No doubt. I do believe the offense can be better on this team (as well as other things). But yesterday’s game was guys missing shots and no creating for one another.

Speaking my language, Lori.

Great point. The Pistons have lost big leads in the fourth quarter of every game of the series. I wish they wouldn’t. Saw it coming with this last one. They had control of the game when Brunson went down. He came and turned up the heat and the Pistons didn’t answer. Blame the refs? Nah.

Depends on who Horford is out on the court with. If Horford is out there with KP, I could see an issue.

Yes, but I don’t think it’ll be drastic. Brown likes to get downhill, and with Mitch guarding the paid, it won’t be as easy.

But the best part about a series is that both teams have to try and be perfect. And last night, we saw that the Celtics have their flaws against NY’s two-big lineup. (4/4)

I know a lot of the conversation will be how the Knicks need to execute better and focus on the details, which I highly agree with. The execution in the fourth and OT were frustrating to watch, and part of that is on Thibs. (3/4)

Of course, you need KAT to play with last night’s mindset to have success. But we saw a formula that the Celtics were frustrated with. (2/4)

To me, low quality would be teams that are not competing at all (Wizards, Hornets, currently the Raptors, and so forth).

Portland plays tough and they’re looking to improve for the next season—I believe they’ll make the play-in.

But I agree with being consistent in evaluating the team.

With that said, things could change in the postseason. But let’s keep in mind that Bridges is under a massive microscope because of the amount of draft picks spent to get him. 4/4

It’s certainly frustrating when there are moments you’re looking for Bridges to step up, and he doesn’t. And since we have a pretty good sample size throughout this season, that’s why I’m coming to terms with who he is as a player. 3/4

If Bridges isn’t the guy who can elevate this team to the next level because of his inconsistency against top-end teams, that’s on the front office for their poor assessment. 2/4

I don’t think Portland is low-quality. They’re a good, young, tough team that clearly gives the Knicks some trouble.

To answer your question, playing lesser competition somewhat inflates the team's performance. But the reps are essential regardless.