 Thursday, February 15, 2007
Knicks Stumble into All Star Break
The Knicks had a 1-2 so-so West Coast roadtrip. The Knicks should have beaten the Jazz but blew a 10 point lead and lost in overtime this past Saturday.
The Knicks beat the team they shouldn't have, the Lakers, thanks to a great defensive performance by David Lee against Lamar Odom. ESPN's 1050 AM Mike Mansielli screwed up again by wanting to trade a good young player. Who would he bring in? Ron Artest. Yeah, the same Ron Artest who fought in the crowd in Auburn Hills. The same multi-millionaire Ron Artest who neglects feeding his own dogs. As much as I want Artest to succeed as a basketball player, hip-hop artist, and person, the spotlight of the Knicks and the temptations of being back home in the City would probably be a bad combination.
The Knicks were routed Wednesday night by former coach Don Nelson who is now coaching the Golden State Warriors. Winning back to back games is tough.
The Knicks have almost a week to rest and get ready for the stretch run. To make the playoffs, they are going to have to overtake two of the following three teams: Nets, Heat, and Magic. The Nets and Magic are vulnerable with their injuries while the Heat are getting their coach and some key players back so I don't think the Knicks will overtake them. The Knicks have enough head-to-head games against the Nets and Magic to overtake them. Will they? The first week until late February - early March will greatly influence their fate.
All things being equal, the Knicks did equal their 2005-2006 win total, 23, by beating the Lakers Tuesday evening. They have 29 games remaining to extend that total and make a playoff run.
Posted by The Tank in NY.
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