Note: this is only for just in cast Barnesgasm puts up his own recap of the game tonight. I will keep my recap here for the sake of not losing my work.
Hey guys, I'm sitting in for Seth today. Great game played by the Knicks, they really put up a gasp great effort and kept it close down the stretch. I like seeing efforts like this. Anyway:
Anyone else find that stupid T-Mobile starting line-up thing to be confusing? It's too... unorganized for me.
Glad to see Chandler get another start. He made a few poor shot choices, but he has tons of potential.
'DOLPH SIGHTING! No points, but he did get one rebound in 9 minutes. Really, Morris? That's all you could do in 9 minutes? You get your freakin' chance and you don't even capatialize! Oh well, there's more chances.
It seems like Eddy Curry has gotten the memo that some people are going to be gone after the off season, because he played like a beast tonight, 23 points and 7-9 from the free throw line!
Marbury was out there watching the team, looking like he'd rather be anywhere but there. Wouldn't blame him. It must suck knowing that Fred Jones was starting in the spot you'd be at normally.
Speaking of Freddie, he had a great shooting night, getting key shots in the 4th, including a big three pointer to keep the Knicks in the game.
Rasheed Wallace was out for the Pistons tonight, so Theo Ratliff started in his place, and proved why he never deserved any of those big money contracts that he got. He blew EASY shots, made stupid turnovers and even got some bad goaltends. Way to impress, Theo. I'm sure Flip Saunders is glad you're his one back-up when 'Sheed gets hurt.
David Lee had a nice double double, 12 points and 15 rebounds. He really has begun to pick it up a lot more lately. Nice to see him playing well, considering he's one of the few Knicks that gave a shit early on.
Crawford made a nice shake and bake move in the 2nd, only for Lee to get his lay-up blocked. Damn, that would've made Sportscenter highlights too.
I'm too used to Amir Johnson having long hair. He looks off without his dreadlocks.
Speaking of off, Tayshaun Prince was anything but that, hitting huge shots down the stretch to put the game away for good. He had a nice night, shooting 9-17 and hitting a huge runner to put them up by 4 with 19 seconds to go.
No idea how he did it, but Richard Hamilton got two quick technicals and got tossed. Jeez, who shit in his Trix? Methinks someone wanted a night off. He also had the same temper tantrum in the triple overtime thriller from 2006, and it cost them the game that time, and almost did tonight.
Renaldo Balkman had one of his worst games in a long time. He had two straight fast breaks, got called for a charge on both of them. He was later called for a goaltend, too. Ouch. Isiah got rid of him after that for a while.
In a funny moment, Mike and Clyde were discussing how the MAAC tournament was continuing on MSG at 10 P.M. live, which I agree is WAY too late for those poor kids. Clyde said, in typical Clyde fashion "When do those kids study?!"... on second thought, you had to be there.
Both Crawford and Nate got banged up in the game. Crawford left for a short while due to something involving his shoulder, and Nate was limping for the final few minutes of the game. Let's hope it doesn't mean anything bad...
The Knicks kept getting SO close to tying the game and overtaking the lead, but then they'd fall apart again. They'd go on 10-0 runs, but then go ice cold. It's frustrating, a bit in a way.
Malik Rose scored 9 points in 8 minutes, including a three pointer! WTF?!
No Walter Herrmann sighting, therefore JoshL is not happy. I need my three point shooting Fabio fix, DAMNIT!
All in all, the Knicks played great, just fell apart at the end and could never fully gain momentum. Oh well, one more extra chance at gaining Derreck Rose, so no complaints here. See you guys later!
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Friday, March 7, 2008
Friday, February 8, 2008
Spurs (99) - Knicks (93)
Should I honestly be surprised anymore? Really?
Another stinker by the Knicks. After leading by double digits for most of the game, they totally fell apart in the final few minutes of the fourth quarter, playing like the same old, same old crap that we're totally used to by now. The Spurs chipped away at the lead, before Michael Finley was left wide open to nail the three and tie the game to head into overtime. The Knicks couldn't find Jamal Crawford, which made them resort to Mardy Collins bricking some UGLY shots that he had no business taking...
On the Knicks side, Fred Jones carried us through the first half. Jones exploded for 15 points, including four three pointers, ending the night with a career high 5 for 10 from downtown, ending the night with 19 points. Yeah, he only mustered up four in the second half. That's another reason why we lost. Jones followed up that nice first half with a huge stinker for a second half. He also bricked a few important late threes at the end of the 4th, and even one in OT, when we really could've used them.
It took awhile for Jamal Crawford to warm up, but it was his 2nd half spark plug that kept the Knicks even alive. And after the Spurs began to notice he was heating up, they double teamed him at every opportunity they could, hounding him and making him pass to someone else, who would freak out and blow an easy shot. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Renaldo Balkman once again showed he can be great when given minutes, chipping in 10 points, 7 rebounds, and key defensive plays and saves. Same for David Lee, who added 14 points and 7 boards himself. Zach Randolph shot poorly, but added 13 rebounds with his 10 points, which is always a welcome contribution. He must've still been zonked from hitting 3 three pointers yesterday, because he hoisted up two bad ones tonight. Wilson Chandler got a start, but didn't do much in 9 minutes, getting quick fouls and scoring 2 points.
I saw Damon Stoudamire for the first time in awhile, and other than not shooting much, he played pretty well, making easy defensive stops. Tim Duncan was Tim Duncan, adding 21 points and 14 rebounds. Duncan didn't do much in the clutch for San Antonio however, actually sometimes leading them TO turnovers. Robert Horry had his best game of the season, going 5 for 6 for 13 points on 3 for 4 from three point range.
The Spurs hero? Other than Finley, it had to be Manu Ginobili. While he didn't shoot particulary well, Manu made MANY key defensive plays, clutch shots, and clutch free throws. Speaking of Finley, he had an excellent game, draining 5 three's, and of course making the huge three pointer with four tenths remaining in the 4th.
Really, why was the guy left open? He's Michael Finley! He's going to hit the wide open trey! Ugh, this game was so winnable, too. The Knicks just fell apart. Again. Let's hope we get a good pick in the draft, because there's really no reason to bother anymore. Seeya around.
Another stinker by the Knicks. After leading by double digits for most of the game, they totally fell apart in the final few minutes of the fourth quarter, playing like the same old, same old crap that we're totally used to by now. The Spurs chipped away at the lead, before Michael Finley was left wide open to nail the three and tie the game to head into overtime. The Knicks couldn't find Jamal Crawford, which made them resort to Mardy Collins bricking some UGLY shots that he had no business taking...
On the Knicks side, Fred Jones carried us through the first half. Jones exploded for 15 points, including four three pointers, ending the night with a career high 5 for 10 from downtown, ending the night with 19 points. Yeah, he only mustered up four in the second half. That's another reason why we lost. Jones followed up that nice first half with a huge stinker for a second half. He also bricked a few important late threes at the end of the 4th, and even one in OT, when we really could've used them.
It took awhile for Jamal Crawford to warm up, but it was his 2nd half spark plug that kept the Knicks even alive. And after the Spurs began to notice he was heating up, they double teamed him at every opportunity they could, hounding him and making him pass to someone else, who would freak out and blow an easy shot. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Renaldo Balkman once again showed he can be great when given minutes, chipping in 10 points, 7 rebounds, and key defensive plays and saves. Same for David Lee, who added 14 points and 7 boards himself. Zach Randolph shot poorly, but added 13 rebounds with his 10 points, which is always a welcome contribution. He must've still been zonked from hitting 3 three pointers yesterday, because he hoisted up two bad ones tonight. Wilson Chandler got a start, but didn't do much in 9 minutes, getting quick fouls and scoring 2 points.
I saw Damon Stoudamire for the first time in awhile, and other than not shooting much, he played pretty well, making easy defensive stops. Tim Duncan was Tim Duncan, adding 21 points and 14 rebounds. Duncan didn't do much in the clutch for San Antonio however, actually sometimes leading them TO turnovers. Robert Horry had his best game of the season, going 5 for 6 for 13 points on 3 for 4 from three point range.
The Spurs hero? Other than Finley, it had to be Manu Ginobili. While he didn't shoot particulary well, Manu made MANY key defensive plays, clutch shots, and clutch free throws. Speaking of Finley, he had an excellent game, draining 5 three's, and of course making the huge three pointer with four tenths remaining in the 4th.
Really, why was the guy left open? He's Michael Finley! He's going to hit the wide open trey! Ugh, this game was so winnable, too. The Knicks just fell apart. Again. Let's hope we get a good pick in the draft, because there's really no reason to bother anymore. Seeya around.
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