the WS since 2009 and have one title since 2000. Being a NY sports fan really does suck and is agonizing to be honest. What happened to the Knicks tonight is quite frankly expected and par for the NY course.
And BTW, what an embarrassing smack in the face to see Haliburton do the choke hand gesture on the Knicks home court. He 100% earned the right to do it after that collapse, but it doesn't make it any less embarrassing. The Knicks should truthfully be embarrassed by how they played the final 58 seconds, and the final 3 or so minutes. But again, if we're all being honest it fits the NY sports mold perfectly.
I wish someone would punch Haliburton in the face next game. I honestly stopped watching after knicks 17 point lead then the knicks pulled this shit. Up until that point I thought the pacers are not that special and the knicks will beat them in 6 then the knicks decided to take the night off with 3 minutes left.
I hear you on Haliburton, but truthfully the Knicks deserved that. If they didn't want him to do it, don't have an all-time epic choke job. That's a don't hate the player hate the game type of moment. The Knicks were a disgrace down the stretch, and good for the Pacers and Haliburton for helping to make them look foolish and embarrassing them. I agree, that was my point earlier as well. You really started to feel like wow the Knicks may actually do this. Indy doesn't look that tough, solid game 1 win, good chance to make the Finals, and then anything can happen against OKC. An epic collapse later, and everything is gone and over IMO. Welcome to NY!!!
