The physicality in this series mirrored what was seen in the 80s. Handcheck legal, bruising play implored, and the games felt meaningful like it was the finals in the first round. Loved it. I remember it well. Awesome download.
I love this era basketball. You have to be mentally and physically tough to win. If you weren’t you weren’t going to win. That is the other reason I have so much respect for Jordan. Intimidation has essentially been legislated out of all professional sports!
Zeke with the clutch jumper to secure the victory. What a dog fight of a series. Classic east coast defenses clash to the amplified MSG crowd. Peak nba
The kids today are more skilled, but they don't play hard like they did back in the day. You don't see the hustle passion and toughness that true fans of not just basketball- but sports- can appreciate
This series isn't really the "passing of the torch" because New York wasn't able to duplicate Detroit's success via rugged, tough play. The Knicks only adopted the physical style of play, but not the success that comes with it.
That’s what made the Pistons unique; they had the defensive ruggedness AND offensive firepower with their backcourt of Thomas, Dumars, and Vinnie Johnson. The Knicks meanwhile replicated their defense but didn’t have any offense to supplement, relying too much on Starks for any offensive input.
Isiah wrist was dead by 93/94 I think he would have retired no matter what. However if he never had a wrist injury. I would loved to see him win a ring for Ewing as a Piston fan.
Being a Detroiter and born in 1989, knowing I was 2 going on 3 years old makes me smile and proud to have a rough team that everyone hated. Great feeling 😊
Trading Xman and Jackson for Charles Smith and Doc Rivers was a bad move, McDaniels gave Pippen nightmares plus McDaniels wouldve helped Knicks against Rockets in 1994 finals.
True, even Michael said on MJ Air Time, “we thought we could walk straight through New York.” Which tbh as a fan I thought to because they swept NY during the regular season, had not lost to them since early 1990 and had not lost to NY in Chicago since 87.
